Asus 17.3" Republic of Gamers Strix GL702VM Notebook

Slim gaming laptop. Asus packs a lot of gaming power into a slim 17.3-inch notebook. Even so, the laptop does not produce too much noise or heat. Due to the deactivated integrated GPU, the laptop consumes more power while idling than necessary.

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  Matte IPS screen, Full HD resolution, G-Sync, Plenty of storage, Unoccupied M.2 slot, Thunderbolt 3

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  iGPU deactivated, No full Turbo exhaustion, Relatively high power consumption in idle state, The click pad doesn't always function properly

Size and battery life make an interesting dynamic in particular, because on one hand, the Strix 15 makes for a lighter and more portable system for traveling. On the other hand, the Strix 17 offers over two hours of battery life, which can be vital for travel.

The Asus ROG Strix GL702VM is a well-balanced 17.3in gaming laptop that doesn't break the bank yet manages to deliver solid performance in modern DX12 titles. Combining an Intel Core i5 processor with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics makes a whole lot of sense when paired to a 1080p display, and...

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  GeForce GTX 1060 is ideal at 1080p, G-Sync delivers ultra-smooth gaming, Good range of connectivity options, Full-size, backlit keyboard

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  Loaded with bloatware, Single-channel memory, Small 128GB SSD, Limited battery life

I love this thing! I bought it to start University as a Mechanical Engineer. I knew I needed something that could handle every CAD and 3D Data Visualisation program I threw at it for the next four years, but also something that could make my favorite video games look amazing.

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  So fast & Powerful! I love it!

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  Fairly heavy, but that's to be expected

I got this laptop to replace my MacBook Pro and it a far superior laptop. Asus nailed it with this design and features. You get to power of a desktop in a small potable package.