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Ah man I hope the build quality issues with Asus laptops would have been sorted by now! Making me nervous for mine... Should be delivered in the next few days!
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Fingers crossed, we've a G15 Strix Scar due next week and a G15 Zephyrus due later in the month.
I did watch this recently and started to get nervous so welcome more input on any issues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug1FGbFa3mI
I did watch this recently and started to get nervous so welcome more input on any issues : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug1FGbFa3mI
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I mean im happy to check anything on mine if you are worried.
Keys click nicely, no missed strokes so far. Performance has been fine, no crashes, i dont run the benchmarks like others do, I just assume it will be as others see. Not sure how to check the GPU watt or Ram Channels etc?
The only noticeable thing is a low durr noise from the fans. Its not struggling and then goes silent in idle. Turbo is louder, I think ive left mine on performance atm.
Screen on the 300hz is lovely, didnt realise how much better it could be over my MSI.
Feels like a nice build as well, no creeking or cracking. Lids up and down nice, lighting is very well done.
I probably need to install a game to push it, but tbh im addicted to Valheim
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Here is a question, i downloaded that CPU Z and it shows my RAM is in Dual mode.
But DRAM frequency is 1596.8mhz, isnt that a problem as its meant to be DDR4 3200?
Or is it 3200 combined between the 2 sticks?
But DRAM frequency is 1596.8mhz, isnt that a problem as its meant to be DDR4 3200?
Or is it 3200 combined between the 2 sticks?
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For anyone interested, I did a couple of those Timespy tests, I only have the demo version so just ran what it gave me without changing settings.
The only thing i did do was put the laptop on Turbo fans.
GPU - 10373
CPU - 8968
Peak CPU temp was 83 and GPU 77
The only thing i did do was put the laptop on Turbo fans.
GPU - 10373
CPU - 8968
Peak CPU temp was 83 and GPU 77
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DDR = Double Data Rate - the RAM does two (or more) operations per clock cycle for an effective rate of 3200MHz.
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OK thanks for explaining. I assumed it was something simple that I didnt understand.
Much appreciated, thank you.I mean im happy to check anything on mine if you are worried.
Keys click nicely, no missed strokes so far. Performance has been fine, no crashes, i dont run the benchmarks like others do, I just assume it will be as others see. Not sure how to check the GPU watt or Ram Channels etc?
The only noticeable thing is a low durr noise from the fans. Its not struggling and then goes silent in idle. Turbo is louder, I think ive left mine on performance atm.
Screen on the 300hz is lovely, didnt realise how much better it could be over my MSI.
Feels like a nice build as well, no creeking or cracking. Lids up and down nice, lighting is very well done.
I probably need to install a game to push it, but tbh im addicted to Valheim
Your post covers most of my concerns regarding build quality, acoustics and the stability which is has been a concern due to a few reviews noting BSODs. The only specific issue applies to the Zephyrus G15 so far, that of the speakers popping at certain bass frequencies (https://www.reddit.com/r/ZephyrusG1.../?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3).
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As for Valheim...I've just upgraded to level 4 on my Wolf armor kit and feeling a lot more confident around the Plains bio now! Well and truly hooked on the game.
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The Scar I have sounds really nice tbh (so yours should be the same), im impressed I think it has an upgraded as such speaker system. But its good for a laptop, especially in a game like Hell Let Loose that I play now and then.
I did run updates to the BIOS etc, myASUS prompted it all which was handy and they installed no issues. And have run benchmarks and I think im in a good spot with them.
It seems to cool nicely, I do use a tray to help as tbh I just sit on my sofa with it next to me playing games or browsing.
As for Valheim, ive just died at the 2nd boss with all my gear.. now I have to run back to salvage it, with the thing roaming. I believe he will gain his health back as well
Cant believe it tbh.
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Just an update on this incase anyone incllined on getting an ASUS ROG Strix has read it.
The noise was actually caused by my laptop tray! I think its either a vibration of the tray or the holes causing some sort of noise disturbance.
I notcied when i had it off the tray on a flat table it was near silent even in performance... so some investigating means ill be getting a new laptop tray
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My G15 has arrived today!
RGB is a nice touch!
RGB is a nice touch!
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Enjoy!lol nice one!Just an update on this incase anyone incllined on getting an ASUS ROG Strix has read it.
The noise was actually caused by my laptop tray! I think its either a vibration of the tray or the holes causing some sort of noise disturbance.
I notcied when i had it off the tray on a flat table it was near silent even in performance... so some investigating means ill be getting a new laptop tray
@skaif looks good, i presume that is the BB version?
Any opinions on the G5 Vs the MSI GF65? I thought the MSI would be better due to it having an I7 instead of an I5 and having more storage space. However, I've seen people on other forum say that they prefer the G5 due to the wattage on the GPU being higher.
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BB?
BestBuy
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Ah! I have no idea! It's an American one from the rainforest that came from a certified asus reseller who has very kindly upgraded to 1tb ssd and 24gb ram.
Nice spec, even without the upgrades a better CPU than the UK version.
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Yep it's a beast. Will give it a few days and post my thoughts if anyone's interested.
Been a few days...