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ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5050 32GB 4TB
An 18-inch 144Hz WUXGA gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage
- ColorEclipse Gray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUAMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
- Screen18" WUXGA
- Memory32GB
- Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS-level screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking smoothly
- 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (2 x 2 TB) loads games in seconds
18" WUXGA 144Hz Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH combines an 18.0" WUXGA 144Hz IPS-level display with a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics. 32 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provide capacity for demanding games and creative workloads. The Eclipse Gray chassis measures 15.71" x 11.57" x 0.91" ~ 1.21" and weighs 6.61 lbs.
Upgraded Thermal Interface and Storage
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme on the GPU to lower system temperatures under load. The stock storage is replaced with a 4 TB (2 x 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD array for faster boot and load times. Memory is configured as 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) dual-channel DDR5 5600MHz, subject to system capability. These changes target sustained performance and reliability.
Verify Power and Peripheral Needs
Confirm your power outlet and any docking station can supply the wattage required by the 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5050 combination. Ensure external monitors support the 1920 x 1200 resolution at 144Hz over the available video outputs. Check that your bag or sleeve accommodates the 15.71" x 11.57" footprint and 6.61 lb weight. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.
Highlights
- 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.2 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS-level screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution
- RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at high settings
- 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking smoothly
- 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (2 x 2 TB) loads games in seconds
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Strix G18 |
| Model | G814PH-ES94 |
| Part Number | G814PH-ES94-HID8 |
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX |
| Screen | 18" WUXGA |
| Memory | 32GB |
| Storage | 4 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 | 4TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 4 TB (2 x 2 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600MHz |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 16 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
What are the chassis dimensions and weight of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814PH?
The laptop measures 15.71" wide, 11.57" deep and ranges from 0.91" to 1.21" high. It weighs 6.61 lbs, so ensure your bag or desk space accommodates that footprint.
How is the factory-applied thermal paste configured on the CPU and GPU?
HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal on the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme paste on the GPU during assembly; no user installation step is required.
Can the 32 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory or the 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage be upgraded later?
The system ships with two 16 GB DDR5 modules and two 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSDs; both memory slots and storage bays are occupied, so any upgrade would replace existing parts.
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