Seems like a pretty decent spec for a gaming laptop if you also want to benefit from the hyperthreading of the i7 (almost like having 8 cores).
ASUS Gaming FX553VD-DM595T
Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core Processor
15.6" Full HD Screen
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
8GB DDR4 RAM
128GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
DVD Rewriter
Dedicated GeForce GTX 1050 4GB Graphics
USB3 | HDMI | Bluetooth |
Backlit Keyboard
FX553VD-DM595T
23 comments
soof2k
30 Aug 17#1
Only thing that would make this better - 16gb memory
What's the general feel on Asus laptops these days?
unohu
30 Aug 17#2
Tempted. Mainly to use for video editing and other normal tasks, no gaming. Anything that would do the job at a lower cost, or is this the one to go for??
paul_merton to unohu
30 Aug 17#4
Interesting, as I was also after something mainly for video editing, and I figured the hyperthreaded quad core i7 would be much better than the non-hyperthreaded i5s on most of the 700-800 quid gaming laptops. It should be almost twice as fast at multi-core encoding?
I still haven't bought anything yet, but I'm quite tempted by this one; but then again, I'd be interested in playing the occasional game, too.
soof2k to paul_merton
30 Aug 17#6
Same as me - with the exception of playing games - if it was 16gb it'd be a no brainer
SrsJoe to paul_merton
30 Aug 17#8
A i7 would be much more beneficial yes, I've tried editing with a i5 and I didn't have fun with it
richt
30 Aug 17#3
ASUS have just come second after ACER (in laptopmag) as being the best computer manufacturer in 2017. Knocked Apple clean off the top spot. Asus are generally better built than say MSi, but whilst some retailers will offer a 2 yr warranty on MSi they generally only offer 1 yr on Asus.
soof2k to richt
30 Aug 17#5
I've been tempted by a Dell - the only problem with the Dell is no rewriter - plus Ive always had this thing about Dell's
Chasloyal to richt
30 Aug 17#9
Thought Acer came fifth or maybe even lower and I'm sure Lenovo won the best brand :thinking:
ezzer72 to richt
30 Aug 17#11
Was that not the survey that included LeapPad and V-Tech?
jaffacake
30 Aug 17#7
we got this exact machine from this exact place for this exact price, and are pleased with it. would recommend.
danielhot
30 Aug 17#10
I would not buy ASUS again!
unohu
31 Aug 17#12
So, before I buy, anything better for the price??
unohu
31 Aug 17#13
Also, ips or tn panel? Reviews contradict each other and not stated in the specs as far as I can see. Thanks
marky489
31 Aug 17#14
Tempted by this. Ive been looking for a laptop for video editing for a while now. Is it worth spending the extra £100 for the 1050ti model with full colour backlight? What's the different in specs?
bluepete1976 to marky489
2 Sep 17#15
The £900 version has also got an ips screen so it's definitely worth the 100 more right
3ak to bluepete1976
4 Sep 17#18
Link for 900 version with ips?
bluepete1976 to 3ak
8 Sep 17#19
Sorry it's gone up to 1099 now
3ak to bluepete1976
8 Sep 17#20
Got a alienware with Oled screen 1060 gpu for 1100 :smile: thanks for the reply anyway my laptop search is over
bluepete1976 to 3ak
9 Sep 17#21
Dell outlet? I'm looking on there but haven't found anything yet
3ak to bluepete1976
9 Sep 17#22
You have to be patient although it took me a day to secure mine go to the 15% off thread on HUKD. You'll get the extra 15 off
Then there's time on there that they update stock, the site is very buggy - for mine in particular it kept taking it out of the cart... saying it's gone but when I came back 30 mins later to the same laptop it was there and somehow it let me checkout. Weird bugged website but you'll easily save 300-500 quid and people that have got it from there say that the laptops are normally so immaculate although it says "scratch and dent" they find none.
Hope that helps.
CROOGS1
3 Sep 17#16
Just bought this has anyone purchased this recently looking for a bit of feedback
djsiallen
4 Sep 17#17
Deal ended, price has gone up to £949.
paul_merton
22 Sep 17#23
Back in stock again at this price.... soooo tempted :grin:
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ASUS Gaming FX553VD-DM595T
23 comments
What's the general feel on Asus laptops these days?
I still haven't bought anything yet, but I'm quite tempted by this one; but then again, I'd be interested in playing the occasional game, too.
Then there's time on there that they update stock, the site is very buggy - for mine in particular it kept taking it out of the cart... saying it's gone but when I came back 30 mins later to the same laptop it was there and somehow it let me checkout. Weird bugged website but you'll easily save 300-500 quid and people that have got it from there say that the laptops are normally so immaculate although it says "scratch and dent" they find none.
Hope that helps.