ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LX-XS97 Gaming Laptop
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18" QHD+ 240Hz | GeForce RTX™ 5090 | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX
Customize Your High-Performance Gaming Laptop
Tailor your laptop to your playstyle and workflow. Choose your performance upgrades — each system hand-built, stress-tested, and optimized by our U.S. technicians.
Fully Customizable
Hand-Built & Performance Tuned
Built in the USA
Expert-Tuned for Maximum Performance
Every XOTIC PC laptop undergoes a detailed optimization and validation process performed by our U.S. technicians. Your system is inspected, upgraded where requested, thermally tuned, and tested to ensure stable, reliable performance right out of the box.
U.S. Technician Inspected & Prepared
Thermal Optimization & Repaste Options
Benchmarking & Stability Testing
Prepared in the USA
Our Laptop Optimization & Quality Process
- Full system inspection & hardware validation
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter performance
- Installation of memory, storage, and configuration upgrades
- BIOS updates, firmware checks & driver optimization
- Thermal stress testing & long-duration performance checks
- Benchmark verification across real-world workloads
- Final QC, cleaning & secure packaging for shipment
Key Specs at a Glance
This model delivers the perfect balance of performance, portability, and display quality. Below are the core specifications that define its real-world speed, responsiveness, and gaming capability.
Performance Overview
Built for smooth, responsive performance across gaming, creative workloads, and everyday multitasking. Each laptop is optimized and validated by our U.S. technicians to ensure stable, consistent behavior right out of the box.
Tuned for Real-World Performance
Before shipment, your laptop undergoes an extensive verification process to confirm smooth operation in real workloads. This includes application responsiveness, system stability under sustained load, gaming behavior, and everyday performance consistency.
XOTIC PC Performance Validation
- BIOS and firmware checks
- Driver optimization & system preparation
- Thermal behavior and stability verification
- Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter operation
- Responsive performance testing for gaming & applications
Select your CPU and GPU to see real-world gaming performance. These estimates are based on conservative, high-settings benchmarks to help you understand what to expect from your configuration.
Real-World Game Performance
Customization & Upgrade Options
Personalize your laptop with premium cosmetic finishes and performance upgrades — all professionally installed and validated by our U.S. technicians.
UV Printing
High-resolution UV artwork printed directly onto the chassis. Vibrant, durable, and fully customizable.
Wraps & Skins
Premium vinyl wraps in metallic, carbon fiber, matte, gloss, or fully custom designs for stylish protection.
Custom Painting
Automotive-grade hand-painted finishes. Create a one-of-a-kind design with custom colors or gradients.
RAM & Storage Upgrades
Boost multitasking and loading speeds with memory and NVMe SSD upgrades professionally installed.
Laser Etching
Precision laser-etched logos, artwork, or personalized text. Clean, permanent, and professionally finished.
Overclocking & Tuning
Performance-oriented tuning to unlock smoother gameplay, faster computing, and optimized power profiles.
Thermal Enhancements
Premium thermal pastes, pads, and copper heatsink upgrades to improve cooling efficiency and reduce noise.
Extended Warranty Options
Protect your system with expanded coverage on parts, labor, and long-term service options.
Stunning Display & Immersive Audio
Designed for vivid clarity and immersive sound, this system delivers a premium visual and audio experience for gaming, streaming, and creative work. Each laptop undergoes visual and audio quality checks by XOTIC PC technicians before shipping.
Vivid, Color-Accurate Visuals
Enjoy sharp detail and rich color depth whether you're gaming, editing, or streaming. XOTIC PC performs panel inspections, brightness consistency checks, and dead-pixel validation to ensure your display meets high quality standards before it leaves our facility.
Clear, Immersive Audio
Experience clean dialogue, balanced mids, and strong audio clarity for gaming, music, and communication. Each system undergoes speaker channel testing and microphone clarity checks to ensure reliable everyday performance.
Victory, accelerated.
Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, the 2025 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is built for elite esports and AAA gaming, while also accelerating select AI-powered creative workloads.
Next-gen performance
24 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.4GHz max turbo frequency, and up to 80W TDP give the SCAR 18 serious processing power for high frame rates and demanding multitasking.
RTX 50 Series graphics
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 175W max TGP, DLSS 4, Advanced Optimus, and 24GB GDDR7 memory delivers fast, responsive gameplay with stunning visual fidelity.
Easy upgrades
A redesigned tool-less chassis makes access to RAM, SSD, and fans faster and simpler, with Q-latch support for quick SSD installation.
ROG Intelligent Cooling
An end-to-end vapor chamber, Tri-Fan Technology, sandwiched heatsink, and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on both CPU and GPU help maintain lower temperatures and quieter operation under load.
ROG Nebula HDR display
The 18-inch Mini LED display features over 2000 dimming zones, 1200 nits peak brightness, 240Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA® G-SYNC®, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage for vivid, ultra-smooth visuals.
Signature ROG design
With AniMe Vision on the lid, full-surround Aura RGB, and a refined chassis design, the SCAR 18 blends bold style with a more premium finish.
Built for gaming and beyond
A full-size keyboard with per-key RGB, Dolby Atmos audio, a 90Wh battery, Wi-Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G LAN, and Windows Hello support round out a premium gaming laptop experience.
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Warranty & Support
Every laptop purchased from XOTIC PC includes full manufacturer warranty coverage plus dedicated U.S.-based support from our team. Optional extended protection plans are also available for additional peace of mind.
Manufacturer Warranty
All laptops include the standard manufacturer warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage and duration vary by model, but typically include:
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty
- Depot repair or replacement services
- Technical support via Manufacturer
XOTIC PC U.S. Support
Our team provides personalized assistance for troubleshooting, upgrades, configuration help, and technical questions — even after your system has left our facility.
- Dedicated U.S.-based support
- Guidance on upgrades & optimization
- Assistance with Manufacturer warranty processes
Extended Protection Plans
Extend your coverage with optional XOTIC PC protection plans. Options vary by model and may include:
- 1- to 3-year extended parts & labor plans
- Accidental damage protection
- Priority repair handling
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a laptop take to ship from XOTIC PC?
Every system undergoes XOTIC PC quality checks, optimization, and performance validation before shipping.
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XOTIC PC provides U.S.-based support, and optional extended protection plans are available for additional coverage.
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Why Choose XOTIC PC for Your Laptop?
When you purchase your laptop through XOTIC PC, you’re getting more than a device — you’re getting expert optimization, custom upgrade options, enhanced thermal performance, and dedicated U.S.-based support from technicians who care about your long-term experience.
Expert Technician Optimization
Every laptop is inspected, tuned, updated, and tested by our U.S. technicians. BIOS settings, drivers, thermals, and performance parameters are validated before shipping.
Custom Upgrades & Enhancements
Unlock deeper customization with options like UV printing, vinyl wraps, custom painting, laser etching, RAM & storage upgrades, repasting, thermal pad upgrades, and copper heatsinks.
Performance & Thermal Validation
We run stability checks, thermal tests, CPU/GPU behavior analysis, and real-world performance validation — ensuring your laptop performs reliably from day one.
Real Humans. Real Support.
Get fast, friendly assistance from our in-house support team in Lincoln, Nebraska. No outsourcing — just knowledgeable experts who actually know your system.
Trade In & Upgrade Easily
Trade in your current PC or laptop and put its value toward your new system. A simple, cost-effective upgrade path without starting from scratch.
Suggested Add-Ons
Enhance your system with recommended upgrades and accessories selected to improve performance, protection, and everyday usability.
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