Asus G72GX RBBX05 Laptop (Best Buy model)

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by skygunner27

That's interesting.

I prefer Samsung over LG. I've never heard of Optronics.

AU optronics does the screens in those Planar LCDs they tend to be pretty fast but often times overbright.

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gselsidi

so guys im still unclear on the heat issue will the p-6915u run hotter then the asus or not?

If you are referring to a Gateway if it is using the same chassis as the P-6860FX then I would take a pass, the cooling design is horrible on that chassis, no room under where the fans are to get enough airflow, I had to prop mine up 2" in the back to keep the unit from locking up, and I had the same problem with the model before, and a friend of mine has the model after and same issue on his.

I have had no heat issues with the G72GX

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tobuk

I don't know why people are saying the G72GX gets hotter than the Gateway P-78xx and 79xx...

From my experience, they are wrong. I just upgraded from a P-7805u (the 79xx uses the same exact chassis) and it got a LOT hotter than my Asus G72GX. Even under normal use my Gateway's touchpad and palmrest areas were warm to the touch.

The Gateway got much warmer, and to game with it I always had it on my Cryo NZXT. My Asus can game for hours straight without my cooler and it never gets warm to the touch at all, and the CPU/GPU operating temps are well within normal limits.

Also, I think the build quality and design features of the G72GX are far above the Gateway line (I absolutely loved my 7805u until I got my Asus). They are still still using the same chassis as the P-68xx... The Asus really is a better laptop all around.

Here's a chart I made. These are overclocked speeds: CPU 2.9Ghz / GPU 550/950/1375 (instead of 500/800/1250). I only use these settings when I'm on my NZXT, but the regular temps are listed also.

/agree for sure

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ahmadmud

do you think it is worth it to overclock the 260m gtx to its stock settings,
and is it a good idea to even overclock it beyond that?

I only gained about 700 points on 3DM06 its only worth it if you have something thats unplayable and it then becomes playable afterward (ie 24fps or higher)

If you have a game that dips below 24FPS (standard tv viewing frames) then maybe its good to oc back to stock. clocks. Mileage may vary.

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by db120905

anyone know what is better for gaming the g72 rbb09 model or the g72 rbb05 model tell me please!

That depends on the Game, if the game supports multi-core cpus then the quad may provide better performance but to be honest I think a Core duo 2.53Ghz and a quad 2.0 may be too close in performance for most games. Other apps like productivity, etc may be a different story.

Eclypse3D · 12-02-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thesandman00

Hey guys, I ordered the RBBX09 over the weekend (can't wait to get it!). Is the warranty on these things a standard 1 year warranty or does it come with the better, Asus covered warranty?

if it came with a backpack and mouse its 3 years 2 years + 1 year accidental dmg

Vanderloo · 12-04-2009, 04:26 PM

Can anybody direct me how to find the bracket for the second hard drive? My GPU on my aspire 7720 went out, so I'd like to transfer that hard drive over to this laptop. How do I check for compatibility between that hard drive and this computer? Thanks.

bravo261 · 12-14-2009, 02:39 AM

find the asus estore for the bracket. or the easiest thing to do is just a a cheapie usb external hard drive base for your hard drive. i've no idea what an aspire 7720, so just make sure you know whether its pata or sata...pata has all those individual pins, while sata does not

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Originally Posted by Vanderloo

Can anybody direct me how to find the bracket for the second hard drive? My GPU on my aspire 7720 went out, so I'd like to transfer that hard drive over to this laptop. How do I check for compatibility between that hard drive and this computer? Thanks.

chillpillz · 12-14-2009, 04:01 PM

anyone else think the g72 screen has a "washed out" look to it? And the blacks dont get all that black?

VoltaicShock · 12-14-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chillpillz

anyone else think the g72 screen has a "washed out" look to it? And the blacks dont get all that black?

I haven't noticed that. Where is your brightness set on the screen?