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During ASUS ROG’s For Those Who Dare: Boundless virtual event, the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition and ROG Flow X16 were announced.
In addition, a series of new bags and apparel from ROG Slash, the Team ROG initiative, and a standalone first-person parkour game for ROG Citadel XV were also revealed.
ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition houses the latest hardware and cutting-edge cooling solutions to power class-leading gaming experiences. A custom vapor chamber, paired with ROG’s exclusive Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal applied to both the CPU and GPU, allows the SCAR 17 SE to push its hardware further than ever before. With a maximum CPU TDP of 65 W and a maximum GPU TGP of 175 W with Dynamic Boost, the SCAR 17 SE has the horsepower to reach the bleeding edge of high refresh rate gaming without breaking a sweat.
The SCAR 17 SE continues to dominate with a full suite of high-end components, ensuring that gamers never encounter a bottleneck. Offering either FHD 360 Hz or QHD 240 Hz panel options, both with just 3 ms response times, the SCAR 17 SE provides crystal-clear motion clarity no matter the resolution. With up to 64 GB of blazingly-fast DDR5 4800 MHz RAM and PCIe® Gen 4 storage in a RAID 0 array, this gaming juggernaut leaves loading times in the dust. The machine also features a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic, with first-of-its-kind invisible ink applied directly to its metal chassis. In normal lighting, this substance has a matte metallic texture, but with a UV flashlight, the ink appears green and blue, and offers in-game hints for SCAR Runner.
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM i9-12950HX processor |
| Graphics |
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 3080 Ti Laptop GPU GDDR6 16 GB
Max TGP 175 W |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | 17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 360 Hz / 3 ms, 100% sRGB, IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync and Dolby Vision 17.3″ QHD (2560 x 1440) 240 Hz / 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync and Dolby Vision |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB dual channel DDR5 4800 MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD in RAID 0 |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB with Aura Sync |
| Audio | 4 x speakers, high-performance speaker support Dolby Atmos® Hi-Res Audio Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
| WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth® 5.2 |
| I/O Ports |
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPortTM 1.4 and Power Delivery 1 x USB Type-C with ThunderboltTM 4 1 x RJ-45 (LAN 2.5 Gbps) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack 1 x DC-in |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
| Dimensions | 395.0 x 282.1 x 23.4 ~ 28.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
ROG Flow X16
The new ROG Flow X16 is a 16-inch thin and light convertible laptop, powered by an AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HS processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, with support for the XG Mobile family of external GPUs, all while weighing just 2.1 kg. The Flow X16 also features the flagship ROG Nebula HDR Display, a dazzling QHD / 165 Hz Mini LED panel with 1100 nits peak brightness and a 100% DCI-P3 gamut. ROG has not sacrificed usability and upgradeability for this thin and light form factor. These premium parts are complemented by the all-new Frost Force Technology and Pulsar Heatsink, featuring three fans and a high density heatsink to keep performance high and temperatures low.
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HS Processor |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti GDDR6 8 GB TGP 125 W with Dynamic Boost |
| Display |
16″ 16:10 mini LED QHD (2560×1600), 165 Hz, 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, 1100 nits, 100,000:1 contrast, 512 local dimming zones, touchscreen display with Adaptive Sync, Pantone® Validated, and Dolby Vision
16″ 16:10 IPS QHD (2560×1600), 165Hz, 3ms, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits, touchscreen display with Adaptive-Sync, Pantone® Validated, and Dolby Vision |
| Memory | “2 x SO-DIMM Up to 64 GB DDR5 4800 MHz” |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD |
| Keyboard | “One-zone RGB / One-zone White with Aura Sync Backlit chiclet keyboard N-key support 1.7 mm key travel “ |
| Audio | 4 x speakers with smart amplifier technology Dolby Atmos® Hi-Res Audio certified Two-way AI Noise-Cancelation technology 3D mic array |
| Camera | 3DNR + HD IR webcam with Windows Hello |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
1 x XG Mobile interface (including 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery)
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| I/O Ports |
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C1 x XG Mobile interface (including 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery)
1 x USB 3.2 Type-C® with support for DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI® 2.0b 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack 1 x MicroSD card reader |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
| Dimensions | 355 x 243 x 19.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.0-2.1 kg |
Expanded ROG Slash fashion line
Inspired by cyberpunk and the code that builds our modern virtual world, these products offer versatile bag and apparel options, are built with premium materials, and are designed with gaming culture at their core.
ROG Slash is also defined by its versatile utility and durable build quality. With adjustable straps, multiple compartments, and water-repellent TPU materials, the Crossbody Bag, Backpack, Hip Bag, and Protective Laptop Bag are ready to secure the essentials of everyday life, while the new Cobra Buckle Cap and Bucket Hat offer standout style and protection from the elements.
Celebrate gaming with #TeamROG
Team ROG is expanding its roster in 2022, pairing high-end ROG products with a diverse cast of influencers, professional gamers, content creators and athletes from around the world. Team ROG members have all agreed to join ROG in promoting gaming across the globe.
ROG is delighted to continue the current partnership with esports team Misfits Gaming as a part of the broader Team ROG initiative. ROG is also pleased to announce a new partnership with ReKT Gaming, an organization that operates esports teams and content creation across a range of today’s most popular games. To check out the members of Team ROG and download their exclusive wallpapers, please visit the official website.
Players vault to new heights in SCAR Runner
Available as an expansion of the ROG Citadel XV game, SCAR Runner is a first-person parkour game following the story of X, who is in a race against time to recover critical information. This title also ties in with the physical chassis of the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition, with clues hidden on the laptop itself. SCAR Runner is launching alongside a giveaway campaign with over $20,000 in prizes available, including the Strix SCAR 17 SE and ROG Slash apparel. The campaign will run from May 17 – June 30, 2022, and complete campaign information can be found here.
Learn more about the For Those Who Dare: Boundless virtual event here.
