The ASUS GL771JM-DH71 17.3-inch black notebook computer is a great choice for gamers. It's a stunning, portable gaming laptop that can handle just about anything. A true desktop replacement, this stunning Republic of Gamers machine sports an excellent Intel Core i7 4th generation processor and a massive 1TB hard disk drive. That's large enough to house even the most passionate gamer's collection. This device features a clear, bright HD screen with a 1920 by 1080-pixel Full HD resolution that can display everything in vibrant color. It also has a huge NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M GPU that includes 2GB of GDDR5 memory to ensure the core hardware is up to the task. A DVD rewriter and 12GB of DDR3 RAM round out the package, making the machine a hit with gaming aficionados. The Asus ROG computer with the 2.5GHz Intel Core i7 four-core processor has plenty of power for gamers and for the workforce. The ROG 17.3 inch aluminum black notebook can be overclocked up to 3.5GHz because of the Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. The quad-core Intel i7 can be accelerated to eight virtual threads for added momentum.The 12GB of Ram, 1TB Hard Drive, and the Nvidia GEForce GTX 860M GPU graphics card all combine to give a full 17.3-inch HD Matte Display that's backlit with LED lamps. This screen keeps your eyes from tiring when playing games for hours. With a super multi-DVD burner, you can burn movies, video, or tunes while you continue to game or work. Preloaded with the Windows 8 operating system, this machine is versatile and powerful. It also has built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, an integrated webcam, and a built-in microphone. The onboard stereo speakers use the AudioWizard technology to place the sound right at your fingertips with a low bass. To immerse even deeper into the game, connect one of the accessories, like a headset, to the headphone jack. You can output to a big screen HDTV via the HDMI or Mini DisplayPort and get inside the game headfirst.There is 12GB of memory installed, and this system is expandable to 16GB of RAM. Multi-tasking is navigated with ease when you have to work instead of play. If you want to check email, surf the Internet, listen to music, or even type while you play, you have the split screen capability to do two things or more at once. There is a built-in Flash media slot, one SD slot, one MMC, four USB 3.0 ports, and one HDMI port. This machine features a standard keyboard for a notebook with a Chiclet style that is backlit for easy operation at night or in the dark. The headphone jack is also helpful when you want to chat over Skype. This system comes with a 6-Cell Lithium-ion battery that holds a charge for up to 3.5 hours. The weight of the computer is 7.5 pounds.These laptops have the fast electronics capabilities for dedicated gamers. The high-end graphics card, coupled with the 1080p screen resolution, produces an HD display with full detail and power. Add the super bass audio stereo sound to a keyboard that is backlit, and you are set to play.