ASUS ROG STRIX G17 laptop is ideal for gamers looking for performance. This laptop PC uses high-end components to ensure greater gaming comfort. It is equipped with an Intel Core i7-10875H processor , an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 , 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage unit.
Design and connections of the ASUS ROG STRIX G17 laptop
This laptop measures 293 x 399 x 26.5 mm and weighs 2.83 kg. The 17'' screen has a 120 Hz IPS panel and offers Full HD 1920 x 1080 . The ASUS ROG STRIX G17 laptop adopts 3 LED bars which can be controlled by Aura sync. The keyboard features a 4-zone RGB LED . The ZQSD keys are highlighted to make them easy to spot. The function keys are well spaced to provide excellent grip for gaming shortcuts. When you play at night, the night lighting option allows you to play without disturbing others.
On the connectivity side, this laptop has 4 USB ports including 3 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2. It is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack, an Ethernet port and HDMI video output. For wireless connectivity, it is Bluetooth 5.1 compatible and supports Wifi 6.
ASUS ROG STRIX G17 Laptop Configuration
ASUS ROG STRIX G17 laptop PC is equipped with the 10th generation Intel Core i7-10875H processor.
This Comet Lake H processor works with a switching speed of 2.30 GHz. In boost clock, with its 16 MB of Smart Cache, it can reach the dizzying frequency of 5.10 GHz . This processor manufactured with a 14 nanometer engraving technique has 8 cores and 16 threads . The bus used can carry 8 Giga transfers per second. This processor consumes a TDP power of 45 Watts and can be configured to consume only 35 Watts.
16 GB DDR4 memory provided, combined with the processor, allows you to enjoy a smooth system and enjoy gaming moments without a hitch. It operates at 2.933 GHz.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 graphics card allows you to benefit from the all-new Turing technology and associated features. Ray tracing is thus supported. The latter allows you to benefit from a high resolution rich in effects, shadows and light. This card runs at 1.365 GHz and includes 1920 CUDA cores. In boost frequency, the card starts working at 1.68 GHz. This graphics card is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory that can transmit data at a speed of 336 GB/s (Bandwidth). Ray tracing functionality activated, the graphics card delivers nearly 5 Gigabytes of rays per second . This allows for a very realistic and appreciated graphic output.
Other features are also present, to name only super sampling or DLSS ( Deep Learning Super Sample ). The latter makes it possible to optimize the CUDA cores in order to provide better graphics performance and a high frame rate which can easily double. The power consumed by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 is around 160W.
512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage unit ensures better responsiveness of the laptop PC. The operating system and your programs can be launched in a few seconds. Your games will be fluid without being jerky from the mechanical work of a traditional HDD hard drive. The 512 GB capacity allows you to store your data without hassle and install your favorite games.
Optimal sound and cooling system
The ASUS ROG STRIX G17 laptop offers exceptional sound quality. Smart Amp technology which optimizes audio outputs. Automatic adjustments are thus made to provide audio output without saturation. Temperature peaks are avoided so as not to damage the speakers. The sounds produced have less distortion and immerse you in the heart of your games with quite sharp sound realism.
The cooling system is not left out to provide you with a laptop PC that can support long periods of gaming without overheating. Grizzly liquid metal thermal paste applied to the processor reduces heat by 10°C. The self-cleaning thermal module eliminates dust for a better lifespan. The 2 fans with their respective 83 blades promote air circulation in the chassis, thus avoiding overheating. ROG Armory Crate software to optimize performance and switch from one mode to another according to your convenience. It can be used, among other things, to make the ventilation system quieter.
The battery is made up of 4 cells at 66 Wh to provide sufficient autonomy for office use. This laptop PC comes with a 2-year warranty. The ASUS ROG STRIX G17 is available on Amazon for a price of €1,599 including tax with free delivery in mainland France.
