Well, i did everything i can.

BIOS is updated out of the box. Updated video drivers. vBIOS should be updated too, as im using latest BIOS.

Everything should be ok, so it could be some obscure bug in the BIOS or something. Dont know, but i'll trouble shoot more after exams.

Go for Momentus XT.

Im loving those 2 i have now.

Windows boots under 1 minute. Games like BFBC2 launch under seconds. Could be just because of the fast processor and Win 7.

Give me one week, and i could let you know how good is Momentus XT as it takes about 1 week to save all the essential files in the SSD.

Dont know, but never felt so fast.

Well, apparently, after 1 week of usage, it's gonna be even faster.

10 hours with my new G73.

Still not really used to the new keyboard, as i always pressed some random numpad buttons accidentally whenever i type something.

Well it's up to you how much space you need.

I think i need to recount my time.

Anyway, updated vBIOS. Havent tested anything yet.

Nice, i havent really timed mine.

Anyway, tested BFBC2 for 40 minutes. Smooth fps, fantastic performance, even im spamming noob tube for fun.

Well, when is your turn to get your G73.G53?

Join us, riku2replica.

On the other hand, i'll keep posting updates on mine after vBIOS update. Hopefully i could help those who just got their G73JH.

If possible, get from Gentech.

It's a shame i didnt get from them in the end. I want my 1CD thermal paste.

Go to the Gentechpc and customize one. Then, click check out. Also, dont forget to add the shipping fees which is 129USD. Thats what i got quoted last time.

Adding coloured WASD keys are easy. Just remove the keyboard and put the coloured transparent paper under the keyboard. Gentech could do it in a range of colours for 15USD. Pretty nice, but useless as if you are a gamer, you can find the WASD keys with your eyes closed on any keyboard.

You can see the final price of the notebook.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 25 2010, 01:14 PM

One more thing i like to point out, if possible, try to get from Gentech as Gentech could upgrade your BIOS and vBIOS for you before they ship to you. Saves you a lot of trouble when you get your laptop and got GSOD the first time.

I did request Ken last time, and Ken happily told me they could do that for you.

If i havent found a similarly priced G73JH-FHD with dual Momentus XT and im not in Australia, i will still go back to Gentech. No fun getting taxed when im getting my laptop delivered to me from US as i might need to spend RM1000 to get my laptop back. Or the customs probably gonna have lots of fun gaming time on my G73.

Another plus point is, go for custom thermal paste as stock G73JH paste are quite bad in most cases. Im considered lucky to have Fur Mark running lower than 90C, or maybe i didnt push it far enough.

Lastly, if you are getting a G73, i think G73JW would be a better choice. nVidia have better driver support and you dont get weird GSOD with nVidia. Forget about the infamous 8600M GT or 8400M GS problem, as it's probably wont happen again. Heard JW runs slightly cooler too due to better stock pasting, despite losing about 5fps to 5870.

Just go whichever cheaper option.

Slightly, about 5 fps in most games, but a huge performance boost if you play DX11 games.

Give it some time, and it will improve as nVidia is insane with drivers.

Just a question, i think im hearing my right HDD to have some rather loud scratching noise, is this normal?

Can return it for an exchange then.

It's windows indexing my stuff.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 25 2010, 09:50 PM

Someone in NBR posted this:



http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus-gamin...tml#post6826129

Hopefully thats true. It cant be both of them are making the noise because they are faulty. It's very very soft, only can be heard if you are very very close to the monitor.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 25 2010, 11:03 PM

astria said his one is quiet.

I did google it, seems like some people are also complaining a lot about the noise level of Momentus XT.

Bad firmware actually. It's just the needle head parking noise.

Need to flash both HDDs in DOS again!!!

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Added on October 26, 2010, 9:18 amWell, i have been looking around. It seems like some Momentus XT is quite noisy as it's running on high performance mode.

I'll give chkdsk a shot. Thats a real spoiler, IMO.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 26 2010, 09:18 AM

There are new firmware that will fix the noise, but the firmware is only from Dell. And people who had the noise have reported that the noise is gone after updating with new firmware.

I think my G73JH is quite noisy, as the GPU is pretty much constantly spinning to lower the temps to 53C. Then, there is this soft scratching noise.

Overall, im still satisfied with it.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 26 2010, 09:30 AM

Yea, but that sounds exactly like the old dead Samsung HDD i had.

Havent install that yet.

I was thinking of running chkdsk first.

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Added on October 26, 2010, 9:50 amFound the fix on this thread.

http://forums.seagate.com/t5/Momentus-XT-M...pdate/m-p/39800

Dell's firmware.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 26 2010, 09:50 AM

True, i'll try and see.

Not fun, as i have to go DOS again, from what it seems.

Turning off Indexing seem to be better. Less noise now, and not really noticeable.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Oct 26 2010, 10:01 AM