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Asus G72GX

Specifications

Asus G72GX
Asus G72GX
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 4 x 2 GHz, Penryn
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 500 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Shader rate: 1250 MHz, Treiberversion: 186.19
Memory
6 GB 
, DDR2-6400, 3x 2048 MByte
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, LED backlight, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel PM45
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9320423AS, 320 GB 
, 7200 rpm, Two hard disks with 320 GByte each
Soundcard
Realtek ALC663 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Headphone, line-out, microphone/line in, Card Reader: SDmini SDMMCMSMS ProMS DuoMS Pro DuoXD
Networking
Realtek RTL8168D/8111D Family PCI-E GBE NIC (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW CT10N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 51 x 410 x 300 ( = 2.01 x 16.14 x 11.81 in)
Battery
75 Wh Lithium-Ion, 8 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
High-end backpack, Razer Copperhead Mouse, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
4.05 kg ( = 142.86 oz / 8.93 pounds), Power Supply: 880 g ( = 31.04 oz / 1.94 pounds)
Price
1650 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73.33% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 87%, features: 88%, display: 68% mobility: 56%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 73%

Reviews for the Asus G72GX

77% Review Asus G72GX Gaming Notebook | Notebookcheck
Hot Gamer? Asus releases the optically and technically slightly refreshed successor to its G71GX, the G72GX, to the market. Asus (still) waivers on Intel's new Core i7 architecture and uses, as afore, the "old" Core 2. We grabbed the top model, the G72GX-TY014V, straightaway and checked if the Core 2 Quad Q9000 and the GeForce GTX 260M are still fit for the upper-league.
60% ASUS G72Gx-X1 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
The ASUS G72Gx-X1 feels more like a repackaged G71G than a dramatically improved desktop replacement. They have built a new case to house the larger 17.3-inch display and upgraded the processor and graphics for more performance. The problem is that it is still built around the older Core 2 and DDR2 memory. This puts it at a slight disadvantage in general applications compared to the new Core i7 systems in the same price. The one advantage it does provide is a faster graphics processor making it better suited for PC gaming on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

83% Test Asus G72GX Gaming-Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2009
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 92% display: 74% mobility: 56% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 76%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M:

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M is essentially a higher clocked GeForce 9800M GTX based on the G92b core built under a 55nm manufacturing process. Because of the architectural difference, the 260M is less powerful (and quite dissimilar) to the similarly named desktop GeForce GTX 260.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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


Intel Core 2 Quad: Mobile version of the desktop Quad Core processor. Due to low clock rates it is not recommended for most applications.


Q9000:

Slow clocked quad core CPU (4 cores) that suffers especially in many games from the low clock speed. Therefore, not suited for games and only for highly multi threaded applications.

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


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


4.05 kg:

A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.


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.


73.33%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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

 

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

Gateway P-7908u
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo P8700
Asus G72GX-TY013V
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo P8700
Asus G71GX
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo T9550

Devices with the same GPU

Asus G60J
GeForce GTX 260M, Core i7 720QM, 16.00", 3.42 kg
Alienware M15x
GeForce GTX 260M, Core i7 720QM, 15.60", 4.34 kg
Asus G60VX
GeForce GTX 260M, Core 2 Duo T9400, 16.00", 3.44 kg

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 16.00", 1.9 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 17.30", 2.6 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 16.00", 1.8 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) R9 7940HS, 14.00", 1.72 kg
Asus ROG Strix G17 G713PV
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7845HX, 17.30", 2.8 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA707XI
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) R9 7940HS, 17.30", 2.6 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 18.00", 3.1 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040) R9 7940HS, 14.00", 1.72 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 16 OLED K6604JI
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 16.00", 2 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507VV
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13700H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED K6502VU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 15.60", 1.8 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2009-12-13 (Update: 2012-05-26)