Asus ROG Strix Scarr II GL704GM-EV001T Review

The ROG lineup of gaming laptops by Asus has been one of the go to brands for gamers for a number of years now and recently they have released the Asus ROG Strix Scarr II GL704GM-EV001T. This model comes with a large 17.3 inch display along with some high end specs making it one of the higher end gaming laptops on the market. Below we will check out some of its key benefits and downsides to see if it is worth its hefty price tag.
 
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Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7
Memory: 16 GB of RAM
Storage: 1 TB SSHD plus 256 GB SSD
Screen: 17.3 Inches
OS: Windows 10

Benefits

– The combination of an Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB of memory gives this device plenty of horsepower for running the latest and greatest games
– The combination of a 1 TB drive and a 256 GB SSD is quite common but what sets this model apart is the 1 TB drive is not just a standard SATA but an SSHD instead which gives it a boost in performance
– With a large 17.3 inch display you can enjoy your gaming experience without the need of an external display
– The Nvidia GTX 1060 is a beast for providing a great gaming experience and has 6 GB of dedicated memory
– Not just 1 but 2 years of warranty comes standard with the purchase of this device which is a great benefit when investing this much money

Downsides

– If you are looking for something light and mobile you won’t find it here. While, yes it is lighter than a gaming desktop computer at 2.89 KG it is much heavier than your standard laptop
– The price tag is not budget friendly by a long shot and will be out of reach for those on a budget

Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix Scarr II GL704GM-EV001T may not be easy on the wallet but for those who demand a great gaming experience there is no question it delivers with all of its high end components.
 
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