Introducing the ASY N53SN notebook with Sandy Bridge

The ASUS N53SN that came with us included the following items:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-2630QM
• RAM: 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz (single channel)
• PCH: Intel Cougar Point HM65
• VGA: Integrated HD 3000 in the CPU + NVIDIA GeForce GT 550
• HDD: Seagate Momentus 750 GB SATA2 7200 RPM (ST9750420AS)
• ODD: Blu-Ray writer
• LCD: 15,6 ″, 1920 × 1080, LED backlight

GeForce GT 500M family and their features

General / full specification:

Let's see the results achieved in various test programs!

Memory Management (AIDA64):

Load dependent processor control (EIST, Turbo Boost):

Graphics subsystem (Intel integrated / NVIDIA GeForce):

AIDA64 30 minute load test:

HDD speed measurement (AIDA64 Read Test Suite):

Video playback with GPU acceleration:

Media Player Classic HC VLC Media Player

Media Player Classic HC VLC Media Player

Power consumption and battery life:

Opinion

The results will not be evaluated individually this time, the situation is clear in most of the tests. The ASUS N53SN with the Core i7-2630QM processor is simply buff-powerful. Controlling the central unit with a 2.0 GHz baseband is very efficient, as seen in the AIDA64 CPUID images, ticking at idle at only 800 MHz, and at load the maximum Turbo Boost frequency can reach up to 2,9 GHz, which is 2,6 and 2,8 , We were able to capture 3000 GHz. A quad-core HT processor needs to maximize energy efficiency to ensure adequate uptime, a very good weapon for this is EIST and Turbo Boost. This processor is capable of providing desktop platform performance for its owner packaged in a notebook. Nor can the graphics subsystem be affected by many complaints. Working on the CPU, the IGP 550 can do good service if you want to gain minutes on battery life, but if you need the power, there’s the GeForce GT 2M with 3GB of its own DDRXNUMX memory.

The table above showed that it was able to bring a playable level (30+ FPS) in all the games in it, with the given settings. We’re not saying it’s a full-blooded model, but it’s a nice pairing with the Core i7-2630QM, as you can play with it (even using PhysX), and for work there are CUDA, OpenCL and DirectCompute technologies GPU-Z did not indicate them incorrectly). The only point of attack was the memory bandwidth, but there was little to be surprised about this, as a piece of 1333 MHz DDR3 served in the machine, so the single-channel mode was active. While 4GB is still sufficient today, due to the dual-channel mode, it may be worth getting a second 4GB module, with current DDR3 prices, this is no longer an impossible mission. All in all, we evaluate the performance of the machine to five. 

Therefore, of course, you have to pay somewhere, so you should not expect 5-6 hours of battery life. The results obtained can be said to be realistic in terms of the hardware and battery of the machine. The FULL HD display can be a blessing and a disadvantage in this size. Obviously for good quality content - Blu-Ray movies, for example, come in handy and not ugly in gaming, but on average use everything is pretty small, and the 1920 × 1080 resolution is also a heavier load on the graphics card, think about these before you buy. The Bang & Olufsen ICEPower speakers do not sound bad, they definitely provide better sound than the usual models. At normal volume, they rumble nicely, cleanly, but even they are not able to keep this at high volume, so for home theater purposes, we prefer to buy a set of speakers. The integration of Sandy Bridge architecture into portable machines can give a big boost to the market, as a Sandy Bridge-based notebook will either consume very little or be capable of exceptional speeds, depending on the build. Accordingly, whatever hardware configuration we purchase the ASUS N53SN (keeping our needs in mind), we’re not likely to be disappointed with it. From the outside, judging the form is always subjective, but a Ferrari is usually liked by more people than those who don’t. Something like this could be the case with the ASUS N53SN as well. The machine in the article with the given configuration (Blu-Ray writer, Full HD display) is 349 HUF, which is a lot of money, but let's add that it is an extremely fresh product, with a completely new platform inside, the current market with the fastest processor. Of course, the N000SN will also be available in a more modest configuration, so those who want a cheaper Sandy Bridge-based notebook will have the opportunity.

ASUS N53SN notebook

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The ASUS N53SN notebook is From ASUS domestic office we got it for testing, thank you!

Gábor Pintér (gabi123)