ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17

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Date Published: 25 Mar 2023

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
17.3", QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
8000GB SSD
32GB DDR5
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.0 Portability Good

8.0 Display Excellent

9.0 For Work EXCEPTIONAL

9.3 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Review

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 in-depth review

This year, we tested many devices with the most powerful Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs. Most of them are really good, like the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2023) or the MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V). In the last few months, devices with the mighty AMD Zen 4 Dragon Range-HX CPUs have started to appear. These chips offer great productivity and gaming performance and they are a real threat to Intel's Raptor Lake HX processor series.The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023) is a laptop with high-end hardware under the hood. There, you'll find the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, which is the only CPU variant. This fella is a true monstrosity with its 64MB of L3 cache and 55W default limit. Thanks to the huge vapor chamber cooling system inside this machine, the CPU can boost way over the base limit.G[...]

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Pros

2x DDR5 SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots
Great performance + high CPU clocks and power limits under heavy stress
The GPU can mainatin more than 170W during gaming
Has a MUX switch
Good I/O + Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G Ethernet
100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage (BOE NE173QHM-NZ2 (BOE0B69))
Snappy panel + accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NE173QHM-NZ2 (BOE0B69))
PWM-free (BOE NE173QHM-NZ2 (BOE0B69))
G-Sync, HDR, and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
Liquid metal on CPU and GPU
Dead silent in "Silent" mode
The Armoury crate app offers plenty of customization options
Quiet keyboard with per-key RGB backlight
Vapor chamber cooling
Decent battery life given the hardware

Cons

Expensive
Noisy in Turbo mode
High NVMe temperature during heavy loads

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsTurn off your ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023) and place it on a soft, clean surface to prevent any damage. Undo the 11 Philips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the bottom right screw is captive, which will slightly lift the plate, allowing you to start popping the panel off from there. Begin at the front, then work your way around the sides and back to remove the panel.Hint: The captive screw helps to start the disassembly process without the need for additional tools.Step 2: Disconnecting the Battery and R[...]

DISPLAY: 17.3-inch, 2560x1440, IPS + G-Sync

Name
BOE NE173QHM-NZ2 (BOE0B69)

Diagonal
17.3"

Pixel density
169.78 ppi

Brightness
360 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1440

Becomes "Retina" from
20 inches (52 cm)

Contrast
1060:1

dE Color Checker
1.7 0.7

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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