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ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop: Ryzen 9 5900HX, 512GB PCIe SSD, RX 6800M GPU Expired
$1650
$1,650.00
+ Free S/H
Best Buy has ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Gaming Laptop (G513QY-212.SG15) for $1649.99. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free ship to store as an alterative option.
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Thanks to community member Stevenxx for finding this deal
Note, free ship to store may vary depending on location (usually ready within ~8 business days)
Specs/Key Features
- AMD Ryzen R9-5900HX Processor (5000 Series)
- 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD sRGB 300Hz 3ms Display
- 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
- 16GB DDR4 Memory
- AMD Radeon RX 6800M GPU
- RGB Light Bar/Backlit Keyboard
- WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) w/ Bluetooth
- 4-Cell Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
- Windows 10 OS
- Inputs
- USB 3.2 Type C
- DisplayPort 1.4
- USB
- HDMI
- Inputs
- Includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)
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Edited April 7, 2023
at 12:18 PM
One of the best gaming laptop as of now.
AMD Smart Access Memory. AMD Smart Shift.
300hz Freesync Premium display
Liquid metal, vapor chamber cooling, 280W PSU, 150W GPU.
Dual NVME slots, Upgradable RAM.
This laptop is on par with RTX 3080 laptop.
Also I would expect 6700xt level of mining capability.
My first post. Godspeed guys. Thanks!
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AMD Smart Access Memory. AMD Smart Shift.
300hz Freesync Premium display
Liquid metal, vapor chamber cooling, 280W PSU, 150W GPU.
Dual NVME slots, Upgradable RAM.
This laptop is on par with RTX 3080 laptop.
Also I would expect 6700xt level of mining capability.
My first post. Godspeed guys. Thanks!
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Although few things to keep in mind:
1. The battery life is AMAZING according to reviews, it cant get any better for a gaming machine.
2. The thermals are amazing and impressive given the form factor
3. NO WEBCAM (huge for me), no numpad (the trackpad also doesnt have a digital numpad like other ROG Strix Scar laptops)
4. The HDMI port is connected to iGPU rather than dGPU so you have a limited HDMI 2.0 connection instead of HDMI 2.1
Where this laptop really shines is QHD resolution. At FHD it is kinda limited in performance. So any kind of gaming where you are connecting it to an external monitor with QHD or higher resolution, this is A BEAST for the price.
Checkout the Anandtech review:
https://www.anandtech.c
Honestly speaking, upgrading ram with good sub timing alone would increase the performance easily by 5 to 10% according to Jarrod. And according to my own experience, MUX switch is about 5%! (Intel iGPU is about 10-15% deficit if no MUX)
These numbers are so huge that I can't believe it is true. But logic tells me yes it is true. Not sure why Asus does this.
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I have been somewhat quiet about this.. figured out when it happens the most.
Right after I game.
I believe it has to do with 6800 gpu transfering the duity to the intergrated GPU.
It is right after I shut down gaming. 4 times out of 7 times it is right after dedicated gpu to intergrated gpu switching.
Hope that helps
Nothing to do with the above post in #393.
It is USBc to HDMI
I used one USBc to Displayport.. but refunded at 30 bucks !
You canfind them on amazon. Make sure if your buying one it supports 4k.
USB-C to whatever your monitor input is.. Displayport or HDMI.. make sure you know what USB-C version this laptop is ( if there is one.. like USB-C1 1.5 whatever.. if that is even a thing.. I only say this because the same goes with monitor port in) and HDMI version port on the monitor or Displayport version..
Again, I don't use a monitor so.. but I remember looking at cables, they ask these things.
Anker is the cheepest.. maybe Amazon.
I looked a tiny bit for you, I read 1 just 1 answer to a question by someone saying they use USB-C (laptop) to HDMI (monitor). So you must use the USB-C on the laptop for dedicated.
I started the laptop and went through all the startup process before being connected to the internet.
Following this 'guide [youtube.com]' from JayzTwoCents, it shows you how to install windows.. but how to boot up for the first time without internet to elimate bloatware.
Then the laptop should aready have the programs that will start and search updates on it's own.
IF you do a fresh 10 install, you will have to go to ASUS website for the drivers. Assuming you did not do a fresh install, do your updates first. I would avoid any windows 10 software version updates until you get some of the laptop drivers/progras up to date.
So I would do MyASUS updates first before windows version udates or window build updates.
When you boot, keep tapping F2 or DEL key to get you in bios.
https://answers.microso
https://www.partitionwi
Scroll down just past 1/3 the page to "Workaround #5: Use Windows 10 Boot Loop Automatic Repair" and read that..
https://www.tenforums.c
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But what interests me is, yours looks like a ' new ' design. (See picture I included)
So they are putting some coating on the chip? Instead of turning down the machine amount of CC of Liquid Metal applied, they simply do one step needed, coat the chips?
IF so, you don't see any LM under that (plastic or coating?)? then remove all that access LM around the chips. It only needs to be a mirror finish not a puddle.
4:16 of this video [youtube.com], it shows how the very first application of LM on a chip or surface it won't adhear. You have to work it in. Notice how much LM he is using on the Q-Tip during the entire application.. Hardly anything. As you see the final application, it looks glossy and a mirror like finish. You don't need globs. I have no idea why ASUS is putting so much LM on the chips.
I have also learned that you should re-do the application of LM 12 months after the first application. Maybe that is why ASUS is putting globs of it on.
6:51 of the video is the final application. NOTE: The second half or items he is putting LM on is not related to this comment or laptop.
You can see in the video how hard it is to apply and make LM stick, it is the same as removal (getting it to stick on the Q-Tip). Keep at it, it will come off. I immediately removed mine out the box.. and reapplied regular paste.
You are actually lucky you got this 'new ' design and faster ram. I still have slow ram. (Not that it bothers me much).
So to recap, if that extra LM is not under that protective cover in anyway, your good!... remove the access LM.
If it is under that .. exchange it! Once LM adhears, it eats copper, aluminum... no telling what it will do to diods resisters etc around the chip (whatever they are).
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!
But what interests me is, yours looks like a ' new ' design. (See picture I included)
So they are putting some coating on the chip? Instead of turning down the machine amount of CC of Liquid Metal applied, they simply do one step needed, coat the chips?
IF so, you don't see any LM under that (plastic or coating?)? then remove all that access LM around the chips. It only needs to be a mirror finish not a puddle.
4:16 of this video [youtube.com], it shows how the very first application of LM on a chip or surface it won't adhear. You have to work it in. Notice how much LM he is using on the Q-Tip during the entire application.. Hardly anything. As you see the final application, it looks glossy and a mirror like finish. You don't need globs. I have no idea why ASUS is putting so much LM on the chips.
I have also learned that you should re-do the application of LM 12 months after the first application. Maybe that is why ASUS is putting globs of it on.
6:51 of the video is the final application. NOTE: The second half or items he is putting LM on is not related to this comment or laptop.
You can see in the video how hard it is to apply and make LM stick, it is the same as removal (getting it to stick on the Q-Tip). Keep at it, it will come off. I immediately removed mine out the box.. and reapplied regular paste.
You are actually lucky you got this 'new ' design and faster ram. I still have slow ram. (Not that it bothers me much).
So to recap, if that extra LM is not under that protective cover in anyway, your good!... remove the access LM.
If it is under that .. exchange it! Once LM adhears, it eats copper, aluminum... no telling what it will do to diods resisters etc around the chip (whatever they are).
Don't forget to disconnect the battery!
its an orange sticker, which i removed, wiped all the LM off, and cut the corners to place back on like the "old" design. there was no rubber/silicone underneath. LM had seeped down past the sticker and was a mess all over everything. cleaned everything up and applied thermal paste. i did not power on before all this thankfully. everything running very nice now.
AMAZING!
So you took it apart before starting it up the first time like me!
Fantastic. lucky!
it is starting to bother me .
I noticed MyASUS was not in my taskbar.. So I found it and "Pin to taskbar" then clicked it.. CRASH.
Most of the time it crashes it seems to be switching back from dedicated gpu (after gaming) to intergrated GPU. (Atleast that is what it seems).
Keep in mind, my Liquid Metal was removed before initial startup so not that .
Today, i had a BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) . Don't know why. not sure how to find out.
But the TV I was watching (plugged into the same outlet as the laptop ) did not shut down, but the direct TV had to restart... which was weird.. then the laptop BSoD.. No clue what they have to do with eachother.. but completely weird.
First time I ever had any BSoD's.
I have had this for about 7 weeks now?
If I continue to have issues.. I'm slinging this on craigslist.
I made up my mind. I ll even sell for 1250 to get it off my hands.
EDIT: posted an add. Slinging it. I will miss this quiet keyboard though.
I have been somewhat quiet about this.. figured out when it happens the most.
Right after I game.
I believe it has to do with 6800 gpu transfering the duity to the intergrated GPU.
It is right after I shut down gaming. 4 times out of 7 times it is right after dedicated gpu to intergrated gpu switching.
Hope that helps https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...ilies/wink.gif Any ideas would be appreciated.
Nothing to do with the above post in #393.
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