ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announces the market availability of the new Strix SCAR II, a completely revised version of the renowned gaming notebook ideal for esports and specially designed for FPS titles. With a revamped design, it sports a dual contrast finish cover, a new keyboard layout with Kevlar-inspired features and a light bar on the front with customizable Aura Sync lighting. Strix SCAR II adopts the world's first 144Hz display with ultra-thin bezel and ultra-low 3ms GTG (gray-to-gray) response time to deliver the ultimate competitive advantage in the most fast-paced games, the HyperStrike Pro keyboard that guarantees a exceptional control and HyperCool Pro technology to cool the high-performance CPU and GPU. It is also the world's first notebook equipped with multi-antenna Wi-Fi for better connectivity.
144Hz super-thin bezel display and 3ms GTG response time
To enjoy the maximum competitive advantage with FPS titles, Strix SCAR II boasts the first 144Hz display with a response time of just 3ms GTG (gray-to-gray) and an ultra-thin bezel that minimizes frame size - Strix SCAR II is 2,33cm more compact than the previous generation - but without sacrificing the screen diagonal. Strix SCAR II is even lighter, with a total weight of only 2,4 kg for playing on the go. A unique rubber bezel surrounds the display to protect it from damage when closed, and also enhances the visual appearance for an even more immersive feel. The 144Hz panel and the 3ms response time ensure a homogeneous and clear graphic rendering, to react with maximum reactivity and precision even in the most agitated game actions.
Gaming keyboard with HyperStrike Pro technology
Strix SCAR II adopts a keyboard optimized for gamers with technology HyperStrike Pro for maximum control and a layout that ensures a more familiar user experience for gamers accustomed to the desktop keyboard, with four shortcut keys, RGB backlighting compatible with Aura Sync customizable in four zones and ergonomically designed keys with curvature of the individual 0,25 mm keys.
The keyboard switches are designed to withstand 20 million key presses and the unique technology ROG Overstroke it allows an earlier activation of the keys with a wider excursion between one and the other to ensure maximum comfort in typing and to ensure that the commands are interpreted correctly, precisely and immediately even at maximum speed. In addition, the keyboard adopts a WASD key group with transparent over-keys and anti-ghosting technology with N-key rollover.
No dead spots thanks to ROG RangeBoost technology
Strix SCAR II is the world's first gaming laptop equipped with multi-antenna Wi-Fi for maximum stability in the most intense online challenges. The patented technology ROG RangeBoost uses a combination of four antennas - located on the front and back of the notebook - with a unique algorithm that constantly analyzes and selects the best antenna pairs to cover dead spots, ensuring 30% wider coverage than dual antenna configurations . The latest 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi standard delivers speeds of up to 1.7Gbps - twice that of 802.11ac 2 × 2 and 12 times that of 802.11b / g / n.
Dedicated to gaming
Strix SCAR II is powered by an 8th generation Intel® Core ™ processor with 16GB of DDR4 2666MHz memory and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 GPU. No storage difficulties for the most passionate gamers, who thanks to the combination of a modern 2 GB M.3.0 NVMe PCIe® 4 x128 drive flanked by a 1TB Seagate® FireCuda ™ Solid State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) will be able to store all the most modern FPS titles on your SCAR II, without sacrificing top speed performance thickness.
The 7th Gen 8750-core Intel Core i8-23H CPU is XNUMX% more powerful than previous generation processors and technologies Intel Speed Shift e Turbo Boost allow the processor to go up to the speed of 4GHz (four cores) and 3,9GHz (six cores) respectively. Intel Hyper-Threading allows up to 12 threads to handle every activity quickly and efficiently, including gaming and streaming, which are increasingly popular for pro-players. Additionally, Strix SCAR II adopts dual-channel DDR4 2666MHz memory with support for up to 32GB for faster processing speed and lower power consumption.
The M.2 NVMe PCIe PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD offers a potential bandwidth of up to 32Gbit / s, so that every operation is fast and smooth, almost instant. When used as a primary storage space or as a secondary drive to support the SSD, the FireCuda SSHD hard drive loads games in less than half the time a 1TB HDD takes, while also cutting down on noise. The SSHD notes the most frequently used files and stores them in the built-in flash memory to speed up file access.
Extreme cooling with the HyperCool Pro system
The cooling system HyperCool Pro it helps to make the most of the CPUs and the high-performance graphics sector that the Strix SCAR II notebook is equipped with. An extended cooling plate absorbs heat and distributes it evenly to prevent overheating and keep components within ideal operating ranges, while two high-performance 12V fans provide stronger airflow and higher air pressure. air to cool the CPU and GPU and channel hot air out of the chassis.
HyperCool Pro also incorporates the patented system Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC), which uses centrifugal force to expel dust particles and dirt from the frame, thus preventing the formation of deposits on the heat sink fins and ensuring a stable playing experience even in the longest marathons. Also, since the fans will not see their efficiency decrease over time, the notebook operates more quietly. The special copper cooling fins used in Strix Scar II are only 0,1 mm thick - half the thickness of normal ones - which increases the surface available for heat dissipation by up to 10% and reduces the resistance of the 7% air.
When a traditional design notebook is closed, airflow may become blocked outside the chassis, causing overheating in some cases. Strix SCAR II's patented trapezoidal cut top cover improves thermal efficiency by 27% over traditional models.
The app Overboost, accessed by pressing the FN + F5 keys or via the Gaming Center hotkey, can be used to select three different fan settings. The mode Fan Overboost ensures maximum speed to take full advantage of the power of Strix SCAR II during the most intense gaming sessions. Quiet mode reduces fan speed and power consumption for less demanding tasks, while balanced mode offers stable fan performance with a moderate noise level.
More powerful and crystal clear audio
Strix SCAR II delivers clearer, more powerful and more precise audio thanks to powerful side speakers that provide immersive and engaging sound. Smart-amplifier technology monitors audio output and makes adjustments in real time, with audio output up to 200% fuller, greater dynamic range and deeper bass. Sonic studio iii provides high quality in-game audio, surround sound for headphones, as well as enhanced audio streaming and recording for perfect voice and optimal noise reduction.
ROG Strix SCAR II a suggested retail price of 1.789 euros including VAT will be available from today.
