- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
ASUS G74 Series G74SX
- 17.3"
- Core i7 2 GHz Quad core
- 12 GB DDR3-1333
- 1,500 GB HDD
Released August, 2011
Rated 80% by by ggthnx (Jul, 2012)Not as quick as the Solid State drive version I'm sure, and I foresee myself purchasing a Solid State hard drive at some point in the future for this beast, but overall, the performance has been more than acceptable in terms of both data and graphic processing power.
Conclusion Check out the ASUS G74 Series G74SX
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the ASUS G74 Series G74SX
2 GHz
Intel Core i7 2630QM
Rated 100% by by Christopher-Chavis (Sep, 2011)The Laptop bag is smaller for extra storage but plenty big for the laptop and its stuff.
screen size
17.3"
14"
15.6"
G74 Series G74SX by dstrakele (Sep, 2011)The larger 1920x1080 HD display is a big improvement over my previous laptop.
G74 Series G74SX by So-Ham--So-Ham (Jan, 2012)Screen size is 17.3", but the overall size is larger.
screen resolution
G74 Series G74SX by Nythauk (Sep, 2011)Movies play with the fluid flow of a cinema and I connected the laptop to my projector and enjoyed "Armageddon" in 1080p, a most enjoyable and fun experience.
G74 Series G74SX by Emmy-M.--Emzillasaurus (Jan, 2012)Left 4 Dead (game wasn't made in 1080p but the highest res looks great).
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 2.7 GHz  | 3 GHz |
G74 Series G74SX by John-Malachowski--Imafoolru12 (Apr, 2012)There are so many positive aspects to this computer and its design, from the cooling system (quite possibly one of the best designs I have ever seen for a laptop) to the rich hardware (16 GB RAM and a solid state drive plus the i7 (which does boost to 3.0 GHz)) all cooperate fantastically together.
G74 Series G74SX by Ken-G. (Mar, 2012)Amount of RAM, processor speed, dedicated VRAM and screen size/resolution are truly top notch.
processor
G74 Series G74SX by S.-Pellenz--Wonko55 (Dec, 2011)Hence I was looking for a portable computer with at least 16Gb of RAM and a quad-core processor.
G74 Series G74SX by Keru (Jan, 2012)With the 12GB of RAM and the Quad core processor, I don't think this laptop is going to run out of steam anytime soon.
memory
| 0 GB | 12 GB | 40 GB |
G74 Series G74SX by Peter-PhillipsI was unable to locate a reliable source for a fourth, matching Samsung DIMM so I bought four 4GB DIMMs DDR-1333 DIMMs that Crucial recommends for this system.
Performance Real world tests of ASUS G74 Series G74SX
3DMark06 CPU
G74 Series G74SX by Braden1996 (Aug, 2011)While the appearances of the Notebook was quite important to me, it did not take precedence over performance; this laptop performs admirably in all applications varying from Games to benchmarks to everything else.
G74 Series G74SX by John-Malachowski--Imafoolru12 (Apr, 2012)~. If you are a gamer, which I am only the casual type (but am considering buying modern warfare 3 seen as I don't doubt this rigs ability to run it), I can tell you that the 3DMark scores (and others) posted by reviews are accurate and my framerate in CS 1.6 at 1920x1080 with light levels of AA and AF will not budge from 100 fps.
cinebench r10 32Bit (Aggregate)
G74 Series G74SX by R.-Garrett (Nov, 2011)It's also an amazingly quiet machine even when running CPU/GPU intensive apps.Performance-wise, it's very solid.
G74 Series G74SX by Fani (Apr, 2012)There is some kind of Intel CPU monitor which could allow it to set the speed to highest, but I don't see any option to do so.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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watch high-definition 3D movies -
1,500 GB -
12 GB -
17.3" -
the screen is large enough to display 1080p video without scaling -
watch high-definition movies on Blu-Ray discs -
7,200 RPM -
1920 x 1080 -
127 ppi -
DDR3-1333 -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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can't read a camera or phone memory card -
4,263 g -
1 -
Aug, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 238 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by CarlosAh (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by DoubleTap---Your-punches-tickle-me-like-tiny-feathers. (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by John-Malachowski--Imafoolru12 (Apr, 2012) |
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Gaming
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by got99problemz (Sep, 2011)I was able to maintain 40+ FPS on some of my favorite titles like Far Cry 2, Crysis, Crysis 2, Witcher 2, and this was on the highest possible graphic configurations with Vsync disabled.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Austin (Dec, 2011)If you are looking for a sick gaming laptop that will handle basically anything you through at it, for half the price of most other considerable gaming brands, this is the ticket.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Matt-T (Jul, 2011)I'm extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend looking for a gaming / high performance laptop.
Uses
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Holly-S.-Nelson--One-of-2-Computer-Chicks (Apr, 2012)This computer is perfect for the serious gamer, but for us it is the best bet for running a graphics-oriented business.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Robo_Panda (Nov, 2011)Highly recommend if you're a gamer that likes high performance and mobility at a good price.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by B.-LaFond (Aug, 2011)I highly recommend this to anyone needing a laptop for gaming or a high powered rig for a desktop replacement with mobility in mind.
Screen
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Peter-Phillips===. I'm very happy with this purchase, and I'm glad I opted for the 3D model with the bright, matte screen.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Peter-PhillipsI haven't used the 3D glasses much yet, but even so I recommend this model over the other G74SX models that lack the 3D display since the matte screen and very high brightness capabilities of the 3D panel make it possible to work in what would otherwise have been poor lighting conditions for the dimmer, glossy-screened 2D models.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Brandon-Dalton (Feb, 2012)The big bright 17.3 inch screen is nice when doing work plus I have had no issues connecting to any network at the college.
Weight
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Ancient-Rights (Sep, 2011)The specs, the performance, the feel, the knowledge that you can use it as a weapon due to its weight(I love how heavy it is) to the manufacturer's warranty that lasts for a long time.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by got99problemz (Sep, 2011)While Alienware with all the extra frosting on it will run you almost a hefty $500 dollars more just for a logo and some pretty lights while performing just alike.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 40% by by SLGposse (Jan, 2012)A friend and co-work also have a different model and the sound coming from his laptop is awesome mine sucks... and it is very heavy.
Size
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by YancyNot very portable due to its size; but let's be honest, you're probably not looking at this machine for its portability; it really is like a movable desktop (which I love, and actually prefer).
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by H.-Moses (May, 2012)It is a little heavy , has a nice key board layout with back lit keys which are very cool.
ASUS G74 Series G74SX 17.3", 2 GHz, 12 GB, 1,500 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by i8beef (Dec, 2011)The laptop is big, and very heavy.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | ASUS G75VW-AS71 Lots of l2 cache G75VW-AS71 vs G74 Series G74SX |
 | 2 | ASUS G53 Series G53SX 2-way tie: Sharpest screen G53 Series G53SX vs G74 Series G74SX |
 | 3 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Longest battery life Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs ASUS G74 Series G74SX |
 | 4 | ASUS G75 Series G75VW-NS72 Good CPU benchmark score G75 Series G75VW-NS72 vs G74 Series G74SX |
 | 6 | ASUS N53 Series N53SV 2-way tie: Sharpest screen N53 Series N53SV vs G74 Series G74SX |
 | 7 | Dell M6600 Fastest processor Dell M6600 vs ASUS G74 Series G74SX |
 | 8 | ASUS G73 Series G73SW 5-way tie: Biggest screen G73 Series G73SW vs G74 Series G74SX |
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Editions Editions of the ASUS G74 Series G74SX
| Price | Edition | Resolution | Internal storage | PPI | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | 1600 x 900 | 500 GB | 106 ppi | G74SX-BBK7 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 160 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-DH72 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-NH71 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-XN1 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 750 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-A2 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 750 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-XA1 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 750 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-XC1 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 1,500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-DH73-3D | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 1,500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-3DE | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 1,500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-A1 | | ||||
 | | 1920 x 1080 | 1,500 GB | 127 ppi | G74SX-DH71 | | ||||
