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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835L (2025) is ASUS’s flagship 18-inch gaming laptop, packing desktop-replacement power in a (relatively) portable chassis. This top-spec config (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, no OS) is designed for hardcore gamers, creators, and pros needing max performance for 4K gaming, ray tracing, AI workloads, and content creation—launched early 2025, it’s one of the most powerful mobile rigs available.
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Intel Ultra 9-275HX Processor
-18-inch 2.5K(2560×1600)240Hz Display
-64GB RAM
-4TB SSD
-24GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics
-No OSKey Features and Specifications
Component Details Processor Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 cores/24 threads, up to 5.4GHz, 36MB cache, NPU 13 TOPS for AI) Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7 VRAM, up to 175W TGP) Display 18″ ROG Nebula HDR Mini-LED, 2.5K WQXGA (2560×1600), 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Dolby Vision IQ RAM 64GB DDR5-5600/6400 (upgradable to 64GB max, 2x SO-DIMM slots) Storage 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (upgradable, multiple M.2 slots) Battery 90Wh, ~2-4 hours light use (gaming ~1-2 hours) Ports 2x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio Other ROG Intelligent Cooling (vapor chamber, Arc Flow fans), RGB AniMe Matrix lid, per-key RGB keyboard, Wi-Fi 7, no OS (barebones—install Windows/Linux yourself) Dimensions/Weight ~399 x 294 x 23-30.8mm, ~3.1kg Performance and User Feedback
This beast crushes benchmarks: Cinebench R23 multi-core ~34,000+, Cyberpunk 2077 ~90 FPS at 2.5K Ultra RT Medium. The RTX 5090 handles 4K/RT gaming flawlessly, Ultra 9 excels in multi-threaded tasks (rendering, streaming), and the Mini-LED display (peak ~1,100 nits HDR) is stunning for visuals. Thermals stay ~90°C under load with good keyboard cooling.
Reviews call it a “monster” and “best gaming laptop money can buy” (YouTube/PC Mag 4.5/5+), praising power, display, and upgradability—but note loud fans, weight, and premium price (~$4,300-4,600 US MSRP). X feedback echoes “impressive 5090 benchmarks.”



