Logitech G G713 Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting, Linear Switches (GX Brown) and Keyboard Palm Rest, PC and Mac Compatible - White Mist

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Compared to the Ryzen 9 + RTX 3080 Laptop configuration in the 2021 Scar 17, this Strix G17 scores roughly 10% lower in the CPU and GPU tests, and within 2-5% in single-core CPU performance. There are some exceptions, though, such as Handbrake and Geekbench multi-core, where this Ryzen 7 fell abnormally behind by a wider margin. Gaming aside, this laptop is a breeze with everyday multitasking, browsing, or video streaming. The 0dB Technology implemented on this generation allows the two fans to completely switch off with light use on the Silent profile, as long as the hardware stays under 60 C, which is most of the time. And that’s both on battery or when plugged in. Blender scores are close for the Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 processors, but the Ryzen 9 + RTX 3080 configuration ends-up on top in most of the Specviewperf workloads, especially those GPU bound that can benefit from the 16 GB of vRAM on the 3080, such as 3DSMax or Solidworks.

Now, the Strix G17 and the Strix SCAR 17 are also different in a couple of other ways. There’s a standard rubber-dome keyboard on the G17, and not the mechanical keyboard from the Scar, and there’s also a difference in materials, audio, and RGB elements between the two. Everything else is rather similar, though, that’s why I was curious to see how this more affordable model compares to its higher-tier kin in terms of everyday feel, performance, and thermals. At max, which you can adjust in the Manual mode in Armory Crate, they ramp up to 51+ dB, which means you’ll have to use headphones to cover them up. The impact in thermals is noticeable, though, and even adjusting the fans to 85%+ rpm (48+ dB noise) helps a fair bit.One of the defining features for the G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the snappy Gaming Mode button. This means that while a user is gaming, some buttons will not do what it typically would do. For example, Alt+Tabbing out from a game by accident would not register with the default settings of Gaming Mode active. The Gaming Mode is active once it is lit up. The buttons that can be inactive when the Gaming Mode is on can be customized in the Logitech G Hub app. “…does the Logitech G713 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard live up to its hype? The answer is not so simple.” This ROG Strix G17 is arguable a better-value performance laptop than Asus’s top-tier Scar 17 models, as it drops some of the fancy materials and features, but doesn’t compromise on the performance, screen, and inputs. In fact, I for one even prefer the regular rubber-dome keyboard on this series over the optical-mechanical keyboard on the Scar 17. I decided to buy this laptop after i read your review a few times and compared it with other models. This is a Sharp-made panel, code name LQ173M1JW04, and advertises at 300+ nits of brightness, 100% sRGB color coverage, and 3ms response; it meets these claims in our tests, making it an excellent all-around options for daily use and gaming. It’s not as sharp or as color-rich as the new QHD screen option with 100% DCI-P3 available on the Scar 17, though, something to keep in mind if color-accuracy is a must for your work.

For connectivity, there’s Wireless 6 and Bluetooth 5 through an Intel AX201 chip on this unit, as well as still only Gigabit Lan. Our sample performed well on WiFi both near the router and at 30+ feet with obstacles in between. We also ran some tests on the Silent profile, if you’re interested in running demanding loads at low noise levels (<39 dB or less). In terms of upgradability, you get two RAM SODIMM slots, which fit 32GB of DDR4 memory, working at 3200 MHz. Keep in mind that this is the official capacity, stated by the manufacturer, and we are strongly positive that you can put up to 64GB in total. Additionally, there are two M.2 PCIe x4 slots for storage. Although the frequency in extreme stress scenarios is close to the base, we are happy to see that the liquid metal thermal compound does its job, as it doesn’t allow the CPU to work at more than 72°C. Real-life gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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We’re still looking at alright results, with barely any decrease in single-core tests, but a 15-25% toll in the multi-threaded CPU tests, as the CPU runs at ~25W on Silent with this latest BIOS update. The GPU ends up being significantly limited as well in sustained loads, at around 55-60W, hence the GPU scores are roughly half of what we got on Turbo. I figured no games in my library and few I'm likely to play (not a mp/online shooter, BR/moba/esports fan) will ever push past 144Hz at high/ultra settings, even with a 3070. Besides I'm unsure if I could tell, seeing no difference between 120 and 144Hz previously. In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.

What you’re losing here is that awesome QHD screen option, the quad-speakers, and higher-quality materials used for the lid, and the fancier RGB elements. Instead, this laptop comes with bottom-firing dual-speakers, an always-on panel-lit ROG logo on the lid, and simpler metals and plastics used for the case, which are however a lot less prone to smudging, so friendlier to use every day. The panel comes well calibrated out of the box, with a Pantone certification, and offers good color and luminosity uniformity, as well as little to no noticeable light-bleeding. Hard to fault this panel in this price range. By the way, the processor here has liquid metal between itself, and the cooling element, which greatly improves the thermal efficiency. However, the GPU uses an orthodox thermal paste, and we saw temperatures on the GPU that are a bit higher than optimal. Perhaps in the future, we might find a way to lower it through undervolting or applying liquid metal on the GPU, as well. Follow this link for updated configurations and prices in your region at the time you’re reading this article. Final thoughts- ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 reviewInside we see a giant cooling solution, consisting of a total of six heat pipes of various sizes. One of them is common for the CPU and the GPU. There are two more for each processor, and one cooling the graphics memory and the VRM chips. Here’s what we got on our review unit in terms of battery life, with the screen’s brightness set at around 120 nits (~60 brightness). Bottom point, I expect many of you to be interested in the Strix G17 in the coming months, and for good reason: this is a solid performance 17-inch laptop, but not without its quirks and flaws. This does seem to be more affordable than other 17-inch laptops with 3070 graphics, such as the Dell Alienware m17, Gigabyte Aorus X17, MSI GE75 Raider, and the newer GE76 Raider, plus has the AMD Ryzen 5000 hardware platform on its side, a fair step-up over the Intel alternatives in terms of IPC and efficiency, at least until the Tiger Lake H chips end-up in stores later in the year. Still, if you’re willing to go with a B-tier brand, I’d also keep an eye on those Eluktronics and XMG models as well, with higher-power graphics and their competitive pricing.