CPU
1st Generation Intel Dual Core i3/i5/i7 or Intel Quad Core i7 Processor
Memory Type
PC3-10660 1333MHz DDR3 204pin SO-DIMM Laptop Memory
Standard Memory
up to 8GB with dual core processor or Quad up to 16GB with quad core processor
Max Memory
up to 8GB with dual core processor or Quad up to 16GB with quad core processor
Memory Expansion Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots with dual core processor or 4 SO-DIMM slots with quad core processor
USB Ports
One USB v3.0 Type-A Port and Three USB v2.0 Type-A Ports
Card Reader
8-in-1 Integrated SD Card Reader Slot: (SD/SDXC/MS/MS-Pro/MMC/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
Original Optical Drives
DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive or Blu-Ray Reader Drive
Original Hard Drives
500GB, 640GB, 750GB 5400RPM or 7200RPM SATA II 3Gb/s Hard Drive or 500GB 7200RPM 8GB MLC NAND SATA II 3Gb/s Solid State Hybrid Drive
Original Solid State Drives
Solid State Drive not Installed. See upgrade options below for Solid State Drives.
Drive Notes
The Asus G53JW Laptop Supports Single and Dual Drive Configurations. (Two 2.5" Solid State Drives or Hard Drives)