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Published 4 Mar, 2021
If the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 represents the very best of what gaming laptops have to offer in 2021, then the Gigabyte Aorus 15G is probably what you d call the next step down. It still has one of Nvidia s powerful new RTX 3080 graphics chips inside its slim black chassis, but it s the 8GB variant rather than the top 16GB one you get on the Scar. It also only has a 1920x1080 resolution display, albeit one with a higher 240Hz refresh rate, and its CPU is a fraction older as well, with Gigabyte choosing to stick with Intel s still very fast Core i7-10870H instead of opting for one of AMD s shiny new Ryzen 5000 chips. That s still a formidable set of specs, of course, and it s a potent combination for those after a top-notch 1080p gaming experience that will last for many years to come.
Published 1 Mar, 2021
Of all the new gaming laptops coming out this year, the 2021 edition of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 is almost certainly going to be one of the most powerful, high-spec machines you can buy. Not only is its top spec packed with the full 16GB variant of Nvidia s new RTX 3080 graphics chip and an overclocked model of AMD s brand-new Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, but it also comes equipped with a 165Hz refresh rate display that has a gorgeous 2560x1440 resolution. It s a real beaut of a machine, and could easily replace your entire desktop - provided you ve got deep enough pockets for it, of course.
Published 23 Feb, 2021
If you thought Samsung s CRG9 gaming monitor was one of the most ridiculous gaming screens you ve ever seen, think again. Enter Samsung s Odyssey G9, the latest monitor in Samsung s super ultrawide series. You still get the same 49in screen size, 32:9 aspect ratio and a whopping resolution of 5120x1440 with the Odyssey G9 - the equivalent of two 27in, 2560x1440 monitors in one - but now you also get the benefit of a massive 240Hz refresh rate (up from the CRG9 s 120Hz), full Nvidia G-Sync Compatibility and an even curvier VA display. It s a mad thing to behold, but is it a better gaming monitor?
One major caveat is its resolution of 1920x1080. While perfectly acceptable on a 24in or 25in screen, 1920x1080 spread across 27in is really the outer limit of what I d deem an acceptable pixel density, especially if you want a screen that you can comfortably use for work and other desktop tasks for long periods of time. Normally, I d recommend going for a 2560x1440 resolution if you really want that larger 27in screen size, as its higher pixel density won t just make text and games look sharper, but it s also a lot easier on the old eyes, too.
In its defence, the excellent quality of the EX2710 s IPS panel means that using this monitor for work is actually all right. The combination of its