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Retired · ‎11-14-2011

Hi, I am an old man and not up on all these gaming machines anymore. Anyway my son has been after to get him a gaming laptop for Christmas so he can "Keep up with the big boys"... Imagine that huh. He wants an Alienware m17x, but I been looking and really think I can get him more for my money with Asus. This is were you come in, there is so many models and different setups I am lost. Funny for you not me ha.

So advise me on a 15-17in Asus that is setup for gaming that will blow his mind and make him forget about a Alienware. He wants to play his games on high settings and not lag ex. Rift, Skyrim, Crysis ect... Considering it will cost me $2400 for the Alienware what should I be looking for in a Asus laptop?

Thanks.

Also a good place to purchase from would help also.. I am in the U.S.

JRd1st · ‎11-14-2011

Do you want 3d? Get the G74sx-3de. Otherwise get the G74sx-A1. And not from BestBuy, you get a gimped down machine. I'd buy from Amazon.com,or someplace that sells those exact models.

Read the User's Manual for more info. 😄

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Retired · ‎11-14-2011

no 3D... The G74sx-A1 will run things well for him I assume?

JRd1st · ‎11-14-2011

Amazon often has it for $1669

Read the User's Manual for more info. 😄

G74SX-A1 BIOS 203
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BrodyBoy · ‎11-14-2011

redman4264 wrote:
no 3D... The G74sx-A1 will run things well for him I assume?

Excellent machine. The G74SX-DH71 is identical, with just a slightly faster processor. for only a little more $$.

panth3ra · ‎11-14-2011

hello redman4264,
17'' lappy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230103

fixitchris · ‎11-14-2011

G74sx-A1 is perfect.

ricksaint · ‎11-14-2011

Here it is @ JR.com for $1,599.00:

http://www.jr.com/asus/pe/ASU_G74SXA1/

Asus G74SX-DH73-3D, Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM, Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64-bit - 14gb of RAM,
Clean install on 128gb Crucial M4 SSD + 750gb WD 7200 rpm HDD for storage,
Blu-ray™ ROM/DVD±RW combo drive, 3 GB (dedicated) NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 560M graphics, driver v. 285.62, 3D Capable.
BIOS ver 203

dstrakele · ‎11-14-2011

Due to issues resulting from poor quality control in the construction of ASUS laptops (particularly the erratic cursor touchpad issue: http://www.asusrog.com/forums/showthread.php?883-Troubleshooting-ASUS-G73-Touchpad-Problems&p=35701&...), I strongly recommend purchasing from a reliable retailer that will allow you to immediately exchange a problem system for a new one. Without such an exchange, you could end up with a box full of frustration.....

Amazon is an example of that type of reliable retailer.

G74SX-A1 - stock hardware - BIOS 202 - 2nd Monitor VISIO VF551XVT

JRd1st · ‎11-15-2011

That might be a better choice. Good idea Brody! 😄

Read the User's Manual for more info. 😄

G74SX-A1 BIOS 203
Intel 6230 WiFi/BT
LG E2350 LED LCD Monitor
Intel Series 510 120 GB SSD

Drivers, Apps and How To's
Latest nVidia Drivers

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Need some advice please!