ASUS ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV i7 17.3 inch SSD Black

MPN: GL704GV-DS74  |  EAN: 0192876200698  |  Model: ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74

Price Information

C$2,299.99

as at 8 Jun 19 | 4:11 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

ASUS ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV i7 17.3 inch SSD Black - GL704GV-DS74 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Very Good
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Very Good
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
17+ Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding

Gaming

A resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail

Your 's Intel Core i7-8750H processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with Call of Duty or Doom your will not. 

The 16 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 15560 , and the 6 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 12538

You can have the dark arcade experience without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. 

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 512 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a 1 you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-8750H , (a processor with 6 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74

Surf the web at speed thanks to the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 will do just fine.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV-DS74 includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets. And with a backlit keyboard, you can keep working long after the sun goes down too.

Package that suits a Gamer

It oozes style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer.

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Technical Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix Scar II GL704GV i7 17.3 inch SSD Black - GL704GV-DS74 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 17.3 inches
Display Technology Name TN
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 6 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8750H
Processor Speed 2.20 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
VR Ready Yes
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.0
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Mini DisplayPort 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 3
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port 1
USB Type-A 3.1 (Gen 2) 1
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 2 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 27.18 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 2.54 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 39.88 cm
Weight 2.9 kg