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    ASUS G74SX-XT1 for $1199.97 from TigerDirect

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by SemiExpert, Feb 24, 2012.

  1. SemiExpert

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    SemiExpert, Feb 24, 2012
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  2. Voodooi

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    I think it's a warm (nearing hot) price, not hot though ;)

    The G53 for 899$ was a hot deal back in December!

    Nice find nonetheless ;)
     
    Voodooi, Feb 24, 2012
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  3. tetsussaiga

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    ^agreed. The g53 WAS one of the best... if you're in need for a gaming notebook right now it definitely looks good!
     
    tetsussaiga, Feb 24, 2012
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  4. JKB0076

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    Great price for a great laptop!
     
    JKB0076, Feb 25, 2012
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  5. HTWingNut

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    Expect to see lots of price drops in the next couple months to make way for Ivy Bridge / Kepler stuff. Decent deal, but could be better still.
     
    HTWingNut, Feb 25, 2012
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    I am deciding wether to buy an asus g74 3d or wait for ivy/kepler to come out, anyone knows wheres cheapest to buy this laptop? and when to expect new release of this laptop with the new hardware? I can buy from US, Canada or UK.
     
    King Krish, Feb 26, 2012
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  7. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    King if you wait I would see what Sager has to offer, I read they will have lighted KB's for their gaming models when they are refreshed. I would not recommend ASUS gaming laptops to anyone.
     
    JOSEA, Feb 26, 2012
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    Wow that's an awesome deal. How is togerdirect to deal with? I just ordered an asus g53sx-xa1 but this one is xheaper. Is there anything wrong with this one?
     
    jpcamden, Feb 27, 2012
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    Nope, nothing wrong with it. And it's brand new, not a refurb.

    You might want to consider this one as well:
    http://www.gentechpc.com/config.asp?config_id=MSI-MS-16F2

    It's got a nVidia 570 (the Asus laptops have a 560) for better gaming performance.

    They're nearly the same price too, just make sure you customize i7/7200rpm HD/W7 and it's under 1300$ (after 3% discount).
     
    Voodooi, Feb 27, 2012
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  10. Chazy90

    Chazy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is this a Best Buy "gimped" 560M version?
     
    Chazy90, Feb 29, 2012
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  11. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No G74s have the 128-bit 560M.

    Easy way to tell, look at the amount of video RAM:

    1.5 or 3 GB = full 192-bit
    2 GB = inferior 128-bit
     
    saturnotaku, Feb 29, 2012
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  12. Chazy90

    Chazy90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks!
    I looked at several G73's and G74's so i wasn't exactly sure about this version.

    I think it's a good deal but until mid April do you think there is a chance of a even better deal? I'm looking for a "cheap" Laptop with 560M,570M or 6970M. I haven't found something cheaper than 1200$.

    EDIT:
    I found a G74 BB-Version:
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...lack/4566495.p?id=1218492352640&skuId=4566495
     
    Chazy90, Feb 29, 2012
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  13. BlackSabs

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    Umm... the BB G74's have 128bit 560m and a 1600x900 screen. Also a gimped warranty. Don't buy from BB.
     
    BlackSabs, Mar 5, 2012
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