Asus ROG G703 First Impressions: If absolute energy and overclocking got here in a conveyable package deal

Highlights

Asus ROG G703 options Intel Core i9 9980HK with Nvidia RTX 2080.

Customers can obtain a steady overclock of the Core i9 CPU as much as four.8GHz.

Present Xbox players may even join their Xbox controllers with ROG G703.

Republic of Avid gamers (ROG), a sub-brand to the Taiwanese electronics large Asus has refreshed its laptops. The corporate has upgraded its collection of Gaming laptops with the newest ninth technology Intel core processors. Along with the newest Intel processors, the brand new ROG collection additionally comes with Nvidia RTX graphics playing cards. The corporate showcased the newest lineup of gaming-centric laptops in a closed-door briefing final month. Through the briefing, the corporate shared particulars about a number of lineups that it’s planning to launch in India this 12 months. As a part of the briefing, we obtained to spend a while with the newest and biggest from ROG. Asus ROG G703 was one of many units that I obtained an opportunity to play with.

ROG G703 is kind of completely different from the remainder of the laptops that Asus ROG showcased throughout the briefing. For one, not like different ROG laptops, it sports activities with an Intel Core i9 that may be overclocked and an overclocked GPU. So, with none additional delay, listed below are my first impressions for the Asus ROG G703.

Monstrous physique with beefy, virtually overkill specs

The primary time you have a look at the Asus ROG G703, you might be greater than prone to know that this laptop computer means enterprise. It’s evident by the large design that this factor shouldn’t be prone to compromise on any facet of gaming. It’s price noting that it isn’t as loopy as laptops for the previous that got here with the radiator and the cooling unit behind. The laptop computer is not like remainder of the ROG lineup that’s step by step shifting in direction of a skinny, smooth look. Actually, we are able to see huge air vents on either side of the laptop computer and on the again. Nevertheless, this inversion within the design language shouldn’t be by selection as this machine doubtless wants such a design.

To go over the specs, Asus ROG G703 options Intel Core i9 9980HK with Nvidia RTX 2080. The GPU packs 8GB GDDR6 VRAM to deal with essentially the most intensive of graphics or gaming duties. Past that, the enormous can sport as much as 32GB DDR SDRAM. The attention-grabbing factor to notice right here is that regardless that it comes with a 2TB 2.5-inch Firecuda exhausting drive, it additionally comes with three M.2 PCIEX4 NVME slots with 512GB SSD. All these drives are arrange in RAID0.

The laptop computer comes with a 17.Three-inch IPS LED show with FHD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) decision. The show options 144Hz refresh price with 2ms response time, and Nvidia G-Sync help and an anti-glare end. It additionally options Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth v5.zero for wi-fi connectivity. For connectivity. the laptop computer sports activities three USB Three.1 Era 2 ports, one RJ-45 port, and one USB Sort-C Thunderbolt Three port. Asus has additionally added one mini Show Port 1.four, two Three.5mm audio sockets for headphone out and mic in, and one HDMI 2 port. It additionally comes with one Kensington lock port, one card reader and two DC ports for energy on the again.

You get an overclock, You get an overclock, everybody will get an overclock!!! (virtually)

The spotlight of this laptop computer shouldn’t be prone to be its specs specifically, however its capability to overclock. Critical players and even customers can overclock each the CPU in addition to the GPU on this machine. In line with the corporate, customers can obtain a steady overclock of the Core i9 CPU as much as four.8GHz. The Nvidia RTX 2080 is already overclocked to 1855MHz.

All this uncooked energy wants this large chassis together with sufficiently highly effective followers. Asus ROG has additionally added two 12V followers with anti-dust cooling expertise and zero.1mm thermal fins within the laptop computer. Throughout my transient time with the laptop computer, I performed Metro Exodus on the laptop computer at Extremely settings with completely no points. Nevertheless, the followers kicked in instantly after I began the sport and so they have been considerably out.

Remainder of the options on Asus ROG G703

Present Xbox players may even join their Xbox controllers with the laptop computer and use the controller to play the video games. They will additionally use the controller to regulate the Xbox sport bar with the Xbox hotkey to document or broadcast the sport. The keyboard on Asus ROG G703 can also be probably the greatest that I’ve seen in a while with a 2.5mm journey distance and zero.3mm keycap curve. Much like most different ROG laptops, the ROG G703 additionally comes with RBG backlit keyboard with per-key lighting.

It additionally options two 2W audio system and a couple of four.5W audio system together with the Good AMP expertise, and an array microphone. Asus has additionally added the ESS 32-bit Hello-Fi DAC for the highest of the road audio. The laptop computer sports activities a puny 96Wh battery which actually is of no consequence. Contemplating the specs of the laptop computer and its foremost function, it’s unlikely that will probably be used for “common use”. Asus has additionally added two 280W energy adapters to energy the overclock-able CPU and overclocked GPU within the ROG G703. Two energy adapters enhance the overall weight of the Asus ROG G703 setup fairly heavy than what it already is at.

First Impressions of the Asus ROG G703

I used to be each extraordinarily impressed in addition to in awe within the restricted time that I spent with the Asus ROG G703. It’s uncommon to see a product that’s each grounded in actuality in addition to so excessive. There are only a few merchandise which might be so near the road of impracticality whereas making absolute sense for the appropriate individuals. I’ll dig deeper into its efficiency and worth for cash in my full overview. Within the meantime, keep tuned for different first impressions from the briefing. Asus will share extra particulars about these laptops within the coming weeks.