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EXCaliberPC ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro Extreme Gaming Laptop
A 4TB Samsung 990 PRO drive and 64GB of DDR5 turn this 18-inch ROG Strix into a gaming laptop you can load up without ever thinking about storage again
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Overview
Key Features
Display: 18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 300Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RAM: 64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 4TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
Specifications
Brand
EXCaliberPC
Manufacturer
ASUS
Model
ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro Extreme
Display
18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 300Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare, 100% DCI-P3
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24 cores, 2.7GHz-5.5GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
Memory
64GB (2x 32GB) DDR5 5600MHz
Storage
4TB Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD
Storage Speed
7450MB/s sequential read, 6900MB/s sequential write
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Warranty
1-Year ASUS USA + Global parts & labor, lifetime EXCaliberPC tech support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 12GB of GDDR7 on the RTX 5070 Ti enough for this laptop's 2560x1600 display?
The 12GB framebuffer is matched to the panel's 2.5K resolution rather than 4K, which is a reasonable pairing, though texture-heavy titles with ray tracing enabled will use more of that budget.
Can I add more memory later, or are both DDR5 slots already occupied?
Both slots are filled with 32GB DDR5-5600 modules to reach 64GB, so increasing capacity would require removing the existing sticks rather than simply adding to them.
Why choose a 300Hz 2.5K screen instead of a 4K panel on an 18-inch laptop?
The 2560x1600 resolution keeps frame rates high enough to make the 300Hz refresh meaningful in competitive play, while 100% DCI-P3 coverage preserves color accuracy for creative work.
Does the 4TB Samsung 990 PRO make a practical difference over a smaller drive?
Capacity is the main benefit, since 4TB holds dozens of large modern installs at once, and the 7450MB/s read rating shortens level loads and asset streaming.
Who covers warranty service, EXCaliberPC or ASUS?
ASUS provides the one-year USA and global warranty on parts and labor, while EXCaliberPC supplies lifetime technical support as the configuring seller.
Is this ROG Strix G18 configuration practical to carry around daily?
It is best treated as a desktop replacement. The 18-inch display and this class of processor and graphics hardware make it a machine that stays on a desk far more often than in a bag.