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Asus Announces Performance 17-Inch Laptop for Republic of Gamers Series

Asus announced what it calls the first 17.3-inch laptop (measured diagonally) to fit into a 15.7-inch chassis due to slim display bezels. The Strix Scar II, in Asus' Republic of Gamers line, has an Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics processor, 32 GB RAM, 4K Ultra HD display, G-Sync outputs, Aura Sync RGB customizable lighting, desktop-style keyboard and cooling system, it said. Performance ratings include a 144 Hz refresh rate and 3 millisecond response time, it said. Pricing of the gaming laptop, with a Kevlar and camouflage design, will be announced at shipping, slated for next month, said the company.