Asus Launches New DIY Gaming Notebook C90

Deepak · June 19, 2007, 4:23pm

Source :

DailyTech - Asus Launches New DIY Gaming Notebook

Asus’ C90 notebook gives gamers complete control over major upgrades

	 	     		Asus is truly going after the DIY market with its new [C90 gaming laptop](http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=1641&l1=5&l2=141&l3=536&l4=0). The 15.4" unit is one of the most upgradeable laptops ever offered to consumers and cedes complete control over CPU, GPU (via a MXM graphics module), memory, HDD and optical drive upgrades without fear of voiding the warranty.

	The Santa Rosa-based notebook comes with a generous 1680x1050 screen resolution and supports Intel Core 2-based processors up to the range-topping Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2.93GHz). SATA HDDs are supported and the C90 can accommodate traditional DVD burners or next gen drives including HD DVD and Blu-ray.

	On the connectivity front, the C90 features 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR wireless options. The laptop also incorporates an eSATA port, HDMI out, TV-out, Firewire, three USB 2.0 ports, fingerprint scanner (Trusted Platform Module 1.2) and an ExpressCard 34/54 slot.

	The Asus C90 weighs 6.8 pounds with a 6-cell battery and is rated at 4.5 hours of battery life. The unit itself measures 14.4" x 10.6" x 1.7".

	An overeager eBay seller is already [listing the C90 for pre-order at $950](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250119321213) with a NVIDIA GeForce Go 8500 256MB graphics card and a DVD burner. All other essentials (including the processor, memory and HDD) must be purchased by the customer.

Ank1t · June 19, 2007, 4:29pm

Oh man… that is beautiful!

Thats a mistake yea?

Deepak · June 19, 2007, 4:39pm

Well as far as I can figure out one can put any compatible proccy in it and be done with it, the thing that catches most attention though is that LGA775 proccys can be put in here…

Ank1t · June 19, 2007, 4:59pm

Hmm.. Yeah the comments in the link do say that..

Roxtin · June 20, 2007, 12:06am

Processor: Supports Core 2 Extreme processor up to X6800, 4MB L2 Cache, 2.93GHz, 1066 MHz FSB
Operating System: Supports Windows Vista Home, Premium, Ultimate, Business edition
Chipset: IntelÃ‚Â® 945 G Chipset + ICH7 Southbridge
Memory: 2 SO-DIMM Sockets for Expansion Up to 3GB, Support up to 3GB Dual Channel DDRII 800MHz SDRAM
Graphics: NVIDIA Mobile PCI Express Module up to GeForce 8600M GT 256MB/512MB
Display: Up to WSXGA+(1680x1050) Color Shine 15.4’’ LCD
Hard Drive: Any SATA HDD
Thermal: fan-control & multi-heat pipe thermal module
Optical Drive: 5.25Ã¢â‚¬ 12.7 mm 8X / 24x24x10x(max.), support DVD Combo, DVD Super-Multi, HD DVD and Blu-ray Drive
Audio: Built-in Azalia Compliant Audio Chip, Built-in high quality speakers and 2 internal microphones
Video Camera: 2.0 Mega pixels rotate CMOS Camera with Face tracking function
Card Reader: 8-in-1 MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/MS/MS-Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro-Duo
Connectivity: Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN, Optional built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
Ports:
1* e-SATA Connector
1* HDMI
1* D-Sub VGA Port
1* Headphone-out Jack(SPDIF)
1* Microphone-in Jack
1* RJ11 Modem Jack
1* RJ45 LAN Jack
3* USB 2.0 Ports
1* TV-Out (S-video/Composite Video)
1* IEEE 1394
1* MCX connector for TV-RF
1* Express Card 34 / 54 Support
Keyboard: 19 mm full size with MS-Windows function keys. 2.5mm travel, Vista K/B Start Button
Hot Keys: Power, Turbo Gear, Internet, Email, Touchpad Lock
AC Adapter
Output : 19V DC, 4.73A, 90W
Input : 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal
Battery: Li-Ion 6 cells: 4800mAh, 53W (removable): 4.5 hours run-down life, Smart Battery, 2.5hrs Quick charge 95% (Power Off) / 4hrs (Power On)
Dimension & Weight: 367 mm x 268 mm x 34~44 mm (W x D x H), ~3.1 kg (W/6 cell battery)
Supplied Accessories: Built-in Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, Finger Print Recognition+TPM 1.2 (Trust Platform Module), Hybrid TV Tuner (Minicard interface) Wireless Mouse/ Carrying bag.

Not Bad at a cost of 50k though you have to BUY Processor, HDD, RAM and Gfx card and make it complete