Question 1

Are there function keys to increase/decrease keyboard brightness?

Accepted Answer

yes [fn] key plus [f5] or [f6].

[fn] + 
[f1] = sleep mode
[f2] = airplane mode
[f3] = keyboard light dim
[f4] = keyboard light increase
[f5] = screen dim
[f6] = screen increase
[f7] = screen black keyboard lights off, computer still awake
[f8] = projector or additional screen options
[f9] = not sure but i think it is projector or additional screen off
[f10] = mute
[f11] = volume down
[f12] = volume increase

Question 2

For my needs I will run a heavy load on this laptop with the lid closed much of the time.  Others have said the vent is along the area right below the screen. Will it vent properly this way?

Accepted Answer

The vent is at about a 30-45 angle in front of the lid hinge. The lowest part of the vent facing the back.

When open it vents mainly out the top in front of the screen because the bottom edge of the vent is covered by the back of the laptop lid depending on how far the screen is tilted.

When closed the top of the vent is covered by the front of lid/screen and due to the angle the rest of the vent is now open in the back/bottom. Meaning the exhaust is still angled upwards but is now coming out behind and under the edge of the lid/screen at the very back of the laptop.

In each case about the same amount of vent is open.

You will need to change the power settings or it will sleep on you when shut. I would also change the fan speed options/settings from GPU tweak or the bios.

Question 3

The keyboard isn't QWERTY Layout in the picture, is the actual laptop itself in QWERTY or something different?

Accepted Answer

It has a standard QWERTY keyboard layout, plus 10-key numerics

Question 4

does the laptop have a qwerty keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Contrary to the images, this does have a QWERTY keyboard. The pictures that Newegg is using are for one of the foreign versions.

Question 5

I dont know much about laptops and Ive been stuck between the G56JK, G550JK, and the lenovo Y50. Is this laptop better than the G550JK by any means? And, compared to the Lenovo Y50, which of the two is better?

Accepted Answer

After reviewing many laptops I chose this unit. It's super quiet and runs everything I throw at it. Heat is not a big issue as it barely gets warm running warthunder, eso and archeage. I would buy another one with no problems. I previously had tried an msi stealth pro....what a dissappointment. Very loud and you could fry eggs on it.

Question 6

Is it normal for there to be something loose rolling around in the AC adapter? I just got mine and while the AC adapter seems to be working without issue, I can clearly hear something loose inside when I tilt it.

Accepted Answer

Doesn't seem normal. Mine does no such thing. May want to try to contact ASUS about it and see if they'll give you a new one since you should still be under warranty.

Question 7

Is it possible to change the hdd to an ssd? Like to a samsung 840EVO?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  I swapped mine out to a pro and it worked just fine.  Just a heads up.  The magician software that comes with the Samsung does not copy over the hidden partitions. Just the C and D Drive.  If you want those, use the Asus back up app (I forget the name).  I ended up installing a backup on a USB, installed the SSD then did a fresh install off the USB.  Worked fine and I have all the patricians now.  Though as a result you can't over provision the SSD I think.  I'm really liking the comp.  wish it has 16 gig!

Question 8

For those who already have this laptop, what are the games you already played on this one and how is the performance?

Accepted Answer

I've owned this laptop for two weeks now and I've downloaded a few good games already. I have played tf2, dota 2, LoL, LoTR online, battlefield, diablo, and call of duty. All of these games I played before on a previous computer which lagged on most of them on low performance settings. With the asus rog I play all games on med with high fps and some on high settings with great fps as well. I highly recommend this laptop to anyone looking for a solid gaming laptop.

Question 9

Power block works on what voltage? because I want to use it in Europe.

Accepted Answer

This is what my AC Adapter for the G550JK-DS71 reads:

Input: 100-240V (AC) 50-60Hz 2.0A
Output:  19V (DC) 6.32A

Question 10

Is 2.5GHz the highest this processor goes or does the system over clock it based on need?

Accepted Answer

The processor is 17 4710 HQ, which goes upto 3.5Ghz. Just try and search for the processor name for more details, cant post links here.

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