one more thing you forget to mention it's Asus remove the display port down grade from Strix Scar II, and that orange key i'm not fan at all easily lost if you always on the move
Got mine a week ago, it goes back to ASUS asap as the fans are going wild at 5k +RPM for playing weak games like League of Legends on standard performance mode. For Turbo mode, expect the laptop to go crazy loud and if playing a game like WOW at Max settings expect to see both the CPU and GPU exceeding the 90 degrees mark within less than half an hour. Huge disappointment in terms of thermals/cooling an older desktop with considerably downgraded specs is able to perform better...last time that I make the mistake of getting a laptop for gaming. PS: Thanks to its single-channel RAM expect unstable performance
I have exactly that, and love it, with the 17inch you get your keypad back which is nice. IS loud when under load from the fans but then I game with headphones so it is not really noticed, casing do not get as hot as I would have expected, definitely has my vote, only thinga that would beat this pc is a RTX2080 :)
One have to know that the maximum temp doesn't mean the laptop is always maintaining at that temperature. You can download HWINFO to collect the average temp data
Tech Critter i never Had FPS drops (Rainbow Six ULTRA T-AA-x2 on WQHD and i can stream kn 1080p60. this laptop is an Desktop replacement for competitive gamers. even in FN i get 100+ FPS in stacked endgames lol.
@@noel.sk03 I know this is 8 months later but I hope you see this. If you still have this laptop i9-9880h rtx 2070... what fps do you get on everything low except view distance? Thanks.
Great review, very well done. Reminds me of my gaming days! Question to you, as i am going to buy this laptop soon. Is there any notable difference between scar 3 and hero 3? And if yes, what is it? Cant seem to wrap my head around it.
This is a magnificent question! Both of them don't really have that many differences from each other. Let me tell you something - there was a recent slew of new laptops from ROG and one of them is the 17-inch version of the Scar 3, but Hero 3 is nowhere to be found. I think you pretty know what that means. 😉
Tech Critter its a pain to find a hero iii. you think it was discontinued because of some odd reason? maybe costs were too high so they toned down the quality on scar and pumped that one out?
Hey yo. They're both very similar in terms of specs. However, the Scar 3 does have an edge over the Hero 3. Is it a big deal though? Not exactly. You can buy it online now on Lazada or Shopee.
Can you review Asus Zephyrus S GX502? they are about 1000rm different, but they have the same spec..240hz, i7-9k, 2070...I couldn't decide which to buy,,,one is cheaper, the other has the nice glacier blue color and thiner
We plug in many things to our PCs - USB sticks, card readers, and even keyboard/mouse. Honestly speaking, could've been solved by one of those generic USB-C hubs.
Got this laptop a couple weeks ago. I feel like the single channel RAM is affecting the performance quite significantly. Imo a 2070 should be able to push much more frames than this.
@@shy8054 theres an issue regarding single channel ram... u should have ordered a stick to add to the laptop.... if it came with 8gb u could get a 16gb stick and have 24gb in total and in a few years upgrade to 32 if u need that much
We're not really familiar with the equipment needed for music production. If we're looking at purely the performance, then yeah - this is a great laptop. Maybe take a look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502 too? czcams.com/video/fpmI_Xo_RsM/video.html
Hello! I enjoyed your review. I have a question - how was display? Was there noticable display bleed? Is brightess good? And can you run display on 240hz when unplugged? ( THANKS 🙂👍🥐)
Hey there, thanks for the questions. The display backlight bleed isn't particularly noticeable or significant, so no worries on that. As for brightness, the display itself is not really bright. In our studio environment with some bright lights, we cranked up the display to 100% brightness already. 240Hz unplugged yes, you can. But the battery consumption will go way high up.
I have a question can you answer it for me which one is better at performance when it comes to game acer predator helios 300(2019) or asus strix scar 3???
It depends on your requirement, many has regarded it as the best budget gaming laptop, but if you look around the market, there are some brands offering better spec at lower price. So what I'm trying to say is, price is just a factor to choose which laptop. Most importantly is to look at the big picture.
This has a full gtx 2070 in it.. its the best laptop to buy in its price range... and why the fuck do u care about the webcam... what are u trying to be like linus?
@TechCritter i m planing to buy this laptop in malaysia so i want to know is 16 gb ram is dual channel or single channel and i play games , programing and development stuffs will you recommend this laptop to buy. about the ssd isnt it a good ssd
Factory default is 16GB single channel RAM, easier for customer to purchase an extra stick of 16GB and make it 32GB dual channel. Otherwise if you want 2x 8GB configuration, you need to let the retail store know in advance. This is a good portable machine for games and work. Just that the lack of webcam might not be that useful for video conferencing. The SSD on the other hand, is Intel 660p which is usable but if you're nitpicky then it is not up to our expectation from an NVMe drive
bro, I dont understand a lot of english in videos, but can u tell me wtf is that in czcams.com/video/CRoosxr0ETc/video.html the minute 8:02? I bought a hero 3 and it cames with that, I was like wtf is this?!? It's in the box, I will need that for what? one more thing, it is normal to go to 85~95 in the cpu temperature when I play? what is the "max" the laptop can have? thanks bro
Ah, thanks for your questions. That thing at 8:02 is a hard disk upgrade kit. You can open up the laptop and install another 2.5-inch HDD or SSD using those cable and screws. As for the temperature, it that's about the "max" that you can go. If it doesn't lag badly or shut down by itself while it's hot, you're fine.
@@TechCritter Nice, thanks for the help M8 💪 I was really worry about the temperature because it allways goes easy to 85-90, doesnt get lag and dont shut down, but I dont know, I dont want it to explode 😂😂
@@darknez09240 I agree. ANYTHING over 87-90 is damaging to laptops,....... Desktops maybe but not laptops. Get it repasted and the Temps should come down to reasonable levels.
@@darknez09240 i have an old ass asus laptop, ive been using it for 9 years on 90-90 celsius and it has no problem at all. Shortens the lifespan? Sometimes i dont even turn it off for months (not on 90C ofcourse). Im not sure about these new ones tho.
one more thing you forget to mention it's Asus remove the display port down grade from Strix Scar II, and that orange key i'm not fan at all easily lost if you always on the move
Great review bro, keep the good work up!!!!
Thanks! Will do!
Dope video keep it up i like the broll and the way you present yourself
Gonna buy one. Great review
u got one now?
Got mine a week ago, it goes back to ASUS asap as the fans are going wild at 5k +RPM for playing weak games like League of Legends on standard performance mode.
For Turbo mode, expect the laptop to go crazy loud and if playing a game like WOW at Max settings expect to see both the CPU and GPU exceeding the 90 degrees mark within less than half an hour. Huge disappointment in terms of thermals/cooling an older desktop with considerably downgraded specs is able to perform better...last time that I make the mistake of getting a laptop for gaming. PS: Thanks to its single-channel RAM expect unstable performance
So you are suggesting not to buy this laptop ? Tell me cuz I'm also waiting to buy this product.
@@rtxtwisted5289 ofc I'm not suggesting, go for the new Zephyrus instead looks better
I have booked Strix Scar 3 17' with upgraded ram for 32gb (16gb x 2)
And upgraded ssd for 1tb??
What's your opinion??
That's a good configuration
I have exactly that, and love it, with the 17inch you get your keypad back which is nice. IS loud when under load from the fans but then I game with headphones so it is not really noticed, casing do not get as hot as I would have expected, definitely has my vote, only thinga that would beat this pc is a RTX2080 :)
I've added one 2TB sshd
Finally somebody that tells me that the Thermals above 90C / 79C are normal. i have the I9-9880H Scar III.
One have to know that the maximum temp doesn't mean the laptop is always maintaining at that temperature. You can download HWINFO to collect the average temp data
Tech Critter i never Had FPS drops (Rainbow Six ULTRA T-AA-x2 on WQHD and i can stream kn 1080p60. this laptop is an Desktop replacement for competitive gamers. even in FN i get 100+ FPS in stacked endgames lol.
@@noel.sk03 I know this is 8 months later but I hope you see this.
If you still have this laptop i9-9880h rtx 2070... what fps do you get on everything low except view distance?
Thanks.
BRo u won a sub, but one question. Where did u buy it from?
Depends on your country's availability. ASUS Malaysia is bringing in this device and we can purchase it from their official retailers
Great review, very well done. Reminds me of my gaming days! Question to you, as i am going to buy this laptop soon. Is there any notable difference between scar 3 and hero 3? And if yes, what is it? Cant seem to wrap my head around it.
This is a magnificent question! Both of them don't really have that many differences from each other.
Let me tell you something - there was a recent slew of new laptops from ROG and one of them is the 17-inch version of the Scar 3, but Hero 3 is nowhere to be found. I think you pretty know what that means. 😉
Tech Critter its a pain to find a hero iii. you think it was discontinued because of some odd reason? maybe costs were too high so they toned down the quality on scar and pumped that one out?
There's no reason for HERO 3 to exist anymore as it was initially made to pair with 60hz screen. Now they all at least come with 120hz screen
Just bought one. I'm in China and saved almost £500
Schillaci Wow! Can you help me get one too?
Hi, I'm a Malaysian too. May I know whether ROG Scar 3 or the ROG hero 3 is better? And is it still where can I get it in Malaysia?
Hey yo. They're both very similar in terms of specs. However, the Scar 3 does have an edge over the Hero 3. Is it a big deal though? Not exactly.
You can buy it online now on Lazada or Shopee.
@@TechCritter A'ight, thank you so much!
The new SCAR is arriving soon, perhaps wait for a little while longer
@@TechCritter When will it release in Malaysia？And what is the price？
@@TechCritter hi, can you update a video about the new SCAR?
RGB to suck up your battery.. laptops don’t last long anyway so for the sake of design that is NO sacrifice
Is the lack of g sync important, or does it not make a difference with the strix scar 3, with its 240 hz screen?
What had you gotten in the box?? I mean accessories!!
Can you review Asus Zephyrus S GX502? they are about 1000rm different, but they have the same spec..240hz, i7-9k, 2070...I couldn't decide which to buy,,,one is cheaper, the other has the nice glacier blue color and thiner
Perfect gaming laptop.
One question. Why the hell you need 4 USB ports on the left side? Hahahah
We plug in many things to our PCs - USB sticks, card readers, and even keyboard/mouse. Honestly speaking, could've been solved by one of those generic USB-C hubs.
Headset / Mouse / Keyboard/ (Phone, USB-Stick, anything else...)
What's the big deal can you not turn of rgb?
Does this model includes "Optimus"?
After 2 years... I deeply regret the purchase.
Why, could you explain please?
Got this laptop a couple weeks ago. I feel like the single channel RAM is affecting the performance quite significantly. Imo a 2070 should be able to push much more frames than this.
Really? Mine is in the mail. Have you been able to upgrade th ram to a faster model and got any difference?
@@shy8054 theres an issue regarding single channel ram... u should have ordered a stick to add to the laptop.... if it came with 8gb u could get a 16gb stick and have 24gb in total and in a few years upgrade to 32 if u need that much
Every time i play on the Laptop the Intel UHD 630 is using for Games! is that a bug? with an external monitor i get much more Power only from the 2070
Probably some settings gone wrong in the NVIDIA Control Panel. You can force certain apps to use specific GPUs.
I really hope my G733 Scar 17 2021 will come with a red keystone. lol
Although this is the best bang for the buck RTX 2070 max P laptop, I prefer the Zephyrus S g502.
Does the free mouse come with all models or just specific outlets provide tht?
For Malaysia units, the mouse comes together with the laptop in the box.
Bro..Are you Malaysian?please review gaming performance acer helios 300 rtx 2060...
Is this laptop good for music production?
We're not really familiar with the equipment needed for music production. If we're looking at purely the performance, then yeah - this is a great laptop. Maybe take a look at the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502 too?
czcams.com/video/fpmI_Xo_RsM/video.html
It’s probably the best laptop for music production actually. Especially FL Studio
Hello! I enjoyed your review. I have a question - how was display? Was there noticable display bleed? Is brightess good? And can you run display on 240hz when unplugged? ( THANKS 🙂👍🥐)
Hey there, thanks for the questions.
The display backlight bleed isn't particularly noticeable or significant, so no worries on that.
As for brightness, the display itself is not really bright. In our studio environment with some bright lights, we cranked up the display to 100% brightness already.
240Hz unplugged yes, you can. But the battery consumption will go way high up.
@@TechCritter thank you!
I have a question can you answer it for me which one is better at performance when it comes to game acer predator helios 300(2019) or asus strix scar 3???
The scar 3 is better than Helios 300. It should be compared with Helios 500
@@TechCritter is predator helios 300 (2019) the best budget gaming latop?
It depends on your requirement, many has regarded it as the best budget gaming laptop, but if you look around the market, there are some brands offering better spec at lower price. So what I'm trying to say is, price is just a factor to choose which laptop. Most importantly is to look at the big picture.
No webcam, no thunderbolt 3, no sd card reader.
Expensive... Pass this one.
expensive? its under 2k. no webcam? why the fuck would u ever use a laptop webcam over your phones cam.
This has a full gtx 2070 in it.. its the best laptop to buy in its price range... and why the fuck do u care about the webcam... what are u trying to be like linus?
it is a gaming laptop, not a school laptop.
Just buy external all-in-one reader and external webcam that would cost you less than $25 or even less.
Webcam is important to utilize Skype.
So you need to carry external camera everytime you want to use Skype? It's hassle.
Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card ?
For laptops, no. Have to make sure you're buying the graphics card you need as it cannot be upgraded at a later time.
Bro Logic Gaming This fucking beast can have the GEForce 2080... the fuck do you need to update it to ahahahhaha
Marlin Jackson This laptop only can reach RTX 2070 not 2080
@@BruhBruh-mk5yg Well I prefer RTX 2070 than Nerfed 2080 Max Q
Can we switch off the rgb light strips on the sides?
Yes you can turn it off in the ROG Armoury Crate software
Thank you for the reply la!
Hey does anybody know if this an ips display ? Because i know that the 144hz model actually says ips display right on the sticker
We have confirmed with them it is indeed IPS panel.
For some reason, ASUS states it as "IPS-level" panel in their spec sheet.
Why wouldn’t it come with digital numpad for malaysia version?
That is a question that I want to know an answer to as well.
Tech Critter i saw on shoppee..taiwan version..it comes with 1 tb ssd, digital numpad..and the price is RM 10,500...
Does it throttles under heavy load...?
Thermal throttle will still take place during the sudden spike in CPU usage.
It will, but go to hidevolution.com to get it repaste and your Temps will fall. Or you could do it yourself.
His English is so cute.. Almost like a 5year old kid😅
How is battery wear on it when gaming daily ? Like Doom eternal of csgo
Battery are consumables. Even if you take good care of it, 2-3 years later it will deteriorate too
160 fps on csgo?
@TechCritter i m planing to buy this laptop in malaysia so i want to know is 16 gb ram is dual channel or single channel and i play games , programing and development stuffs will you recommend this laptop to buy. about the ssd isnt it a good ssd
Factory default is 16GB single channel RAM, easier for customer to purchase an extra stick of 16GB and make it 32GB dual channel. Otherwise if you want 2x 8GB configuration, you need to let the retail store know in advance.
This is a good portable machine for games and work. Just that the lack of webcam might not be that useful for video conferencing. The SSD on the other hand, is Intel 660p which is usable but if you're nitpicky then it is not up to our expectation from an NVMe drive
@@TechCritter may i ask from where did you bought the laptop
ive the same fucking laptop (2070 one/g531gw) and its shit, the temps are higher than shit
bro, I dont understand a lot of english in videos, but can u tell me wtf is that in czcams.com/video/CRoosxr0ETc/video.html the minute 8:02? I bought a hero 3 and it cames with that, I was like wtf is this?!? It's in the box, I will need that for what?
one more thing, it is normal to go to 85~95 in the cpu temperature when I play? what is the "max" the laptop can have?
thanks bro
Ah, thanks for your questions.
That thing at 8:02 is a hard disk upgrade kit. You can open up the laptop and install another 2.5-inch HDD or SSD using those cable and screws.
As for the temperature, it that's about the "max" that you can go. If it doesn't lag badly or shut down by itself while it's hot, you're fine.
@@TechCritter Nice, thanks for the help M8 💪 I was really worry about the temperature because it allways goes easy to 85-90, doesnt get lag and dont shut down, but I dont know, I dont want it to explode 😂😂
@@Kofuchi619 Glad to be able to help. Do message us on Facebook if you have any further questions.
@@Kofuchi619 Undervolt your CPU with ThrottleStop. I have the same laptop and now I never go over 75 when playing games.
@@hamzatabaichount7873 how I do that? Sorry Im a noob in this x)
Can use Skype anymore. I want to see video on Skype
Raccomeded this asus rog strix scar 2 or msi ge75 raider 9sf... ever rtx2070
msi have many problem go for asus is this best
98C is normal.
not it's not, 80 ish is normal on load, 98c is gonna damage your laptop's life span
@@darknez09240 I agree. ANYTHING over 87-90 is damaging to laptops,....... Desktops maybe but not laptops. Get it repasted and the Temps should come down to reasonable levels.
@@PhillipLemmon also an undervolt is neccessary... all laptopd need one for better peformance and cooler temps...
@@vali69 Oh damn, I forgot about the undervolting thanks dude!
@@darknez09240 i have an old ass asus laptop, ive been using it for 9 years on 90-90 celsius and it has no problem at all. Shortens the lifespan? Sometimes i dont even turn it off for months (not on 90C ofcourse). Im not sure about these new ones tho.
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