Computex 2017: ROG Strix GL702ZC has Ryzen & Radeon RX 580 graphics (updated)
8-core processors in a laptop. The top configuration comes with a Ryzen 7 1700 CPU based on the exact same silicon as current desktop parts. Variants of the laptop will also be available with the six-core Ryzen 5 1600 and the quad-core Ryzen 3 1200. Overclocking isn’t supported, though.
Ryzen doesn’t waste valuable die area on middling integrated graphics, so we’ve used a discrete solution. AMD’s Radeon RX 580 GPU rides shotgun alongside up to 8GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory to complete The Red Team duo. There’s enough pixel-pushing muscle to handle the latest games and VR experiences.
The 17.3” display is available in multiple configurations, including a 4K derivative that tops out at 60Hz, plus 1080p variants at 75Hz and 120Hz. The high-resolution option is great for content creators and gamers who play less demanding titles, while the high-refresh alternative is ideal for action-packed shooters and fast-paced play. All of them support AMD’s FreeSync tech, which synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the GPU’s frame rate to minimize stuttering that can compromise smooth gameplay. In addition to compensating for performance wrinkles, FreeSync lowers input lag and eliminates visual tearing, resulting in fewer disruptions to your sense of immersion.
IPS-type panels ensure wide viewing angles across the board. Washed-out colors are the last thing you want when playing split-screen Rocket League or chilling with Netflix and a friend. The displays also have matte coatings that minimize distracting glare and reflections that can divert your focus from the on-screen action.
The motherboard tucked under the keyboard sports dual SO-DIMM slots with support for up to 32GB of DDR4-2400 memory. It also has an M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs up to 512GB. Pre-built configurations push storage throughput to 2200MB/s, which is several times the speed of SATA-based SSDs. You can add one of those if you want, too; the chassis has a 2.5” drive bay ready for mechanical or solid-state drives. All told, the GL702ZC can be crammed with enough memory and storage for a potent portable workstation with a massive game library.
There’s no shortage of external connectivity, either. Gamers will appreciate the wired Gigabit Ethernet jack, which provides a reliably low-latency connection for multiplayer. The onboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi sends and receives through a 2x2 antenna that improves reception for wireless networks, while Bluetooth 4.1 stands ready to interface with mobile devices and wireless peripherals. Auxiliary displays can be powered via DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0, both of which are capable of pushing 4K at 60Hz. And there’s the requisite 3.5-mm audio jack for gaming headsets.
USB is split between four ports: three Type-A for existing devices, plus one reversible Type-C for next-gen gear. The full-sized card reader is also powered by USB, allowing photographers and videographers to easily grab shots and footage from cameras.
I will visit the ASUS booth today at Computex and will update this news item with some photos, updated.
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I don't think it's gonna be very expensive- just check it and see that Intel sells the 7700HQ at higher price then Ryzen 7 1700!.
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looks sleek , wonder what it will cost
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Boy at 65w that thing is gonna throttle in that small body...That battery life is gonna be next to nothing but most likely you're not going to use just the battery if you're playing games.
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Seeing as they disabled OCing, I'm guessing they may have also disabled XMP. The 1700 at 3GHz should have pretty reasonable performance without being too power hungry. Though still.... nobody needs a 16-thread gaming laptop... Even the 1600 is pretty ambitious.
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Looks good. Reminds me of time when I had G73jh. I called it mobile workstation because it was huge and heavy.
But this is Workstation which is smaller, lighter and much more powerful. Now I wonder about price. Because back in the day mine went something over $2000.