{"product_id":"asus-rog-strix-scar-gaming-laptop-18-ultra-9-290hx-32gb-ddr5-rtx-5090-2tb-ssd-windows-11-home","title":"Asus ROG Strix SCAR Gaming Laptop 18″ | Ultra 9 290HX+ | 32GB DDR5 | RTX 5090 | 2TB SSD | Windows 11 Home","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUICK SPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDominate the latest titles with a flagship RTX 5090 Laptop GPU at up to 175W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower through anything with Intel’s 24-core Core Ultra 9 290HX processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame on a stunning 18″ 4K 240Hz ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad and multitask fast with 32GB DDR5-6400 and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect at speed with Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 5 and 2.5G LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlagship Power for Serious Gamers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 is built for gamers and creators across South Africa who refuse to compromise. At its heart is the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processor — 24 cores boosting up to 5.5 GHz — paired with the formidable NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU running at up to 175W via ROG Boost. With a MUX Switch and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, plus a 13 TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU, it delivers desktop-class performance for the most demanding games and workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Breathtaking 18″ 4K Mini LED Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisuals are every bit as serious as the silicon. The 18-inch ROG Nebula HDR display uses Mini LED technology for a dazzling 1600 nits peak brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 100% DCI-P3 colour. A 4K (3840 × 2400) 16:10 panel runs at a blistering 240Hz with G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR and a Pantone-validated, anti-glare low-reflection finish — so everything from fast-paced shooters to colour-critical creative work looks superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMemory, Storage and Room to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SCAR ships with 32GB of fast DDR5-6400 memory across two SO-DIMM slots and a speedy 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSD. Thanks to dual SO-DIMM slots (expandable to 128GB) and dual M.2 slots, there’s plenty of headroom to upgrade memory and storage down the line, keeping the laptop future-ready for years of demanding use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNext-Generation Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying connected is effortless. Wi-Fi 7 (triple-band, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver cutting-edge wireless speeds, while a 2.5G LAN port keeps competitive online play lag-free. Two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports add up to 120 Gbps of bandwidth with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-Sync support, joined by three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and HDMI 2.1 for high-refresh external displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCool, Immersive and Built for Battle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROG Intelligent Cooling keeps temperatures and noise in check during marathon sessions, while a per-key RGB backlit keyboard with a Copilot key and Aura Sync sets the mood. A four-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, Dolby Atmos and AI noise-cancelling delivers immersive audio, and a 1080p IR camera enables quick, secure Windows Hello sign-in. A 90Wh battery with fast charging tops up to 50% in just 30 minutes — and a ROG backpack is included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processor (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36MB cache)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel® AI Boost NPU rated up to 13 TOPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7 at up to 175W (ROG Boost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMUX Switch with NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18″ 4K (3840 × 2400) 240Hz ROG Nebula HDR Mini LED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1600 nits peak brightness, 100,000:1 contrast, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR and anti-glare low-reflection (AGLR) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM memory, expandable to 128GB across two slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD with a spare M.2 slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi 7 (triple-band, 2×2) and Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5G LAN, two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 FRL output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (up to 10 Gbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard with Copilot key and Aura Sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-speaker system with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos and AI noise-cancelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p FHD IR camera for Windows Hello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG Intelligent Cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90Wh battery with fast charging (0–50% in 30 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating System: Windows 11 Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX (24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36MB cache)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: Intel® HM870 Express\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphics Power: ROG Boost up to 175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNPU: Intel® AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: 18″ 4K (3840 × 2400) WQUXGA, 16:10, 240Hz, Mini LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 1600 nits (peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast Ratio: 100,000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay Features: ROG Nebula HDR, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, AGLR anti-glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 32GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM (2 slots, expandable to 128GB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 2TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion: 2 × SO-DIMM slots, 2 × M.2 PCIe slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, triple-band, 2×2), Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLAN: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\/O Ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10 Gbps), 2 × Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort \/ power delivery \/ G-Sync, up to 120 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 × 3.5mm combo audio jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera: 1080p FHD IR (Windows Hello)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeyboard: Per-key RGB backlit chiclet with Copilot key, Aura Sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification, AI noise-cancelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity: Firmware TPM, BIOS password protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: 90Wh, 4-cell Li-ion, fast charging (0–50% in 30 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Adapter: 450W AC adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Dimensions: 39.9 × 29.8 × 2.35–3.50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Weight: 3,730 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT’S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 Gaming Laptop x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450W AC Adapter x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG Backpack x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; 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