AMD Radeon Vega + Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (115W, up to 130W with Dyn Boost, GeForce 461.23 drivers) In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering. The Ryzen 7 processor stabilizes at 75+W of sustained power on the Turbo setting, which translates in frequencies of 3.8+ GHz, temperatures in the 86-90 C, scores of ~2100 points, and the fans spinning at about 44-45 dB at head-level. We’re not seeing any performance degradation on any sort of throttling for the entire duration of the test. I figured no games in my library and few I'm likely to play (not a mp/online shooter, BR/moba/esports fan) will ever push past 144Hz at high/ultra settings, even with a 3070. Besides I'm unsure if I could tell, seeing no difference between 120 and 144Hz previously.

To get inside of this device, you need to undo 11 Phillips-head screws. The one on the top left corner will stay attached, and will gently lift the bottom panel from the chassis. Start your prying process from there and work your way around the device. Before you fully lift the panel away, make sure you disconnect the LED strip ribbon cables. Bottom point, I expect many of you to be interested in the Strix G17 in the coming months, and for good reason: this is a solid performance 17-inch laptop, but not without its quirks and flaws. This does seem to be more affordable than other 17-inch laptops with 3070 graphics, such as the Dell Alienware m17, Gigabyte Aorus X17, MSI GE75 Raider, and the newer GE76 Raider, plus has the AMD Ryzen 5000 hardware platform on its side, a fair step-up over the Intel alternatives in terms of IPC and efficiency, at least until the Tiger Lake H chips end-up in stores later in the year. Still, if you’re willing to go with a B-tier brand, I’d also keep an eye on those Eluktronics and XMG models as well, with higher-power graphics and their competitive pricing. Although the frequency in extreme stress scenarios is close to the base, we are happy to see that the liquid metal thermal compound does its job, as it doesn’t allow the CPU to work at more than 72°C. Real-life gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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Our “Design and Gaming” profile delivers optimal color temperature (6500K) at 140 cd/m2 luminance and sRGB gamma mode.

There’s a 90Wh battery inside all the 2021 ROG Strix models, both the 15 and 17-inch options, a welcomed upgrade from the 66 Wh in the previous generations. Although we were not extremely happy to see mostly plastic on ROG Strix G17 G713’s chassis, it’s good that it isn’t a low-quality one, and the actual finish feels good.Switching over to the Performance profile translates in the CPU running at 65W for a while and then stabilizing at 45W, with temperatures in the very low 70s and the fans spinning at ~40 dB at head-level. I also took my time with this review and waited for a few weeks after launch so more mature drivers and BIOS versions would be available. That’s why, at this point, our findings are mostly what you should expect from this series long-term, with little that could still change with further updates. Specs as reviewed – ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713QR 2021 Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light. Conclusions Thanks in great part to this review I just threw down on a slightly different variant of this laptop. The difference is 32 Gb, against the 16 I've seen everywhere else, of same speed RAM in exchange for a downgrade on the screen to 144Hz HD IPS quality VA like the 300Hz one (it's the 5800H CPU btw) Unlike the Scar 17 which is available with a couple of different screen options, the 2021 Strix G17 is only paired with a FHD 300 Hz panel, matte, and non-touch.

For connectivity, there’s Wireless 6 and Bluetooth 5 through an Intel AX201 chip on this unit, as well as still only Gigabit Lan. Our sample performed well on WiFi both near the router and at 30+ feet with obstacles in between. Higher-tier configurations with the Ryzen 9 5900HX processor are also available in some regions, while the lower-tier Strix G17 G713QM models with the Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3060 Laptop 115W+ graphics should also make their way in stores in the near future. I’d keep a close eye on those QM variants, they might be even better valued than the QR model tested here, with the 3070. The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light. The thermal design on this Strix G17 is identical to the one on the 2021 Scar 17, with two high-capacity fans and a multitude of heatpipes. Asus also mentioned they’ve put higher-quality VRMs on this series, as well as liquid metal on the AMD CPU.What you’re losing here is that awesome QHD screen option, the quad-speakers, and higher-quality materials used for the lid, and the fancier RGB elements. Instead, this laptop comes with bottom-firing dual-speakers, an always-on panel-lit ROG logo on the lid, and simpler metals and plastics used for the case, which are however a lot less prone to smudging, so friendlier to use every day. I decided to buy this laptop after i read your review a few times and compared it with other models. Now, the Strix G17 and the Strix SCAR 17 are also different in a couple of other ways. There’s a standard rubber-dome keyboard on the G17, and not the mechanical keyboard from the Scar, and there’s also a difference in materials, audio, and RGB elements between the two. Everything else is rather similar, though, that’s why I was curious to see how this more affordable model compares to its higher-tier kin in terms of everyday feel, performance, and thermals. On to more demanding loads, we start by testing the CPU’s performance by running the Cinebench R15 test for 15+ times in a loop, with 1-2 seconds delay between each run. The panel comes well calibrated out of the box, with a Pantone certification, and offers good color and luminosity uniformity, as well as little to no noticeable light-bleeding. Hard to fault this panel in this price range.