ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE review

 

I recently laid my eyes with the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 ( review) and concluded that it to be a powerful machine. The review model I used came with an astronomical price of 2,64,990. It was a top-of-the line specifications and clearly was a device designed for gamers who have deep pockets. Its successor, the Strix Scar 17 SE, that I am carrying currently, is precisely the same model, but it has an even larger display of 17 inches. It also features NVIDIA's top mobile GPU and Intel's top-of-the-line processor which makes it an absolute performance hound. Its Strix Scar 17 SE is one of the most expensive laptops available with prices starting at $359,990. We'll find out in this thorough review whether it's worth your time to consider. Its Strix Scar 17 SE is an extremely large machine, and difficult to squeeze into your daily backpack. In addition, it has a massive charging brick that is 330W, and you'll know that carrying it around could cause back pain. But, if you choose to carry it around, be aware of the overall quality of the laptop is similar to that of the Scar 15. It's sturdy, well built, and comes with a matte-finished unibody plastic design that weighs in at just 3kgs.The device comes with the RGB light strip that runs alongside the bottom edge, which provides an under glow with a diffused effect. Also, the ROG Logo on the back of the lid is customizable using RGB presets through the Armoury Crate application. Additionally, you have the option of replacing Armour Caps to change the appearance of the hinge. A part of the keyboard is constructed of transparent material, which gives an opaque view of the internals within the Strix Scar 17 SE.As with similar to the Strix Scar 15, ASUS has included its own Keystone for the Scar 17 SE. It is attached magnetically and lets you import settings for lighting games saves, lighting settings, and much more, using other ROG devices that are compatible. There isn't a webcam built into the laptop which is a pity in the age that are dominated by Zoom as well as Google Meet calls.In terms of I/O and I/O, the Strix Scar 17 SE has numerous ports to connect peripherals. The back of the device in the back, where the majority of the connectivity options are located it has an USB 3.2 Type-C connector, a second USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort support and the HDMI 2.1 slot as well as the 2.5G port for LAN. On the left, you will find the two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports as well as an 3.5mm headphone jack , while on the right, you get an ROG Keystone slot.The screen has a size of 17.3-inches and is part of the LCD version with a 240Hz refresh speed and QHD (2,560 1440 pixels) resolution. ASUS is known to deliver an outstanding viewing experience on its ROG series as well. The Scar 17 SE does not fail to impress. The brightness and colors are superior to any type of intense AAA title. Dolby Vision HDR increases the dynamic range and increases the enjoyment of viewing by allowing the ability to play compatible OTT content. Additionally, the high refresh rate of 240Hz just makes everything such as navigation, scrolling and navigation smooth effortless. The availability of Adaptive-Sync as well as the 3ms response time is also essential for the most enjoyable gaming experience without tears.Its ROG Strix Scar 17 SE comes with a backlit chiclet keyboard, with a dedicated numeric pad located on the side. The layout of six rows, which is common for all laptops is also equipped with hotkeys to provide easy access to microphone, volume controls, fan speeds , and also the ASUS Armoury crate. The range of each row is adequate as is the key-by-key RGB customization allows you to create different themes of colour for particular keys. The backlighting is adjustable to three levels, and easily visible even in dim lighting. Because of the large size of the chassis and the inclusion of the Numpad keyboard, the keys aren't crowded and give a comfortable typing experience.The trackpad is big enough to my taste, but the buttons below aren't easy to press. The response and latency weren't an issue for me and I was able to complete my office work without the need for another peripheral. For efficiency and gaming needs I would recommend purchasing a gaming mouse that is of high quality.In terms of processingpower, my model that I have of Strix Scar 17 SE is loaded with Intel's 12th generation i9 12950HX CPU. It is the most powerful mobile silicon the company is offering currently. The 16-core processor runs 24 threads, with a TDP of 65W, and the maximum rate of 5.0GHz. These specifications create Scar 17 SE Scar 17 SE one of the most powerful laptops available. It's logical that virtually all the major mobile computing tasks put at it will be handled easily.In addition, you get the 32GB DDR5 RAM that can be expanded to 64GB , and twoTB PCIe 4.0 SSDs that are in RAID 0 configuration with you, and you'll get a blazing fast processing. In terms of details it is worth noting that the Cinebench R23 benchmark's multi-core score of 20,281 is among the best I've ever seen on the Windows machine. PCMark 10's model of day-to-day work also yielded a impressive rating of 7,736. In addition, CrystalDiskMark returned some of the fastest SSD speed for writing and reading that were 9,761.18MB/s in addition to 10,367.31MB/s.

The system's thermal performance is extremely robust, as can be expected given ASUS their track record with its ROG lineup of. Its Scar 17 SE uses Thermal Grizzly's Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal which claims to reduce the temperature of the system by as much as 15 degrees when compared with conventional thermal paste.Alongside the vapour chamber and four exhaust vents that regulate the flow of air through the chassis, constantly dispersing heat. The fan is said to run 15 percent more efficiently thanks to an innovative model that is anti-dust. The laptop does not become hot, or even excessively loud. My tests were conducted using an Turbo fan profile, which helps to prevent the GPU or CPU be too hot.Moving to graphics. NVIDIA has equipped its Strix Scar 17 SE with its most powerful mobile GPU that is that of the RTX 3080 Ti. It comes with 16GB of VRAM, and 150W TDP and an additional 25W is available via Dynamic Boost. With this GPU, CPU and thermal configuration it can play any game with the highest possible graphics. Of course, the laptop is equipped with ASUS MUX switch technology that can be turned on through the Armoury Crate app for even higher frames per second and better power management. Popular games like Valorant and the CS: GO game, and Apex Legendscan produce at a speed of 200 frames per minute without any issues.The more intense AAA games aren't too far behind , with God of Warrunning with QHD resolution, Ray-tracing and Ultra graphics running between 100-110fps which is the best I've ever seen. CyberPunk 2077also operating at the highest specifications in terms of resolution, ray-tracing, as well as graphics, can output 60-70 frames per second. The GPU can be pushed to its utilization of power to 170W and beyond. The Witcher 3 also ran at 95-110fps playing at the highest graphic and display settings. In addition, I tried running the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark which again beat previous records with scores of 13,408.In terms of audio quality the speaker system of the device isn't the most effective. It is recommended to invest in an excellent pair of headphones for gaming and media consumption. The battery that is housed in the laptop is able to supply power to the internals for approximately three hours, while heavy-duty gaming could drain the battery in less then an hour. Therefore, the 330W charger must be carried everywhere it goes. Strix Scar 17 SE goes.The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE is among the laptops with the greatest power for gaming. It does not have any webcam, or any type security system that requires biometrics. The battery life and speakers aren't the best, as is the device's portability. It does have all the components that make it a powerful sound machine. The exterior design of the gaming laptop and the other features create one of the more attractive laptops available. One thing that needs to be carefully considered will be whether the gaming requirements will require you to shell out 399,990 rupees, which is what I paid for my test model. There are other extremely efficient machines, too. They might not be as processor-centric however, they can compensate for this by offering other features. If you're looking to have the most powerful machine you can afford, then it's the Strix Scar 17 SE is the laptop you should be using.

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