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expiredneuromix posted Nov 19, 2021 06:15 AM

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

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Best Buy has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HC-212.TI53050) on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member neuromix for finding this deal.

Specs:

Intel Core i5-11260H 6-Core Processor
17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz IPS Display
8GB 3200MHz DDR4 Memory
512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics
WiFi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard
Windows 10 (Free upgrade to Windows 11)
Ports:
- 1x USB Type-C w/ DisplayPort
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x HDMI
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
3-cell Lithium-ion Battery

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About this deal:
- This price is $220 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
About this product:
- Comes with a 1-year warranty.
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- Best Buy via eBay offers 14 day returns. Buyer pays return shipping.
- See the Best Buy return policy for returns information. When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return most items anytime until Jan 16.

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HC-212.TI53050) on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HC-212.TI53050) on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member neuromix for finding this deal.

Specs:

Intel Core i5-11260H 6-Core Processor
17.3" 1920x1080 144Hz IPS Display
8GB 3200MHz DDR4 Memory
512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics
WiFi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard
Windows 10 (Free upgrade to Windows 11)
Ports:
- 1x USB Type-C w/ DisplayPort
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x HDMI
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
3-cell Lithium-ion Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake

About this deal:
- This price is $220 lower (24% savings) than the list price.
About this product:
- 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. When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return most items anytime until Jan 16.

No longer available:

Best Buy via eBay has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HC-212.TI53050) on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free.

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Model: ASUS - TUF Gaming 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Grey - Eclipse Grey

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BoastfulMice8832

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has upgradable ram for anyone wondering

Bubbu

1826 Posts

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Pretty much sure you bought FX706HE with 3050Ti (reg $999, was on sale for $799)
This one is FX706HC with 3050 (not Ti version, reg $899, on sale $679)

blade128

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The title of this deal states 3050 Ti. It should be 3050, not the Ti version.

Edit: OP corrected the title

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bryanbrown

Nov 19, 2021 05:51 PM

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bryanbrownNov 19, 2021 05:51 PM

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For only 80-100 more than most budget Black Friday gaming laptop deals isn't this a no brainer? Most this others are rocking 1650, 15 in screen, and 10th get cpu… this is a significant upgrade in comparison. If you're on a budget looking at entry level gaming laptops you can't beat this price.

Willymays

Nov 19, 2021 05:51 PM

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WillymaysNov 19, 2021 05:51 PM

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The GeForce RTX 3050 appears to be absolutely abysmal at ray tracing even though RT is literally in its name
https://www.notebookcheck.net/The...768.0.html

jclu52

Nov 19, 2021 06:02 PM

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jclu52Nov 19, 2021 06:02 PM

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Quote from Suryasis

Normally when manufacturers quote max Ram size, that is basically the maximum size they sell that model with. Actual supported Ram is decided by the CPU in use and the number of available memory slots. All the 11th Gen H series Processors, including this one, supports up to 128GB of Ram. This Laptop has two slots, so you can go 64GB using two 32GB sticks, which is the maximum DDR4 module available right now. If somebody comes up with 64GB module, believe me, it will support 128GB, using two 64GB stick.

Quote from zephyrprime

A lot of times even the manufacturer's stated max ram is wrong and sometimes they even come out with higher rank ram that lets computers have more ram than they were designed to have. I would expect that it has the typical max ram for a laptop with the same processor as it since the ram controller is directly on the cpu nowadays. The one thing to look out for is soldered ram which would limit you.
edit - I googled it and this model supports 64gb

Thanks to both. I've been burned once on this. Even the memory manufacture confirmed it with me before I made the purchase, it didn't go. Sigh, I wish things can be simpler 🤷

According to Intel [intel.com], it's 32GB max.

Bubbu

Nov 19, 2021 06:08 PM

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BubbuNov 19, 2021 06:08 PM

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Quote from XDecker

Dang. Can anyone confirm if this has Thunderbolt? With the other version of this with the 3050ti there was conflicting information, same with this one.

FX706HE with 3050Ti

jclu52

Nov 19, 2021 06:27 PM

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jclu52Nov 19, 2021 06:27 PM

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Quote from Suryasis

I don't think it has any 2.5" Bay but it has another M.2 Slot and both of the slots are upgradable. Normally in Gaming Laptops, you don't often see soldered storage.

Finally, ASUS's site is up. In the "FX706HC/HE/HM Upgrade Guide [asus.com]", as OP stated, there are 2 M.2 slots. Slot 1 supports Gen4, 2 supports Gen3. Neither supports M.2 SATA drive. No mention of max RAM in this doc.

hotshelby89

Nov 19, 2021 07:04 PM

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hotshelby89Nov 19, 2021 07:04 PM

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It sounds like that benchmark bottle-necked performance due to overloading the memory and bus at 1440P.

I'm wondering how it really stacks up if you're staying in 1080 territory. But definitely sounds like you don't want to use a 1440 monitor with this one.

MagentaCorn6818

Nov 19, 2021 07:22 PM

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MagentaCorn6818Nov 19, 2021 07:22 PM

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In for one as a gift. I'm going to call this deal as the best bang-for-buck I'll see this holiday season. Not the level of performance of a $1500-$1900 laptop, but close to a $1000 laptop imho. Just enough to get it out of the GTX 1650 / 10th gen i5 "budget" gaming range (we'll see plenty of) and able to handle 144hz.

GPU: https://www.videocardbenchmark.ne...PU&id=4408
CPU: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu....Hz&id=4477

Last edited by MagentaCorn6818 November 19, 2021 at 12:24 PM.

Wingzzz

Nov 19, 2021 07:23 PM

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WingzzzNov 19, 2021 07:23 PM

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Closest deal I found that would give you better GPU is about $150 extra. But screen is only 15.6in and120Hz. Also last gen CPU Ryzen 7 4800H. Has AMD RX 5600M 6GB GDDR6. Would this config be worth $150xtra? https://deals.dell.com/en-us/memb...etail/bk0j

Nandyd

Nov 19, 2021 07:28 PM

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NandydNov 19, 2021 07:28 PM

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Can this work for iracing? I got my PS5 for other things. Just need a basic rig for iracing. On a 35" ultra wide 1440p display.

Bubbu

Nov 19, 2021 07:30 PM

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BubbuNov 19, 2021 07:30 PM

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Quote from jclu52

Is there a 2nd HD slot? Is M.2 upgradable? What's the max capacity? TIA

TUF with 1650 and "old" style logo was the last one with slot for ssd, if I am not mistaken. Any newer models with TUF letters on, comes with second M2 slot and with unknown space big enough to fit ssd, but there is no connection on mobo for it. Better use this space to fit bigger battery, but oh well... So to answer your question there is another M2 slot for secondary drive and as usual two slots to upgrade ram.

Bubbu

Nov 19, 2021 07:31 PM

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BubbuNov 19, 2021 07:31 PM

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Quote from Wingzzz

Same TUF but with 17" and 3050Ti is 799 @BestBuy now

HonzaB

Nov 19, 2021 07:40 PM

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HonzaBNov 19, 2021 07:40 PM

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I have older Asus TUF gaming laptop with 1050Ti and have to say the build quality is really good. I opened it after 3 years to check on dust inside and it was pretty clean. I use that dust spray from time to time and that's it. I got a Dell G15 2months ago and the Asus feels more sturdy. Next laptop will be again Asus TUF.

Wingzzz

Nov 19, 2021 07:41 PM

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WingzzzNov 19, 2021 07:41 PM

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Quote from Bubbu

Same TUF but with 17" and 3050Ti is 799 @BestBuy now

From all the reading I have done here on SD, there is not a lot of performance difference between 3050 and 3050Ti. However it seems to be a big performance improvement bewteen 4GB GDDR6 vs 6GB GDDR6 in games. Also forgot to mention that I will be playing casually games like Halo Infinite. Thanks

XDecker

Nov 19, 2021 07:44 PM

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XDeckerNov 19, 2021 07:44 PM

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Quote from Bubbu

FX706HE with 3050Ti

Hey man, thanks. TU and repped. Is that a sticker that is on the laptop indicating that it's TB?

Unfortunately the 3050ti model is no longer on sale, it's 999. That's why I said I had some FOMO about it. I should have just bought it and given it a shot.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this 3050 model ALSO has Thunderbolt. If it does then it fits my needs perfectly. Basically I wanted a relatively cheap laptop with a decent CPU and a reasonable GPU along with Thunderbolt. My thought is to spend another $300 and buy an eGPU dock for use when at home but the 3050 or 3050ti is more than sufficient for me when on the go.

I WAS considering the Dell G15 with the 3060 but it's a LITTLE higher than I want to spend.

akulinsky

Nov 19, 2021 07:47 PM

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akulinskyNov 19, 2021 07:47 PM

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Quote from Bubbu

Same TUF but with 17" and 3050Ti is 799 @BestBuy now

Right now Open box BestBuy Dell - G5 15.6" Ryzen7 4800H, 8GB RAM, 512 SSD, AMD Radeon RX 5600M at $670? which deal is better?

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