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1. Where to buy these Asus G-Series gaming notebooks? For instance: Asus G73.
A = You have two alternatives to get yourself a R.O.G gaming notebook. First, you can buy it via local resellers around Malaysia. Click here for more information. Second, you can buy it via other countries resellers. For example, GenTechPC from US. Please refer to *** Where to Buy? *** section.


2. Any difference in price if I buy from Malaysia resellers or US resellers?
A = Yeah. For instance, the price difference of Asus G73Jh in Malaysia and US is astonishing. Malaysia one may cost you around RM10000.00 and the US one may cost you around RM6000.00 in relative (dependent on the currency exchange).


3. How much is the shipping/ delivery fee if I import the notebook from US?
A= The shipping/ delivery fee will vary from different freight forwarders and resellers. For instance, the USPS (freight forwarder) of GenTechPC (reseller) will cost you 149 USD.

4. How to do the wire transfer? Is it safe?
A = You can do it at any local bank but the most ideal one is Maybank as the transfer fee is the lowest of all, that is, around RM25. Nevertheless, you guys must bear in mind that the US bank will charge you some money for the transaction as well. For instance, 30 USD for the assigned bank of GenTechPC. As for the safety level, it is safe as long as you buy from a reputable reseller and follow the TT procedures.

5. May I use PayPal, PayPal eCheck or credits card to make the payment?
A = Usually, the resellers from US only accept wire transfer for international transaction. However, there are some members who manage to do their payment besides of TT. Thus, my advice is to ask the resellers first before making your payment.

6. How about the warranty of Asus notebook?
A = All Asus notebooks come with 2 years global warranty which means that you can claim the warranty wherever you are as long as that particular city has Asus service center. As for the 1 year accidental warranty, it only applies to North America.








1. NBR Guide to Asus Bloatware
2. NBR Thermal Re-Paste Guide
3. Complete Walk-through For Doing A Clean Windows 7 Install
4. All the G73JH Problems and solutions here!
5. Asus G73 Series Disassembly Guide
6. How to adjust Core Parking from inside Windows 7
7. Thermal Paste Application Instructions For ICD7
8. NBR Update From Asus (Official)
9. Modification of Keyboard Backlight for Asus G73/G53/G51
10. Guide to Disassembling Asus G53Jw and Install 2nd HDD.


# Official vBios GSOD Fix







This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Nov 17 2010, 02:17 AM

This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Dec 6 2010, 10:12 PM

Hey guys, it is now officially open!

Congratulations!

B1 is under A1?

Thanks! B1 is under its own category. When your notebook has arrived, PM me immediately!

Yeap sure.

Have a question here, after shipping is done, have to pay RM18 for custom?

I shipped mine from US to Germany. Thus, I'm not really sure about this. The RM18 customs form is required when your notebook is detained at your local customs office and you need to travel down there to claim it yourself and at the same time paying the RM18. That's what I know from other forumers.

This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Aug 21 2010, 08:53 AM

Haha okok thanks!

Still have to wait till 1st week of September. Argh! lol.

Means they actually post directly to your house first?

They will post directly to your house if and only if your local customs does not "tahan" your notebook. In that case,you can avoid from paying the RM18 too. Hence, pray hard for that to happen.

Don't they ever lay their fingers on it xD

Hope so lar. Damn mafan need collect. -.-

Most probably they do not dare to touch it as usually the customs officers will open the box in front of you if they want to check the contents of the package. 不麻烦！

So relieved lol.

I'll keep on updating till I get the G73 ya.

Illusionista here btw.

Why do you have 2 accounts?

Just created for this using diff email. lol.

For now and sooner, I gonna use this id. Don't worry.

can put price for each laptop ?

In Malaysia, the Asus G73Jh-A1 itself is really expensive. It costs RM9999.00 whereby we can get it around RM6000.00 by importing the notebook from US.

I wonder why the import tax is so much. Who would buy it for rm9999 lol.

Thats how local ASUS earn money, they jacked the price so high up but people still buying it

That's why all of the Asus G-Series Malaysian went to import the notebooks from US . . .

i have a problem.... how to enable my bluetooth device... my bluetooth device do not detect my handphone.... please help me...

@Jeffrey1987

superb and awesome thread you've made..completed with useful and resourceful information for potential buyer's reference.

Congratulations!! Sir.

This post has been edited by psjjl: Aug 21 2010, 09:53 PM

@Jeffrey1987

Good job. V2.

U went to gamescon right. How was it? Always want to go but dont have the money.

You go to the taskbar which is located at the bottom of your desktop and search for bluetooth icon. After that, right click the icon and turn on the adapter.

Thanks! Hopefully more and more new potential buyers will emerge.

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Added on August 21, 2010, 10:34 pmYeap . . . I went to there 2 days ago . . . darn fatigue . . . Nevertheless, I managed to get myself 2 F.O.C gaming mouse pad . . . Roccat Sota and Slick Ride SE by Gamerswear . . .

At that event, I mostly visited the hardware booths. For instance, Roccat, Razer and etc . . . I have post some pictures of new mouse released by Roccat too . . . Click the link below:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1344674/+600



This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Aug 21 2010, 10:34 PM

hows the keyboard protector? feels good when typing?

For TPU keyboard protector, it will certainly add some stiffness when you are typing on it . . . but I still prefer to have it on my keyboard as I dislike the dust which will "contaminate" my keyboard virginity . . .

just look up at the comparison between silicon and tpu ones. tpu looks awesome lol.

anyway, its useless to preorder before the ETA for B1 right? dam gan chiong

Yeah . . . TPU is better in looking . . . you can try to watch the YouTube video I have posted at the 1st page of this thread.

Preorder for TPU keyboard protector? You may do that if you want . . . I did that last time . . . arrive before my notebook . . .

i mean ordering the notebook before ETA... worry that the ETA is extended and stuff =.=

You can e-mail Ken about this and ask him when is the ETA . . . if he can give a definite ETA, then I bet you can pre-order it by now . . . anyway, it's still up to you.

This is neat. Nice job jeffrey.

You are welcome! Waiting for you to join us now . . .

I'll be the late member. Still, patience is a virtue.

We will be always welcome you with our widest open hands . . .

Thx for posting all the important stuff in the 1st page. This w b my go to place for everything concerning G73.

zyzal/A1/Gentech PC

You are welcome! Hopefully you will be one of the member here soon . . .

member? got it last mth....

You are a stealth fighter ?. . . ROFL . . . sorry for my noobness . . .

I have added your name into the " - Owner List - " . . .

no worries
BTW.... I am running everything stock.... including all those crapware.....
The only thing I uninstall: TrendMicro
So far everything runs great.
AOE 1/ AOE 1 Rise of Rome/ AOE 2/ AOE 3/ AOE 3 Warchief/ Rise of Nations Gold/ Civilization 4/ SC 2/ All running great.

AOE 3 Asian Dynasty/ Can't even get it installed

This post has been edited by zyzal: Aug 22 2010, 02:13 AM

Check this link to help you remove the crapware from your system

NBR Guide to Asus Bloatware

@Jeffrey
Great job bro & congratulations on the new thread. You did a great job

You are welcome bro . . . Just tell me if anything is wrong and can be improved for the sake of our members . . .

Check this AWESOME link below for a guide to re-apply your TIM should you decide to do it. My IC Diamond 7 Carat has been confirmed and is en route to my location with and ETA of 6-7 days. I will have two extra tubes for sale for owners who are interested in reapplying their TIM. PM me if you have any interest in purchasing the IC Diamond 7 Carat from me. First come first serve basis and I would prefer C.O.D in K.L/P.J. I might be planning to apply the TIM myself and if I do my friend with E&E experience will assist me and whomever is interested in applying the TIM together. We can also have a gathering for the those who needs assistance

NBR Thermal Re-paste Guide

I have updated the 1st page. Go there to have a look.

This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Aug 22 2010, 06:21 AM

Man sweet, we now have an active thread owner

Do you take request too? Could you jump for me, LMAO!

Thanks bro, checking out more useful threads from NBR to add for owners

There you go

Complete Walk-through For Doing A Clean Windows 7 Install

All the G73JH Problems and solutions here!

Asus G73 Series Disassembly Guide

How to adjust Core Parking from inside Windows 7

This post has been edited by Viperion: Aug 22 2010, 06:29 AM

I'm kinda new in this TS thing . . . what do you mean by jumping you?

hey congrats on the new thread. hope i am not too late to wish that

Dude, don't jump on me bro! I meant I say jump and you jump like a good doggie I'm just joking man, trying to bring some poorly attempted humor to cheer you up, LOL!

This post has been edited by Viperion: Aug 22 2010, 06:35 AM

Thanks!

Thanks for your effort anyway . . .

Interesting information for applying IC Diamond TIM:

Thermal Paste Application Instructions For ICD7

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Added on August 22, 2010, 6:49 amOfficial update thread for G73JH at NBR regarding GSOD issues (Upcoming Fix) & TIM issues. Please bear in mind the thread is huge and there is an Asus Technical Manager following the thread and posting updates when available regarding the GSOD issues and the poor application of Thermal Compound from the factory. For the GSOD fix I've gathered these information so far:

1.) Asus R&D team has a modified Vbios that resolves all GSOD issues. The only problem is if you are running bios 206 and lower, you will get GSODs even with stock drivers. However if you are using bios 209 and above it will resolve all GSOD issues with ATI reference drivers.

2.) Asus is working with ATI to resolve GSOD issues with the G73JH through the next iteration of catalyst drivers. Rumors are 10.8 catalyst will have codes to resolve GSODs with those affected by it. However this is a temporary fix as we will have to rely on ATI to include this code into every future releases to prevent GSODs. A Vbios will reslove this issue permanently as evident with the MSI Vbios.

For those interested in following the thread check the link below:

NBR Update From Asus (Official)

This post has been edited by Viperion: Aug 22 2010, 06:49 AM

@Viperion

Thx for the link.... I am gonna leave it alone until I run into problems

@Jeff

How abt links to monitoring softwares: HWinfo, AMDgpu(thingy) etc etc.....
Just an idea

Keep up the great job



More info: I am using avast for antivirus & MS Defender for malware

Hv anyone here partition their G73 for Back Track 4.0 or uBuntu?

Guys, any recommendation of mousepads for the mouse included with the notebook? Interested in Roccat or Razer.

I'm using the Razer Vespula and love it. I think it's value for your money for the wrist rest which is a god send and the dual surface.

The down side is the speed surface is easily scratched if your mouse feet is defective and it's not as easily transportable compared to a mouse pad like kabuto. It really depends on your needs but if you need a comfortable mouse pad to use for hours and love a wrist wrest get the Vespula.

Guys im still looking for usb surround headset, couldnt find cybersnipa sonar 5.1 anywhere, any recommendation? Budget rm350.

How about Roccat Sota? Is the surface rougher or smoother than the Vespula (not the speed side).. Does the wrist rest helps a lot?lol..

Great suggestion! Perhaps you can give me a list CPU and GPU monitoring softwares here and I will post it at the first page. Thanks in advance!



This post has been edited by Jeffrey1987: Aug 22 2010, 05:58 PM

Currently, I'm using Roccat Sota and it really did a decent job though it doesn't have the wrist rest just like the Razer Vespula. If I'm now at M'sia, perhaps I can sell the Roccat Sota to you as I got one F.O.C at the Gamescom event . . .

I'm still searching for my gaming headset too . . . Logitech G930 is the newest wireless gaming headset in the market now . . .

aww -.-

but i do mild gaming only. what i need more is a comfortable and not-so-smooth mousepad. so vespula does a better job in this?

Maybe Razer Vespula will perform a greater job as it has the wrist rest. Nevertheless, I would like to share my exp with you, that is, I'm currently more prefer to have a smooth surface gaming mousepad after I have tried Roccat Sota (before this I used a precision type of mousepad just like the Kabuto)

Good Day everyone! I'm planning to get one for myself soon! but i have some question i hope all sifu here can guide me.
Can anyone tell me the step to do wire transfer and any charges for that?
If i use express mail, will it get stop by custom? Thanks

This post has been edited by Trrienty: Aug 22 2010, 06:20 PM

Hello there! Welcome to our thread.

For the TT prcedures, I'm not really familiar with it as I bought mine via PayPal. Nevertheless, I can tell you how is the procedures roughly.

I heard from other members that Maybank is the most ideal local bank to do the wire transfer. They will charge you some money for the transfer but I forgot how much. If I'm not mistaken, it will cost you around RM30. You must bear in mind that the bank at US wil charge you too, that is, 30 USD.

As for the freight forwarder, usually we assign USPS and it will cost you 149 USD. However, there are a member called Kaizoku who assigned DHL via comGateway as his freight forwarder because he claimed that the package will not be detained by local customs then.

If you assign USPS as your freight forwarder, there will be a possibility that your package will be detained at your local customs office.

Hope that's helpful for you! Cheers . . .

I did TT, they charged me only rm25.

Visit the old thread, alot of info there.

Dude, how much does the g930 cost.

It is still not in M'sia yet IMHO. The MSRP for this headset in US is 159.99. Darn exp.

I'd rather get a ssd with that price.

Perhaps some of the owners are audiophile?

the 149 USD is included in the shipping fee right?

149 USD is the delivery fee.

But the 100+ USD mentioned by Ken Lee, does it include this? O.o

He said this 'Shipping will be $149 USD so it's $468.307 MYR.'

Haha!

shipping is not the same as delivery?

This post has been edited by G_Force: Aug 22 2010, 08:49 PM

100+? I'm not really sure though. You can ask him again.

I have edited the post... Look at it again sorry

I already have my right gear for audiophile. So i dun need it.

Shipping = delivery.

Hey i was damn blur.. sorry sorry -.- i thought i saw 149 USD as the bank charge from that fella's post. Gotta ask Ken again lol.

This post has been edited by G_Force: Aug 22 2010, 08:54 PM

That fella?

forget it lol

149=shipping fee, + 30 usd wire transfer charges(ken's end), rm25 (TT charge, maybank)

Thanks for the swift reply! I'm going to make the payment next week! look like the B1 Spec is RM6k+ after everything
So for the 30 USD wire transfer charges is pay together to ken or separate payment pay to maybank?

This post has been edited by Trrienty: Aug 22 2010, 10:10 PM

You add the 30 USD to your notebook + shipping + local bank charge . . . if I'm not mistaken . . . please double make sure with others . . . which version you plan to get?

@Jeff

I only know this coz it is the only software tht I am using to monitor temps....

http://www.hwinfo.com/

ohh pay that to ken la? im getting B1 Spec..as i see thats the only version available..A1 spec gone and A2 has discontinued lol

cool you're getting it with me

yups..i can confirmed that.. they even delivered it right to my doorstep..hehehe

btw jeffry1987, nice thread.. I was beginning to think the last thread was dead..

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Added on August 23, 2010, 1:03 amthe usd30(foreign bank charges)+shipping(should you choose USPS)+unit cost you will have to pay to Gentech Pc... PLUS another RM25 for Maybank TT charges..

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Added on August 23, 2010, 1:12 amBTW anyone of you guys tried the Asus Smart Logon Face recognition?? I seems can't get the software to recognize me..huhuhu

This post has been edited by Kaizoku: Aug 23 2010, 01:12 AM

I have posted some monitoring softwares at the 1st page . . . anything to add?