IT168 reviews ASUS Flying Fortress series products were once popular in sales. The reason is that on the one hand, they are cost-effective, and on the other hand, they keep up with the mainstream in terms of hardware configuration, such as processors and graphics cards. Basically, the new products we buy adopt mainstream or latest configurations. Just like the machine we are reviewing this time, the second generation Asus ZX53V Flying Fortress Premium Edition, the processor is equipped with Intel's seventh-generation Core i7-7700HQ, and the graphics card is the latest GTX1050Ti, with a 4G video memory independent display. Although it is not yet at the level of e-sports, as an entry-level gaming product, it has achieved a balance in terms of office study and game entertainment. Next, we will evaluate this machine on some projects to take a look at this machine. What are the highlights worth looking forward to?

"About purchase

The ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Exclusive Edition II with this configuration is actually the ZX53VE. Currently, there are not many sales online, even in the ASUS official mall, I didn’t see it in the JD ASUS flagship store or Tmall ASUS flagship store. Instead, I saw it in an authorized store on Tmall. The standard price is 7,099 yuan. Although we saw many Flying Fortress models online, the letter behind the V determines it. In addition to the differences in molds and configurations, such as VE and VD, we actually don’t need to pay too much attention when purchasing. The key is to understand our own needs, read and consult the detailed configuration, and compare the prices.

▲Tmall Authorized Store

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For ASUS Flying Fortress product models, whether it is ZX or FX, or 5 series, 6 series and 7 series, The main differences are in configurations, such as processor models, graphics card models, memory differences, and of course differences in appearance molds, etc. This combination will definitely produce a lot of product models, and of course it will also bring convenience to users when purchasing. There are certain obstacles, especially for entry-level computer users. A change in one parameter may have hundreds or thousands of differences in price. Just like Apple phones and iPads, it was not difficult to choose just one. Now, not only are there many product models, There are also many color differences, which makes it difficult for friends to choose. I used to have friends who liked to collect Apple products, but now they don’t dare to.

"Features of ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Premium Edition 2:

1. The seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, GTX1050Ti 4G independent graphics, the performance is smooth enough;

2. Dual copper tubes + turbo fans, ideal heat dissipation effect;

3. The appearance of the Gamer Nation, with black and red combination, highlights a certain personality;

4. 1080 FHD full high-definition screen, but the display effect is not gorgeous;

5. Surface A, which is similar to a mirror surface, is easily contaminated by fingerprints, especially oil marks.

The detailed specifications and configuration are as follows:

From a configuration point of view, there is almost nothing to criticize about this gaming notebook. If you prefer it to be more versatile rather than professional gaming , then this book is also worth considering.

Next let’s take a look at the appearance. If you like to just look at the pictures, click below:

Atlas ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Exclusive Edition 2nd Generation Unboxing Pictures

"Appearance: Still very ROG

Everyone knows that Republic of Gamers is ASUS's high-end gaming notebook brand, and Flying Fortress is positioned at the mid- to low-end. However, Flying Fortress still continues the mold of Republic of Gamers in terms of appearance design. Many shadows of ROG can be seen on the Flying Fortress. So when I got the box of this ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Premium Edition 2, first of all, the screen of World of Tanks is very familiar, and the ROG logo can be seen at a glance after opening it.

First of all, the machine feels heavy when I hold it in my hand. After all, it is a gaming notebook, so I am prepared for it. But maybe because I usually use more thin and light notebooks, I still feel that this notebook is like a Little fat guy. In fact, the thickness of this machine is 3.0 and the weight is about 2.5kg, which is definitely not comparable to a thin and light notebook, but among bulky and bloated gaming notebooks, this size is not bad.

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ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress

Although the design of side A is familiar, it gives people a great visual impact. The middle area looks like a tank gun. The dark red lines on both sides of the tube are like stripes on a printed circuit board, which is very technological. At the same time, the dark red color also gives people a sense of mystery. I even wonder, what would it feel like if these lines lit up? Forget it, there is no faith lamp.

When I touch side A, it is as smooth and delicate as a mirror. It reminds me of Dove chocolate advertisements. It looks good when it is smooth, but I later learned that palm oil marks are easily stained. , you can see at a glance that I, who has obsessive-compulsive disorder, suddenly lost my good feelings.

The 15.6-inch screen and the body size are 38.3×25.5×3.0cm. Such specifications obviously do not skimp on the interfaces. The main interfaces are concentrated on the left side of the fuselage. The power socket is standard. There are headphone jacks, 1 Type-C, 2 USB3.0 interfaces, HDMI interface, and network cable interface. Since the heat dissipation port is also on the left side, these interfaces are relatively crowded, and this design is really unpleasant.

▲The interface on the left side

▲The heat dissipation outlet on the lower left side

There is only one USB2.0 on the right side of the fuselage. It feels like there is no need to plug in a wireless mouse to receive it. The device seems to have no effect. This machine is also equipped with a DVD burner drive on the right side. The actual use depends on you. Or it can be transformed into a storage location. But for users who don't need an optical drive, it's really a waste. Although optical drives are not expensive anymore, they are still a cost.

▲The interface on the right side has an optical drive

Although this ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress is not thin and light, it still looks very visually due to the bevel design on the side of the fuselage. It's so thin and light that even the heat dissipation vents are hidden. In addition to the status light on the front of the fuselage, there is an SD card slot at the bottom and speaker systems on both sides. You really can’t find it unless you lower your head and look closely.

▲The front side of the fuselage

▲The card reader and speakers on the side

Next let’s take a look at the display and keyboard area, and open the upper cover , the red keyboard that catches the eye is very conspicuous, and the irregular lines in the C-side area echo the lines on the A-side of the upper cover. The dark red lines make the entire C surface no longer monotonous, and the keyboard is no longer lonely.

▲Keyboard area

The keyboard with red letters, the sides of the four WASD keys have also been specially processed, making it more three-dimensional. In addition to turning off the backlight, the brightness when turned on is also adjustable in three levels, enough to cope with dim environments. The key travel of up to 2.3mm brings a better tapping feel. However, compared with the crackling mechanical keyboard, the keyboard of ASUS ZX53V is too quiet and too soft. I don’t know which one you prefer?

▲Specially processed

WASD buttons can be seen at a glance

▲Touchpad

The screen size of ASUS ZX53V It is 15.6 inches, produced by BOE, with a resolution of 1920×1080 FHD. Relatively speaking, the display of this screen is more neutral. Compared with Apple Mac and Samsung AMOLED, it is not as sharp and gorgeous, especially in places with sufficient light. In the environment, the screen display effect is very average. If you mainly use it for office work, such a screen is actually a good thing for long-term browsing, and it will be much less irritating to the eyes.

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1920×1080 FHD full high definition

▲Maximum opening angle

As for the entire appearance, the combination of black and red makes The machine does not look so dull. The design of the beveled edges on the side is more convenient. The visual effect looks much thinner. In terms of the weight and size of the machine, it is still not suitable for long-distance travel. It is used for home or office. It has a 15.6-inch display. The area also brings good vision.

"Benchmark test: i7-7700HQ+GTX1050Ti, look no further

First of all, this processor is the seventh generation Core, i7-7700HQ, Skylake architecture, 14nm process, Quad It has eight core threads, a base frequency of 2.8GHz, and a single-core maximum turbo frequency of up to 3.8GHz. The built-in core graphics card model is HD 630, TDP 45W. This generation of i7-7700HQ has a 300MHz frequency advantage over the previous generation i7-6700HQ. In addition , this advantage brings a 10% increase in multi-threaded performance and a 7% increase in single-core performance. The performance improvement is very significant. The difference in the scores of this processor compared to the i7-6700K is not obvious, especially. In terms of multi-threaded processing.

▲CPU information and test comparison

The processor of this machine comes with an HD 630 integrated display, which can be ignored in the game notebook. After all, there is GTX1050Ti and 4G of independent video memory, which will undoubtedly bring a smoother gaming experience.

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GTX1050Ti information

GTX 1050Ti. The GPU type is GP107. Compared to 1050, it is a real GP107. Simply put, 1050Ti has a larger stream processing number and stronger performance. In addition, in terms of video memory support, 1050 supports 2GB GDDR and 1050Ti can support 4GB GDDR5.

For other configurations, this notebook has 8G of memory and a 128GB SSD solid state + 1TB hard drive combination. First use Master Lu to check the configuration information of the machine and Master Lu’s test scores.

▲Master Lu test information

▲Master Lu evaluation comprehensive performance score

The memory is Samsung's DDR4, the solid state drive is SK Hynix's 128GB, and the mechanical hard drive is Seagate's 1TB , Master Lu’s evaluation score is close to 190,000. Obviously, the processor and graphics card made the biggest contribution

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SK Hynix 128GB test

The reading data of the solid-state drive is not bad, and the writing speed is average. Generally speaking, this kind of hard drive is good for system and program startup. In actual use, the startup speed is indeed very fast.

Next, we use 3Dmark and PCmark to test the overall performance, especially for home audio, video, game entertainment, and office use.

PCMark8’s Home Accelerated test is mainly for simulating ordinary users. The test items cover web browsing, document processing, image processing, video chatting, light-load games, etc. It can be said that it is very handy in daily use.

The content of the work test is relatively small. It only covers simple items such as web browsing, writing, and video. It mainly tests the office capabilities of the machine. The load is very light, so its score will be relatively high.

Next, we will use the latest version of 3Dmark to test the graphics card. The DirectX12 benchmark test for gaming PCs, the Fire Strike test for high-performance gaming computers, and the Fire Strike Ultra test for 4K game support. From Various aspects are displayed to detect the GPU, refresh rate, etc.

▲Time Spy DirectX12 benchmark test for gaming PCs

▲Fire Strike Ultra test for 4K game support

▲Fire for high-performance gaming PCs Strike test

Through several tests of 3Dmark, we can also see that the game performance of GTX1050Ti is quite satisfactory, but it is still one level higher than that of GTX1050.

"Battery life and heat dissipation

After all, the processor, graphics card and display of a game notebook consume a lot of battery, especially when the game is fully turned on, the power is high, and the demand for fans is It is also large, which means that the battery life is useless. For real use, in order to ensure smooth and uninterrupted use, it is definitely better to plug in the power supply.

This second generation ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Premium Edition has a built-in 4-core lithium battery. The battery life in the working mode is less than 3 hours when tested, which means that the battery life is very average.

But as a gaming laptop, the battery life can be poor, but the heat dissipation cannot be poor. During our many days of use, the indoor ambient temperature was around 18 degrees, and the machine neither made high noise nor generated heat. Especially the keyboard area has been relatively stable. Does that mean that under high load, the gaming notebook will generate a lot of heat? Sure, it’s just that this gaming laptop does a good job at dissipating heat.

According to the introduction, this gaming laptop has built-in dual copper tubes + turbo fans, as well as an intelligent cooling system. In fact, it is useless to say anything. Whether it is a single fan or dual fans, as long as it can dissipate heat, it is a good fan. So we used the high-load copy mode. For 20 minutes, the temperature of the processor has been relatively stable at 85 or 6 degrees. At this time, there is still no heat in the keyboard area, which is really a bit suspicious.

In fact, even though the heat dissipation vent area of ??this notebook is not large, after copying the machine, the heat from the air outlet is really quite large. You can obviously feel very hot when you block it with your hand. Using a thermometer to detect it, it is indeed the same as the feel. The temperature in the keyboard area is not high. The main highest temperature area is concentrated at the air outlet. Through the heat map, you can feel that the air outlet is a hot air blower.

▲Thermal diagrams of C and D sides (both concentrated on the left heat dissipation port)

The basic test ends here. What we need to pay attention to is the heat dissipation performance of this machine. Very good, the overall performance is relatively balanced, neither bad nor good. After all, it is GTX1050Ti, and its identity has been destined from birth.

"Game test:

We selected three games "NBA 2K17", "GTA5" and "Crysis 3" for trial play, and actually looked at i7-7700HQ+GTX Game performance of 1050Ti graphics card.

1. "NBA 2K17"

▲In the image quality settings, we set all special effects to "High" and turned on 4x anti-aliasing< /p>

▲Game screen

"NBA2k17" is the latest work in the classic basketball stand-alone game NBA2K series. In "NBA2K17", the audience details are richer and fuller, the player depictions are more realistic, and the floor Details such as reflections and player sweating are also in place. Under such high image quality, the ASUS ZX53V Flying Fortress Extreme Edition II's screen performance in this game is an average of 56.167FPS, which can run smoothly.

2. "Crysis 3"

▲Game settings

As a shooting game, Crysis 3 has very rich graphics. During the game, We set the 1080P image quality system specifications to high and turned on 4x anti-aliasing. The average frame rate within 120 seconds reached 49.7 frames, and the lowest frame rate was also above 35, generally in the 40s, and the whole process was smooth without any lag. No pressure.

3. GTA5

▲Game image settings

▲Game screen

You can see the game performance process in GTA5 medium, very stable, with an average frame rate of 57 FPS, which is generally higher than 60 FPS, so this notebook also performs smoothly against GTA5.

"Evaluation summary:

If From a practical point of view, this machine is not fake and its overall performance is excellent. If you are familiar with ROG and Flying Fortress, this VX53V Flying Fortress is not amazing in appearance, but the combination of black and red, especially the red lines, may be more pleasing. The lines on the keyboard area make the entire C The noodles are no longer monotonous.

Asus VX53V Flying Fortress is equipped with the seventh-generation i7-7700HQ processor, GTX1050Ti 4G independent graphics, 8GB memory, 128 SSD + 1TB combined storage, which ensures the smooth operation of the system and applications in terms of performance. The performance in home and office applications is already very good. In terms of gaming, although it does not reach the high-end level, it is more than enough for most entertainment players.

What is more commendable is the heat dissipation of this machine. The hot zone is relatively concentrated and the air volume of the fan is also large, which can effectively dissipate heat. This can be seen through the previous thermometer test.

In actual experience, although it is a 1080 full HD screen, the display effect is still unsatisfactory in a brightly lit environment. The other thing is the keyboard. Although the key travel is good, it is overall soft, and the bottom support of the keyboard area does not seem to be strong enough.

In addition, it may be because of the built-in DVD drive that all the interfaces including the heat dissipation vents are concentrated on the left side of the fuselage, causing it to be very crowded. The problem of interface congestion is actually common in many notebooks. A criticism, and I really hope the designers can revamp this experience.

However, in general, we highly recommend buying this ASUS ZX53V notebook. After all, the advantages outweigh the flaws. If you don’t need to be too pretentious, why not be real?