K53TA.. The best deal ever... could be!

cant download DriverSweeper from guru3d anymore, discontinued or something stupid.

anyone have a download link, there's a bunch of knockoffs and I haven't used it for a long time and dont know where else to find it.... thanks

i am assuming it is now ran by this company, but i don't want to be downloading a knockoff

http://phyxion.net/item/driver-sweeper.html

 

So you guys recommend this machine?
how does GPU score only in 3d mark 06/vantage/11 (without cpu score)?
is it better then gt525?
i get a litle confused by 3dmark06 test

 

Calvin, If you can get it now, do it. Every store near me showed them in stock (unaware of the quantity in each store) last weekend, and they disappeared fast. Once I found out about the specs, I didn't waste any time getting to my local BB Store.

 

You're wrong, period.

 

Yes, phyxion is the correct place now.

 

you're getting better performance out of the ASUS 11.8 drivers than the hacked version seriously ?

 

Just a heads up.. I know you have to pay for it, but the driver cleaner I've been using for a few years now is DriverCleaner.net -- Works great!

 

Okay I did the driver sweeper, and reinstalled the ASUS Official 11.8 drivers and things are better. I'd recommend running DS in SafeMode though.

But I still have this weird texturing in DX, is anyone else getting this, and/or is this normal....? Included a picture as reference

 

That looks like it's normal to me but I don't play that game so an actual player's take would be more valid.

If anyone wants to install or try out Linux for whatever reason, remember I have a http://forum.notebookreview.com/linux-compatibility-software/263869-linux-beginners-guide.html here on NBR for you to use, and there's an entire sub-forum full of information and help.

I will warn anyone who wants to try it though, if you want gaming performance similar to Windows you have to use the proprietary AMD/ATI drivers.

If you decide to use Linux for philosophical reasons, the free and open source software version of the driver is inferior gaming performance wise to the proprietary drivers.

Even if you don't plan on using Linux it's always nice when someone reads my guide and becomes more educated and computer savvy because of it.

 

I just ran a 3D Mark 11 at 720p (the default test) and what I came back with was:
3D Mark Score - P1364
Physics Score - 2101
Combined Score - 827

That's on a stock K53TA (reinstalled everything from recovery partition before testing), unmodified, untweaked, etc. I'm not familiar with running 3D Benchmarks but I think I set everything up correctly. Maybe others can comment on their results.

 

I noticed this effect when I was using a benchmarking program called "FurMark". I only noticed the effect (it was really noticeable) when I manually turned on the P option, which does post-processing. I believe it was only in the center of the fur doughnut, not the outside of it. You'll kind of have to run the demo yourself to see what I mean. I'm interested in what causes this as well, or what it is I'm seeing. I'm not entirely sure we're talking about the same thing.

 

I have no idea what's going on here, but this looks like CRAP, there's this awful texturing thats happening in DX and I'm not sure how to fix it... I tried removing the post processing but that didn't do anything.

I didn't notice this until I installed the most recent drivers from asus

after some further review it looks like these new drivers significantly lowered my CPU Core temps some how, and am now OC to 2.6GHz with max temp at only 80C. Sweeeeeeet

 

there are a bunch of new downloads on the Asus site ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download K53TA

Has anybody tried the new bluetooth download? I don't have a bluetooth device to see if it now works.

 

Has anyone used the Sabine chip set driver yet?

Wish it told what fixes enhancements were in it

 

Yes. Running Crossfire on stock clocks in DX11 Deus Ex HR is 5-15 FPS faster than 700/1000 OC'd Crossfire 11.6's.

I get 40-60 FPS everywhere at 1600x900 with 11.8 stock clock Crossfire with SSAO Normal, Antialiasing Off, Shadows Normal, Triple Buffering and Vsync Off, Post Processing On, Tesselation Off (has weird bugs). It runs very smoothly and looks great. Those are the settings I recommend for all K53TA owners.

 

Another successful WLAN upgrade. Currently rocking the Killer-N 1102, which is much better than the stock Atheros card. $45 well spent.

 

I upgraded to 8 gigs of memory today little better synthetic scores and some steadier frame rate in games.

 

Ok...seriously...what am I doing wrong? I have not been able to get crossfire to work correctly on Deus Ex. With those settings, all I get is weird glitching (flashing) and micro stutter. And when I toggle triple buffering on and off, it fixes it...BUT...did you know that when you do that it disables crossfire? I learned this because I set the catalyst to display the crossfire logo up in the upper right hand corner when its in effect and it disappears when the screen refreshes after toggling triple buffering. Other than that, I have all catalyst options at their factory defaults by choosing it from the preferences button up in the top, right hand corner. Also, I have the latest 11.8 (v8.863) drivers from ASUS's website installed. The only thing different im doing is selecting the "gaming" power profile within catalyst. Any advice?

 

May I ask where you got yours? I need to get mine on order.

 

Device Manager says my Atheros Bluetooth is working properly, but I can't get it to work. I saw a few pages back (quite a few pages) that some people were having trouble with USB resuming after hibernation/sleep. There is an option in the power settings to hibernate usb. Right click on your battery icon, choose change power settings, choose advanced power settings, find the USB option. I'm not sure if this will fix the issue or not, but it's probably a good place to start. Also, there is a new USB driver on Asus' website.

 

Do you have any numbers to show the improvement? I need all the wifi performance I can get. Or perhaps I should upgrade from 3meg Uverse which only gives me about 2.5meg real throughput.

 

The only improvement I need is the ability to run on the 5 GHz, which the Killer allows. Well, that and a constant connection. I was getting occasional, albeit very brief, disconnects with the Atheros. It might have been driver related, and I never updated them before adding the Killer.

 

Yeah...they will prob just exhaust inventory. I wonder if ASUS will send out one last shipment to Best Buy's before then...

Ah makes sense. Right in the middle of those two keys is where the keyboard dips down a little bit. You can see the dip by looking at the keyboard straight on...not from a birds eye angle.

+1. You really can not beat this deal.

 

M471B5273DH0-CH9 Samsung DDR3-1333 SODIMM 4GB Notebook Memory - DDR3 SODIMM 200 Pin - SuperBiiz.com

Buy one. Its the SAME exact one that is already in there. I will warn you though...this merchant is very secure...they will verify with your bank if your address is correct and matches and everything. They have a good reputation though.

 

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model F3-10666CL9S-4GBSQ

23 bucks and popped right in

 

Any idea where to buy this laptop still? Best Buy store number so I can ask my local Best Buy to have it shipped?

 

DEUS EX SETTINGS

1366x768
AA: FXAA
Shadows: Off
DepthVision: Off
SSAO: Off
Post Processing: On
Texture Filter: 16x
Vsync: Off
TBuff: Off
Tess: Off

K10STAT
B0: 2600 @ 1.175
P0: 2300 @ 1.0625

CPU Max Core Temps 83C

picture took with cell phone LOL

 

Try removing all your AMD Catalyst Software via Add/Remove Programs, run Driver Sweeper on SafeMode, run Reg Clean on CCleaner, Reboot and Reinstall the 11.8 Drivers from ASUS website. This helped my performance a lot.

I was looking at finding one for my good friend here in Colorado and was told by two different BB that the closest place that had one was in Idaho. I'm thinking this will be a one time go around. Saw a few on Ebay but they were going for $550 or something crazy

thought this was funny guy is advertising to overclock it to 3GHz LOL

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Asus-K5...tops_Nov05&hash=item3a69cda77a#ht_8008wt_1037

 

try the 30909 zip code (augusta, ga). there's a bunch around me, in Atlanta, and throughout SC.

 

oh and I forgot to mention screen tearing when playing deus ex in crossfire mode.

 

Awesome thanks. Will have to ask at my local Best Buy if they can accommodate shipment to their store.

 

Is there a way to utilize the keyboard volume control without downloading power4gear?

 

yeah i get that too it sucks... along with a bit of microstuttering to boot

 

New memory new mouse okay I am done and very happy with the machine, now to enjoy it.

I will be reading thanks for all the useful posts!

 

Yes. Press the function button (fn) plus f10, f11, or f12.

 

Are you running dual memory sticks or just one? Seems having both sticks in makes a big difference in IGP performance.

 

buyer's remorse already?!

for $6xx, it sounded like the HP was a pretty good deal. and that partial aluminum sheeting should at least make it more sturdy than the asus. I took apart this asus, and it's very cheap plastic all around.

and looking at the cooling solution in the HP, it appears to be better than the asus.

power4gear has nothing to do with the kb.

the kb shortcuts require only ATK and kbfilter.

power4gear is just a set of power options profiles. You can even set them manually yourself.

after clean install of Win7 ultimate, I didn't even bother to install power4gear.

 

anyone notice how the Kensington lock slot is extra deep ?

It has a metal frame inside which provides extra security, but a typical lock isn't deep enough to latch on.

anyone have a lock that fits ?

 

Yes...dual. I have EXACT matching sticks too. It seems the best performance I get from Deus Ex is this:

Make sure you have the latest chipset package installed from ASUS's website.

1. Have crossfire disabled
2. Set Deus Ex to High Performance (runs on dedicated card only)
3. Catalyst settings are all at default
4. Power profile is "gaming" from catalyst
5. Deus Ex settings are all at default
6. When you are in the game, you will notice a smooth framerate but there is screen tearing like crazy
7. Toggle triple buffering on and then off. If done correctly, you will notice the screen go blank for about a second and then refresh.
8. Go back into the game and you have a decent framerate (30-50 depending on various scenarios) and the best part...absolutely no screen tearing...perfectly smooth.

When you toggle triple buffering, it gets rid of the screen tearing. Why? I have absolutely no idea. Does anyone know why toggling that would get rid of the tearing?

 

After reinstall of windows, and trying to reinstall the Sentelic touchpad driver (I also tried the other brand, but Sentelic at least "installs")...

It will boot up and say "This driver is not suitable for use. Please update and reinstall" or something like that. When trying to install the Sentelic software for the touchpad, it says it is not installed...

m8

 

Except it runs HOT HOT HOT! 2.2GHz CPU + GPU @ stock Bad Company 2 = 85C+! With occasional lockups. meh.

 

If I remember right, you live in Michigan. Clarksville Indiana has some in stock. Closest thing I saw. Driving Directions probably a 2 hour drive for you.

 

is there a fan control app you can run, or is it already running at max fan speed ?

wrong driver. you need elantech driver.
fortunately, i saved the driver on a usb stick-
http://www.mediafire.com/?ca3xsqjsiyc1w6y

if you still have the drivers, it's in the Touchpad folder.

 

does triple buffer improve graphics appearance?

 

The Sentelic drivers are right, I remember them being Sentelic before I formatted...

I tried yours just to be sure, and the drivers will not install. The Sentelic ones will, but then the system tray icon says they are wrong, and the software to get gestures working won't install...

 

Hey guys, still loving this thread, only my second post here. But I see there are now bluetooth drivers on the ASUS page for this laptop. I was wondering if anyone has gotten bluetooth to work? I was unaware this laptop had built in bluetooth and have actually been doing research on what bluetooth module i would need to buy to add it. That search has lead me to nothing yet so if anyone has any info on whether bluetooth is in fact built in or what module i'd need to buy aftermarket I would be beyond thankful. Thanks guys, and awesome thread!!!

 

so you don't need power4gear to OC, you just need to set your preset to gaming in Catalyst

 

I had the same prob with sentelic drivers.
Im using the elan and all is working well (espeacily the accidental touching protection thing when you type).
you can download them from the asus website, theres 2 sets of drivers. Newer ones are sentelic and older ones are the elan that im usuing.

Just out of curiosity.. this isnt related to this laptop, as the touchpad seems about the same as any other... but how do you guys play games like cod/battlefield with the touchpad ? do you all plug in external mouse or something ?