The 17.3" Republic of Gamers Strix Hero III G731GV Gaming Laptop from ASUS is designed for gaming, thanks to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 graphics card and a 1920 x 1080 Full HD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 3 ms response time. Other core components of this laptop include a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H six-core processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. The Strix SCAR III is also outfitted with multiple connectivity options including 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, and USB Type-A and Type-C ports. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home (64-Bit).
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-Series
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series graphics cards are built on the Turing architecture. Combining traditional CUDA cores with RT and Tensor cores for ray-tracing and AI, these cards offer more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in real-time.
- Keystone
- A Keystone is a physical NFC-enabled key used to personalize your machine and protect your personal data. When plugged in, it can automatically switch your system over to game-specific profiles, or unlock access to a hidden Shadow Drive for private storage.
- Display
- This IPS-level display on this laptop has a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 3 ms response time, ideal for fast-paced action scenes in FPS, racing games, and more.
- Cooling Design
- Aside from exterior vents, the Strix SCAR III has ultra-thin, self-cleaning fans to help dissipate heat. Users can also switch between operating modes to find their preferred balance between performance and noise.
- Aura Sync
- Aura Sync provides this system with customizable RGB lighting. Sync it with other compatible peripherals and products for a unified theme.
- ROG RangeBoost
- ROG RangeBoost technology enhances your Wi-Fi connection, increasing its stability and range. Users can also opt for wired internet access via the Gigabit Ethernet jack.
- Keyboard
- The keyboard on the Strix SCAR III features curved keycaps, WASD highlighted keys, N-key rollover, and per-key RGB backlighting. Moreover, they're rated for 20 million keypresses for long-term use.
- Audio
- The Strix SCAR III has side-firing speakers with Smart Amp technology, which monitors audio output and makes real-time adjustments to keep the speakers within thermal and excursion limits, preventing damage to the cones. This results in less distortion, higher dynamic range, more bass, and significantly higher potential output.