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ASUS ROG unveils Strix SCAR 18 flagship gaming laptop with 18‑inch 4K mini‑LED display
ASUS Republic of Gamers has introduced the ROG Strix SCAR 18, its most powerful gaming laptop to date. The device can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU, delivering a maximum sustained system power of 320 W. It features the first 18‑inch mini‑LED laptop panel, offering 4K resolution at a 240 Hz refresh rate and the ROG Nebula ELMB HDR display.
The Strix SCAR 18 uses a new ROG Intelligent Cooling system with an extended vapor chamber, layered radiator design, and enhanced airflow to keep temperatures up to 5 °C lower than the previous generation. The chassis allows tool‑free upgrades, targeting gamers, content creators, and AI developers who need top‑tier performance for demanding AAA titles, 3D/video workloads, and advanced AI tasks.