Just this month, ASUS launched its new high-end gaming rig, the ASUS ROG G703. As we know, ROG, or the Republic of Gamers, is a hardware vendor in sync with ASUS, and since 2006, has been an evolution and active member in the hardcore hardware and gaming industry. With the ability to overclock in a way that PC gamers really need, ASUS developed the ultimate motherboard, one that before, was yet to be seen by the world. Ever since ROG machines have come out, an entirely new plethora of machines have been able to handle the highest-end of graphics out there, outperforming even the most prestigious GeForce 6800 Ultra end benchmark tests. The Asus ROG G703 is a machine that goes monstrous when performing your top-selling PC games, all by packing a 7th-gen Intel Core CPU processor, sporting a large 17.3-inch screen, and pursuing “beastly” performance via some seriously good system memory, and discrete graphics.

At the moment, ASUS only has one model listed for this magical machine, costing $3,499. This version, which as stated, advances among others with its Intel Core i7-7820HK, running at a 2.9 GHz base, overclocked and running at up to 4.3 GHz (which is an exceeded and superior level for gamers). This processor means serious business, allowing an unlocked multiplier, granting gamer-types to increase frequency in all four cores. Yes, there are lower configurations of the G703, but focusing on the overclocking model makes everything so much more exciting, now doesn’t it? However, all versions of the gaming rig come with the best of the best from Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1080 GPU, accompanied by up to 8GB of GDDRX5, 32GB of DDR4-2800 RAM (expandable to 64GB). Storage allows for up to two 256GB SSDs, and 1TB HDD. This means, simply, that operating at the max boost mode of 1974MHz (up from a base clock speed of 1733MHz) which is pushing its force, will be normal for users, as well as its memory of up to 10.3 Gb/s for data transfers. Supporting the systematic G-SYNC mode only means the G703 will better support the refresh rate technology of up to 144Hz on its LCD screen.

It's display, by the way features an ultra-responsive 17.3-inch (Full HD, 144Hz refresh rate), 1080p IPS screen. This machine is comparable to the ASUS Zephyrus released earlier 2017, but is unmatched by its sleek exterior, as well as its ability to deliver a desktop-like experience. This “ultra-responsive display” is not an exaggeration, as the ROG G703 seems to be the most responsive IPS display-level laptop available today. Further, there is anti-glare, seamless graphics, and maxed-out gaming performance without the unfortunate visual tearing and lag that other rigs experience under pressure. In addition to this physicality, there’s the freedom to customize and illuminate every key in the keyboard has. You may choose color patterns per game/task you play. Its keyboard also has anti-ghosting properties, a 2.5mm travel distance, and a 0.3mm keycap curve for comfort and added precision. Nothing bad about added precision when it comes to PC gaming, am I right?

All of this powerful hardware has the audio-system to match, meaning four speakers, an ESS Sabre DAC, and amplifier all tie together with display quality for an ingenious gaming experience. It’s hard to compare this level of laptop-PC gaming to anything other than an ASUS ROG machine. I’m not the only one trying to find a comparable rig other than one also in the ASUS pocket. When finding something on a considerably different pricing scale, it would be none other than the highest quality from Dell. Perhaps their Inspiron 15 7000 line of gaming machines (such as the Inspiron 7567), although nowhere in the same world ASUS ROG machines reside, would be something worth comparing these great specs to. Built for gaming and famed for providing the same Windows programming and personal PC specifications, it’s not in the same genre of niche and quality, but it’s $1,399 and up.