Inside ASUS ROG Strix G15 G512 – disassembly and upgrade options

    This device was the first one we tested, to reach 4.00 GHz in Prime95 torture testing. This will certainly help with extracting everything out of the GPU inside, but what is also very interesting, is the upgradability this notebook offers.

    Check out all ASUS ROG Strix G15 G512 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.


    1. Remove the bottom plate

    There are 11 Phillips-head screws that hold this notebook’s bottom plate in place. 10 of them can be removed, while one stays attached and lifts the panel upwards, so you can start the prying process from there. By the way, don’t forget the RGB strips, which are connected to the motherboard via two ribbon cables. So, lift gently, then unplug the connectors, and remove the bottom panel from the chassis.


    2. Battery

    First, there is the battery with its 48Wh capacity, which is definitely too small for that hardware, but it’s not something new in the gaming laptop world.


    3. Memory and storage

    How about memory? Well, there are two RAM SODIMM slots, and you can buy the laptop with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory. Probably you will be able to upgrade to 32GB but we can’t confirm that. What is more impressive, however, is that there are three M.2 NVMe slots, and you can configure your storage devices in RAID 0 mode.


    4. Cooling system

    Lastly, there is the battery with its 48Wh capacity, which is definitely too small for that hardware, but it’s not something new in the gaming laptop world.

    Check out all ASUS ROG Strix G15 G512 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.

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    Jos
    Jos
    5 años hace

    Hi Alex,

    Thanks for the great review. I purchased it after reading your review.

    I want to install 2x 1TB M.2 on this laptops. Can you please tell me if I should remove the metallic case where you should install the ssd? I don’t know if I should keep the metallic case where you install the ssd or remove it.

    Thanks

    Adrian
    5 años hace
    Responder a  Jos

    I have the same question, I dunno if I have to remove that metallic case.
    Also, I want to buy an aluminum heat sink for the ssd, but I don’t know if I would make a short circuit.

    Jacques meoff
    Jacques meoff
    5 años hace
    Responder a  Jos

    no do not remove it it holds your mvme in place as you will need to screw them in place with the said screws in metal plate

    Rowan
    Rowan
    4 años hace
    Responder a  Jacques meoff

    The 2 screws on top of the cover plate are very hard to remove. Any thoughts?

    Spirit
    Spirit
    5 años hace

    Compatible RAM Specs Please?

    Abbas
    Abbas
    5 años hace

    hi thanks for your useful website
    how can i install a a hdd drive on this laptop?
    is there any cable to connect stat3 to ssd sucket?

    zdom
    zdom
    4 años hace
    Responder a  Abbas

    Hey hello, U can connect a 2.5″ drive (SSD or HDD) by using a ribbon cable adapter to a small socket on the motherboard near the Nvme m,2 ports. U will need smt like these for example: 1- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GV GL704GW GL704GM SATA HDD Connector Cable | eBay 2- 2.5inch HDD/SSD Hard Drive Cable Connector for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504G | eBay 3- HDD Cable Hard Drive 14010-00680500 ASUS Rog Strix Scar III G531 G5 SATA Connect | eBay (Use these as a reference, I don’t confirm if they are compatible, but just so… Leer más »

    giuseppe
    giuseppe
    5 años hace

    i assume there is no sata port for a 2.5in ssd?

    hadi
    hadi
    5 años hace

    i need help how to confue raid 0 mode

    Edward
    Edward
    5 años hace

    Does anyone knows where can I buy a mother board for this laptop?

    Stephen Ellsworth
    Stephen Ellsworth
    5 años hace
    Responder a  Edward

    If you have a broken motherboard, I’m in need of the case! I have a working motherboard and no case.

    Maslow
    Maslow
    5 años hace

    Hi.
    What kind of motherboard is it on this laptop?
    Thanks.

    Steffan Ladtke
    Steffan Ladtke
    3 años hace

    Hey just want to know i have this laptop and was wondering if I get a gaming pc can I take out my laptop hard drive and put it into the pc and use what’s on it like games and other saved items.

    Teng
    Teng
    3 años hace

    Wondering if you can upgrade the cpu

    hoàng bản
    hoàng bản
    2 años hace

    tôi muốn mua marboard này bạn có biết chỗ nào bán không ,

    Dave
    Dave
    2 años hace

    Where is the CMOS battery?