The ASUS 15.6" Republic of Gamers Strix G GL531GT Gaming Laptop is designed for gamers who don't want to sacrifice performance for portability. Featuring a streamlined design, it's still packed with powerful hardware including a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H six-core processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card. With these combined, the Strix G can easily tackle everyday tasks and playing graphically demanding games. Other integrated features include USB Type-A and Type-C ports, an HDMI port, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a combo audio jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home.
Cooling
The Strix G is equipped with multiple heatpipes, hefty heatsinks, and thin yet powerful fans for efficient cooling. These fans also feature a self-cleaning anti-dust option, which spins them in reverse. Users can adjust the fans speed within the system to their desired performance vs noise balance.
ASUS Aura Sync RGB Lighting
ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting provides users with a variety of color options and lighting effects to fit their ideal aesthetics. Users can also sync compatible hardware and peripherals for a more unified setup.
Keyboard
Aside from RGB lighting, the keyboard features fast-actuating keys, N-key rollover, and curved keycaps.
Audio
The Strix G has side firing speakers with Smart Amp technology, which monitors audio output and makes real-time adjustments to keep the speakers within their thermal limits. This offers less distortion, higher dynamic range, more bass, and louder output.
Connectivity
ROG RangeBoost technology helps to improve Wi-Fi stability by evaluating which of its four internal antennas to use for the strongest signal.
ROG Armoury Crate
ROG Armoury Crate is a suite of system monitoring and customization software. It includes access to GameFirst V, GameVisual, Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar III, and more.
Windows 10 Home
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.