Asus N53SV & N53SN SandyBridge Owner Thread

[nama8137]

N53SV-XV1



Technical Details

• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Display: 15.6-inch LED-backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
• Processor: 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor (2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.9 GHz)
• Chipset: Intel HM55
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and NVIDIA Optimus Technology
• WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) , Bluetooth v2.1
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 4 x SODIMM socket (expandable to 16GB)
• Storage: 500GB 7200RPM hard drive
• Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD drive
• Camera: 2.0 Megapixel with security lens cover
• Speakers: Built-in speakers with SonicMaster Technology
• Microphone: Digital Array Microphone
• Card Reader: 1x 8-in- card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory Stick/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS-Pro-Duo)
• Input / Output:1x Headphone-out jack, 1x Microphone-in jack, 1x VGA port, 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x E-SATA, 1x HDMI port
• Battery: 6 cell
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 10.6 x 1.2 ~ 1.6 (W x D x H)
• Weight: 6.4 lbs (with 6 cell)
• Color: Silver

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ASUS N53SV Drivers: http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us
ASUS N53SN Drivers: http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us
NVIDIA GPU Drivers: v270.28 Windows 7/Vista 64bit Mobile OEM Drivers @ LaptopVideo2Go Forums
ASUS Product Registration & Member Login: http://member.asus.com/login.aspx?SLanguage=en-us
ASUS Support: http://support.asus.com/
Customer Service: http://livesupport.asus.com/nbcs.html
Technical Support: http://livesupport.asus.com/nbts.html
Email: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

ASUS Warranty Info:
ASUS Notebook Extended Warranty: http://promos.asus.com/US/ASUS_NB_Wa..._warranty.html
Register for ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty: http://adw.asus.com/content/adp/default.aspx
ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program: http://promos.asus.com/US/event/ASUS360/index.html
Notebook Warranty Extension Package: http://support.asus.com/service/serv...Language=en-us
Notebook Warranty Policy: http://support.asus.com/repair/repai...Language=en-us

Default Windows Experience Index

Base Score: 5.7
Processor: 7.4
Memory (RAM): 5.9
Graphics: 5.7
Gaming graphics: 6.7
Primary hard disk: 5.9

My Windows Experience Index

Installed Ram 16gb (4x4): Amazon.com: Corsair 4 GB DDR3 Laptop Memory CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9: Electronics
Installed SSD: Amazon.com: Intel 2.5-Inch 160 GB X25-M Mainstream SATA II MLC Solid-State Drive - Retail Package SSDSA2MH160G2R5: Electronics

Base Score: 5.8
Processor: 7.4
Memory (RAM): 7.6
Graphics: 5.8
Gaming graphics: 6.7
Primary hard disk: 7.8

Benchmarks





PCMark Vantage system performance test




Heat (Max Temps)

[fasteddie]

Nice laptop! Run some benchmarks!

[dazz87]

nice what Resolution is your notebook? I am looking into getting a N53SV for my new notebook. I am having issues with my xps1530 faulty GPU. Please give us a update with installing the SSD? I am planning to install my intel ssd when I get the Asus

[viperabyss]

Now if ASUS would just hurry up and release the rest of the N43SL/SN and N53SN...

[ramgen]

Anyone knows whether the 14" versions (i.e. N43) will have 4 DIMM slots or not?


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[GenTechPC]

Originally Posted by ramgen

Anyone knows whether the 14" versions (i.e. N43) will have 4 DIMM slots or not?


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N43SN still have only 2 DIMM slots.

[PeterDLai]

Wow! What are you going to do with 16GB of RAM?

[jk6959]

What's the quality of the 1080p screen on this? I've read reviews of disappointing 720p screen used in some N53SV and that 3/4 of last 1080p screens used in the N53 series were actually quite good.
Also would be good to hear about the thermals and fans on this, heard the XPS15 gets pretty hot and fans run loud to cool it down.

[ramgen]

Originally Posted by GenTechPC

N43SN still have only 2 DIMM slots.

That's pretty bad. It is practically limited to max 8GB memory then...


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[nama8137]

Originally Posted by jk6959

What's the quality of the 1080p screen on this? I've read reviews of disappointing 720p screen used in some N53SV and that 3/4 of last 1080p screens used in the N53 series were actually quite good.
Also would be good to hear about the thermals and fans on this, heard the XPS15 gets pretty hot and fans run loud to cool it down.

I updated with some sense of thermals under max load. What test could I run for the display?