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ASUS has announced a new lineup of gaming laptops powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors. All 2020 ROG Strix and Zephyrus gaming laptops will utilize Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal thermal compound for optimal cooling performance. Speed and precision are critical in esports, and the Strix SCAR and ROG Strix G series deliver the frames and fluidity needed for a competitive edge. Meanwhile, the ROG Zephyrus series offers high-quality displays and sleek aesthetics for content creators.

Liquid metal cooling application on ASUS ROG laptops

Cooling is a significant challenge in gaming laptops, and ROG continually seeks improvements. Liquid metal is extremely effective at transferring heat between surfaces like the processor and heatsink. During a year of testing liquid metal with various processors, ROG engineers observed temperature reductions of up to 10°C, depending on the CPU. Lower temperatures allow the CPU to sustain higher clock speeds for longer periods and reduce fan noise.

ROG R&D engineers selected high-performance 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut liquid metal thermal compound. A specialized machine ensures the compound is evenly applied to the CPU surface in 17 passes. To prevent leakage, ROG utilizes a custom stainless-steel mold placed directly onto the CPU. Engineers carefully calculated the precise amount of liquid metal needed for a thin 0.1mm layer, matching the mold’s height to prevent excess spread and potential damage.

ROG Strix SCAR: Introducing the Powerful SCAR 17 Premium Edition

The ROG Strix SCAR is the ultimate choice for esports champions. The premium edition boasts the power of a desktop battle station with a 300Hz/3ms IPS display and a potent GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card. An upgraded cooling system and ROG Boost allow for overclocking up to 1560MHz at 150W, exceeding the standard GeForce RTX 2080.

ROG Strix SCAR 17 Premium Edition

Today’s gamers often use their devices for streaming and content creation. The new 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs, with options up to the Core i9-10980HK boasting 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 5.3GHz single-core turbo, are ready for any demanding task. The upgraded Keystone II allows for assigning commands and functions like launching fan modes, specific Aura profiles, opening the Armory Crate game library, or specific applications. Removing the Keystone can activate stealth mode, minimizing applications, muting audio, or logging out of Windows. Shadow Drive adds encrypted security on machines running Windows 10 Pro.

Strix G: Refreshed Design with Electro Punk Color Option

The Strix G delivers core gaming performance and ROG spirit at an accessible price. Configurations with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with a GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU, elevate the Strix G’s capabilities. A new GTX 1650 Ti graphics card option expands user choice. Display options include 144Hz or 240Hz/3ms panels for smooth, blur-free gaming.

ROG Strix G Electro Punk Edition

The Strix G also features ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 for lower latency, a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort, and two NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSDs in RAID 0, along with a third M.2 SSD slot for expandable storage. The Electro Punk special edition includes a matching set of ROG peripherals: the ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop, ROG Strix Go 2.4 headset, ROG Strix Scope TKL keyboard, ROG Strix Impact II mouse, ROG mousepad, and ROG Ranger BP1503 backpack. This collection provides everything a gamer needs to dominate.

Zephyrus Series Upgrades

Alongside the new Zephyrus Duo 15, the Zephyrus S17, Zephyrus S15, and Zephyrus M15 receive upgrades to 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and up to GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q GPUs. ROG also offers up to 4K UHD Pantone Validated displays for content creators. The USB Type-C port now supports Thunderbolt 3 for faster transfer speeds.

Zephyrus M15

The Zephyrus M15 gains a sleek new lid design similar to the Zephyrus G14, with a subtle ROG logo and a color-shifting Prism finish.

Conclusion

ASUS’s new lineup of ROG Strix and Zephyrus gaming laptops offers significant performance and cooling improvements with 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs and liquid metal thermal compound. From esports-focused machines to sleek and powerful content creation laptops, ASUS caters to a wide range of gamers and creators. With various configurations and innovative features, these new laptops are poised to elevate the gaming experience.