ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501 Owner's Lounge

Not a chance I can afford when using it for college....

 

Is it worth getting the zephyrus screen calibrated? I can't figure out if micro center offers this service

 

Asus said to use windows backup tool then reload the drivers. they also said i should be able to access the recovery via f9... which didn't work. nobody has an extra PSU in stock. only one place in Europe does but they only ship locally in Europe. Had to speak with a manager b/c the basic support agent talked back to me saying the manual was on the website and hung up. Manager is on the phone looking into it for me.

 

Yeah, the front front line people get really frustrated after dealing with clue-less people all the time, it's something to keep in mind and not provoke them, rather commiserate with them.

Someone that can't find something online that is "clearly" online is probably near the top of their hot buttons

In their defense this is the first time I've ever seen Asus not post a manual with a new product. In fact it's usually the first thing posted, even before it ships - a great way to find out about a product before it hits the street.

Good luck

 

Not everyone has a problem especially when they pay attention and upgrade their firmware to the best version available.

All laptops have problems to some extent, do your research on your own, you can't expect someone to spoon feed you all the potential problems and downsides - I don't consider new laptop startup issues with firmware or wifi as deal breakers.

 

I asked him if he could procure a PSU from the RMA dept and he said he would try though no one had ever asked that before. I let him know that no one should ever have to ask that. A new laptop like this with a custom psu should have the PSU available for purchase. Its like Microsoft with their custom power adapter for the surface pro. It has high speed data transfer through the power port but nobody can use it unless they buy a surface dock. Its like if Microsoft stopped selling docks... Then users wouldn't be able connect to 2 displays anymore.

( @pat@XOTICPC)

 

If a company is gonna put in time developing their own port or adapter then they should ensure they can support that port or adapter. Seen issues with this with the Razer sbui support too.

 

It's actually probably a new problem for them, as Asus has relied on the same 180w, 230w, 330w PSU's (and more) for many years.

The 2 of the hardest accessories to find for a new laptop historically are the PSU and battery, so it's not at all unusual.

Most people don't even think to buy a 2nd PSU, and for many years it was hard to get them at all. Now they are more available, but nothing like they should be - everyone should get 2 with their laptop.

How useful is a laptop with 1 dead PSU?

 

Asus GX501 Zephyrus - GTX 1080 Max-Q. Fact or Fiction ?

He's come to the same conclusion I and so many others have: too expensive, slower than a 1070 OC, and has a whimpy CPU to add insult to injury - it really gets stomped in games that need high CPU performance.

Oh yeah, low battery time too. There are many much cheaper alternatives that run faster with much better performance yet have the space to house largest sized batteries for hours longer run time at load.

For only a few bucks more you can get a Eurocom F5 15.6" 7700k + 1080 for maximum OC and tuning potential (OC unlocked BIOS), and we have a great owners support forum here on NBR:

*** MSI 16L13 (Eurocom Tornado F5)/EVOC 16L-G-1080 15.6" Owner's Lounge ***
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...-f5-evoc-16l-g-1080-15-6-owners-lounge.797128

But he is nice and polite about it all, very British

 

It's software calibration within Windows, you can buy a tool for $99 more or less at Microcenter - it needs to be done as the screen ages and as you change environments so it's better to have your own.

Most screens benefit from calibration, so pick up a tool asap.

You can often check them out for use from larger libraries, same for other tools like Kill A Watt meter and other household tools.

Your school probably has them in various departments, it's good to get to know the tech's so you can get access - volunteer for work too, it's fun and you might get paid.

 

Good job figuring it out before buying one then

 

So you are trying to get Asus RMA department to send you a replacement PSU?, or a new 2nd PSU?

Spoiler: OT part of response, Microsoft and Consumer Reports

The Microsoft dock is supposed to have usage failures over time, it doesn't last, something I have heard recently, let me see if I can find the reference. And, Consumer Reports has pulled their initial recommendation for Microsoft Laptop's...

Microsoft Surface Laptops and Tablets Not Recommended by Consumer Reports
The problem is predicted reliability, with estimated two-year breakage rates of 25 percent
https://www.consumerreports.org/lap...-tablets-not-recommended-by-consumer-reports/
"The decision by Consumer Reports applies to Microsoft devices with detachable keyboards, such as the new Surface Pro released in June and the Surface Book, as well as the company’s Surface Laptops with conventional clamshell designs."

Here's what I was remembering, a segment in this show:

Level1 News August 15 2017: Nuclear Powered Fidget Spinners
33:45 - Consumers Reports pulls Microsoft laptop recommendation

Spoiler: Full Show Index

Article's referenced in show links:
https://www.one-tab.com/page/hTh7Zgr1QB6r7Mz6Krewww

1:37 - Chrome Extension Developers Under a Barrage of Phishing Attacks
2:49 - FCC Extends Restoring Internet Freedom Reply Deadline to Aug. 30
3:29 - Almost All of FCC's New Advisory Panel Works for Telecoms
5:28 - Maybe Americans don't need fast home Internet service, FCC suggests
7:35 - China's VPN developers face crackdown
9:57 - SoundCloud saved by emergency funding as CEO steps aside
11:08 - China working on 'repression network' that lets cameras identify cars - and humans - with unprecedented accuracy
11:57 - UK Law Proposal to Criminalize Re-Identification of Anonymized User Data
14:52 - Disney is using apps to spy on your children, lawsuit alleges
15:52 - First Evidence That Social Bots Play a Major Role in Spreading Fake News
17:42 - Russian group that hacked DNC used NSA attack code in attack on hotels
18:54 - HBO Hacker Leaks Message From HBO Offering $250,000 Bounty Payment
19:45 - Hearing loss of US diplomats in Cuba is blamed on covert device
20:50 - FBI says Islamic State used eBay and PayPal to channel money to the US
21:58 - Scientists Hack a Computer Using DNA
22:57 - Salesforce fires red team staffers who gave Defcon talk
25:42 - VPN Provider Accused of Sharing Customer Traffic With Online Advertisers
27:22 - AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X And 1920X Review: Unleashing The Multi-Threaded Beast
29:43 - Intel releases final Core i9 specs and release dates
32:13 - Intel's 8th-gen 'Coffee Lake' Core CPUs will be revealed August 21
33:45 - Consumers Reports pulls Microsoft laptop recommendation
36:05 - Intel launches new 'ruler' form factor for petabyte SSD
36:47 - Uber and Lyft may cause lower car ownership in big cities: study
38:41 - Netflix discussing keeping Disney's Marvel, 'Star Wars' films
39:57 - Amazon looks to new food technology for home delivery
42:18 - Amazon in talks to offer event ticketing in U.S.
44:06 - Developers file antitrust complaint against Apple in China
44:50 - Wisconsin won't break even on Foxconn plant deal for over two decades
46:49 - Exclusive: Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada
48:10 - Facebook turns to original TV content with new Watch tab
49:26 - John Gruber: Apple employees rebelling against Apple Park's open floor plan
50:19 - Monsanto Was Its Own Ghostwriter for Some Safety Reviews
51:25 - You Can Trick Self-Driving Cars by Defacing Street Signs
52:56 - Mazda announces breakthrough in long-coveted engine technology
54:35 - Tesla seeks $1.5 billion junk bond issue to fund Model 3 production
55:29 - Elon Musk's growing empire is fueled by $4.9 billion in government subsidies
56:47 - Blizzard and DeepMind turn StarCraft II into an AI research lab
57:57 - The world's best Dota 2 players just got destroyed by a killer AI from Elon Musk's startup
58:36 - NASA looks at reviving atomic rocket program
1:00:13 - Calling the Moon: Startup to Put Cellphone Tower on the Moon
1:01:18 - A True Random-Number Generator Built From Carbon Nanotubes
1:02:25 - Fidget spinners: Be careful with those, government safety group warns

Consumer Reports: Microsoft Surface is Dead Last for Reliability
https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/mic...ports-microsoft-surface-dead-last-reliability

So maybe that Microsoft laptop you are counting on for 4 years of school, can't be counted on?

 

@Charles P. Jefferies
Please convert this thread to owners lounge

 

Asus isn't on that list.


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Take your time... slow down a bit, let it all in - don't jump around with your eyes, as it's right there, with 20% failure rate, not much better really

 

Lol.... man bronchitis and taking care of my kid who also sick she puts a damper on your eye site....

Good thing it doesn't bite


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That Tornado you posted looks like dogshit. Is thick as a brick and loud as. The panel is crap as well. Personally I'd take the Asus over that every day of the week.

Raw numbers are not the only thing when considering a laptop you know.

 

Like I said there are lots of other options, that's just one

I think if you spend more than 2.4 seconds reading that 16L13 thread you'll find lots of happy owners posting helpful information and new owners getting up to speed quickly on how to get the most out of their laptop, including setting up quiet operation.

With Nvidia WhisperMode every laptop can run quieter now too. As that feature improves it's tuning options, hopefully in the long run we can pick our FPS per game and group them according to a profile we can choose when switching between full power and library mode

 

Which panel, they have a great new 120hz 1080p panel, TN isn't as nice as IPS for image, but for gaming they are great, and from the looks of the upgrade steps, it looks pretty easy to work on:

EUROCOM Tornado F5 - 120 Hz 15.6" FHD LCD Upgrade


Here's a nice initial review video of the F5 from one of our local NBR members, @Mr. Fox :

Mr Fox Tornado F5 Quickie Review Video


@Mr. Fox has a bunch more videos on the F5 tuning and mods:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrFoxRox2/videos

Wow, Best Buy even has a review for the F5

Eurocom Tornado Gaming Laptop Blogger Review


Another MSI suggestion would be the MSI GT73VR or GT75VR, both reliable laptops.

MSI isn't listed on this Consumer Reports failure chart, but I'm guessing it's a lot more reliable than the Microsoft, Dell, or Asus.

 

Yep still zero interest in that for reasons stated above. Its just not for me.

I need something thin and light, doesn't sound like a tornado taking off and wont melt through my desk underload. Looks are important also.

I'm looking to replace my razer blade and I'm leaning toward the Asus as it ticks most of my boxes. I'm fully aware of Max-q and what it can do. Like I said above raw performance numbers are not the most important factor to me.

The Asus comes in at a similar price to the new 14" blade but that only has a 1060 and no 120hz G-sync. Looks like it runs cooler with less noise as well.

I've had a couple of blades that have served me well but I fancy a change and this looks like the best contender for me.

 

Well, maybe Aorus will work out the keyboard issues and that will be a good option? IDK what the problem is with it, but enough have posted issues with it that I'd ask Aorus first before buying. That's really too bad to have such a pedestrian feature keep people from getting what otherwise looks like a great laptop.

I use external keyboards and pointing devices, so it's not as big of a deal to me, but I'd want it fixed too

 

Whatever happened to the Acer Predator Triton 700? Wasn't that supposed to be out by now as a competitor to the Acer and Aorus with a 1080 Min-Power ?

 

Aorus is full power - at least as much as the PSU delivers, but it's not Max-Q

I haven't heard much about any other Max-Q laptops, except for the Asus Zephyrus, so maybe they are still enroute for release?

 

My campus will be carrying surfaces so they can handle any issues under my 2 year extended Microsoft warranty. The Asus I bought with micro center 2yr ACD coverage

 

The warrenty doesn't make them ok, that makes them sit in the repair depot for weeks and months at a time, just like Razer, while you have no computer.

What's wrong with a desktop, an inexpensive one, for a base station computer in case your laptops go missing?

 

Why is apple so low. Most of my friends have had issues with their macs b4 two years. Maybe it doesn't get reported due to in store service being busy and not filing cases?

 

0% is low, 10% to me is high. If 10% of the computers I work with had repair problems that soon they would be considered a dismal failure.

It's likely people just like to complain to Consumer Reports, these are counts of complaints to Consumer Reports.

 

Actually I get it replaced not repaired

 

Maybe a taxidermist or the local animal shelter can help?

 

I thought I talked to you numerous times about repairs, and then finally replacement, it was over a year to get it resolved.

 

Duuudeeee that was not cool. I've got a cat too. Soft fluffy thing.

 

Yes but extended warranty entitled me for replacement. If they won't replace I just drop it and use ACD replacement. I get one a year I think.

 

LOL, just kidding around. I used to have a cat, too. She was a sweetie. In fact, that was her name. But, cat hair ain't cool neither. After she was gone, it was nice to not having to deal with the cat hair any more.

She was snow white with pink eyes and paws. She was fluffy like a bunny, too. Very nice kitty. I haven't missed the cat hair even though I do miss her.

 

But I love my hairy overlord :O

 

I'm going to miss my cat and gt80s. Downgrading to the zephyrus for college and I can't take my cat

 

Maybe @Phoenix can take care of your cat while you are away at college. It would have friends to play with.

 

If in the USA you can have a psychiatrist "perscribe" you the cat as an "emotional support animal" to help you through tough situations. The College would have to accept lol.

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/...out-emotional-support-animals-on-flights.html

 

Get the zephyus, you won't regret it.
And regarding the review by ownordisown i find it quite positive regarding the zephyrus. It is silent, has an effective cooling system, portable, fast and last but not least it's sexy, haptics are great. I also own a plastic chassis clevo and I have to confess side by side the clevo doesn't stand a chance regarding haptics. The zephyrus is one of the few gaming laptops with a premium feel to it.

Also said review shows that an overclocked maxq 1080 beats an oced non maxq 1070 when the game has a modern graphics engine and is not limited by the cpu. I guess that games using the frostbite engine should work quite well on the zephyrus, Battlefront 2 here I come

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What with AW15 and 1080Max-Q ?

 

No, we're talking about the standalone "Designed for Max-Q" thin as a potato chip, with chicklet gum keyboards

 

Haptics?


Core multipliers are locked down... What's avx ratio offset?
What CPU settings have you all set? I'm hitting 100C in metro last light redux

 

Pulled the trigger. Now to play the waiting game. ETA end of august. Love me some new hardware .

Destiny 2 on the go @120hz here I come.

 

100c? I replayed Metro Last light redux on the gx501 and max CPU was 88c that was after 2.5 to 3hrs.

You need to RMA that unit back asap.

 

I've got it now, @mason2smart 's new username needs to be @princeofrma

You've RMA'd everything or returned or robot crashed every laptop you've bought, n'est–ce pas?

 

No time to rma its going to college with me in a few days. If it burns out I have both micro center and Asus warranties

 

So far..

-20mv 940 marks 96c
-30mv 975 marks 97c
-40mv 982 marks 97c
-50mv 970 marks 97c
-60mv 959 marks 96c
In xtu

 

Maybe its just a bad thermometer

 

Then I would do a repaste just be careful removing the keyboard as the ribbon cables underneath are fragile.

 

Try -130mv