For the more traditional laptop user, ASUS ROG Malaysia also released their ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) for RM 27,999, scaling up to RM 32,999 depending on your selected loadout. This includes the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage. Early birds by 17 July 2026 get an ROG Falcata modular gaming keyboard bundle worth RM 1,250, while stocks last.
ROG Workstation Desktop replacement unit?
ASUS has aggressively raised total system power from 255W to 320W allowing the processor and the GPU to run at maximum potential simultaneously without thermal choking. Pushing up to a peak 175W maximum TGP on the graphics card and utilizing AI-driven frame processing via DLSS 4, the SCAR 18 could well be the workstation desktop replacement unit you’ve been looking for, if not gaming laptop overkill.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) Tech Specs
Here are the tech specs and features of the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026):
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor
- 64GB RAM and up to 2TB + 2TB storage in RAID 0 configurations
- Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 175W maximum TGP, DLSS 4, and Multi-Frame Generation
- 18 inch ROG Nebula Display
- ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, 100W Type-C AC Adapter, and a massive 450W AC Adapter included in the box
If you’ve got the money to burn, and aren’t so much into dual touchscreens, is this the ROG laptop for you? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more on tech.
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