The ASUS 15.6" Republic of Gamers GL551JW Gaming Laptop is designed for handling 3D gaming graphics as well as everyday tasks. To help accomplish these tasks, it comes built with a quad-core 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-4270HQ processor and 8GB of DDR3L RAM along with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card. For extending battery life, Optimus technology automatically switches between the dedicated graphics card and Intel's integrated HD 4600 graphics, which offers power-saving features.
ASUS has equipped this notebook with a 15.6" display that provides a native resolution of 1920 x 1080, so you can view hi-res images as well as high-definition videos. For audio, this notebook comes outfitted with headphone and microphone jacks along with two speakers enhanced with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower technology. In addition, an HDMI port and mini DisplayPort are available for your larger screen and extending the on-screen workspace.
Windows 10 Home is preinstalled on the 1TB hard drive, which gives you ample space to store videos, images, and other files. You can back up valuable data utilizing the SuperMulti DVD burner or onto an optional external storage drive connected via one of the three USB 3.0 ports. This notebook packs a Gigabit Ethernet jack along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi technologies so you can access the Internet wired or wirelessly. Other notable features include a 3-in-1 memory card reader, microphone, webcam, and Bluetooth 4.0.