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    Got my new G72GX!

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Networkgam3r, Nov 17, 2009.

  1. Networkgam3r

    Networkgam3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its in my sig, what yall think? Anything I should do with it? Ive overclocked it(as in sig), both cpu and gpu.ive recorded crysis warhead with fraps at 30fps on gamer, 1600x900(!!!), anything im missing?
     
    Networkgam3r, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    Congratulations!
    Welcome to NBR forums.
    Does the GPU run hot in this laptop like the G60VX?
     
    IKAS V, Nov 17, 2009
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  3. Networkgam3r

    Networkgam3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    It does run hot, but not hot as in you couldnt use it on your lap. The highest ive seen the gpu get is 90c, but it generally hovers around 68c with overclocking and crysis.
     
    Networkgam3r, Nov 17, 2009
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  4. vincey2kr1

    vincey2kr1 Notebook Consultant

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    What Pll are you using in SETFSB to overclock !??
     
    vincey2kr1, Dec 6, 2009
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  5. Abula

    Abula Puro Chapin

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    90C at stock clocks or your incredible high OC 650mhz/1650mhz/1100mhz ?
     
    Abula, Dec 6, 2009
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  6. lord_al

    lord_al Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the quad core version and my highest temps without OC are around 82c in WoW and thats with a cooling pad.
     
    lord_al, Dec 7, 2009
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  7. BX_TECH_GOD

    BX_TECH_GOD Notebook Consultant

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    Hey Lord_Al can you post pics and possibly a review. I was interested in purchasing the Quad Core version myself. Thanks!
     
    BX_TECH_GOD, Dec 7, 2009
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  8. Sours

    Sours Notebook Consultant

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    It's great. It has four speakers, great fidelity. There is dust buildup in the grills on the front speakers in under a month though. Keys stay in place, meaning you can vaccuum them easy. The thing picks up fingerprints like a mofo though, and the clicker isn't flush and it has metal edges. If you like to scroll with the mousepad, expect to hit the sharp edge pretty often.

    I am getting average temperatures. The GTX 260M is easily overclockable over the stock GTX 260M settings. I have it set over 280M specs and it is running nice. Highest it has ever been is 98 and that is after awhile of Furmark. The Q9000 can get about 2.37 (you can see my CPU validator in the sig), and then it starts to get unstable. I did some research before I bought it. The Q9000 overclocked is actually a better performer than the 720QM, according to synthetic benchmarks, unless you are big into the Pi to 1000 game. The 2.4ghz with four cores beats out the i7's 1.6ghz quad, it beats out the 2 cores at 2.4ghz of the i7, and it beats out the 2.8ghz single core of the i7 in just about all situations. Thats what influenced my choice of it over the i7 model RoG laptop.

    The 6 gigs of ram and 2 7200RPM harddrives is certainly overkill as well, in a good way. This thing is a multitasking beast. I run Dragon Age Origins VERY smoothly at max settings. I can run anything I throw at it at high settings, Crysis included. (Not max though.)
     
    Sours, Dec 7, 2009
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  9. BX_TECH_GOD

    BX_TECH_GOD Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks so much for the feedback Sours. Any pics?
     
    BX_TECH_GOD, Dec 7, 2009
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  10. Eclypse3D

    Eclypse3D Notebook Geek

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    yeah I cannot be happier with mine very decent machine able to run everything I have no problems, good performing, nice keyboard, just everything is really well done. Kinda wished they kept the lights but hey, its not everything....

    Not getting a second hdd caddy though is kinda annoying.

    -E
     
    Eclypse3D, Dec 8, 2009
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  11. lord_al

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    lord_al, Dec 8, 2009
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  12. Sours

    Sours Notebook Consultant

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    no, just a cellphone. But it is amazing. This is truely a budget workstation. But it doesn't feel, perform or look budget. Go for it.
     
    Sours, Dec 9, 2009
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  13. muddymind

    muddymind Newbie

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    I got my G72GX laptop 2 weeks ago and I'm also very pleased with it :D

    Currently I'm having a little trouble with OC. After a BIOS update I get the option to enable turbogear in the BIOS but it only appears the first time I enter the BIOS after an update. Even if I enable it that time it won't take any effect :(

    Another thing that is bothering me are the BSOD's I'm getting at boot in some circumstances that occur when I change something at the BIOS (just sometimes and this one is less frequent) or when I change the graphic drivers (in the correct way - unisntall the previous with the normal uninstaller and then run driver sweeper to clean the rest in safe mode). To stop the BSOD's I have to turn off the laptop and take out the AC adapter and after the boot went OK It won't happen again unless I make some of the previous procedures I mentioned. I blame the graphic card for this or windows as it is when the graphic card driver is loaded when the BSOD occurs :(

    If anyone knows how to deal with these two issues help plz :p
     
    muddymind, Dec 10, 2009
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  14. Keith

    Keith Notebook Deity

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    You didn't by chance swap out the CPU did you?
     
    Keith, Dec 10, 2009
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  15. muddymind

    muddymind Newbie

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    nope... I haven't opened it yet :p

    I read something about turbogear not supporting C2D Q9XXX.. can anyone confirm this?
     
    muddymind, Dec 10, 2009
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  16. Tobuk

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    You can always use SetFSB or similar programs to overclock. You don't have to use the ASUS program.
     
    Tobuk, Dec 10, 2009
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  17. muddymind

    muddymind Newbie

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    I'm already using setfsb and using a stable clock of 2.3GHz (default is 2.0) but it is a bother to use that program (I know... I'm lazy :p)

    Anyway, I already confirmed that turbogear is not supported on G72GX so case closed :p
     
    muddymind, Dec 10, 2009
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  18. Tobuk

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    Turbo gear works on the X05 though, just not the X09.
     
    Tobuk, Dec 11, 2009
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  19. Wulff

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    muddy... saw you already confirmed this, but yes, stock Q9000 can't be overclocked with TurboGear. But I believe with other non-Asus programs it can be done.
     
    Wulff, Dec 11, 2009
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  20. path0s

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    Has anyone seen a disassembly guide for the g72gx? I've got the G72Gx-rrbx09 and am looking to add bluetooth and stuff.
     
    path0s, Dec 11, 2009
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  21. muddymind

    muddymind Newbie

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    For those interested, I made a small video showing off the laptop ;) You can see it here.
     
    muddymind, Dec 21, 2009
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