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ASUS ROG Strix Laptop: Ryzen 9 5900HX, 15.6" 300Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RX 6800M

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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Gaming Laptop (G513QY-212.SG15) on sale for $1,499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SuplexCity for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 300Hz (3ms) Full HD IPS-Level Display
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8 Cores, 16 Threads (3.3GHz Base / 4.6GHz Boost) Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6800M Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (4-Zone) RGB
  • Windows 10
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type C (Gen 1)
    • 3x USB 3.2 Type A (Gen 1)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower than previous Front Page deal here
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $400 lower (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1899.99
  • About this product:
    • 1-year manufacturer's warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Written by SuplexCity
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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Gaming Laptop (G513QY-212.SG15) on sale for $1,499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SuplexCity for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 300Hz (3ms) Full HD IPS-Level Display
  • AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8 Cores, 16 Threads (3.3GHz Base / 4.6GHz Boost) Processor
  • 16GB DDR4 Memory
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6800M Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (4-Zone) RGB
  • Windows 10
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type C (Gen 1)
    • 3x USB 3.2 Type A (Gen 1)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower than previous Front Page deal here
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $400 lower (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1899.99
  • About this product:
    • 1-year manufacturer's warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Model: ASUS - ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - AMD R9-5900HX - 16GB Memory - Radeon RX 6800M - 512GB SSD

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I hope the best to whomever buys these models just be careful. Sorry OP. Not trying to thread crap, I just know those returns BB has listed do look tempting as well.
I've had one of my friends who pre-ordered one of these and had to return it for the same reasons. This Amazon review written a couple of days ago sums it up. Test it out if you can.

Reviewer:
This laptop has a known issue where it will reboot randomly. No one seems to be sure why it happens. It could be a botched power management or lousy liquid metal application, or something else. This problem has been reported many times.

ATTENTION: BEST BUY IS RUNNING A SCAM, AND ASUS DOESN'T CARE!

Best Buy is running a scam where they are selling these defective laptops as "Open Box", in excellent or like new condition, but they're actually returns like this one with this reboot problem. They hope the problem won't happen to you within the 15 day Open Box return window, so when it happens they refuse to take the return.

-Re-seating the RAM, using a different cable, updating all drivers and bios, resetting Windows or turning off "Auto restart on system error" doesn't fix it.
There are obviously issues with this laptop such as dead GPUs. But if you get a working one, this is a great deal for the specs.

I am also seeing open-box for as low as $1320 but I would avoid those as they are probably ones with these issues.
Good deal on a great laptop with a terrible GPU flaw. As far as I know, Asus still hasn't fixed the issue with a massive number of these having dead GPUs due to liquid metal issues. Easy returns to Best Buy but it's a toss up if you'll get a DOA unit or not.

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There are obviously issues with this laptop such as dead GPUs. But if you get a working one, this is a great deal for the specs.

I am also seeing open-box for as low as $1320 but I would avoid those as they are probably ones with these issues.
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privater
Jul 23, 2021
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Lower than previous FP deal of $1549

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6466550
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Good deal on a great laptop with a terrible GPU flaw. As far as I know, Asus still hasn't fixed the issue with a massive number of these having dead GPUs due to liquid metal issues. Easy returns to Best Buy but it's a toss up if you'll get a DOA unit or not.
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FuschiaScene411
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Definitely a good gaming laptop for the money, as long as it's not immediately or near-immediately DOA
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Quote from FuschiaScene411 :
Definitely a good gaming laptop for the money, as long as it's not immediately or near-immediately DOA
Yeah and the problem is since it's liquid metal, it flows so who knows when will it kill the laptop. could be DOA, weeks or even months.
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Quote from privater :
Yeah and the problem is since it's liquid metal, it flows so who knows when will it kill the laptop. could be DOA, weeks or even months.
Good point, but I think Asus warranty should be able to cover it for at least 1 year. Maybe worth getting extended warranty on this.

I mean there are a lot of positive reviews as well. And if the issue was really really common, Asus would have probably recalled these. I know at least 2 people who got this at launch and have been super happy with it.
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I hope the best to whomever buys these models just be careful. Sorry OP. Not trying to thread crap, I just know those returns BB has listed do look tempting as well.
I've had one of my friends who pre-ordered one of these and had to return it for the same reasons. This Amazon review written a couple of days ago sums it up. Test it out if you can.

Reviewer:
This laptop has a known issue where it will reboot randomly. No one seems to be sure why it happens. It could be a botched power management or lousy liquid metal application, or something else. This problem has been reported many times.

ATTENTION: BEST BUY IS RUNNING A SCAM, AND ASUS DOESN'T CARE!

Best Buy is running a scam where they are selling these defective laptops as "Open Box", in excellent or like new condition, but they're actually returns like this one with this reboot problem. They hope the problem won't happen to you within the 15 day Open Box return window, so when it happens they refuse to take the return.

-Re-seating the RAM, using a different cable, updating all drivers and bios, resetting Windows or turning off "Auto restart on system error" doesn't fix it.
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SushiXTW
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I purchased the laptop last week when it was $1,549 and was able to price match over online chat.
Jul 23, 2021
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OliveKitten180
Jul 23, 2021
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$150 off NEW Asus Strix G15 at Best Buy
Best deal for G15 Advantage Edition.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6466550
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Shogun749
Jul 23, 2021
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Can someone who is happy with this laptop post the manufacturing date of the laptop?
I am trying to wean out the bad ones versus the good ones. I do not think Asus is as stupid as to not test these under heavy load and not realize the "metal issue" that is causing shorts. There are always different revisions. I just ordered one so i can test it out myself. Peace
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Quote from slickNslider :
I hope the best to whomever buys these models just be careful. Sorry OP. Not trying to thread crap, I just know those returns BB has listed do look tempting as well.
I've had one of my friends who pre-ordered one of these and had to return it for the same reasons. This Amazon review written a couple of days ago sums it up. Test it out if you can.

Reviewer:
This laptop has a known issue where it will reboot randomly. No one seems to be sure why it happens. It could be a botched power management or lousy liquid metal application, or something else. This problem has been reported many times.

ATTENTION: BEST BUY IS RUNNING A SCAM, AND ASUS DOESN'T CARE!

Best Buy is running a scam where they are selling these defective laptops as "Open Box", in excellent or like new condition, but they're actually returns like this one with this reboot problem. They hope the problem won't happen to you within the 15 day Open Box return window, so when it happens they refuse to take the return.

-Re-seating the RAM, using a different cable, updating all drivers and bios, resetting Windows or turning off "Auto restart on system error" doesn't fix it.
I've had this laptop for over a month now grinding away at ETH @ 44 MH 24/7 and no issues. If you purchase it and it begins rebooting intermittently then take it back.

I've also called BestBuy to match this new sale which they did happily.
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Quote from SuplexCity :
There are obviously issues with this laptop such as dead GPUs. But if you get a working one, this is a great deal for the specs.

I am also seeing open-box for as low as $1320 but I would avoid those as they are probably ones with these issues.
Possible to buy one and repaste the gpu my self? Or do I still run the chance of dead GPUs? Like they are already bad out of the factory?
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Quote from Bianldeals :
Possible to buy one and repaste the gpu my self? Or do I still run the chance of dead GPUs? Like they are already bad out of the factory?
You will void the warranty if you do this. Just get a new one .. .run it like hell.... Download warzone and let it run over extended periods of time. Play a few games at random troughout the day. You have to heat up the GPU to the max in the first 15 days of having it. Watching videos will not do. You have to run that GPU.
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Wait for another even bigger discount next week Smilie

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kkim1686
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Bought one from the last post. BB priced match no problem. Haven't had any issues yet with mine. It's a beast of a machine for the price.
Last edited by kkim1686 July 23, 2021 at 01:00 PM.

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