Customers are impressed with the ROG Strix SCAR 18's overall performance, describing it as astonishing. They also appreciate the processor speed and the ease of setup. However, some customers have reported issues with the Nvidia GPU.
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Experience unparalleled gaming with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, it delivers stunning performance. The advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with a vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-fan design, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, ensures peak performance under intense workloads. Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 2.5K Nebula HDR Display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, enhanced by a dual ACR anti-reflective coating. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass, this laptop is designed to elevate your game.

Unlock a next-level gaming experience with the ROG Strix G18. Featuring a 2.5K 240Hz Nebula Display with Pantone-validated color accuracy, it delivers stunning visuals. Powered by an Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, enjoy seamless gaming and creative performance. With 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling, stay at the top of your game. The esports-ready keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and customizable RGB Aura Light Bar elevate every moment. Plus, enjoy easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass for the ultimate gaming experience.

Velztorm sells computers with custom/upgraded configurations to enhance system performance. If the computer has modifications as listed above, the manufacturer’s box was opened by our highly skilled technicians for testing, inspection, and installation of the upgrades according to the specifications advertised. All computers and components are brand new.; ; - Model: ASUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR; - Form/Style: Standard; - Model No: G835LX-XS97; - Processor: Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); - Memory: 64GB DDR5 SO-DIMM; - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, ; - Storage: 2TB PCIe SSD (Solid State Drive); - Operating System: Windows 11 Pro-64; - Display: 18 Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz 16:10 Display; - Connectivity: 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45; - Ports/Slots:, HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; - Input/Output: Webcam, Black, RGB KB Standard Keyboard, ; - Battery: 380W PSU, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; - Other Features, ; - Color: Off Black; - Weight: 7.3lb; - Product Dimensions (WxLxH): 11.7 IN x 14.5 IN x 1.38 IN; - 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from Velztorm (Professionally upgraded by Velztorm) ;

Experience unparalleled gaming with the ROG Strix SCAR 18. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, it delivers stunning performance. The advanced ROG Intelligent Cooling system, with a vapor chamber, sandwiched heatsink, Tri-fan design, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal, ensures peak performance under intense workloads. Enjoy breathtaking visuals on the 2.5K Nebula HDR Display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, enhanced by a dual ACR anti-reflective coating. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and 3 months of PC Game Pass, this laptop is designed to elevate your game.
| Pros for ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 - 2TB SSD - Off-Black | |||
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| Cons for ASUS - ROG Strix SCAR 18 18" 2.5K 240Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 HX - 32GB RAM - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 - 2TB SSD - Off-Black | |||
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