Description
ASUS 17.3″ Republic of Gamers Strix SCAR 17 SE Gaming Laptop
The 17.3″ Republic of Gamers Strix SCAR 17 SE Gaming Laptop from ASUS. Powered by a 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9-12950HX 16-Core processor and 32GB of 4800 MHz DDR5 RAM, this laptop can handle both your favorite games and apps with ease. The two 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSDs allow for faster boot and load times. A dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card with 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM can handle games with high frame rates. The 17.3″ display features a WQHD 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and adaptive sync compatibility for a smooth gaming experience. To play online titles, you can connect via the wired 2.5 GbE LAN connection, or connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Wireless peripherals and accessories, such as a mouse and a controller can be connected via Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Pro comes as the preinstalled operating system.
12th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU
Power through any game or project with an Intel Core i9-12950HX processor with up to 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11. With 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, AAA gaming and streaming is effortless.
GPU Power Unleashed
Top-tier components require power, especially when it comes to maximizing your GPU’s performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W, thanks to the extra 25W available with Dynamic Boost. Higher power limits allow the card to boost higher for longer, squeezing the absolute most performance out of your machine and ensuring you the highest framerates possible.
MUX Switch
Modern gaming laptops route frames from the GPU through the CPU’s integrated graphics before reaching the display. This offers better battery life, but prevents your GPU from giving its absolute best performance. That’s why ASUS has brought a MUX Switch to all 2022 ROG laptops. For competitive games, you can switch to a direct GPU mode that reduces latency and boosts performance by an average of 5-10%.
Blazing Fast DDR5 Memory
Leveraging the brand new DDR5 standard, enjoy a huge generational performance jump to 4800 MHz, 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.
Better Faster Stronger
Take on even the largest projects with confidence with two PCIe Gen 4 SSDs configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000 MB/s, massive files and large games will load in the blink of an eye.
ROG Intelligent Cooling
Powerful components require a robust cooling solution. The 2022 ROG SCAR 17 SE utilizes Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU. An ultra-high performance thermal interface material, Conductonaut Extreme can keep these components up to 15°C cooler than traditional thermal pastes. When paired with a custom vapor chamber and four dedicated exhaust vents, this thermal solution transfers heat out of the system incredibly efficiently. ROG’s Intelligent Cooling technology allows critical components like the CPU and GPU to maintain higher boost frequencies for longer periods of time, keeping your framerate smooth and steady even during extended gaming sessions. The SCAR 17 SE keeps noise in check, too: in Performance mode, the Strix SCAR does not exceed 40 dB.
Customize Your Look
Customizable Armor Caps allow you to add extra flair to your machine. Choose from three bundled options in the box, or 3D print your own with downloadable templates for a 100% unique design. The semi-translucent palm rest gives you a sneak peek at the internals, and redesigned rubber feet help to eliminate vibrations for smooth, quiet gaming sessions. Coupled with colorful accents, the sporty feel of the Strix SCAR resonates across the entire chassis.
Lightning Fast, Crystal Clear
The Strix SCAR has ultra-fast display options for every scenario, making sure you’ll never miss a moment. The 17″ machine offers QHD 240 Hz, and with refresh rates that fast and response times of just 3 ms, you can make pixel perfect decisions even in the most frenetic firefights. Each IPS panel also offers fantastic color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Adaptive-Sync for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.
Studio-Quality Sound
Dolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises, making sure that your calls, chats, and streams come through without distraction.
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
ASUS’s advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU, which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections, letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program, filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.
Press the Attack
Built to last, the Strix SCAR’s keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses. The WASD keys are durable enough to stand the test of time. Per-key RGB lighting allows for unlimited flexibility via Aura Sync, including game-specific lighting layouts.
All Day Endurance
The Strix SCAR is ready to go the distance. Featuring 90Wh battery, the laptop can last for 8.5 hours of video playback before needing a recharge. For flexibility on the go, USB Type-C charging up to 100W is supported. When charging using the supplied 330W power adapter, the SCAR can recharge from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Stay Connected
In modern multiplayer games, a stable internet connection is imperative. The SCAR is ready to join the fight with a dedicated RJ45 port supporting 2.5G LAN, as well as the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard.
Battlestation Ready
The RJ45 is not the only port in this storm. The dedicated GPU hosts an HDMI 2.1 port for the latest TVs and monitors, increasing total bandwidth from 18 to 48 Gb/s, and supporting up to 4K 120 Hz and 8K 60 Hz content. Two USB Type-C ports allow for plenty of connectivity – one for DisplayPort and power delivery, and a second with Thunderbolt 4 support.
Endless Customization
When you want to tweak settings, monitor temps, or tinker with your laptop, Armoury Crate is your command center. Real time monitoring allows you to see what your GPU, CPU, and memory are doing. RGB can be adjusted down to a game by game basis with Aura Sync. Fan and power profiles allow you to change the acoustics and thermal characteristics of the laptop on the fly. And exclusive game deals keep your library topped off at all times.
Macro Keys
Armoury Crate also supports full customization of the dedicated hotkeys. By default they act as volume control, microphone mute, and a quick launch for Armoury Crate, but with a few adjustments you can make them work for you. Create a function key for quick toggle when needed, a macro for complicated button combinations, or even a quick launch button for the application of your choice. Make your machine uniquely yours.
Game Visual
ROG GameVisual software offers six expertly tuned graphics modes designed to optimize your visual experience for specific game genres. First Person Shooter (FPS) mode, for example, enhances visibility in dark environments, allowing you to get the drop on any enemies lurking in the shadows. Use GameVisual to get the best experience for every game in your library.
Aura Creator
Customize the RGB lighting on Aura-compatible peripherals to suit your gaming style. Aura Core’s easy-to-use control panel allows you to alter a brilliant spectrum of lighting effects and colors. In addition to swapping preset lighting modes, you can also activate Aura Sync to match colors and effects across multiple devices.
Windows 11
A New Start Position
Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a Snap
Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap adds side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops when external monitors.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they’re using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don’t have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it’s using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game’s lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.
Additional Windows 11 Pro Features
The Pro version of Windows 11 includes all the features that Windows 11 Home offers plus many designed specifically for business users, including Hyper-V virtualization, BitLocker disk encryption, and remote desktop access. Devices can also join domains and the Azure Active Directory and have access to Enterprise device management features. Windows 11 Pro does not require a Microsoft Account or an internet connection when setting up for the first time.
| Brands | Asus |
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ASUS Scar 17 17.3″ Specs
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro (64-Bit) |
| Model Year | Mid 2022 |
Performance
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12950HX (12th Gen) |
| CPU | 2.3 to 5 GHz 16-Core |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Graphics Type | Dedicated |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (175 W TGP) with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
| Memory Type | 4800 MHz DDR5 |
| Total Installed Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory Configuration | 2 x 16 GB (User-Replaceable) |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 64 GB |
| Memory Slot Type | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 (0 Available) |
| Buffered Memory | No |
| ECC Memory | No |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD |
| Size | 17.3″ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Finish | Anti-Glare / Matte |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 3 ms |
| Variable Refresh Technology | Adaptive-Sync |
| Viewing Angle (H x V) | 178 x 178° |
Storage and Expansion
| SSD Slots | 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 |
| Total Installed Capacity | 2 TB |
| Solid State Storage | 2 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
| Optical Drive | None |
I/O
| Ports | 2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| USB Type-C | 1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort) |
| Display | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone/Line Input/Output |
| Built-In Speakers | 4 |
| Built-In Microphones | Yes |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | None |
Communications
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| MU-MIMO Support | 2 x 2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| GPS | None |
| NFC | No |
| Webcam | None |
Battery
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion |
| Capacity | 4-Cell: 90 Wh |
Keyboard & Mouse
| Keyboard | Chiclet Full-Size Keyboard with Backlight |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad |
General
| Security | Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip, HDD User Password Protection, Power-On Password |
| Power Supply | 330 W with Barrel/Proprietary |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 16.9 A |
| Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.1 x 0.92″ / 394.97 x 281.94 x 23.37 mm |
| Weight | 6.83 lb / 3.1 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 12.31 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19.3 x 13.9 x 4″ |
