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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 laptop in Off Black finish

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID11 16" WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5090 96

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A 16-inch WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and 8TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • ColorOff Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" WQXGA
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Screen Size

  • 16.0"
  • 18.0"

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

GPU GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

  • GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Memory|SSD 96GB|8 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 16-inch 2560 x 1600 Mini LED panel at 240 Hz delivers smooth, bright visuals
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects without bottlenecks
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under sustained loads

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 G635LX-XS97-HID11

This gaming laptop pairs a 16" WQXGA 240Hz Mini LED display with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage. It ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed.

Target user and alternatives

The 24-core CPU and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU suit creators rendering complex 3D scenes or engineers running large simulations. Competitive players gain from the 240 Hz panel and low-latency memory. Buyers needing longer unplugged runtime or a lighter chassis should consider thinner ultraportables instead.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 video memory. This GPU tier determines whether the laptop can handle the heaviest ray-traced workloads and high-resolution textures without offloading to system RAM.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 16-inch 2560 x 1600 Mini LED panel at 240 Hz delivers smooth, bright visuals
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects without bottlenecks
  • Gelid GC Extreme on GPU plus Conductonaut on CPU lowers temperatures under sustained loads

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG Strix SCAR 16
ModelG635LX-XS97
Part NumberG635LX-XS97-HID11
ColorOff Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" WQXGA
Memory96GB
Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5090
Video Memory24GB
Dimensions (W x D x H)13.94" x 10.55" x 0.90" ~ 1.21"
Weight6.28 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Core NameArrow Lake
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeWQXGA
Resolution2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate240Hz
Display Features2.5K 240Hz Mini LED
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec8 TB (2 x 4 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600MHz
Memory Spec2 x 48 GB
Memory Slot (Total)2
Memory Slot (Available)0
Max Memory Supported128GB
WLANWi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.4
USB3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (data speed up to 120Gbps)
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio Ports3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
AudioSmart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone
Speaker4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
TouchpadYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Card ReaderNone
StyleThin and Light
TypeGaming & Entertainment
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/ChargerRectangle Conn, 380W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 19A, 380W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Battery90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

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Questions about this item

How is the Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut applied to the Ultra 9-275HX CPU, and which step do builders often skip?

The liquid metal is pre-applied between the 24-core die and the cold plate; the step often missed is reinstalling the mounting hardware in the correct torque sequence so pressure stays even across the 36 MB cache area.

What maintenance will the Gelid GC Extreme on the RTX 5090 GPU need after extended use?

The Gelid GC Extreme paste on the 24 GB GDDR7 GPU does not require scheduled replacement; if temperatures rise years later the heatsink can be removed, old paste cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, and a fresh pea-sized dot reapplied.

Which limit appears first during a long 240 Hz Mini LED gaming session — CPU turbo, GPU power or SSD throttle?

The Ultra 9-275HX hits its 5.5 GHz turbo ceiling first; sustained all-core loads pull the 24-core processor to its thermal limit before the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD or the RTX 5090 reach their throttling points.

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