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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 laptop in Off Black finish

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID11 16" WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5090 96

SKU CH-42ZZ-311QJ

A 16-inch WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and 8TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Screen Size 16.0"

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 8 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 16-inch 2560 x 1600 Mini LED panel at 240 Hz delivers smooth, bright visuals
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects without bottlenecks
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under sustained loads

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID11

This gaming laptop pairs a 16" WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED display with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage. It ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed.

Target user and alternatives

The 24-core CPU and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU suit creators rendering complex 3D scenes or engineers running large simulations. Competitive players gain from the 240 Hz panel and low-latency memory. Buyers needing longer unplugged runtime or a lighter chassis should consider thinner ultraportables instead.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 video memory. This GPU tier determines whether the laptop can handle the heaviest ray-traced workloads and high-resolution textures without offloading to system RAM.

How it compares

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

Price $6,381.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix SCAR 16
Model nameG635LX-XS97
Part numberG635LX-XS97-HID11
Product colorOff Black
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
Processor codenameArrow Lake
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size96 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 48 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in WQXGA
Display formatWQXGA
Screen features2.5K 240 Hz Mini LED
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5090
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10 Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 380 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 19A, 380 W, Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 10.55 in × 0.9 in ~ 1.21 in
Product weight6.28 lb (2.85 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How is the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut applied to the Ultra 9-275HX CPU, and which step do builders often skip?

The liquid metal is pre-applied between the 24-core die and the cold plate; the step often missed is reinstalling the mounting hardware in the correct torque sequence so pressure stays even across the 36 MB cache area.

What maintenance will the Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5090 GPU need after extended use?

The Gelid GC Extreme paste on the 24 GB GDDR7 GPU does not require scheduled replacement; if temperatures rise years later the heatsink can be removed, old paste cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, and a fresh pea-sized dot reapplied.

Which limit appears first during a long 240 Hz Mini LED gaming session — CPU turbo, GPU power or SSD throttle?

The Ultra 9-275HX hits its 5.5 GHz turbo ceiling first; sustained all-core loads pull the 24-core processor to its thermal limit before the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD or the RTX 5090 reach their throttling points.

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