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ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop: i5-11400H, 15.6" 1080p 144Hz, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050

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Best Buy via eBay has 15.6" ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop (FX506HC-F15.I53050) for $649.99 (add to cart to see price). Shipping is free.

Best Buy has 15.6" ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop (FX506HC-F15.I53050) for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Turtile for sharing this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-11400H 2.70GHz 6-Core 11th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 144Hz IPS Display
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 8GB DDR4-3200 Memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 support
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
  • Weight: 5.07 lbs
  • 3-Cell 48Whr Lithium-ion Battery

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (18.75% savings) than the $799.99 list price.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay: 30 day returns; Buyer pays for return shipping
    • View Best Buy return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion. -StrawMan86

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Best Buy via eBay has 15.6" ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop (FX506HC-F15.I53050) for $649.99 (add to cart to see price). Shipping is free.

Best Buy has 15.6" ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop (FX506HC-F15.I53050) for $649.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Turtile for sharing this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core i5-11400H 2.70GHz 6-Core 11th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) 144Hz IPS Display
  • 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 8GB DDR4-3200 Memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 support
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
  • Weight: 5.07 lbs
  • 3-Cell 48Whr Lithium-ion Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (18.75% savings) than the $799.99 list price.
  • About this product:
    • 1-Year Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy via eBay: 30 day returns; Buyer pays for return shipping
    • View Best Buy return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion. -StrawMan86

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mobolaji
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I have this laptop. 11400H with 6 cores is a solid performer and doesn't get too hot. It's solid for entry level specs. I've opened it up easily, and upgraded to 16GB Crucial RAM and added an additional Crucial P5 2TB ssd. Only con is the 144Hz IPS screen panels have low sRGB 62.5%, which Asus probably does for cost-saving and gaming. So if you can deal with the ok screen panel, then it's a solid deal. For me, I can adjust the brightness based on the room lighting.
xccess
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I failed to see how it would be better deal when it have lessor CPU as well as SSD, and not seeing Thunderbolt 4
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Oct 05, 2022 02:06 PM
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Mando_DealHunterOct 05, 2022 02:06 PM
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Quote from wydileie :
If you are going the route of an external video card, why would you buy a "gaming" laptop? Why not buy something thin and light for travel and better battery life on the road for a similar or better price?

You can have the best of both worlds.
Because I'm after an easy way to bring my gaming rig on the go since I plan to be traveling a lot more in the coming months.

Being able to use it as a desktop at home with an RTX 3080 while at least having an RTX 3050 to take with me on the go is pretty enticing.

And I'd rather not build a second machine and also have to pay ITX tax to make it portable
Oct 05, 2022 02:23 PM
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TxLoneStar77Oct 05, 2022 02:23 PM
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Quote from Dr.Polanski :
What laptops are you using that "throttle like whoa" under minor loads…? My Alienware M15 R4 (not the best cooling solution) with a 10750 i7 that runs at 100+ watts at full load on all 8 cores will at times throttle due to temps, depending on the fan settings of course (throttles by about 100-200mhz which isn't a big deal really); but otherwise, during "minor" loads ie web browsing, YouTube, etc it never throttles, period… So not sure 🤔 where you're getting this notion? Now if we're talking a 12th gen i5 or i7, that's a different story…
Not sure I follow you, mate - I was asking "if" the TUF laptop throttles under minor load like some similarly priced laptops (albeit cheaper quality ones) can do.
Oct 05, 2022 03:19 PM
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larryqOct 05, 2022 03:19 PM
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I see these gaming laptop deals and assume the graphics card is the main differentiator on these. For instance, this has a 3050 graphics card, while the $1300 ones have a 3070....can someone bottom line for me how much 'better 'a 3070Ti is vs a 3050 or 3060? And what's the AMD ~equivalent of a 3070?
Oct 05, 2022 04:21 PM
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mobolajiOct 05, 2022 04:21 PM
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Quote from TxLoneStar77 :
Upgradable RAM, this seems a pretty decent laptop for wife.. am I overlooking something? Does this thing throttle like whoa under minor loads?
I have this laptop, as per my previous comment. Yes, 3060 would be better of course, but 3050 is adequate for gaming. I would say this price is right where the market is at right now.

As for portability, I would try to catch a 14" Zephyrus on sale for $999 at Best Buy. I would say if you're going to be laptop gaming, expect to stay plugged in also. This is not a good portable laptop. The default battery is only a 3 cell, and with gaming laptops usually the gpu operating is best when laptop is plugged in.
Oct 05, 2022 04:24 PM
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mobolajiOct 05, 2022 04:24 PM
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Quote from TxLoneStar77 :
Not sure I follow you, mate - I was asking "if" the TUF laptop throttles under minor load like some similarly priced laptops (albeit cheaper quality ones) can do.
No, it doesn't throttle and works great for me. Yes, this laptop you want to keep plugged in. I use it in bed. 😂

Just make sure to upgrade to at least 16GB RAM.
Last edited by mobolaji October 5, 2022 at 10:39 AM.
Oct 05, 2022 04:50 PM
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waswas39Oct 05, 2022 04:50 PM
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
That's highly dependent on use, though.

A 3050 and 3060 are night and day when plugged in, but it's a narrower gap on battery (whether it be throttling or battery longevity).

But if you're just going to leave your laptop plugged in all the time, why not get a desktop?
Some people like to leave their homes from time to time..
Oct 05, 2022 04:58 PM
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Dr.PolanskiOct 05, 2022 04:58 PM
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Quote from TxLoneStar77 :
Not sure I follow you, mate - I was asking "if" the TUF laptop throttles under minor load like some similarly priced laptops (albeit cheaper quality ones) can do.
I was making a point here. What gaming laptops are you referring to which are "cheaper quality" that throttle "like whoa" with minor loads like web browsing…?

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Oct 05, 2022 05:07 PM
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Dr.PolanskiOct 05, 2022 05:07 PM
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Quote from larryq :
I see these gaming laptop deals and assume the graphics card is the main differentiator on these. For instance, this has a 3050 graphics card, while the $1300 ones have a 3070....can someone bottom line for me how much 'better 'a 3070Ti is vs a 3050 or 3060? And what's the AMD ~equivalent of a 3070?
All depends on settings, this laptop will play Forza Horizons 5 on high settings at 1080p at 60-70 FPS, a 3060 will do about 110, a 3070 about 140, all depends on TDP of each GPU however, when you crank the settings to ultra the 3050 tanks to like 15-20FPS (due to VRAM bottleneck), while the 3060 pulls approx. 60-70 and the 3070 90-100 (the above numbers I got on a Dell G15 with a 3050Ti 95W, an Acer Nitro with a 3060 95W, and my Alienware M15 R4 with a 3070 140W). If max settings matter you will need more VRAM, so a 3060 or better is a much better choice, if you do light gaming or enjoy older titles then a 3050 should be plenty, of course price is a huge factor here). For me it was a no brainer as to which laptop to keep (I got my Alienware R15 for $700 open box excellent from Best Buy which was an absolute steal considering the Dell G5 was $600 open box and the Acer Nitro was $780 refurbished from EBay).
Last edited by Dr.Polanski October 5, 2022 at 12:33 PM.
Oct 05, 2022 05:24 PM
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larryqOct 05, 2022 05:24 PM
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Quote from Dr.Polanski :
All depends on settings, this laptop will play Forza Horizons 5 on high settings at 1080p at 60-70 FPS, a 3060 will do about 110, a 3070 about 140, all depends on TDP of each GPU however, when you crank the settings to ultra the 3050 tanks to like 15-20FPS (due to VRAM bottleneck), while the 3060 pulls approx. 60-70 and the 3070 ~100 (the above numbers I got on a Dell G15 with a 3050Ti 95W, an Acer Nitro with a 3060 95W, and my Alienware M15 R4 with a 3070 140W). If max settings matter you will need more VRAM, so a 3060 or better is a much better choice, if you do light gaming or enjoy older titles then a 3050 should be plenty, of course price is a huge factor here). For me it was a no brainer as to which laptop to keep (I got my Alienware R15 for $700 open box excellent from Best Buy which was an absolute steal considering the Dell G5 was $600 open box and the Acer Nitro was $780 refurbished from EBay).
Thanks for the comprehensive writeup!
Oct 05, 2022 06:21 PM
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mobolajiOct 05, 2022 06:21 PM
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Quote from Dr.Polanski :
All depends on settings, this laptop will play Forza Horizons 5 on high settings at 1080p at 60-70 FPS, a 3060 will do about 110, a 3070 about 140, all depends on TDP of each GPU however, when you crank the settings to ultra the 3050 tanks to like 15-20FPS (due to VRAM bottleneck), while the 3060 pulls approx. 60-70 and the 3070 ~100 (the above numbers I got on a Dell G15 with a 3050Ti 95W, an Acer Nitro with a 3060 95W, and my Alienware M15 R4 with a 3070 140W). If max settings matter you will need more VRAM, so a 3060 or better is a much better choice, if you do light gaming or enjoy older titles then a 3050 should be plenty, of course price is a huge factor here). For me it was a no brainer as to which laptop to keep (I got my Alienware R15 for $700 open box excellent from Best Buy which was an absolute steal considering the Dell G5 was $600 open box and the Acer Nitro was $780 refurbished from EBay).
Yep. The 3050 caps at 4GB VRAM. But that's enough for me to do light 1080p gaming low to medium settings, and get about 60fps at least. DLSS can help also.

But definitely upgrading to 16GB RAM was mandatory for performance.
Last edited by mobolaji October 5, 2022 at 12:26 PM.
Oct 05, 2022 06:29 PM
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Dr.PolanskiOct 05, 2022 06:29 PM
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Quote from larryq :
Thanks for the comprehensive writeup!
No problemo. I would stay away from AMD GPUs, but if you want to see good info look here for comparisons of benchmarks and real world testing with multiple different games.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mob...844.0.html
Oct 05, 2022 06:31 PM
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Dr.PolanskiOct 05, 2022 06:31 PM
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Quote from mobolaji :
Yep. The 3050 caps at 4GB VRAM. But that's enough for me to do light 1080p gaming low to medium settings, and get about 60fps at least. DLSS can help also.

But definitely upgrading to 16GB RAM was mandatory for performance.
Yes, 16GB of RAM is a big upgrade in performance in gaming and a must IMO and I agree that the 3050 is plenty for casual gamers.
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Highagain420
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Oct 05, 2022 07:05 PM
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Would this be a significant upgrade over my HP 5700u laptop considering it has dedicated video graphics and my 5700u does not? Also would I be able to use it with my Oculus 2 to run Steam VR?
Oct 05, 2022 07:43 PM
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Dr.PolanskiOct 05, 2022 07:43 PM
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Quote from Highagain420 :
Would this be a significant upgrade over my HP 5700u laptop considering it has dedicated video graphics and my 5700u does not? Also would I be able to use it with my Oculus 2 to run Steam VR?
Recommend a 3060 or better for VR I think, others with more experience may chime in.

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ThisDealGoodOct 05, 2022 11:13 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
Not really a good deal considering this (https://slickdeals.net/f/15994549-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-15-6-fhd-120hz-i5-11300h-rtx-3050-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-549-99-open-box-excellent-for-532-99-at-best-buy-and-best-buy-via-ebay?attrsrc=search%3Aterm%3AIdeapad+gaming%7Csearch%3Apage%3A1%7Csearch%3Aposition%3A10%7Csearch%3Aresult_type%3Athread%7Csearch%3Aresult_id%3A15994549&src=SiteSearchV2Algo) has been available time and time again in the past.
Definitely sure it's gonna be back on BF if not sooner.

Not sure if a $100 jump is justified for the better processor.
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