ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces New ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G Lineup

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is pleased to introduce the new ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G gaming laptop series. New designs are available for the Strix SCAR 16, Strix SCAR 18, Strix G16, and Strix G18, as well as revised internals for the Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G17. When coupled with ROG’s Nebula and Nebula HDR screens and an upgraded Intelligent Cooling thermal system, these powerful laptops are ready to power triumphs among esports pros and gaming aficionados alike.

Top-level CPUs and GPUs

The Strix series is powered by the most recent Intel®, AMD, and NVIDIA® CPUs. The Strix SCAR 16 and 18 include up to an Intel® CoreTM i9-13980HX CPU with 24 cores and 32 threads, as well as up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4090 Laptop GPU with up to 175 watts of power, for a total system power of 240 W. (with Dynamic Boost and Manual performance modes). With no user intervention, a MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus automatically maintains optimal framerates when plugged in and greater battery life when untethered.

ROG is also releasing new versions of the Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G17. The 2023 Strix SCAR 17 includes an AMD RyzenTM 9 Zen 4 CPU as well as an NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4090 Laptop GPU, whilst the Strix G17 includes an NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 4070 Laptop GPU as well as the same processor. Both versions use the same Advanced Optimus-powered MUX Switch as the 16- and 18-inch variants.

Upgraded Intelligent Cooling solutions

The new 16- and 18-inch Strix laptops include an all-new Intelligent Cooling suite, which includes ROG’s Tri-Fan Technology, which was originally seen on the 2022 Flow X16. Furthermore, the Flow X16’s full-width heatsink was expanded for the 2023 Strix SCAR 16, Strix SCAR 18, Strix G16, and Strix G18. When combined with our new full-surround vents, this bigger heatsink boosts surface area for heat dissipation by up to 92.23% compared to 2022 versions, ensuring next-level airflow for the powerful components within. ROG’s revolutionary approach, when combined with Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU and 7 heat pipes, enables higher-than-ever TGPs for this year’s next-generation CPUs and GPUs.

The CPU of the 2023 Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G17 has Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, and the SCAR 17 is combined with an unique vapour chamber for top-tier cooling performance.

Displays

The new 16-inch and 18-inch Strix workstations from 2023 don’t only have bigger 16:10 displays. Every model is also available with one of ROG’s ground-breaking Nebula panels, which provide a quick, bright, and vivid image that outperforms normal gaming laptops for a totally immersive experience. Nebula displays must have high refresh rates, a reaction time of 3ms or fewer, at least 500 nits of brightness, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space, so consumers don’t have to sift through spec sheets to know their display is top-notch. All 2023 ROG Strix computers are available with QHD 240 Hz screens.

The Strix SCAR 16, on the other hand, is available with a stunning Nebula HDR display that meets those requirements and more, thanks to a Mini LED screen with 1,024 separate zones for incredible contrast. This display, when combined with up to 1100 nits of peak brightness, gives exceptional HDR image quality in one of the year’s most powerful gaming laptops.

Built to win, designed to win

ROG Strix laptops were designed for gamers that want the very best in portable performance, as well as stunning aesthetics and limitless customization. The performance modes in Armoury Crate let users to choose between silent, low-powered computing and turbo-charged gaming, as well as manually alter voltage and fans for a totally customised experience. The chassis of each Strix machine is adorned with plenty of RGB lighting, including an all-new full-width light bar along the vents on the rear of the Strix SCAR 16 and 18. Users may utilise Aura Sync to maintain their laptop’s illumination in sync with its peripherals, or Aura Creator to create their own complicated lighting effects.

Spacious keyboard layouts provide for more comfortable gaming, as do programmable hotkeys that control volume, microphone, or performance settings for on-the-fly gaming. A bigger glass touchpad provides more accuracy, and the chassis’ anti-fingerprint coating assures a clean appearance no matter how busy a user’s lifestyle. The Strix SCAR’s athletic appearance is anchored by a semi-translucent keyboard deck and a revolutionary customisable Armor Cap design that allows users to express themselves.

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