Asus unveils ROG Chimera laptop with 144Hz Full HD screen

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 08/30/2017 05:44 PM | source: | 5 comment(s)

Asus just announced their ROG Chimera. A 17.3" gaming laptop with a 144Hz Full HD display and G-Sync. We're not sure yet, but we think this might be an IPS panel due a 7ms reponse time.

Asus -- Chimera is the world’s first gaming laptop with an ultra-responsive 144Hz wide-view display and a 7ms gray-to-gray response time, delivering smooth and seamless visuals never seen before on a laptop.

Powered by the factory-overclocked Intel Core i7-7820HK processor that reaches speeds of up to 4.3GHz out of the box, it enables gamers to play AAA games at maxed-out settings. Together with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics — that can reach a maximum boost clock of up to 1974MHz — and Windows 10, Chimera is a bit of a powerhouse. Chimera brings together the best of laptop and console gaming: with built-in Xbox Wireless, gamers can effortlessly connect their favorite Xboxaccessories to the PC without the need for multiple adapters, and without having to swap controllers when switching between console and PC.

“Gamers have different needs, and this is what Join the Republic is all about: offering the best solution to every gamer, regardless of their gaming preferences,” said Global Marketing Director of Republic of Gamers, Derek Yu. “We’re all very excited to bring this incredible lineup of ROG gaming gear to IFA this year.”

Price and release date for the ROG Chimera are still forthcoming, as well as some more photos (the one below is the only one released).

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Robbo9999
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#5467889 Posted on: 08/30/2017 06:14 PM

I don't get it, 144Hz combined with 7ms response time, I don't really see the point of that - it'll be blurry, and the whole point of 144Hz is that you see crisp & clear clarity in motion, makes no sense. I think they should have just stuck to a TN screen that has a 1ms response time for their 144Hz - much better!

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#5467901 Posted on: 08/30/2017 06:52 PM

as Hilbert stated "we are not sure yet" about the 7ms response.. still it would be a disappointment if it's true.
by the way did anyone notice the GL503 on ASUS international page, it's there specs and support and all, but i do not recall an announcement about it, or maybe i missed that one.

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#5467954 Posted on: 08/30/2017 10:21 PM

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/acer_xb270hu.htm#detailed_response

With high refresh rates it it important that the response times can keep up with the demands of the frame rate. At 60Hz a new frame is sent to the screen every 16.6ms, at 120Hz every 8.33ms, and at 144Hz every 6.94ms. The response times need to be at least as fast as this to keep up, and thankfully they are on this screen.

So 7ms is enough for 144hz, if it's lower/higher, you get ghosting and other artifacts.

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#5467971 Posted on: 08/30/2017 11:40 PM

Fat ugly laptop with 7ms response time that can't be upgraded. It will cost twice as much as a desktop with the same specs and be just as non-portable due to its hefty size and weight. It's like they just up and decided to make a laptop that is completely opposite to their max-q zephyrus. What a pointless escapade.

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#5468037 Posted on: 08/31/2017 07:14 AM

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/acer_xb270hu.htm#detailed_response
So 7ms is enough for 144hz, if it's lower/higher, you get ghosting and other artifacts.
Ah, that's better then. However, 7ms is just over the 6.94ms limit though for 144fps, so I think it would still probably benefit from having a faster response time than 7ms. Also, it means that there's not any room to further overclock the screen if you wanted to, because the screen's response time is already right at the limits for 144fps. Not that many people really want more than 144Hz, but there are benefits to be had above 144Hz if you're willing to go there - I've got a 144Hz monitor & it overclocks to 180Hz - I noticed a competetive difference in Titanfall 2 at 180fps vs 144fps - in fast panning close combat situations - difference can also been seen on the Blur Busters UFO Test website page. (Possible to 'hack' Titanfall 2 to display more than the 144fps limit the game normally imposes - apply V-sync in game menus of actual game, then disable V-sync in NVidia Control Panel)

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