ASUS ROG G751JT-CH71 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)

With the black Republic of Gamers G751JT-CH71 17.3" Gaming Notebook Computer from ASUS, you'll be able to experience a 17.3" widescreen matte display that is backlit with LED lamps, which brighten faster, use less power, and provide better picture quality than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a true 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard of HDTVs. The Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution is supported by an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics card with 3GB of GDDR5 discrete memory.

The system is powered by a quad-core 4th-generation Haswell 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor. It also has 16GB of DDR3L RAM, a 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, a 2-in-1 media card reader, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, an integrated webcam, and microphone. The built-in stereo speakers utilize ASUS Republic of Gamers AudioWizard technology.

Windows 8.1 (64-bit) is the installed operating system. Windows 8.1 improves the user experience of Windows 8 with several additions and changes. The Start button returns, but has two limited core functions. A left-click takes you to the redesigned Start screen featuring tiles that update in real-time. A right-click brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control Panel, and more. You will also be able to boot directly to the traditional desktop screen instead of the Windows 8.1 Start screen. Windows 8.1 provides a unique user experience that differs from previous versions of Windows.

Quad-Core 4th-Gen Haswell Intel Core i7 Performance
The G751JT houses a powerful yet low-voltage Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor. Its quad cores can run at 2.5 GHz. It can also be overclocked up to 3.5 GHz, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The quad cores can also be pushed to 8 virtual threads for added performance. The 16GB of DDR3L RAM memory ensures that programs and games open quickly so you can jump right into the fray with minimum loading times. Multitasking runs smoothly for when you have to take a break from competitive multiplay in order to check email, browse the Internet, and more.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M Graphics
The G751JT features a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics card with 3GB of GDDR5 discrete memory. Featuring NVIDIA's advanced Maxwell architecture, the GTX 970M utilizes advanced sampling and Dynamic Super Resolution technology to provide high performance and efficient power management. With Multi-Frame sampled Anti-Aliasing (MFAA), the GeForce GTX 970M delivers a 30% performance boost while maintaining smooth, high-quality edges by alternating sample calculations across each frame and each pixel. Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) can produce 4K fidelity on a 1080p display for added detail and high image quality. Part of the NVIDIA GameWorks library for developers, Voxel Global Illumination (VXGI) accelerates dynamic lighting effects for an immersive, cinematic experience. The GTX 970M also supports NVIDIA GameStream, NVIDIA G-Sync, and NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 for added performance and features.

17.3" Full HD Matte Display
Having a high-end graphics card doesn't mean much if the display isn't up to par. Fortunately, the G751JT provides a high-definition 17.3" widescreen display. The display features a matte finish in order to combat glare. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution. This means that the display can play Full HD 1080p content without upscaling or letterboxing. You can also output to an HDTV via the HDMI.

ASUS TurboMaster GPU Overclocking Technology
The G751JT can utilize ASUS TurboMaster GPU overclocking technology, which supports a 5% performance boost for enhanced speed and multitasking.

ROG AudioWizard
With built-in stereo speakers and the ROG AudioWizard, the G751JT delivers precise pitch and low-end bass for a powerful audio experience. If you want to have a more immersive experience, you can plug a compatible headset into the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Some headsets will also require you to plug into the 3.5 mm microphone jack if you want to use the microphone on your headset for voice chat.

SuperMulti DVD Burner
The G751JT features a SuperMulti DVD burner, which can read and write CDs and DVDs.

Windows 8.1

The Return of the Start Button
After many requests from Windows users, the Start button makes its triumphant return in Windows 8.1. While it may not be exactly the same as its predecessor in Windows 7, the Start button has two core functions. A left-click on the Start button will take you to the Windows 8.1 Start screen featuring live tiles. A right-click on the Start button brings up an advanced menu where you can access the Device Manager, Control, Network options and more.

Boot Directly to the Desktop
Windows 8.1 gives you the choice of booting to the Windows 8.1 Start screen with live tiles or booting to the familiar desktop screen of Windows 7. Users can also boot directly into an app or app view if they choose to.

To the Cloud
With Windows 8.1, when signed in using your Microsoft account, you'll have instant access to your personal Start screen, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites. You can also connect to services such as Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and more.

Windows Store
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse thousands of apps. Choose from the featured apps or grab one of the most frequently downloaded apps to see what all the hype is all about. You can also see how other people rate apps. Certain apps allow you to try them out before purchase.