ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 - Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5090, 32GB, 2TB
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 - Core Ultra 9 290HX, RTX 5090, 32GB, 2TB

Out of stock SKU G835LXG-U93220G0W
R 96 129,00

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Full description and specifications

24GB of GDDR7 on an RTX 5090, two terabytes of storage and an 18-inch 240Hz panel. There is nothing left to add.

Quick Specs

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.7GHz base
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7
  • 32GB DDR5-6400, 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • 18" 2.5K (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync
  • Windows 11 Home, 3 year ASUS warranty

What R96 129 actually buys

The 24GB frame buffer, mostly. That is more VRAM than most desktop graphics cards ship with, and it removes the one constraint that affects every other machine in this collection - the ability to run native 2.5K with ray tracing and full-resolution textures, to work with 8K footage, or to run large local AI models without spilling into system memory. The Core Ultra 9 290HX and 32GB of DDR5-6400 are there to keep up with it, and the 2TB drive means you are not managing storage.

Be honest about whether you need it

For gaming alone, this is not twice the machine the RTX 5080 Strix G16 is at R67 999, and it is 600 grams heavier in a body two inches wider. The SCAR earns its price for people doing professional work that is genuinely VRAM-bound - 3D, video at high resolutions, machine learning - who also want it to be the best gaming laptop available. If that is not you, buy the G16 and spend the difference on a monitor.

FEATURES:

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 multi frame generation
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
  • 32GB DDR5-6400, expandable to 64GB
  • 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
  • 18" 2.5K 240Hz display, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync with MUX switch
  • Four-speaker system, Dolby Atmos, AI noise cancellation
  • Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7
  • Per-key RGB keyboard with numeric keypad

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LXG-U93220G0W)
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.7GHz
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, 24GB GDDR7
  • Memory: 32GB DDR5-6400 (2 slots, to 64GB)
  • Storage: 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
  • Display: 18" 2.5K 2560 x 1600, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync with MUX switch
  • Battery: 90Wh
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Weight: approximately 3.3kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home
  • Warranty: 3 years

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 laptop
  • Power adapter
  • Documentation

Why ASUS?

The SCAR is ROG's flagship and it is built like it - cooling, ports and a display that hold up to the silicon inside. It carries 3 years of ASUS South African cover.

Key details

CategoryGaming Laptops
BrandASUS
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

What is inside this laptop?
RTX 5090 24GB graphics, 32GB DDR5 of memory and a 18" 2.5K 240Hz display. The full configuration, including storage and ports, is in the Specifications section above.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?
It varies by model - some laptops have sockets you can reach behind a service panel, others solder the memory to the board. Whatever this one supports is listed under Specifications, and opening the machine yourself can affect the warranty. Ask us before you buy an upgrade and we will confirm what will fit.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
This one is out of stock at the moment. Stock does come back in - WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181 with the model and we will tell you what the supplier is showing and let you know when it lands, rather than leaving you to keep checking the page.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.

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