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Oct 10, 2021 5:35 AM

ASUS TUF Laptop: 17.3" 144Hz, i5-11260H, RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

$780

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Best Buy has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HE-211.TM17) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy via eBay has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HE-211.TM17) on sale for $779.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member jclu52 for posting this deal.

Specs:
  • 17.3" 1920x1080 FHD LED Backlit IPS-Level Display
    • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Intel i5-11260H 2.6GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 802.11 ax WiFi 6
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C with DisplayPort
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower than the last time this laptop was a Frontpage Deal and earned +58 thumbs up from our community.
    • This price is $120 lower than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • This gaming laptop has received an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 based on over 160 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay offers 14 day returns. Buyer pays return shipping.
    • See the Best Buy return policy for returns information.

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Written by jclu52
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Best Buy has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HE-211.TM17) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy via eBay has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HE-211.TM17) on sale for $779.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member jclu52 for posting this deal.

Specs:
  • 17.3" 1920x1080 FHD LED Backlit IPS-Level Display
    • Refresh Rate: 144Hz
  • Intel i5-11260H 2.6GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Nvidia Geforce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 802.11 ax WiFi 6
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C with DisplayPort
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower than the last time this laptop was a Frontpage Deal and earned +58 thumbs up from our community.
    • This price is $120 lower than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • This gaming laptop has received an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 based on over 160 Best Buy customer reviews.
    • Comes with a 1-year warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay offers 14 day returns. Buyer pays return shipping.
    • See the Best Buy return policy for returns information.

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twostepopper
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If anyone is considering this for Adobe products etc.. this is from one of the reviews:

"Display test results: Contrast 831:1 - sRGB color space 60% - Adobe RGB profile 47.3% - DCI-P3 color gamut 40.1% - Response time 27 ms"
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I had the last gen tuf series, which they intentionally blocks the heat vent, so the machine is severely nerfed and throttled.

How's this year version? Is the air vent still blocked?
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Oct 10, 2021 5:39 AM
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jclu52
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Oct 10, 2021 5:39 AM
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Thanks to SteveA7911's post
Quote :
Q: QuestionDoes this model have a second ssd slot?
Asked 1 month ago by BLizzle.

A:Answer To clarify it has a secondary m2 ssd slot. Also has additional slot for ram.

So easy to add more storage and RAM.

Not the best gaming laptop but workable.
The USB C is Thunderbolt 4 so you could add multiple monitors.
Oct 10, 2021 7:30 AM
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BubbuOct 10, 2021 7:30 AM
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Quote from jclu52 View quoted comment :
Thanks to SteveA7911's post
It has space for 2.5, does it has connect on mobo, that's the question...
Last edited by Bubbu October 10, 2021 at 01:18 AM.
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Oct 10, 2021 4:43 PM
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Cr1spy_PickleOct 10, 2021 4:43 PM
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Pretty good deal for this model.
Oct 10, 2021 4:57 PM
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okstuvOct 10, 2021 4:57 PM
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Anyone know if this comes with one 8gb stick in it or 2x4gb?
Oct 10, 2021 5:14 PM
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sgtvisorOct 10, 2021 5:14 PM
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Very solid deal, but I'm gonna wait for 15". This one's an overkill for me.
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Oct 10, 2021 5:47 PM
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warsatanOct 10, 2021 5:47 PM
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Quote from jclu52 View quoted comment :
Thanks to SteveA7911's post
Do you know how many monitors can be added ?
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Oct 10, 2021 5:49 PM
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jclu52
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Oct 10, 2021 5:49 PM
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Check out these videos for FX706.
Quote from Bubbu View quoted comment :
It has space for 2.5, does it has connect on mobo, that's the question...
https://youtu.be/hWZ7vm-Kwzw Dale replace the RAM and add a 2.5" 1TB WD Blue in there.
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Quote from okstuv View quoted comment :
Anyone know if this comes with one 8gb stick in it or 2x4gb?
In this video, https://youtu.be/n5JgwwjAqjs?t=89, there are 2 sticks of RAM in it.
Last edited by jclu52 October 10, 2021 at 10:59 AM.

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Oct 10, 2021 5:59 PM
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Quote from warsatan View quoted comment :
Do you know how many monitors can be added ?
I don't have first hand knowledge. However, my general research for adding monitors to laptop lead me to believe Display Link can resolve the multi-monitor problem.

Costco has the Accell K172B-008B [costco.com] docking station connect to a USB 3 port for $59.97 + $6.99 shipping.
Wavlink USB 3 Universal Docking Station WL-UG39DK1 [newegg.com] was on sale at newegg for $65. It goes on sale once a while if you can wait.

Display Link has a product listing page here [displaylink.com].
Here is a brief explanation of what Display Link is: https://danielcompton.net/2021/07...le-display
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Oct 10, 2021 6:04 PM
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Quote from Bubbu View quoted comment :
It has space for 2.5, does it has connect on mobo, that's the question...
In Dale's video [youtu.be], he add a 2.5 1TB WD with a cable. The cable came from a bag, new. IIRC, I read they are included with the laptop.
Oct 10, 2021 6:35 PM
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twostepopperOct 10, 2021 6:35 PM
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If anyone is considering this for Adobe products etc.. this is from one of the reviews:

"Display test results: Contrast 831:1 - sRGB color space 60% - Adobe RGB profile 47.3% - DCI-P3 color gamut 40.1% - Response time 27 ms"
Oct 10, 2021 6:50 PM
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TokarOct 10, 2021 6:50 PM
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Why is it that every deal that is sold simultaneously by Best Buy on it's main site and on it's eBay store shows on Slickdeals with the eBay logo? It should show as a Best Buy, not eBay.
Oct 10, 2021 6:54 PM
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euuser3088112Oct 10, 2021 6:54 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I had the last gen tuf series, which they intentionally blocks the heat vent, so the machine is severely nerfed and throttled.

How's this year version? Is the air vent still blocked?
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TouhaOct 10, 2021 6:57 PM
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I am looking to buy a similar specs laptop (maybe 15inch) in the next 3 weeks. Is there any chance the legion deal will pop up anytime soon?
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BubbuOct 10, 2021 6:58 PM
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Quote from jclu52 View quoted comment :
In Dale's video [youtu.be], he add a 2.5 1TB WD with a cable. The cable came from a bag, new. IIRC, I read they are included with the laptop.
Unfortunately, t's a different model. And it comes WITH cage.

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Thanks to SteveA7911's post
Keep i-
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