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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 16 GB DDR5 2 TB NVMe

SKU CH-X9G6-17CSJ

An 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX at 2.4 GHz boosting to 5.2 GHz, RTX 5050 graphics with 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5-5600 memory and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • ColorEclipse Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
  • Screen18" WUXGA
  • Memory16GB
  • Storage2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without bottleneck
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop

This 18-inch laptop pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5050 graphics card. The 1920 x 1200 IPS-level panel refreshes at 144 Hz. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a two-terabyte PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive handle games and creative workloads. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed in an Eclipse Gray chassis.

Upgraded thermal interface and storage

The builder replaces the stock CPU compound with Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut and applies Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU for lower temperatures. A two-terabyte PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD is installed for fast boot and load times. Dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory supports multitasking and memory-hungry applications. These changes target sustained performance during long sessions.

Verify power, memory and display expectations

Confirm the 2.4 GHz base clock and 5.2 GHz maximum turbo meet your workload needs. The 16-core, 32-thread CPU includes 64 megabytes of L3 cache. The RTX 5050 provides eight gigabytes of GDDR7 video memory. Check that the 15.71 by 11.57 by 0.91-to-1.21 inch dimensions and 6.61 pound weight suit your mobility requirements.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking without bottleneck
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD loads games and apps in seconds

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix G18
ModelG814PH-ES94
Part NumberG814PH-ES94-HID2
ColorEclipse Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Screen18" WUXGA
Memory16GB
Storage2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Video Memory8GB
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21"
Weight6.61 lbs
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz
CPU L3 Cache64 MB
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWUXGA
Resolution1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate144Hz
Display FeaturesFHD+ 144Hz IPS-Level
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD2TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600MHz
Memory Spec2 x 8 GB
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported128GB
WLANWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.3
USB1x 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)
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio Ports3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
AudioAI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology
Speaker2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
TouchpadYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080P FHD IR Camera
Card ReaderNone
StyleThin and Light
TypeGaming & Entertainment
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Chargerø6.0, 280W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 14A, 280W, Input: 100~240C AC 50/60Hz universal
Battery90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Questions about this item

What are the exact chassis dimensions of the G814PH so I can confirm it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 15.71 inches wide, 11.57 inches deep, and between 0.91 and 1.21 inches high.

How is the liquid-metal thermal compound applied to the Ryzen 9 8940HX, and what common step is missed during reassembly?

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is pre-applied to the CPU die; the step often missed is reinstalling the protective barrier around the socket to prevent short circuits.

When will the 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD likely need replacement under heavy write workloads?

The drive uses standard TLC NAND rated for typical consumer endurance; expect several years before wear-leveling reserves are exhausted.

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