That’s a good result, certainly better than another Core i7 machine we tested last year.

In PCMark 8 tests that measure performance in regular work and home tasks, it scored 4,499 for a home workload and 4,824 for a bunch of work tasks.

When it comes to performance, the G751JT’s zippy processor and graphics card clearly push the machine ahead of non-gaming laptops. That’s because the heat is smartly pushed out at the back of the machine and not dissipated right under your palm. Even after hours of play, the unit does not get extremely hot, as some gaming notebooks can get. The heat exhaust system is also another big plus. The non-slip surface, for example, not just looks good but is useful when your hands get sweaty after hours of gaming. It’s clear the Taiwanese company has put a lot into the design. There is a whole lot more body to sound effects in games, while the bass is thankfully not overplayed by Asus, despite providing the desired slam. The speakers onboard are complemented by a subwoofer that offers some of the best sounds I’ve heard on a portable PC. The onboard amplifier that Asus has included is said to be able to power up demanding 600-ohm headphones. Yet another gaming feature that I like on the ROG G751JT is the audio quality. Another button lets you access the popular Steam online gaming service with a TV-friendly interface, so you can hook up the notebook to a big screen quickly and get into a game. There’s even a handy record button to automatically save in-game scenes on the PC.

The tactile feedback is great, providing the sureness of each touch while being “soft” enough to prevent fatigue over time. The keys on the keyboard offer good key travel and response. The 17.3-inch screen at 1,920 x 1,080 is not just sharp, but also bright and free from glare even when you play games on a bright Singapore afternoon. Yet, what makes me like this Asus machine is the thought put into the gaming experience. Okay, there’s Intel’s Core i7-4710HQ processor, 8GB RAM, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX970M graphics chip that’s all-important to games, along with a Blu-ray drive. What impresses me most are the useful gaming features that Asus has thrown in besides the expected hardware. Asus’ latest gaming notebook should not be called a laptop because you wouldn’t want to place this 5.3kg machine on your lap too often.īut place the ROG G751JT on a desk, where it is meant to be, and it is a versatile gaming PC that won’t take up as much space as a large screen and desktop PC combined.

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