26 November 2023
I replaced my Gaming PC with the ROG Ally
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Summary
After several weeks, he replaces his roughly 4kg, $2,000 17-inch laptop with the ROG Ally as his main computer. It handles editing, livestreaming, browsing, and gaming; docked through USB-C, it supports keyboard, mouse, and a 27-inch monitor. Rainbow Six reaches 100 FPS at 25W/79°C; Starfield needs reduced settings; he plans a 15-inch portable monitor for travel.
Insight
The Ally becomes a credible laptop replacement, trading peak performance for portability and a less cumbersome work-and-gaming setup.