Asus N53SV & N53SN SandyBridge Owner Thread

[xamboozi]

Hi you can get G73 backlit keyboard and do the mod. It works a treat!! I have successfully done it using the wifi switch to turn it on and off !!

Please let me know the part # of the keyboard you used! 9J.N2J82.Q01 doesn't work for me on an N53SN. Key maps are all different so "enter" is "." even in the bios, so it's not a driver issue.

[bozz514]

quick question guys, the multimedia shortcut keys beside the expressgate button on the top left of my N53SV doesnt respond when i press them. can someone direct me to the drivers that i need to activate them? thanks

[ASUS787]

Please let me know the part # of the keyboard you used! 9J.N2J82.Q01 doesn't work for me on an N53SN. Key maps are all different so "enter" is "." even in the bios, so it's not a driver issue.

Hi this is the link for the keyboard I purchased. ASUS G73 G73J G73Jh G73Jw G73S G73Sw Keyboard - Backlit | eBay. They still have them for sale! Good luck

[Mazderadi]

All,

I've been attempting to upgrade the RAM for my N53sv-EH71 that I purchased back in December. I purchased the proper Corsair memory, however any time I exceed 8Gb, the system becomes incredibly unstable and fails multiple memory tests (if left alone, will BSOD at random intervals). After experiencing this, I went to Crucial's website to run the System Scanner to check on it and the results showed that the maximum amount of memory for this system was only 8Gb!! ---This is not what Amazon and Asus have advertised, but it seems to be exactly what I'm experiencing! What's also interesting to note is that it IS NOT detecting the other two free slots for memory.



What might be the cause of such memory failures? I have tested each RAM stick individually to note that any failure wasn't due to a bad unit, but the crashes are the result of "too much" memory for the laptop to handle, it seems.

[Dental]

Look here:
Speichersuche | Kingston => Configuration Details
Maximum Memory:
16,00GB with Quad Core CPU (Intel Core i7-2670QM)

[Mazderadi]

Look here:
Speichersuche | Kingston => Configuration Details
Maximum Memory:
16,00GB with Quad Core CPU (Intel Core i7-2670QM)

Right, mine IS a QM model, which is what makes this whole thing very difficult to see what exactly is going on...

[After Dark]

Is the N53SM the same thing as the N53SV and N53SN basically? There are several models ending in "M" on Amazon's site, but I see no specific thread for them on these forums.

Side question: Is search broken on this site? I've seen the N53SM mentioned specifically in the "What notebook should I buy" forum, but search never finds any mention of it, or anything I search for.

[datta1992]

Hi guys. This is my first post here. I have a Asus N53S which i bought last year around March. I have recently installed 'Core-Temp' to monitor CPU temperature, and notice that my laptop overheats easily. For instance, within 5 minutes of playing NFS Hot Pursuit, the CPU temperature goes up to about 85-90 degrees, and it enters hibernate. Is this normal, or is there something wrong. Would really appreciate if someone could point me in the right firection. Thanks.

[Mazderadi]

All,

I've been attempting to upgrade the RAM for my N53sv-EH71 that I purchased back in December. I purchased the proper Corsair memory, however any time I exceed 8Gb, the system becomes incredibly unstable and fails multiple memory tests (if left alone, will BSOD at random intervals). After experiencing this, I went to Crucial's website to run the System Scanner to check on it and the results showed that the maximum amount of memory for this system was only 8Gb!! ---This is not what Amazon and Asus have advertised, but it seems to be exactly what I'm experiencing! What's also interesting to note is that it IS NOT detecting the other two free slots for memory.



What might be the cause of such memory failures? I have tested each RAM stick individually to note that any failure wasn't due to a bad unit, but the crashes are the result of "too much" memory for the laptop to handle, it seems.

I created a Technical Inquiry over the weekend with Asus concerning my problem. I hope that they reply. Has anyone experienced having to contact Asus for support? How long should I expect to have to wait until I receive a reply?

[Spitonite]

Hi guys.
I think,its been mentioned here before,but I really cant find it.
I have an N53SV and Im still worried about temperatures vith high CPU/GPU load.
My temperatures are around 90°C.On few cores 95°C when playin Battlefield 3 and with older games (not so hardware chalenging) are the temps still around 80-85°C...
Idle temps are 40-50°C depending on room temp.That is ok,i think.
Im using Note Pal U3 (or something like this) cooling pad,but I dont see any real difference.Im afraid,that with this temps will soon this notebook burn.

1) What are your temps?
2) What temperatures do you have on similar notebooks from other manufacturers?
3)Can i somehow lower the temps without downclocking,or decreasing performance?

Thanks for opinions...