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ROG ZEPHYRUS GX501GI i7-8750H 24GB DDR4 15.6" Gaming Notebook PC - Aluminum Black (GX501GI-EI023T)

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ROG ZEPHYRUS (GX501)

DEFINING ULTRA-SLIM GAMING

World’s Slimmest Gaming Laptop With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

ROG Zephyrus is a revolutionary gaming laptop born from ROG’s persistent dedication to innovation. Despite being thinner than all previous ROG laptops, it has the hardware to rival high-end gaming desktops: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics with Max-Q design, an 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, a 144Hz IPS panel with an ultra-fast 3ms response time, and Windows 10 Pro. ROG slimmed the body to a mere 16.9-17.9mm while maintaining powerful cooling and unbeatable acoustic efficiency thanks to a clever new air-flow design: Active Aerodynamic System. The sleek chassis also includes an RGB keyboard that will feel familiar to gamers who typically play on desktop PCs.

SLIM AND SLEEK

ROG Zephyrus takes thin-and-light gaming laptops to a whole new level. It has a slim profile just 16.9-17.9mm thin and weighs only 2.2kg, but that doesn’t stop it from packing the latest 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics with Max-Q design — an innovative approach to designing the world’s thinnest, fastest, and quietest gaming laptops. An innovative hinge and fan module help keep the high-end GPU cool, resulting in a gaming laptop that’s portable enough to carry with you anywhere yet potent enough to compete with powerful gaming desktops.

PLAY IT COOL

ROG Zephyrus is armed with an exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that breaks all the rules. AAS combines intelligent design with innovative technologies to give gamers what they want: an ultra-slim laptop that runs cooler and quieter without sacrificing performance. When the laptop is opened, a portion of the bottom flexes to create 20% more open space for air circulation. Along with our unique AeroAccelerator technology, this gap improves airflow by 32% and reduces temperatures by 20% compared to conventional cooling. You can game for hours on end with impeccable stability and no throttling. ROG Zephyrus offers the highest level of performance in the smallest chassis

BREATHE DEEPLY

ROG-exclusive Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) includes several enhancements to make the cooler more effective, improving internal airflow and allowing the fan to spin slower and quieter while maintaining low temperatures. The patented trapezoid-cut lets air flow freely from the rear exhaust vents, improving thermal efficiency compared to standard laptop lids. We also adjusted the shape of the intake to reduce noise levels further and make the acoustic profile less obtrusive. Zephyrus runs cool enough to avoid throttling and quiet enough to enjoy your game.

Aura Sync for Ultimate Personalization

Aura Sync technology gives you the freedom to customize and synchronize lighting effects with compatible gaming mice, headsets, and other peripherals to give your entire setup a consistent look and feel. With a full spectrum of colors to choose from, as well as six different lighting modes that can be accessed via the Aura control panel, Aura Sync technology lets you express your persona, or the feel of the game you’re currently playing. ROG Zephyrus’ keyboard is positioned at the front of the chassis to allow better cooling for the internal components and offer a more comfortable, familiar position for gamers accustomed to desktop keyboards. Aura RGB lighting lets you customize colors and dynamic effects for the entire keyboard, and you can adjust the QWER and WASD clusters separately to adapt to MOBA, FPS, and other games. Anti-ghosting tech ensures your commands are interpreted instantly and correctly. The ergonomically designed keys have 1.4mm of travel for greater comfort and accuracy when gaming and typing. With an expected lifetime of 20 million presses, the keys offer exceptional durability and reliability for heavy use.

ULTIMATE GAMING PERFORMANCE

ROG Zephyrus is all about bringing innovative technologies and incredible gaming performance to an ultra-slim, portable, and stylish gaming laptop. The 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics (Max-Q) let the machine go toe-to-toe with the most hardcore gaming laptops — and even high-end desktops. Break all the rules with a true game-changer.

3DMARK PERFORMANCE

In 3DMark 11 (Performance) graphics and Fire Strike benchmark tests, ROG Zephyrus with NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 with Max-Q design delivered amazing gaming performance.

• Tested with: 3DMark 11 (Performance) Graphics / Fire Strike (GPU Scores).

ULTIMATE GAMING PLATFORM

NVIDIA'S new flagship GeForce GTX 1080 is the most advanced gaming GPU on the planet. Driven by the new NVIDIA Pascal architecture, the GeForce GTX 1080 delivers the amazing performance , innovative new gaming technologies, and immersive, next-gen VR.

PERFORMANCE

The flagship GeForce GTX 1080 is a quantum leap in performance and power efficiency. It's built using ultra-fast FinFET and high bandwith GDDR5X technologies, and supports DirectX 12 features for the fastest, smoothest, most power-efficient gaming experiences.

NEX-GEN GAMING TECHNOLOGIES - NVIDIA Pascal

GeForce GTX 1080 uses power of Pascal to meet the demands of the latest displays, including VR, ultra-high-resolution, and multiple monitors. It features NVIDIA GameWorks technologies for smooth gameplay and cinematic experiences, as well as revolutionary 360-degree image capture - even in VR.

VR READY

Discover next-generation VR performance, the lowest latency, and plug-and-play compatibility with leading headsets - driven by NVIDIA VRWorks technologies. VR audio, physics, and haptics let you hear and feel every moment.

ROG HYPERDRIVE FOR BLAZING-FAST STORAGE SPEEDS

ROG Zephyrus features an extraordinary 1TB HyperDrive SSD based on the latest NVM Express™ (NVMe) and PCI Express® technologies. With ultra-fast access times and blistering transfer rates, the M.2 drive loads games, apps, and other data at warp speed. Its copious capacity has ample storage for everything you need.

• Source from CrystalDiskMark 6.0.0.
• Actual specification may vary according to configuration.

IMPECCABLE GAMING VISUALS

ROG Zephyrus’ IPS display has a 144Hz refresh rate that lets you enjoy exceptionally smooth gaming at a true 144 frames per second, plus an ultra-fast 3ms response time that reduces blurring with rapid motion. Everything looks and feels fluid, especially fast-paced games. With wide viewing angles and 100% sRGB gamut coverage, the panel also produces outstanding colors regardless of where you’re sitting.

• Actual specification may vary according to configuration.

SEAMLESS GAMEPLAY

NVIDIA G-SYNC™ technology synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the GPU’s frame rate to make gameplay silky smooth. G-SYNC minimizes perceived stuttering, reduces input lag, and eliminates visual tearing all without affecting system performance. You get the smoothest, fastest, and most immersive experience across a broad range of games.

ULTIMATE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES

Take the plunge into virtual reality. With NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics (Max-Q), ROG Zephyrus delivers smooth, stutter-free VR performance with frame rates exceeding 90FPS. Plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive let you easily enjoy fully immersive VR environments. ROG Zephyrus is also certified by Microsoft for Windows Mixed Reality Basic applications, so you can use it with the ASUS Windows Mixed Reality headset. It’s time to explore a whole new world of games and experiences.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

ROG Zephyrus is jam-packed with the latest connectivity to give you blazing-fast transfer rates and maximum compatibility. The USB Type-C™ port delivers up to 40Gbps to Thunderbolt™ devices — four times the bandwidth of USB 3.1 Gen 2 — while 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are ready for all your existing gear. You can also run a large ROG gaming monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC™ via DisplayPort™ over Type-C™ USB or use HDMI 2.0 to connect 4K TVs at 60Hz.

STREAMING-FRIENDLY FEATURES

ROG Zephyrus comes with a host of streaming-friendly features, so you can share and broadcast your gaming sessions to friends or a larger audience. Sonic Studio Perfect Voice stabilizes the overall volume of outgoing and incoming voice communication while also reducing background noise. Casting Enhancer improves your voice clarity during streaming and recording, and the laptop’s built-in array microphone filters out ambient noise for even clearer vocal recording. To power your broadcasts, ROG Zephyrus comes with a lifetime XSplit license. You can use XSplit Gamecaster in ROG Gaming Center to record and broadcast sessions. An in-game overlay allows easy streaming and recording — and lets you to make in-game annotations to highlight what’s happening. You can also interact with your audience while broadcasting on Twitch.

ROG GAMING CENTER

Access ROG Gaming Center without interrupting your game using the Android or iOS app on your smartphone or tablet. They’re free to download from Google Play™ and the App Store! ROG Gaming Center gives you access to all the functions you need on a single dashboard — find system information, configure AURA SYNC and RGB lighting, adjust audio settings, or record gameplay. In addition, ROG GameFirst technology optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming.

INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE SOUND

ROG Zephyrus uses Smart Amp technology to boost audio output by up to 80% over the previous generation. In most cases when pushing the volume to the limit, speakers can break down easily because of excess heat and excursion. The technology protects speakers by setting thermal and excursion thresholds, and monitoring variations due to loading and temperature influence.