HIDevolution applies Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut liquid metal to the CPU and Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste to the GPU. This combination is designed to lower system temperatures, reduce thermal throttling during intensive tasks, and minimize fan noise compared to the stock thermal interface materials.

Is the 16GB of RAM in this configuration upgradeable?

No, the 16GB of LPDDR5X 7500 MHz RAM is soldered onto the motherboard (on board system memory). The product details and bullet points do not mention any user-accessible RAM slots, indicating the memory is not user-upgradeable.

What is the difference between Windows 11 Pro and the standard Home edition included with this laptop?

Windows 11 Pro, which is pre-installed by HIDevolution, includes advanced features for business and power users not found in the Home edition, such as BitLocker device encryption, Remote Desktop hosting, Hyper-V for virtualization, and more granular controls for group policies and network management.

What does the 'Build to Order (BTO)' dealer status mean for my purchase?

As an authorized ASUS BTO dealer, HIDevolution receives base components from ASUS and performs the final assembly, quality control, and customization (like thermal upgrades and OS installation) to your specific order before shipping, rather than shipping a pre-configured unit from a standard retail inventory.

What is the native resolution and refresh rate of the OLED display?

The display has a native resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels (3K) and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This OLED panel offers high pixel density for sharp details and a smooth refresh rate suitable for gaming and general use.

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