ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID19P gaming laptop
18-inch WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 96 GB DDR5 and 8 TB NVMe storage
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory96GB
- Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern gaming visuals
- 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries fast
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS panel delivers fluid motion
18" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH-ES94-HID19P is an 18-inch gaming laptop built for enthusiasts who need desktop-class throughput in a portable chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with 32 threads and a 5.2 GHz max turbo frequency. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives the 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel at 144 Hz. Eclipse Gray finish, 15.71" x 11.57" footprint, 0.91–1.21" profile, 6.61 lbs.
Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU. The liquid-metal and high-conductivity paste combination lowers core temperatures under sustained load, allowing the 8940HX and RTX 5050 to hold higher boost clocks for longer periods. This custom application is performed during the build-to-order process and covered by the dealer warranty.
96 GB DDR5 5600 and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Dual-channel 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5 5600 MHz memory supports heavy multitasking, virtual machines, and large dataset workloads without paging. Twin 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB total capacity for game libraries, media projects, and scratch space, delivering sequential throughput that keeps load times minimal. The 64 MB CPU L3 cache further reduces latency for compute-bound tasks.
Highlights
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern gaming visuals
- 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
- 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries fast
- 18-inch 1920 x 1200 144 Hz IPS panel delivers fluid motion
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID19P |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 96GB |
| Storage | 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050 |
| Video Memory | 8GB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" |
| Weight | 6.61 lbs |
| CPU Type | AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series |
| Processor Name | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Number of Cores | 16-core (8P+8E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | WUXGA |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Display Features | FHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 8TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600MHz |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 48 GB |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 128GB |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5.3 |
| USB | 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps), 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (data speed up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Audio Ports | 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Audio | AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology |
| Speaker | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | 1080P FHD IR Camera |
| Card Reader | None |
| Style | Thin and Light |
| Type | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | ø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal |
| Battery | 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion |
Questions about this item
How often will the Conductonaut and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compounds on the CPU and GPU need replacement?
The liquid-metal Conductonaut on the Ryzen 9 8940HX and Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5050 are applied during the build process and are not scheduled for routine replacement under normal use.
Which component hits its thermal ceiling first during extended heavy loads?
The 16-core 8940HX processor running up to 5.2 GHz typically reaches its thermal limit before the 8 GB GDDR7 RTX 5050 under sustained all-core workloads.
What are the fan noise and surface temperatures like after hours of continuous gaming?
The custom thermal interface materials keep CPU and GPU temperatures lower than stock, so fan speeds stay moderate and chassis surfaces remain warm but not hot during long sessions.
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