Notebookcheck Logo

Asus C90S

Specifications

Asus C90S
Asus C90S
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo (Desktop) E6600 2 x 2.4 GHz, Conroe
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 540 MHz, Memory: 450 MHz, GDDR2, Pixelshader: 1080 MHz
Memory
2048 MB 
, 2x 1024 MB DDR2-667 Nanya NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C 5-5-5-15
Display
15.40 inch 16:10, 1680 x 1050 pixel, Colorshine, Chi Mei N154Z1-L02 (CMO), glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel 945PM
Storage
160 GB - 5400 rpm, 160 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Momentus 5400.3 ST9160821AS
Soundcard
Realtek ALC883
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 S-Video, 1 Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Microphone, earphones, Card Reader: MS, MMC, SD, xD, eSATA, Fingerprint Reader, TPM-Modul, Webcam
Networking
Marvell Yukon 88E8056 10/100/1000 (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR5008X Wireless Network Adapter (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 1
Optical drive
Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-850S
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 48 x 368 x 303 ( = 1.89 x 14.49 x 11.93 in)
Battery
53 Wh Lithium-Ion, Asus Li-Ion Battery Pack A32-C90, 4800mAh, 11.1 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
Additional features
Logitech MX518 mouse, manual, Video-adapter cable, bag, Asus Turbo Gear and other system tools, Ahead Nero 7 OEM Suite, system recovery discs, 24 Months Warranty, Pickup & Return Service
Weight
3.16 kg ( = 111.47 oz / 6.97 pounds), Power Supply: 390 g ( = 13.76 oz / 0.86 pounds)
Price
1400 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 72%, features: 83%, display: 81% mobility: 38%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 43%, emissions: 50%

Reviews for the Asus C90S

Review Asus C90S (AK001C) Power-Notebook | Notebookcheck
The Asus C90S is a portable 15.4" high performance notebook with desktop CPU, overclocking functionality and a fair price tag. To find out more about the downsides, consult our comprehensive test.
Asus C90S Laptop Barebones review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
The Asus C90S is an impressive laptop and a very interesting concept with a number of unique features that could have made for a formidable contender. Unfortunately, despite the very nature of the C90S being a barebones or "whitebook" system, it will hardly accommodate every need as a desktop replacement notebook. Depending on how you plan to use the C90S, business oriented users will enjoy the option of extreme processing power when paired with a high-end Core 2 Duo processor.
Ausstattung gut, Preis gut, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%
ASUS C90S Whitebook
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
First and foremost, the LCD screen that comes with the C90S is one of the strongest features of this laptop, with a clear, glassy look that is simply a pleasure to work with.  The keyboard has a nice fit with plenty of room to rest your hands, while the touch pad is positioned so that your thumbs don't accidentally touch the pad while typing.  Unfortunately, one issue that caused some discomfort was a fair amount of heat build up under the left hand area, stemming from the hard drive.  At times, it got downright hot, which also seeped over to the touch pad area as well.  The finger print reader was a useful feature that worked as promised with simple configuration options, which brings us to the speakers.  Even at full volume, the speakers were difficult to hear, lacking in power while their positioning doesn't direct the sound to the listener's ears.
Display ausgezeichnet, Ausstattung gut, Emissionen mangelhaft, Leistung mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2007
Rating: performance: 50% features: 80% display: 95% emissions: 50%
70% Asus C90S
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
This versatile gaming notebook is user-upgradable and can be easily over-clocked for added performance.
Part of the Asus family of customizable notebooks, the C90S can hardly be considered a bare-bones system. This full-featured gaming laptop lets users easily upgrade vital hardware such as the CPU and graphics card, as well as other components. The idea behind Asus' Barebone notebook line is to enable users to update components that were previously considered non-upgradable. Our configuration didn't provide much in the way of 3D muscle, but we were generally pleased with its performance and liked the concept behind this system. Priced at $1,499, our C90S review unit arrived in a piano-black chassis sporting an embedded wave-type pattern, similar to HP's latest designs. The system measures 14.4 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches and weighs in at a hefty 7.9 pounds. Protruding from the rear of the notebook is an enclosure housing four fans, two USB ports, and a power jack.
3.5 von 5, Leistung mangelhaft, Display gut, Mobilität schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2007
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 40%

Foreign Reviews

ASUS C90S AK037C E6600
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/23/2008
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80% features: 100% display: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 60% emissions: 40%
Test Asus C90S (AK001C) Power-Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/29/2007
Rating: performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 40% ergonomy: 40% emissions: 30%
Desktop-Ersatz mit Desktop-Prozessor
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy - 1-2/08 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/12/2007
Rating: price: 80% performance: 95% mobility: 40% emissions: 90%
90% Asus C90S-AK001C - 8600M-GT
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/24/2007
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 30% emissions: 40%
90% Recensione Asus C90S (overcloccabile)
Source: Notebook Italia Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2007
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT: The NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT is the DirectX 10 capable successor of the GeForce Go 7600 GT GPU for laptops. Depending on the used graphic memory and the clock speed,  the performance is between the 7600 GT and 7900 GS video card.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


E6600: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.40":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.16 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


83.33%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

Please share our article, every link counts!

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

HP Pavilion dv5t
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9400
Zepto Znote 3415W
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9500
Packard Bell EasyNote MB89
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500
MSI Megabook GX600
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T9300
Dell Vostro 1500
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7300
Asus V1S
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7300
Asus G1S
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500
Zepto Znote 6625WD
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7300
Zepto Znote 6623WD
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7700
Acer Aspire 5920
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7300

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Dell XPS M1530
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7250, 2.63 kg
Asus Lamborghini VX2S
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500, 2.6 kg
Apple Macbook Pro (15 inch Santa Rosa)
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7700, 2.5 kg

Devices with the same GPU

Acer Aspire 6920G-594G32Bn
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T5900, 16.00", 3.5 kg
MSI Megabook GX700
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500, 17.10", 3.538 kg
Zepto Znote 6324W
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7500, 14.10", 2.2 kg
Zepto Znote 6224W
GeForce 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T7300, 14.10", 2.44 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Asus VivoBook 16X K3605ZF
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 K6501ZM
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 15.60", 2.1 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HF
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 17.30", 2.6 kg
Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZC
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 K3500PH
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, Tiger Lake i7-11370H, 15.60", 1.65 kg
Asus Vivobook 14X K3405VC
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 14.00", 1.4 kg
Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo UX8402VU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 14.50", 1.75 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 D3500QC-L1456W
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R9 5900HX, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 K6502, i7-13650HX RTX 3050
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i7-13650HX, 15.60", 1.8 kg
Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED H7604
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 16.00", 2.434 kg
Asus ZenBook 14 UM3402Y
Vega 8, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U, 14.00", 1.402 kg

 

Price comparison

Reviews on Asus Laptops at Ciao
Asus Laptops at Idealo

Asus C90S
Asus C90S