The ASUS ROG Strix GL702ZC is the first gaming laptop to run on the AMD Ryzen™ 7 processor, which has eight cores, 16 threads, and a maximum boosted speed of 3.7GHz. This multi-threaded performance is what power users need for smooth simultaneous gaming and streaming, or content creation and heavy multitasking. The Strix GL702ZC also features the AMD Radeon™ RX580 graphics, with 4GB DDR5 VRAM to handle the latest games and graphically demanding virtual reality applications. Available by October 2017, the Strix GL702Z has two variants: the one with AMD Ryzen™ 7 is priced at PHP 99,995, while the one with AMD Ryzen™ 5, PHP 84,995.

The ASUS ROG Strix GL702Z

can be specified with up to a 17.3-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS display with 178° wide viewing angles and AMD FreeSync display technology. The display is also available in multiple configurations, such as 1080p variants at 75Hz and 120Hz. Content creators and gamers who play less demanding titles will benefit from the high-resolution option, while action-packed shooters and fast-paced play titles will require the high-refresh rate alternative.

ensures smooth visuals via AMD FreeSync, which synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the graphics card. This reduces lag, curbs frame-rate stutter, and cuts down on visual tearing. AMD FreeSync compensates for performances wrinkles so the user remains fully immersed in the game or content creation or consumption.

works with FreeSync-compatible external monitors via DisplayPort or HDMI.

Left to Right: Anvey Factora (ASUS Philippines Head of Marketing), Peter Chambers (AMD Director for Consumers Sales, Asia Pacific & Japan), Ann Mateo (ASUS ROG Brand Ambassador), George Su (ASUS Philippines Country Manager), Sarah Dublin (ASUS ROG Product Marketing Specialist), and Joey Nocom (ASUS Philippines Country Product Manager for ROG Gaming Notebooks).
Left to Right: Anvey Factora (ASUS Philippines Head of Marketing), Peter Chambers (AMD Director for Consumers Sales, Asia Pacific & Japan), Ann Mateo (ASUS ROG Brand Ambassador), George Su (ASUS Philippines Country Manager), Sarah Dublin (ASUS ROG Product Marketing Specialist), and Joey Nocom (ASUS Philippines Country Product Manager for ROG Gaming Notebooks).

features ROG Gaming Center, a dashboard that allows gamers to launch ROG applications and access the settings menu. This works with integrated applications including ROG GameFirst IV, XSplit Gamecaster, and ASUS Splendid visual technology.

has a backlit keyboard that ensures all keystrokes are instantly and correctly interpreted, even when 30 keys are pressed at once. A gamer can mash the keys in panic, in the heat of battle, and his key inputs will still be registered accurately.

is easy to carry around – the chassis is only 1.3″ thick and weighs under 7 lbs.

dons a familiar gamer-oriented design – black exterior, brushed aluminum lid, red backlighting behind the keyboard, colored caps for the WASD keys.

Emman Tortoza of GadgetPilipinas (middle) and Boss Mac Suba Tekken the night away on the ROG Strix GL702ZC, while Anvey Factora, Head of Marketing as ASUS PH (left-most) looks on.
Emman Tortoza of Gadget Pilipinas (middle) and Boss Mac Suba Tekken the night away on the ROG Strix GL702ZC, while Anvey Factora, Head of Marketing as ASUS PH (left-most) looks on.

 

ROG Strix GL702ZC Specifications

Specification GL702ZC
Color Myst Black
Processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 1700, 8C/16T, 65W;
AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600, 6C/12T, 65W;
Graphics Card AMD Radeon™ RX580; 4GB DDR5 with VR Support
Operating System Windows 10 Home
Memory 8GB or 16GB DDR4 with 64GB MAX SUPPORT
Storage 1TB HDD 7200RMP + 128GB SSD / MAX 512GB NVME
Display 17.3”  IPS FHD (1920 x 1080) 75Hz, FreeSync™
17.3”  IPS FHD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz, FreeSync™
Anti-glare and wide-view technology
Cosplayed as Feudal Japan Warriors are these "vanguards" at the ASUS x Ryzen event where the ROG Strix GL702ZC was launched.
Cosplayed as Feudal Japan Warriors are these “vanguards” at the ASUS x Ryzen event where the ROG Strix GL702ZC was launched.

The ROG Strix GL702ZC will be available October 2017. The AMD Ryzen™ 7 is priced at PHP 99,995 while the AMD Ryzen™ 5 at PHP 84,995. You can also pre-order through: http://rog-masters.ph/pre-order-rog-gl702zc/.

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