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ASUS ROG G703 Series

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The ASUS ROG G703 series is Republic of Gamers' flagship 17.3-inch desktop-replacement line, sold from late 2017 through 2020 across four distinct generations: the original G703VI "Chimera" (2017), the G703GI and G703GS refresh (2018), and the RTX-powered G703GX and G703GXR (2019). Every generation shares the same massive brushed-metal chassis — roughly 51 mm thick and over 10 pounds — but the internals changed dramatically year over year, from an overclocked Intel Core i7-7820HK with GeForce GTX 1080 graphics to a factory-overclocked Core i9-9980HK paired with an RTX 2080. That's exactly why your specific sub-model determines your payout. Many people don't realize a laptop this old and this heavy still holds real trade-in value — G703 units remain in demand for their desktop-class GPUs and famously durable build. Select your configuration in the quote tool above to see an instant cash offer, or read on to pinpoint exactly which G703 you own.

Which ROG G703 do you have?

Confirm it's a G703

  • Flip the laptop over: the sticker on the bottom panel lists the model as G703VI, G703GI, G703GS, G703GX, or G703GXR
  • The screen is 17.3 inches, the body is very thick (about 2 inches), and the main exhaust vents fire out the back
  • A large illuminated ROG logo sits on the brushed-metal lid, with a per-key RGB backlit keyboard inside
  • No sticker? Press the Windows key, type "System Information," and read the "System Model" line — no technical knowledge needed

Don't confuse it with these

  • ROG G752 / G751 — the older silver-and-orange 17-inch line that the G703 replaced; the bottom label reads G752 or G751
  • ROG GX700 / GX800 — the water-cooled models with a detachable liquid-cooling dock; the G703 is air-cooled only
  • ROG Strix SCAR / G712 — much thinner 17-inch gaming laptops from 2019–2020
  • The fastest tiebreaker is your processor: 7th-gen Intel (i7-7820HK) = G703VI · 8th-gen + GTX graphics = G703GI or G703GS · 8th-gen + RTX 2080 = G703GX · 9th-gen (i7-9750H / i9-9980HK) = G703GXR

Still not sure? Our step-by-step guide to finding your ASUS laptop's model number walks you through it with screenshots — it takes under a minute.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • G703VI (2017): Intel Core i7-7820HK — 4 cores / 8 threads, factory-overclocked to 4.3 GHz
  • G703GI / G703GS (2018): Intel Core i7-8750H (6c/12t, up to 4.1 GHz) or unlocked Core i9-8950HK (6c/12t, up to 4.8 GHz)
  • G703GX (2019): Intel Core i7-8750H or Core i9-8950HK
  • G703GXR (2019): Intel Core i7-9750H or factory-overclocked Core i9-9980HK — 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz all-core, with liquid-metal thermal compound on i9 units

Graphics (GPU)

  • G703GS: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 — 8GB GDDR5
  • G703VI / G703GI: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 — 8GB GDDR5X, overclockable to ~1974 MHz
  • G703GX / G703GXR: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 — 8GB GDDR6, factory-overclocked up to 1855 MHz at 200W, with ray tracing and DLSS support
  • No Optimus switching on the GTX-era models (G-Sync is always on); the RTX generations added a switchable Optimus mode for better battery life

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4 SO-DIMM memory — DDR4-2800 on the G703VI, DDR4-2666 on 2018–2019 models
  • Factory configurations shipped with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
  • Four SO-DIMM slots, user-upgradable to a maximum of 64GB — nothing is soldered

Storage

  • Up to three M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slots — top configurations shipped with 2× or 3× 256GB/512GB drives in RAID 0
  • Plus one 2.5-inch SATA bay, typically holding a 1TB or 2TB HDD or FireCuda SSHD
  • Common factory totals: 256GB–1.5TB SSD paired with a 1–2TB spinning drive

Display & audio

Display

All generations use a 17.3-inch anti-glare panel. The signature option — and the world's first on a laptop when the G703VI launched — is the FHD (1920 × 1080) 144Hz IPS-level panel with NVIDIA G-Sync (7ms on the 2017 model, improved to 3ms from 2018 onward, 72% NTSC). A small number of G703GI configurations (such as the G703GI-WS91K) instead carry a 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) 60Hz IPS panel aimed at content creators — check your resolution in Windows display settings if unsure.

Audio

Four speakers plus a dedicated subwoofer, backed by an ESS Sabre headphone DAC on the headphone jack — one of the strongest built-in audio setups of its era.

Ports & connectivity

The G703's oversized chassis leaves room for a full desktop-class port array, with video outputs and power routed toward the rear.

Rear & Left Side
  • 1× Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) (supports DisplayPort output; the laptop cannot charge over USB-C — it requires its dedicated power brick)
  • 1× HDMI 2.0
  • 1× Mini DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1× RJ-45 Ethernet (Gigabit on G703VI/GI/GS; upgraded to 2.5G on G703GX/GXR)
  • 1× Power adapter input (DC-in)
  • 1× 3.5mm microphone-in jack
Right Side & Extras
  • 4× USB-A ports (USB 3.0 on the G703VI; USB 3.1 Gen 2 from 2018 onward)
  • 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone-out jack with ESS Sabre DAC
  • Built-in Xbox Wireless receiver on the G703VI for controller pairing without a dongle

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2x2) Bluetooth 4.2 (G703VI) / 5.0 (2018–2019 models) TPM 2.0

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

GTX-era models (G703VI/GI/GS) use a 71 Whr battery; the RTX-era G703GX/GXR moved to a larger 96 Whr pack. Charging depends on configuration: a single 330W brick on base units, while top i9 and RTX 2080 configurations ship with dual 280W adapters joined by a combiner box — include both bricks with your trade-in if you have them.

Camera & mic

Integrated HD (720p) webcam above the display with a built-in microphone array. There is no IR camera and no Windows Hello facial login on any G703 generation.

Keyboard

Desktop-style chiclet keyboard with full number pad, per-key Aura RGB lighting, anti-ghosting with N-key rollover, and a deep 2.5 mm key travel — plus dedicated ROG and recording hotkeys along the top row.

Cooling

Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) system with dual 12V fans, self-cleaning dust tunnels, and independent CPU/GPU heat-pipe paths. G703GXR units with the Core i9 add factory-applied Thermal Grizzly liquid metal on the processor.

Weight

≈ 4.7 kg (10.4 lb) — a true desktop replacement. Factor this into packaging: use a sturdy box with generous padding.

Dimensions

425 × 319 × 51 mm (16.7" × 12.6" × 2.0") across all generations.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find out exactly which ROG G703 model I own?
The easiest method requires no tools: press the Windows key, type "System Information," and press Enter. The "System Model" line will read G703VI, G703GI, G703GS, G703GX, or G703GXR. The same code is printed on the regulatory sticker on the bottom panel, often followed by a sub-configuration suffix such as G703VI-XH74K, G703GI-XS74, G703GI-XS98K, G703GI-XS99K, G703GI-WS91K, G703GS-WS71, or a G703GX/GXR equivalent. The letters after the dash identify your exact factory spec, so note them down before requesting a quote. For a visual walkthrough, see our ASUS model number guide.
02 My laptop says ROG but looks different — could it be a G752, GX700, or Strix instead?
It's a common mix-up, and quoting the wrong series will change your offer. The G752/G751 is the earlier 17-inch ROG flagship with silver-and-orange styling and 6th/7th-gen chips paired with GTX 900/1060/1070 graphics. The GX700 and GX800 look similar but dock into an external liquid-cooling unit. The Strix SCAR II and G712 are far thinner machines. If the bottom label starts with "G703" you're in the right place — then use your processor generation to pick the sub-model: 7th-gen Core i7 means G703VI, 8th-gen with GTX graphics means G703GI or GS, an RTX 2080 with an 8th-gen chip means G703GX, and any 9th-gen processor means G703GXR. If your unit isn't listed in our selector, send us the details through a custom quote and we'll price it manually.
03 Can I sell a G703 with a worn battery, broken hinge, or other damage?
Yes. Given the age of the G703 line, most units we receive show honest wear — batteries that no longer hold a charge, loud or tired fans, scuffed lids, missing keycaps, or even cracked screens. None of these disqualify your laptop; they simply adjust the grading. Answer the condition questions above accurately and the quote you see is the offer we stand behind. Even a G703 that won't power on can have value thanks to its GPU, RAM, and drives, so it's always worth checking before letting it collect dust.
04 How does trading in my ASUS ROG G703 actually work?
Many people don't realize that selling a used gaming laptop online for cash is even an option — they assume the only routes are eBay listings or local meetups. Our trade-in process skips all of that: select your G703 configuration and condition above, accept your instant quote, and we email you a free, fully insured prepaid shipping label. Once your laptop arrives and passes inspection, payment is issued within two business days via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or a mailed check. No listing fees, no buyer disputes, no strangers. You can browse everything we buy on our sell your gaming laptop page or see the full ASUS ROG lineup we accept. For a comparison of trade-in versus marketplace selling, our blog posts on how to sell a gaming laptop and where and how to sell a gaming laptop break down the options honestly.
05 Should I wipe my data or remove the SSDs before shipping?
Back up your files and game saves to the cloud or an external drive, then sign out of your accounts — Windows/Microsoft, Steam, Epic, Battle.net, and any others. There's no need to open the chassis or pull the M.2 drives or the hard drive; every laptop we receive is wiped to factory settings as a standard part of inspection, and drives in RAID 0 arrays are handled properly by our technicians. Full details are on our data erasure protocols page.