The Pinnacle of Performance<\/strong> Power, meet efficiency<\/strong> Graphics Unleashed<\/strong> NVIDIA Advanced Optimus<\/strong> Blazing Fast DDR5 Memory<\/strong> Better. Faster. Stronger.<\/strong> Game. Stream. Create.<\/strong> Brand New 18-inch Display<\/strong> Press the Attack<\/strong> Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18. Introducing a 18-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time, see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i9-13980HX processor and NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce RTX\u2122 4080 Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 175W, the SCAR 18 easily handles even the most demanding games. It also comes with a dedicated MUX Switch with support for NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, enabling you to easily harness the true power of your GPU when gaming. With support for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen4x4 storage, the SCAR 18 can easily game, stream, and create content all at the same time without breaking a sweat. For the ultimate gaming laptop, look no further than the Strix SCAR 18.<\/p>\n
\nPower through any game or project with an Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i9-13980HX processor, featuring up to a 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11. With up to 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless.<\/p>\n
\nTop-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU\u2019s performance. Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies, the NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce RTX\u2122 4080 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost.<\/p>\n
\nWith NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch, bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch, making sure you get the absolute best gaming experience\u2014all without needing touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine’s battery life, as it can dynamically transition between the high power discrete GPU and the lower power integrated GPU. No matter what you\u2019re doing, your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger.<\/p>\n
\nLeveraging the brand new DDR5 standard, enjoy a huge generational performance jump to 4800Mhz, with write times 50% faster than DDR4 equipped machines. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy, from intense gaming to light web browsing.<\/p>\n
\nTake on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to a PCIE Gen4 SSD configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000MB\/s, massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n
\nThe SCAR series is built from the ground up for gamers \u2014 and, of course, game developers. The Strix SCAR 18 can run all of the latest game engines, enabling you to unlock your creativity and try your hand at making the next great game. Whether you\u2019re a digital artist, streamer, video editor, or dabble with animation and game development, the Strix SCAR 18 has all the horsepower you need to take your creations to the next level. Featuring up to an Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i9 processor and up to an NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce RTX\u2122 40 Series Laptop GPU, complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk render in a snap. You have what it takes to be the best on the battlefield, but are you ready to design the next one?<\/p>\n
\nFor gamers who demand the absolute best motion and image clarity, the SCAR 18 offers an incredible Nebula display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a staggering 500 nits brightness for stunning gameplay. The 18-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio QHD panel provides staggeringly deep blacks for content that jumps right off the screen, whether you\u2019re watching a movie or playing a fast-moving arena shooter. The SCAR 18 can also be equipped with a Full HD 165Hz panel, with each option offering fantastic color, Dolby Vision, Adaptive-Sync support, and an 89% screen-to-body ratio for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.<\/p>\n
\nThe difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke, so the SCAR 18 has a professional esports grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last, the Strix SCAR’s keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses, and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss command even if you\u2019re pressing multiple keys at once. The SCAR has a full-sized keyboard, with dedicated media controls and dedicated hotkeys that are tuned for volume and Armoury Crate controls by default, but can be customized for different functions or macros. And with per key RGB and full Aura Sync customization, the SCAR will always have the looks to match your mood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n