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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

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.
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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
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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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Nov 20, 2021 03:51 AM
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philliBNov 20, 2021 03:51 AM
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Other reviews seem to mention sub-par battery. Is that one of the only negatives?
Nov 20, 2021 03:55 AM
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AquaWren862Nov 20, 2021 03:55 AM
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Quote from 7642brian :
I'm trying to get the wife a laptop for editing photos, would this be reasonable? Or would it be a grueling process, her current very old laptop makes editing each photo take 10-15 minutes due to being soooo slow when it should take a minute or two.
If you are using photoshop, the 17 inch on this laptop will be very useful as the photoshop interface is quite clunky. Speed wise this will be great due to graphics card. Large 500gd ssd will also good for photoshop's scratch disk. Go get it!
Nov 20, 2021 03:55 AM
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BubbuNov 20, 2021 03:55 AM
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Quote from ShaneR7271 :
Really wish this had higher brightness than 250 nits.. I'm on the fence..
Would absolutely pull trigger on it if higher, my amex has both a 10% & the $200 off from Dell loaded.. 🤔
Wish I had amex, combine with 10% off mail-in it was no-brainer deal.
$700 for this rig is nothing nowadays.
But... I don't have amex AND deal is over, so... Peace
Nov 20, 2021 04:01 AM
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AquaWren862Nov 20, 2021 04:01 AM
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Need some advise here.. I'm getting a gaming laptop for my son who going to college soon and this laptop specs is perfect compared to the MSI thin BF from walmart.

The only thing is, this asus is 17 inch, I'm not sure if there is even a laptop backpack that can fit it. And also heavier compared to the msi. Anyone knows?
Nov 20, 2021 04:02 AM
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BubbuNov 20, 2021 04:02 AM
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Quote from AquaWren862 :
If you are using photoshop, the 17 inch on this laptop will be very useful as the photoshop interface is quite clunky. Speed wise this will be great due to graphics card. Large 500gd ssd will also good for photoshop's scratch disk. Go get it!
Forget 'bout using this panel for anything that required color accuracy, you WILL need external monitor w/right color gamut - and then yes, it will work smooth and fast.
Nov 20, 2021 04:57 AM
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jamesowen16Nov 20, 2021 04:57 AM
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Just ordered a Lenovo idea pad gaming 3. Should I cancel and order this instead?
Nov 20, 2021 05:07 AM
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TochiTNov 20, 2021 05:07 AM
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Quote from philliB :
Other reviews seem to mention sub-par battery. Is that one of the only negatives?
Why does it matter? Gaming laptops are intrinsically battery hoggers.

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Nov 20, 2021 05:50 AM
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djkraftNov 20, 2021 05:50 AM
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Pull the trigger… what are the best RAM deal going on now? Can't use 8GB on this lady.. it's insulting
Nov 20, 2021 07:42 AM
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hungrytigerNov 20, 2021 07:42 AM
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Quote from AquaWren862 :
Need some advise here.. I'm getting a gaming laptop for my son who going to college soon and this laptop specs is perfect compared to the MSI thin BF from walmart.

The only thing is, this asus is 17 inch, I'm not sure if there is even a laptop backpack that can fit it. And also heavier compared to the msi. Anyone knows?

https://www.asus.com/US/supporton...sk_Manual/

Difficult to find any information on this unit. I suggest you buy it and then take it back if it doesn't work. This is a killer deal and my grandson's friends are buying this unit.
I have a flip 15 that is all metal, so I cannot comment on the case. But at this price I think it would be plastic.
Nov 20, 2021 08:06 AM
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HeimNov 20, 2021 08:06 AM
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Quote from djkraft :
Pull the trigger… what are the best RAM deal going on now? Can't use 8GB on this lady.. it's insulting
The 8GB is supposed to be in one stick, with one slot empty. So anyone on a budget who wants 16GB, just buy one 8GB module. Otherwise, you can get 32GB 3200 CL22 pretty cheap, probably $105 [newegg.com]. Personally, I already have some 2666 sitting around I will use, and wait til CM to see if some deal arises.
Nov 20, 2021 08:13 AM
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hungrytigerNov 20, 2021 08:13 AM
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https://www.intel.com/content/www...tions.html
Nov 20, 2021 08:25 AM
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MasaikeNov 20, 2021 08:25 AM
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So the display is ips? The bestbuy website did not say so.
Nov 20, 2021 08:49 AM
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CrimsonFog7851Nov 20, 2021 08:49 AM
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Quote from Heim :
The 8GB is supposed to be in one stick, with one slot empty. So anyone on a budget who wants 16GB, just buy one 8GB module. Otherwise, you can get 32GB 3200 CL22 pretty cheap, probably $105 [newegg.com]. Personally, I already have some 2666 sitting around I will use, and wait til CM to see if some deal arises.
Which brand of 8GB module is good for this laptop ? I just want to expand it to 16GB on budget.

Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200 MHz CL22 Laptop Memory CT8G4SFRA32A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C4Z6...KZ0FAE5ES9

Is this one good ?
Thank you
Nov 20, 2021 12:07 PM
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teeoffNov 20, 2021 12:07 PM
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Quote from Masaike :
So the display is ips? The bestbuy website did not say so.
From the Best Buy Website;
Display
Screen Type
IPS
Screen Size
17.3 inches
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

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Nov 20, 2021 12:26 PM
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XDeckerNov 20, 2021 12:26 PM
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Quote from Bubbu :
Wish I had amex, combine with 10% off mail-in it was no-brainer deal.
$700 for this rig is nothing nowadays.
But... I don't have amex AND deal is over, so... Peace
Yeah man. I don't have Amex, altho my BofA Visa had 5% back.

I did the math… after 10% from email sign up, 8% from a cash back site that sounds like "Hadouken", the 5% CB from the visa + tax it still turned out the g15 would be around $300 more depending on whether tax is charged on full price or not. Probably worth it, but $300 pays for the eGPU dock, so…

But eh; the g15 deal is gone so my decision was made anyway. 👍

Keeping my fingers crossed that this 3050 TUF has TB4…

EDIT: I realized I had added the accidental drop insurance. If I had just bought the base one I might have been better off with the G15.
Last edited by XDecker November 20, 2021 at 07:31 AM.

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