•  Date Published: 26 Oct 2023
    • AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
    • 17.3", QHD (2560 x 1440), 240 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 96GB DDR5
    • 3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)
    8.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    9.1 For Work EXCEPTIONAL
    9.5 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 96GB DDR5
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm (15.55" x 11.10" x 0.92")
    • Weight
    • 3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.2
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023)
    15.55" x 11.10" x 0.92" Dimensions
    3.00 kg (6.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -5% Weight

    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[...]

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