BEAT THE BEST. BREAK ALL LIMITS.N/AN/APERFORMANCE N/AThe Pinnacle of PerformanceN/ADominate the Windows 11 Pro battlefield with the all-new ROG Strix SCAR 18. Introducing a 18-inch screen to the SCAR lineup for the first time see the enemy more clearly than ever before. Powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with a max TGP of 175W the SCAR 18 easily handles even the most demanding games. It also comes with a dedicated MUX Switch with support for NVIDIA Advanced Optimus enabling you to easily harness the true power of your GPU when gaming. With support for up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 4TB of PCIe Gen4x4 storage the SCAR 18 can easily game stream and create content all at the same time without breaking a sweat. For the ultimate gaming laptop look no further than the Strix SCAR 18.N/AN/APower meet efficiencyN/APower through any game or project with an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor featuring up to a 65W TDP and a hybrid architecture built from the ground up for Windows 11. With up to 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores AAA gaming is flawless and streaming is effortless.N/AN/AGraphics UnleashedN/ATop-tier components require power especially when it comes to maximizing your GPUs performance. Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3 ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch and Max-Q Technologies the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is fully unleashed with a max TGP of 175W with Dynamic Boost.N/AN/ANVIDIA Advanced OptimusN/AWith NVIDIA Advanced Optimus the laptop can automatically route frames from the discrete GPU directly to the display using a MUX switch bypassing the integrated graphics. This pathing improves performance 5-10% compared to machines without a MUX Switch making sure you get the absolute best gaming experienceall without needing touch a single button. This automatic switching also preserves your machine's battery life as it can dynamically transition between the high power discrete GPU and the lower power integrated GPU. No matter what youre doing your machine will switch to the most optimized mode without you having to lift a finger.N/AN/ABlazing Fast DDR5 MemoryN/ALeveraging the brand new DDR5 standard enjoy a huge generational performance jump to 4800Mhz with write times 50% faster than DDR4 equipped machines. This ultra-fast memory makes all aspects of the laptop feel snappy from intense gaming to light web browsing.N/AN/ABetter. Faster. Stronger.N/ATake on even the largest projects with confidence thanks to a PCIE Gen4 SSD configured in RAID 0. With raw throughput up to 7000MB/s massive files and detailed game worlds will load in the blink of an eye.N/AN/AGeForce RTX 40 Series LaptopsN/ABeyond Fast for Gamers and CreatorsN/AN/AAI-Powered Performance and Lifelike Graphics*N/AGet a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.N/AN/AAccelerate Your IdeasN/ANVIDIA Studio takes your creative projects to the next level. Unlock RTX and AI acceleration in top creative apps NVIDIA Studio drivers for max stability and a suite of exclusive tools to fast-track your creativity.N/AN/AOptimized Power and PerformanceN/ANVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin quiet and have amazing battery life.N/AN/A*Cyberpunk 2077 image captured on a desktop with new Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode ON shown for illustrative purposes only. Actual performance varies by system.N/AN/AGAME ENGINEN/AGame. Stream. Create.N/AThe SCAR series is built from the ground up for gamers and of course game developers. The Strix SCAR 18 can run all of the latest game engines enabling you to unlock your creativity and try your hand at making the next great game. Whether youre a digital artist streamer video editor or dabble with animation and game development the Strix SCAR 18 has all the horsepower you need to take your creations to the next level. Featuring up to an Intel Core i9 processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU complex projects on popular development tools like Unity and Autodesk render in a snap. You have what it takes to be the best on the battlefield but are you ready to design the next one?N/AN/ACOOLINGN/AROG INTELLIGENT COOLING N/ATo accommodate such powerful components the Strix SCAR 18s chassis and motherboard were both redesigned to accommodate our new full-width heatsink while the copper fins were moved even closer to the exhaust vents for more efficient cooling. This unique heatsink is built from three different sections surrounding the motherboard with densely packed fins for a total surface area of 195509mm a 82.5% increase from the 2022 Strix SCAR 17. This design maximizes the available pathing for hot air to escape the machine and drastically increases overall cooling.N/AN/AFinally most gaming laptops have a dual fan cooling system but the SCAR 18 was able to push the performance envelope even further with the introduction of a third fan that helps keep the GPU and VRAM cool. Paired with seven heatpipes and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both the CPU and GPU the SCAR 18s cooling system is a marvel of engineering.N/AN/ADISPLAYN/AROG NEBULA DISPLAY N/AFor gamers who demand the absolute best motion and image clarity the SCAR 18 offers an incredible Nebula display with a 240Hz refresh rate 100% DCI-P3 coverage and a staggering 500 nits brightness for stunning gameplay. The 18-inch 16:10 aspect ratio QHD panel provides staggeringly deep blacks for content that jumps right off the screen whether youre watching a movie or playing a fast-moving arena shooter. The SCAR 18 can also be equipped with a Full HD 165Hz panel with each option offering fantastic color Dolby Vision Adaptive-Sync support and an 89% screen-to-body ratio for a stellar gaming and viewing experience.N/AN/AGAMING CENTRIC DESIGNN/AN/ADesigned to Win N/ABuilt for VictoryN/AThe Republic of Gamers was built by those who love to play video games. All ROG designs and considerations come with gamers first from the chassis design lighting integration software controls and macro functions. These ROG exclusive design features not only give you a competitive advantage but they make sure you never blend in with the crowd.N/AN/ACONTROLN/APress the AttackN/AThe difference between victory and defeat can be separated by a single keystroke so the SCAR 18 has a professional esports grade keyboard designed to secure the win. Built to last the Strix SCAR's keyboard switches are rated to last over 20 million presses and n-key rollover guarantees your system will never miss command even if youre pressing multiple keys at once. The SCAR has a full-sized keyboard with dedicated media controls and dedicated hotkeys that are tuned for volume and Armoury Crate controls by default but can be customized for different functions or macros. And with per key RGB and full Aura Sync customization the SCAR will always have the looks to match your mood.N/AN/ADedicated hotkeysN/ADedicated gaming hotkeys sit just above the left side of the keyboard for quick access to the volume and mic mute controls operating modes and Armoury Crate. They are also fully customizable and can be programmed to launch apps set as a function key or used as a macro. The Strix SCAR has all the tools you need for victory.N/AN/AOverstroke technologyN/AExclusive ROG Overstroke technology registers keypresses earlier in the stroke enabling a more responsive experience for serious gaming and work. Triggering earlier means faster effortless inputs with greater accuracy.N/AN/ALarge touch padN/AImprove everyday comfort and usability with a 10% larger touchpad and new for 2023 the SCAR 18s touchpad also comes with a glass coating for a more premium feel. More space means greater precision along with more comfortable hand movements and gestures while youre navigating.N/AN/ADESIGNN/AShowstopping DesignN/AThe 2023 Strix SCAR 18 continues to embody the distinct style of ROG. With sharp chassis designs unique RGB accents and a distinct gaming vibe a Strix laptop will always stand out from the crowd. New for 2022 the Strix SCAR features a rear glow RGB panel which paired together with per-key RGB illumination on the keyboard and the light bar make the laptop a beacon of gaming power from any angle.N/AN/AAUDION/AStudio-quality SoundN/ADolby Atmos-powered speakers include two tweeters and two downward firing woofers to create an authentic sound stage for your games. Hi-Res audio ensures you hear your music in the same quality it was recorded. Two Way AI Noise Cancelation processes both incoming and outgoing audio to filter any errant background noises making sure that your calls chats and streams come through without distraction.N/AN/ATwo-way Ai Noise CancelationN/AOur advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology runs on the CPU which frees up the GPU to hit higher FPS. It works with any input device and also with downstream connections letting you remove noise from both your own mic input and from incoming feeds. Noise-canceling settings can even be customized per program filtering specific apps like voice chat without affecting game audio you want to remain untouched.N/AN/AQuad Speakers With Dolby AtmosN/ATwo tweeters and two woofers powered by Smart Amp offer richer sound wi