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ASUS TUF Laptop: 17.3" 144Hz 1080p, i5-11260H, RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Expired

$700
$999.99
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Best Buy has ASUS TUF 17.3" Gaming Laptop (FX706HE-211.TM17-1) on sale for $699.99. Choose free curbside pick up where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location. 
Thanks to Community Member Suryasis for posting this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel i5-11260H 2.6GHz 6-Core 11th Generation Processor
  • 17.3" 1920x1080 FHD 144Hz LED Backlit IPS-Level Display
  • 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB Type-C with DisplayPort
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • Weight: 5.73-lbs
  • 48Wh Battery
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Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus.../6485599.p

QA Note: OOS for shipping, Limited Stock Availability - Find in store only - YMMV
Spec:
  • Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
  • 17.3" 1080p 250-nits 144Hz IPS Panel. 45% NTSC
  • Core i5-11260H 2.6 GHz 6C/12T CPU (4.4 GHz Turbo, 12MB Cache)
  • 8GBx1 DDR4 3200 MH Ram (2 Slots, 64GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics, 60W TGP, 75W /w Dynamic Boost
  • Single one RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p HD Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 + Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ports:
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x RJ45 LAN port
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort 1.4a
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
  • 3 Cell 48 WHr Battery
  • 5.73 lbs
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Model: ASUS - TUF Gaming 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Eclipse Grey

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Thus the price. Don't expect to play AAA titles at 4k on this but for 1080 gaming and medium settings, I've been very happy with my 3050ti setup.
I have a windows 11 5850u laptop for work. DON"T GET WINDOWS 11, it's buggy has heck!
You know that you can upgrade that to 16GB by paying as low as $30.

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Suryasis
05-17-2022 at 11:40 AM.
05-17-2022 at 11:40 AM.
Quote from JackZ3019 :
lol,8GB ram in a so called gaming laptop? 10000% pass
You know that you can upgrade that to 16GB by paying as low as $30.
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05-17-2022 at 02:18 PM.
05-17-2022 at 02:18 PM.
Come on 8GB ??
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Jeepermany2k
05-17-2022 at 02:32 PM.
05-17-2022 at 02:32 PM.
Quote from LuisL3810 :
$50 cheaper than the TUF that was on sale last week.

Windows 10 instead of 11 and marginally weaker processor. (i5-11260H instead of i5-11400H)

Is there any other difference between the two models?

Upgrade to win 11 is free
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swingninja
05-17-2022 at 02:39 PM.
05-17-2022 at 02:39 PM.
Can you mix-match the RAMS? Like, what if I want to add a 16gb on the second slot (24GB total)?
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05-17-2022 at 02:44 PM.
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05-17-2022 at 02:53 PM.
05-17-2022 at 02:53 PM.
Quote from swingninja :
Can you mix-match the RAMS? Like, what if I want to add a 16gb on the second slot (24GB total)?

Yes, it will work in flex mode. The first 16 gigs will work in a dual-channel, and if your system needs more, the second 8gb of your 16gb stick will work in a single channel.
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Derekisthematrix
05-17-2022 at 03:42 PM.
05-17-2022 at 03:42 PM.
could you build the desktop equivalent of this for under $700?
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05-17-2022 at 05:20 PM.
05-17-2022 at 05:20 PM.
I think 8gb kills it
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05-17-2022 at 05:49 PM.
05-17-2022 at 05:49 PM.
I don't mind the ram as that can be upgraded. The low nit screen is what bothers me. Unless you hook up monitor. Its just not ideal as a standalone
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05-17-2022 at 07:00 PM.
05-17-2022 at 07:00 PM.
Which one would you guys recommend, this one or a legion 5 I was on Walmart.
This is the link

Lenovo Legion 5, 17.3", AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB, 256GB NVMe TLC SSD, Windows 11 Home, Phantom Blue, 82K00045US https://www.walmart.com/ip/749506432
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05-17-2022 at 07:36 PM.
05-17-2022 at 07:36 PM.
Are you able to upgrade the internal components on these?
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05-17-2022 at 07:42 PM.
05-17-2022 at 07:42 PM.
Quote from davidd22 :
Which one would you guys recommend, this one or a legion 5 I was on Walmart.
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Lenovo Legion 5, 17.3", AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB, 256GB NVMe TLC SSD, Windows 11 Home, Phantom Blue, 82K00045US https://www.walmart.com/ip/749506432
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05-17-2022 at 08:41 PM.
05-17-2022 at 08:41 PM.
Is this Crucial 8GB stick of ram compatible with the ram in the Asus Tuf Gaming 17.3" Laptop?

Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Laptop Memory CT8G4SFRA32A
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-DD...B08C4Z69LN
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05-17-2022 at 10:13 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:13 PM.
Quote from davidd22 :
Which one would you guys recommend, this one or a legion 5 I was on Walmart.
This is the link

Lenovo Legion 5, 17.3", AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB, 256GB NVMe TLC SSD, Windows 11 Home, Phantom Blue, 82K00045US https://www.walmart.com/ip/749506432

3050Ti is a notable jump from the 1650. I wouldn't even consider a laptop with a 1650 unless it was like under $500
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05-17-2022 at 10:19 PM.
05-17-2022 at 10:19 PM.
Quote from Rockchalks :
Thus the price. Don't expect to play AAA titles at 4k on this but for 1080 gaming and medium settings, I've been very happy with my 3050ti setup.

No one really plays 4k games honestly. The sweet spot is 2k or 1440.
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