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expiredLeft4dealz posted Aug 16, 2021 6:31 AM

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

$1,500

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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 Left4dealz 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)

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  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the last time this laptop was a Frontpage Deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $200 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1699.99
  • About this product:
    • 1-year manufacturer's warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Written by Left4dealz
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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 Left4dealz 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 oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches the last time this laptop was a Frontpage Deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $200 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1699.99
  • 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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BoastfulMice8832
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This simply cannot be beat performance wise, the 6800M is a monster. Ram upgrade is mandatory, and that'll put this to around 1600+ all things combined which is a steal as it competes with some of the lower/mid level wattage 3080's. External monitor will get it even closer but isn't required depending how CPU bound the games you play.

Severe QC issues riddle this laptop, namely liquid metal seeping onto the GPU and frying the laptop. Be ready for returns/repasting, worth overall
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Adrienrain
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The bad reviews are mostly from a bad initial batch that had liquid metal applied incorrectly (causing component electrical shorts and overheating). They've since resolved that issue. I purchased this laptop for $1485 and it runs flawlessly, outperforming most 3070s and low TDP 3080s. The performance receives a boost from upgrading the ram to better timings (I purchased Crucial Ballistix CL20) and directly connecting an external monitor to the USB C port (since the USB C port directly connects to the GPU, whereas the HDMI port runs through the integrated graphics). This laptop also has about 9 to 11 hours of (non-gaming) battery life. It's been running extremely stable and I have no regrets at all.
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soultar1
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Has pretty bad reviews at 3.8 average.
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Aug 16, 2021 4:22 PM
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vilimoAug 16, 2021 4:22 PM
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Quote from pooparat :
I'm won't recommend this laptop to anyone who's not willing to tinker with laptops. I have experience with two of this laptop. The first one has okay liquid metal application but it came with a missing tension spring on a screw that held the vapor chamber to the CPU&GPU. The second one has a really bad application of liquid metal seal around the GPU, it was so bad that I can see some of the liquid metal has already leaked out.
Not trying to bash this laptop since I did keep the second one since I have experience working with liquid metal before.
Thanks for your reply. What / which one do you recommend? For additional info, my son actually loves to tinker with stuff and he can probably able to deal with the issue. HOWEVER, he is in Europe and thus will not / may not have warranty support there. As such, want to get him something that is reliable with good performance (main usage will be for school - engineering prg and gaming as he will not have his main computer/ tower with him). Thanks
Aug 16, 2021 4:34 PM
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Owen_NHTAug 16, 2021 4:34 PM
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Open box are from $1,320 - $1,350, which is pretty great given the the RX 6800M is somewhat more powerful than a RTX 3070, and very close to RTX 3080 in term of raw power (if you don't care about Ray Tracing and DLSS). I've read some "tips & tricks" of how to maximize its power:

1. Upgrade to another RAM with better latency.
2. Connect to an external display (monitor) and this laptop does not have a MUX switch.
These combined can result in an increase of 15-20% of gaming performance.
Aug 16, 2021 4:52 PM
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ulieqAug 16, 2021 4:52 PM
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For the real question that we want answered this 6,800 m what performance versus desktop graphics card
Aug 16, 2021 4:54 PM
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BigRedCatAug 16, 2021 4:54 PM
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Quote from Owen_NHT :
Open box are from $1,320 - $1,350, which is pretty great given the the RX 6800M is somewhat more powerful than a RTX 3070, and very close to RTX 3080 in term of raw power (if you don't care about Ray Tracing and DLSS). I've read some "tips & tricks" of how to maximize its power:

1. Upgrade to another RAM with better latency.
2. Connect to an external display (monitor) and this laptop does not have a MUX switch.
These combined can result in an increase of 15-20% of gaming performance.
I would read through that other thread before buying open box. It sounds like that's where BB is dumping problem units.

https://slickdeals.net/f/15179806-asus-rog-strix-g15-advantage-edition-15-6-fhd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-5900hx-16gb-memory-radeon-rx-6800m-512gb-ssd-1500
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Aug 16, 2021 5:01 PM
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MoneylawAug 16, 2021 5:01 PM
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Quote from ulieq :
For the real question that we want answered this 6,800 m what performance versus desktop graphics card
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Aug 16, 2021 5:11 PM
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JohnS2672Aug 16, 2021 5:11 PM
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Quote from soultar1 :
Has pretty bad reviews at 3.8 average.
Mostly due to QC issues with dead GPU's. I have this laptop and had no such issues. Replaced the ram
Quote from BigRedCat :
I would read through that other thread before buying open box. It sounds like that's where BB is dumping problem units.

https://slickdeals.net/f/15179806-asus-rog-strix-g15-advantage-edition-15-6-fhd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-5900hx-16gb-memory-radeon-rx-6800m-512gb-ssd-1500
This. Don't buy open-box units of this laptop. Or do, and make sure to test it extensively to ensure you didn't get a unit with a dead GPU, or dying GPU. I have this laptop, and love it. I have had no issues. I replaced the ram and this thing is a beast and stays cool. Its amazing.
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Aug 16, 2021 5:12 PM
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geezeefosheezeeAug 16, 2021 5:12 PM
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Quote from vilimo :
Thanks for your reply. What / which one do you recommend? For additional info, my son actually loves to tinker with stuff and he can probably able to deal with the issue. HOWEVER, he is in Europe and thus will not / may not have warranty support there. As such, want to get him something that is reliable with good performance (main usage will be for school - engineering prg and gaming as he will not have his main computer/ tower with him). Thanks
Most laptop manufacturers won't provide warranty service outside the region where it was purchased, so you'll either want to purchase something from a retailer in Europe, or if you send one from the US, be prepared to him send it back to the states if it requires warranty service.

The Legion Pro series is well regarded and for sale both in US and much of Europe. Thatd be my choice if I were in similar circumstances.

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Aug 16, 2021 5:16 PM
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RedflyerAug 16, 2021 5:16 PM
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Faster than the Legion 5 Pro that everyone has been raving about if you don't get a lemon from the qc issues. Screen is 1080p only other downside I see.
Aug 16, 2021 5:51 PM
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zzdealzzAug 16, 2021 5:51 PM
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Quote from Redflyer :
Faster than the Legion 5 Pro that everyone has been raving about if you don't get a lemon from the qc issues. Screen is 1080p only other downside I see.
It's only faster if you upgrade the RAM. If you upgrade the RAM in the legion too then this laptop won't be faster. Jarrod's review with ram upgrade vs stock legion.
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Aug 16, 2021 6:08 PM
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pmperry
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Aug 16, 2021 6:08 PM
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Quote from Owen_NHT :
Open box are from $1,320 - $1,350, which is pretty great given the the RX 6800M is somewhat more powerful than a RTX 3070, and very close to RTX 3080 in term of raw power (if you don't care about Ray Tracing and DLSS). I've read some "tips & tricks" of how to maximize its power:

1. Upgrade to another RAM with better latency.
2. Connect to an external display (monitor) and this laptop does not have a MUX switch.
These combined can result in an increase of 15-20% of gaming performance.
Nope, not great, Geeksquad never checks the 6800M when it is returned and just certify it as good. As soon as you try to game with it, the speeds are horrible, because the 6800M is disabled.

If you enable the GPU, it will disable itself and never works.
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Aug 16, 2021 6:12 PM
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pmperry
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Aug 16, 2021 6:12 PM
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Quote from zzdealzz :
It's only faster if you upgrade the RAM. If you upgrade the RAM in the legion too then this laptop won't be faster. Jarrod's review with ram upgrade vs stock legion.
No way, both the CPU and GPU are faster in this if you get a good one. Assuming ray tracing isn't used, if it is, then the 3070 likely wins.
Aug 16, 2021 6:33 PM
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kkim1686Aug 16, 2021 6:33 PM
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Bought this last time it was this price on FP. I am not disappointed. Upgraded ram and added another ssd and this thing is a BEAST.
Aug 16, 2021 6:47 PM
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Dr.KenAug 16, 2021 6:47 PM
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The laptop should be fine if you are comfortable repasting the CPU/GPU
Aug 16, 2021 7:18 PM
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SociableSink5865Aug 16, 2021 7:18 PM
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Quote from nanoman06 :
Has anyone attempted ditching the liquid metal for another paste?
-repasted with thermal grizzly kryonaut paste (did this before even turning it on, which was a good thing since LM was everywhere)
-was ready to upgrade RAM but got the faster secondary version out of the box
-upgraded wifi chip to an intel AX210

had it about a week and been rock solid so far

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Aug 16, 2021 7:20 PM
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vilimoAug 16, 2021 7:20 PM
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Quote from geezeefosheezee :
Most laptop manufacturers won't provide warranty service outside the region where it was purchased, so you'll either want to purchase something from a retailer in Europe, or if you send one from the US, be prepared to him send it back to the states if it requires warranty service.

The Legion Pro series is well regarded and for sale both in US and much of Europe. Thatd be my choice if I were in similar circumstances.
Thanks for the input. That is what I am thinking too (buying it in Europe instead). Will keep an eye out for the legion pro

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