ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 is considered a more “epic” version of the ROG Strix SCAR 15 2022 that was released earlier this year. Basically, this machine has a design that is not different from its younger brother, but in return, there are strong upgrades in configuration with the first RTX 3080Ti graphics card equipped in Vietnam.
The overview of the ROG Strix SCAR 17 is still a pitiful appearance with a bold gaming edge. The A-side part with textured strip and characteristic logo is still an easily identifiable feature for ASUS ROG laptops. However, the removal of the perforated beveled design of the 2021 version makes this year’s A face a bit monotonous.
The hinge tail retains the perforated design that both creates aesthetics and supports heat dissipation along with the area covered with Armor Cap bars to create a highlight of the personality of the device. ROG Strix SCAR 17 is still equipped with up to 3 panels that can be changed when needed.
The inside of ROG Strix SCAR 17 retains the same design as its brother with a C-face part made of translucent materials, allowing users to see a part of the interior of the machine. This area is separated from the rest through a strip of ROG motifs corresponding to the A-side, providing a more personal and unique view of gaming.
ROG Strix SCAR 17’s keyboard is still equipped with an RGB per-key LED system that supports Aura Sync combined with a Bezel Glow border on the body and the ROG logo on the A side to help the machine “glow” in the night. Users can customize lighting effects at will through its Armory Crate software.
The signature Keystone physical key is still equipped on this version.
The screen of ROG Strix SCAR 17 has a size of up to 17.3 inches with 2K resolution using IPS panels. This monitor offers a high 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time with Adaptive-Sync technology, minimizing screen tearing to help users get a high-speed gaming experience easily. In addition, ROG Strix SCAR 17 also supports Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio technology, ensuring full video and audio entertainment.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 owns a huge configuration. First of all, the most advanced 12th generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900H processor today. According to the manufacturer’s announcement, this processor has 14 cores and 20 threads, using a completely new architecture, combining high-performance cores with power-saving cores, giving 25% higher single-core performance and multi-core performance. up to 43% higher than the old generation.
On the other hand, as a gaming laptop, ROG Strix SCAR 17 is equipped with a new generation NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080Ti graphics card that offers 18 to 20% better performance than the 2021 RTX 3080 on current titles. in. ASUS said this is also the first laptop model in Vietnam equipped with this graphics card.
The machine is equipped with a lot of connectivity ports including: 2 USB 3.2 ports, 1 USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1 USB C port with Thunderbolt™ 4, RJ-45 network jack, HDMI and 3.5 audio jack .
In addition, this machine owns 32GB of DDR5 RAM with a clock speed of up to 4800MHz and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD for high read speed and data transmission, making the game experience and entertainment more smooth. In addition, this performance is also improved when ROG Strix SCAR 17 integrates the MUX Switch feature, allowing the switch to connect directly from the graphics card to the display or through the integrated GPU on the processor. management, which enhances performance by up to 15% on average and up to 43% in peak performance.
ROG Strix SCAR 17’s Intelligent Cooling™ system has also been upgraded compared to the old version. Takes to the next level in 2022. Equipped with next-generation liquid metal thermal paste Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, which reduces CPU temperatures by up to 15°C compared to traditional thermal paste.
Combined with the 84-blade Arc Flow™ fan system, it reduces noise and internal turbulence through 4 large heat vents. When CPU and GPU temperatures drop below 60°C, ROG Strix SCAR 17 will automatically switch to 0dB Ambient Cooling, completely turning off the cooling fan system to ensure a quiet experience.
Here are the test results of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17, using Intel® Core™ i9-12900H, Nvidia RTX 3080Ti, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen4x4:
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 on sale for 95,990,000 VND.