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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-9750H 2,6GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 100% sRGB |
| Hard drive | 1,26TB Hybrid-HDD+SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T
| Reference / Part Number | G531GU-ES388T |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2023, 3 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
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| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Display response rise/fall | 3 ms |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-9750H |
| Processor frequency | 2,6 GHz |
| Processor generation | 9th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Coffee Lake |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2666 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1,26 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | Hybrid-HDD+SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Hybrid-HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 3.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3E9B |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Repairability index | 6.5 |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | NumberPad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 191045 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 66 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 230 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | 11,8 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
Security
| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS,User |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,57 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 360 mm |
| Depth | 275 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,1 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,49 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz 100% sRGB display.
Which processor and graphics card does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-9750H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T weigh?
It weighs 2,57 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GU-ES388T released?
Its release date is May 2023, 3 years ago.