GL503VS (SCAR Edition)

Reviewer’s Guide

2017
Introduction Getting Started

The ROG Strix SCAR Edition is built exclusively for the sharpest Before you begin testing the ROG Strix SCAR Edition, please ensure
shooters in the meanest gunfights — optimized to gain a that the pre-loaded Windows 10 Operating System, drivers, Asus

competitive edge in FPS titles such as Counter-Strike®, software, games and benchmarks are up to date.

Overwatch® and Team Fortress® 2.

When benchmarking, disable auto-start apps and background
processes, and check to see that a virus scan isn’t scheduled. Also,
A superfast 144Hz IPS-level LCD ensures the display can keep up
check the windows power plan and Nvidia driver panel settings
with the high-speed movements in eSports title for action-packed
such as V-Sync, and always use the power adapter that came with
gaming without visible ghosting. NVIDIA G-Sync technology brings
your review sample.
unrivaled visual smoothness to more demanding titles.

The Intel Core i7 processor with quad-core delivers processing

power that rivals larger desktops. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
graphics enables the ROG Strix SCAR Edition to deliver gaming with
all the eye-candy cranked up without dropping a single frame.

A desktop-style keyboard layout with N-key rollover and

fast-actuating keys keeps you centered on the maps — so you’ll
rank high and frag with absolute precision!

Questions?
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difficulties during the review process, please contact your local
ASUS PR or marketing representative. We’ll be happy to assist you.

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 - Manage network traffic and boost game traffic
Key Features - Reduce pings and lost packages

Amazing 144Hz Display Stereo Speakers with smart-amplifier technology

- 15.6” IPS-level panel - Dual 3.5-watt, side-firing speakers
- 144Hz refresh, 7ms response - 2x more volume, 3x louder bass and 1.5x more dynamic range
- NVIDIA G-SYNC technology
- 100% sRGB color range Cooling
- Dual fans for independent CPU and GPU cooling
Intel Kaby Lake Core i7 and NVIDIA GTX 10-series - 12V fans for stronger airflow and improved efficiency
- Quad-core CPU power with Intel TurboBoost technology - Custom high-performance heat-pipe cooling system
- Lower idle and low-load power efficiency - FN+F5:Fan-overboost function further increases cooling
- Up to 32GB of DDR4 memory performance
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU with 8GB GDDR5
RGB Gaming keyboard
SSD / SSHD
- Lightning-fast PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVME SSD for maximum
performance (optional)
- Intelligent SSHD for high-performance and large capacity

- 0.25mm-deep keycap curve

- 4-zone RGB backlight
- N-key rollover
- WASD highlighted keys
- ROG Overstroke technology for fast-actuating keystrokes
- Aura RGB app for adjustable brightness and effects
GigaBit NIC with Gamefirst IV traffic management

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Gaming Design
The logo lights up red when the ROG Strix SCAR Edition powers on
The all-new ROG Strix SCAR Edition is as sleek in appearance as it
to give it a subtle hint of its gaming prowess. Gaming design
is strong in performance. Its understated, black brushed-metal
continues to the inside with the hairline texture finish.
cover conveys an inner focus and sophistication possessed by the
most dedicated players — those who know how to keep their calm
during even the most ferocious confrontations.

The ROG Strix SCAR Edition is renowned for outstanding portability

and superior performance: Weighing only 2.5kg, and with a thin
2.54cm profile, Strix SCAR Edition packs agile gaming firepower
that allows you to enjoy gaming anytime and anywhere.

A pair of side-firing speakers ensures your gaming audio is heard

loud and clear. The efficient smart-amplifier technology provides
3.5-watts per speaker for outstanding loudness and dynamic
range.

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Ultra-Responsive 144Hz LCD
The difference between defeat and victory is measured in fractions
of a second. ROG Strix SCAR Edition upgrades your vision with an
IPS-level panel and 144Hz refresh rate for smooth, accurate visuals
free of lag and motion blur. The 300cd/m² panel ensures
20%-brighter visuals than low-end IPS panels from competitors.
Give your aim an upgrade, and sharpen your sights for the crucial
moment of the shot!
With a refresh rate of 144Hz, fast-moving visuals are no match for
ROG Strix SCAR Edition. Enjoy smooth gameplay even at the
highest graphical settings and don’t miss even the smallest details
during high-paced action, without lag or obvious stutter. You can
react instantly to what’s happening on screen, giving you an
advantage in first-person shooters titles.
The ROG Strix SCAR Edition display features lightning-fast 7ms
response time. Slow response times can lead to ghosting, which
means pixel colors are too slow to change from one frame to the
next. The results are blurry, unclear images, which can affect your
gaming skills, for instance while shooting far-away targets. ROG
Strix SCAR Edition combines a high refresh rate together with a low
response time to deliver smooth and clear graphics for a truly
immersive gaming experience.
NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology synchronizes the display’s refresh
rate with the GPU’s frame rate to make gameplay silky smooth.
G-SYNC minimizes stuttering, reduces input lag, and eliminates
visual tearing all without affecting system performance. You get the
smoothest, fastest, and most immersive experience across a broad
range of games.
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SSHD Storage
Fast storage in a gaming notebook is a must since its responsible
for system responsiveness and game load times. The ROG Strix
SCAR Edition offers SSHD storage so you can have 1TB of storage
with performance that’s faster than standard hard drives.
The Seagate FireCuda SSHD is a hybrid drive that combines the
large capacity of a hard drive with 8GB of NAND memory. The SSHD
intelligently learns usage patterns and moves frequently used files
to the flash memory so the system gets faster the more you use it
for faster boot times and SSD-like system responsiveness.
Aura RGB Keyboard
The RGB backlit keyboard lets the ROG Strix SCAR Edition cut
through the darkness with a menacing colorful glow. Four RGB
lighting zones lets users select the perfect color combination to
complement their mood.
The ROG Aura app lets users pick and choose colors, brightness and
the lighting effect – static or breath. Users can set up to three
different color configurations and quickly select what matches their
mood.
Users can also turn off the backlit keyboard completely for a
stealthier look— to minimize distractions while gaming and
watching movies in a darkened room.
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ROG Gaming Center
Launched via a dedicated button, the ROG Gaming Center is a
portal to ROG utilities, apps and tools. It’s a one-stop interface for
monitoring and fine-tuning system components; for managing
various game profiles, keyboard profiles and macros, GameVisual
Display and Audio Equalizer profiles; and for setting Internet
packet prioritization.
ROG GameFirst IV
The latest iteration of the GameFirst utility dynamically prioritizes
network traffic to boost game data bandwidth for faster load times
and reduced latency while preventing dropped or delayed packets
that cause glitches, lag or in-game stutter.
Sonic Studio III
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The ROG Strix SCAR Edition’s Sonic Studio audio combines
hardware and software tuning to deliver ideal acoustic profiles for a
variety of activities. Custom profiles give users complete control
over audio enhancements. You can create your own profile to
manipulate specific frequencies and then save and share the
configuration with others.

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Technical Specifications Camera
Front: HD camera (1280 x 720P @ 30fps)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ 6MB cache @ 2.8 GHz (3.8 GHz Turbo) Audio
Intel® Core™ i5-7300HQ 6MB cache @ 2.5 GHz (3.5 GHz Turbo) Dual speakers (3.5-watts per speaker)
Smart amplifier technology
GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 Interface
1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-C) (Thunderbolt™)
Display 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1
15.6” FHD (1080p) IPS-level, 144Hz with 72% NTSC color range 1 x mDP 1.2
7ms response time 1 x HDMI 2.0
NVIDIA G-SYNC technology 1 x RJ-45 Jack
1 x 2-in-1 card reader
Operating System 1 x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit Battery
76Whr / 3-hours battery life
Memory
2x DDR4-2400 MHz up to 32GB AC Adapter
230W
Storage
1 x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6.0 Gb/s (128/256/512GB) Dimensions
1 x 2.5” SATA 6.0 Gb/s (1TB SSHD, 1TB/2TB 5400RPM HDD) 384 x 262 x 25.4 mm (WxDxH)

Connectivity Weight
Gigabit Ethernet with GameFirst IV traffic management 2.5kg
Wi-Fi: Intel® 802.11ac (2 x 2 antennas) + Bluetooth 4.1 LE

*Specifications, content and availability varies by country

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Reference Benchmark Scores

The following benchmarks are provided to ensure the device is

Cinebench R15
functioning at optimal performance. Please run the test at least 4
CPU Score: 746 cb
times to ensure the drive is properly optimized when testing
OpenGL: 102 fps
systems with the SSHD. Please contact your ASUS representative if
you experience scores that vary significantly from those below.
CrystalDiskMark
ROG Strix SCAR Edition (GL503VS) tested spec Seq Q32T1 Read/Write: 3190 / 1235 MB/s
 Intel Core i7 7700HQ
 32GB DDR4-2400 Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor (Ultra/FHD)
 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 FHD: Min/Avg/Max: 61 / 116 / 213 fps
 Samsung PM961 256GB SSD
 Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSHD 1TB Tom’s Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ultra)
FHD: Min/Avg/Max: 43 / 51 / 57 fps
PC Mark 10
Overall score: 5030 The Division (Ultra/DX12/FHD)
Essentials: 7118 Average: 81 fps
Productivity: 7400
Digital Content Creation: 6559 Rise of the Tomb Raider (Very High/DX12)
Average: 105 fps
3DMark
Time Spy: 5266
Fire Strike Ultra: 4063 Contact Us

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