The ROG Strix Scar II is an incremental refresh as opposed to a noteworthy one, however it brings some vital changes.
Cost and accessibility
While Asus hasn't yet affirmed the value, the Scar II is probably going to be around the $2,000 check, which is about £1,500 or AU$2,650. That is for the best end display brandishing the GTX 1070, while the GTX 1060 variation will be somewhat less expensive.
Outline
One of the main things you see about the Scar II is its show. It's about bezel-less, and 2.3 slimmer than the one on the first Scar. The console deck dons a cover design in accordance with the workstation's FPS accreditations, while the outside has a brushed metal wrap up.
The plan and a sharp complete make this vibe like a Ultrabook on steroids, in spite of the fact that it's clearly not as light as one, and the Asus ROG Strix Scar II is one gorgeous gaming machine.
There's a removed territory at the base of the cover, which complements (and evidently helps) the cooling instrument. The console deck has a rubbery complete to it, which we don't know is the best for either gaming or writing, and we're likewise not certain how well it will manage sweat.
Specs and execution
As specified the Scar II comes in GTX 1070 and 1060 variants, with either Intel's Core i7-8750H or i5-8300H, however maybe the most welcome update for gamers is that Asus has increased the screen revive rate to 144Hz, which is a noteworthy lift.
The organization asserts its new twin-cooling fans will additionally improve execution. Asus says it has expanded the quantity of sharp edges on the fans to give more prominent wind current.
These execution claims are hard to evaluate in view of two hands-on sessions with the PC. Asus is surely talking a decent diversion here, yet we'll have to put the ROG Strix Scar II through our full survey process before we can convey a thought about decision.
The Scar II accompanies Asus' ROG Gaming Center programming, empowering you to adjust different settings to advance gaming execution; in addition to other things you can pick between three fan modes and screen the framework's temperature.
Early decision
For a financial plan to-mid-extend gaming workstation, the Asus ROG Strix Scar II unquestionably looks encouraging. The knock up to a 144Hz revive rate is awesome to see, while the progressions to the outline are slight however significant. Asus won't anticipate that anybody will move up to the Scar II from the first model, however in view of our early introductions it ought to be in the running in case you're searching for another gaming workstation this year.
All things considered, despite everything we need to decide how well Asus' new cooling framework functions, and whether the workstation's execution is as promoted – so watch this space for our full survey.