ASUS ROG Scar 17 Test: Nothing Can Resist RTX 3080

With the arrival of the new graphics cards RTX 30 series For laptops, a new generation of computers appears for the nomadic, and ASUS I decided to hit hard It is the ROG Scar 17, which is a PC thus carrying the RTX 3080 and an overall high-end configurationWhich impresses on paper.

Yes, this ROG Scar 17 (G733QSA-KH063T) He has a therapist AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 3.3 GHz, graphics card RTX 3080 With 16 GB of VRAM, 64 GB of RAM, and a Full HD screen registered 360 Hz. So, a great technical sheet, but once the monster is up and running, does it meet expectations? Answer this test.

The ROG Scar 17, in the 2021 release with the RTX 3080, is more than just an evolution.

Aesthetically ASUS He wanted to innovate a little with it ROG Scar 17, Although the hood is still very classic, with a soft matte black backlit logo on the group Republic of PlayersWhile half of the surface is covered in tiny shiny black dots, it’s very discreet. This duality in textures is especially perceptible when the bonnet is opened Two-thirds of the surface is again in matte black (which retains fingerprints, often), and the final third is on the right and top with a slightly transparent plastic that reveals the ingredients. As in the previous model, the manufacturer placed a border of LED strips around the bottom of the computer, to be initialized (or deactivated) in the options. Like clear paint, it’s a fun five-minute run, but the user quickly forgets about it.

Connectivity side, we find on the right edge … nothing at all, except for the small site for Keystone, Which is a small physical security key used to unlock a hidden partition on your hard drive. On the left edge we find two USB 3.2 ports and a 3.5 Jack port, you need an adapter for the traditional computer headphones, and you have to refer to the back of the computer to find a third USB 3.2 port, a USB Type-C port – the HDMI, Ethernet and finally power. It’s a classic, it’s adapted to modern virtual reality, but you don’t have to accumulate a lot of hardware Or accessories in USB Type-A.

In terms of keyboard, there’s a real novelty here, with A mechanical optical model, somewhat unusual on a laptop. The typing feeling is pleasant, the keys offer pleasant recovery and the click is present, the user can Spam sender Controls as you see fit, backlit keyboard, independent LED lights under each key and program presets Armory chest Dr’ASUS. And since this is a 17 ” computer, it has theFull numeric keypad, appreciated, even if the arrangement of many keys in very unconventional places bother you at first. As for the touchpad, it is very classic, with a rectangular panel slightly turned to the left (designed for right-handed people), with passive clicks. It’s precise and smooth enough to navigate the web, but you clearly need a mouse to play around.

one more time, ASUS Gives the bid with the ROG Scar 17 screen. As already mentioned, this is a 17.3-inch model in Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, with an anti-glare IPS panel equipped with Adaptive-Sync And group It was recorded at 360 Hz. The previous model went up to 300 Hz, which was already bulky and little used, but here the factory goes too far, The refresh rate of 360 Hz is rarely usedAs we’ll see with video games. But before that, a quick word on the speakers, compatible Dolby Atmos And who are providing Fairly balanced sound, for a laptop-With extremely intense bass, which is felt even on the computer chassis, without distorting the sound. This is tangible, but for a better immersion you obviously need a helmet.

This is new ASUS ROG Scar 17 So it was designed for video games, with Processor AMD AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Recorded at 3.3 GHz (up to 4.6 GHz in Strengthen), RTX 3080 graphics card with 16 GB GDDR6 Video Memory, 64 GB RAM (2 x 32 GB) And 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD, all bundled with Windows 10. Unsurprisingly, it’s a beast of power.

as you see, Nothing can harm ROG Scar 17, all the games we’ve tested here have settings to the maximum, Even Red Dead Redemption II. Single Cyberpunk 2077 (On its 1.12 version) it is struggling to reach 60 fps with RTX And the options altogether, you have to reduce some greedy settings to get better Frame rate, While maintaining excellent visual quality. However, Even with competitive games like Valorant, the 360Hz screen isn’t fully exploited, 300 Hz (or even 240 Hz) would be more than enough.

Finally, a quick word on computer heating and portability. Surprisingly, despite the large configuration on board, The ROG Scar 17 doesn’t heat up much, and the keyboard stays very agreeable even after several hours of gamingFans don’t break ears, unlike other Players. Obviously audible, but the ventilation is totally forgotten with the headphones on, and once the game is closed, Computer resumes extremely silent ventilation, Which makes it versatile. Especially since the battery also holds the road, with More than five hours of autonomy With Microsoft Edge Unlock in Wi-Fi, with maximum brightness. To a computer The playerIt’s very good, and Weighing around 2.7kg, it is convenient to carry Despite its size (makes sense for 17 inches).

So, the ROG Scar 17, in this 2021 release with the RTX 3080, is nothing more than an evolution. We’ve been tempted by this model even more than the previous version, especially thanks to its increased independence and less cluttered speakers. The configuration, which is impressive on paper, remains up to expectations and manages to run almost all games at a maximum of more than 60 frames per second, but it must be understood that the 360 ​​Hz screen is still very unnecessary, which is a large number on paper that it is very difficult to use.

Amory M / Clint 008 Author – examiner
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