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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16 GB DDR5 2 TB NVMe

SKU CH-X9G6-17CSJ

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX at 2.4 GHz boosting to 5.2 GHz, RTX 5050 graphics with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5-5600 memory and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without bottleneck
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop

This 18-inch laptop pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics card. The 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel refreshes at 144 Hz. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a two-terabyte PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive handle games and creative workloads. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed in an Eclipse Gray chassis.

Upgraded thermal interface and storage

The builder replaces the stock CPU compound with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and applies Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU for lower temperatures. A two-terabyte PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD is installed for fast boot and load times. Dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory supports multitasking and memory-hungry applications. These changes target sustained performance during long sessions.

Verify power, memory and display expectations

Confirm the 2.4 GHz base clock and 5.2 GHz maximum turbo meet your workload needs. The 16-core, 32-thread CPU includes 64 megabytes of L3 cache. The RTX 5050 provides eight gigabytes of GDDR7 video memory. Check that the 15.71 by 11.57 by 0.91-to-1.21 inch dimensions and 6.61 pound weight suit your mobility requirements.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,521.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix G18
Model nameG814PH-ES94
Part numberG814PH-ES94-HID2
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.2 GHz
L3 cache size64 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 8 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in WUXGA
Display formatWUXGA
Screen featuresFHD+ 144 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology
Speakers2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40 Gbit/s), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40 Gbit/s), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterø6.0, 280 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 14A, 280 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.71 in × 11.57 in × 0.91 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.61 lb (3 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What are the exact chassis dimensions of the G814PH so I can confirm it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 15.71 inches wide, 11.57 inches deep, and between 0.91 and 1.21 inches high.

How is the liquid-metal thermal compound applied to the Ryzen 9 8940HX, and what common step is missed during reassembly?

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is pre-applied to the CPU die; the step often missed is reinstalling the protective barrier around the socket to prevent short circuits.

When will the 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD likely need replacement under heavy write workloads?

The drive uses standard TLC NAND rated for typical consumer endurance; expect several years before wear-leveling reserves are exhausted.

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