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    Need help on the Asus 'Republic of Gamers' laptops...

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by FMichael1970, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. FMichael1970

    FMichael1970 Notebook Enthusiast

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    After reading alot about heat issues with MSI led me to check out the Asus laptops...

    Found some good deals at B&H online store...

    ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JW-DH71 17.3" G750JW-NH71 B&H

    ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JW-DB71 17.3" G750JW-DB71 B&H

    ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JM-DS71 17.3" G750JM-DS71 B&H

    The top 2 appear to be 2013 models while the 3rd is 2014...Other than the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M), and Windows 8 vs 8.1, and the top having a 750GB 7200 rpm HD instead of a 1TB 5400 rpm HD - are these laptops pretty much the same, or have there been any changes/modifications that a newbie like me might be unaware of?

    I'm leaning towards the 2014 edition with the Nvidia 860M, but the Asus at the top of the list seems like a good deal at $1169.99...

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks!
     
    FMichael1970, Apr 19, 2014
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  2. Splintah

    Splintah Notebook Deity

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    Definitely go with the 860m, it's about 30 percent faster than the 765m.
     
    Splintah, Apr 19, 2014
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  3. FMichael1970

    FMichael1970 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah - I'm thinking that's my best bet for the $$$.....Even better if I go thru New Egg since I can get up to 12 months of free financing.
     
    FMichael1970, Apr 19, 2014
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  4. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Yeah the 860m gives you the best bang for the buck by far there.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 20, 2014
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  5. FMichael1970

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    Just placed an order with New Egg...Didn't get any additional warranty...Hope it won't bite me in the later on.
     
    FMichael1970, Apr 20, 2014
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  6. Prostar Computer

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    They're pretty reliable machines, for what it's worth (and no, other than said differences, all three models listed are pretty much the same).
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 22, 2014
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