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GIGABYTE A5 K1 Laptop: 15.6" FHD, Ryzen 5 5600H, RTX 3060, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

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$729

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Newegg.com has GIGABYTE A5 K1 Gaming Laptop (A5 K1-AUS1130SB) on sale for $729. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Eragorn for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz IPS Panel
  • Ryzen 5 5600H 6C/12T 3.3 GHz (4.2 GHz Boost, 19MB Cache)
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200 MHz Ram (64GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD + Empty M.2 + Empty 2.5" Bay
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics, 130W Max TGP
  • All-zone of Single Colored Backlit Keyboard with 15 Colors LED Setting
  • 2x 2 Watt Speaker
  • 720p Webcam
  • Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 + 2.5G Ethernet
  • 48.96WHrs Battery
  • Weight: 4.68 lbs
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type with DIsplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP)
    • 1x mini DP 1.4
    • 1x Audio combo jack
    • 1x Microphone jack
    • 1x DC-in Jack
    • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty for parts and labor
  • Newegg Return Policy:
    • Eligible for returns or exchange by January 31, 2023 (details)

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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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Newegg.com has GIGABYTE A5 K1 Gaming Laptop (A5 K1-AUS1130SB) on sale for $729. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Eragorn for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 144Hz IPS Panel
  • Ryzen 5 5600H 6C/12T 3.3 GHz (4.2 GHz Boost, 19MB Cache)
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200 MHz Ram (64GB Max)
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD + Empty M.2 + Empty 2.5" Bay
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics, 130W Max TGP
  • All-zone of Single Colored Backlit Keyboard with 15 Colors LED Setting
  • 2x 2 Watt Speaker
  • 720p Webcam
  • Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 + 2.5G Ethernet
  • 48.96WHrs Battery
  • Weight: 4.68 lbs
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type with DIsplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP)
    • 1x mini DP 1.4
    • 1x Audio combo jack
    • 1x Microphone jack
    • 1x DC-in Jack
    • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Limited Warranty for parts and labor
  • Newegg Return Policy:
    • Eligible for returns or exchange by January 31, 2023 (details)

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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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CnS_Panikk
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Hey just wanted to share I own this laptop and have been tuning it/running it through it's paces the past week. Everything from this review is accurate to the quality of the parts and it's stock performance https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gig...170.0.html . The fan curve is aggressive out of the box but is really easily tuned with the Control Center. Battery life is much better than the cheaper laptops that have been hitting front page for 549. Screen is excellent. Components can be pushed to 100% and not thermally throttle. I wanted better temps so I repasted it with the new Arctic MX-6 (did it wrong the first time, second time was the charm). I also used Universal x86 Tuning Utility to tell the CPU to target 83 degrees. I then undervolted the 3060 with MSI afterburner. After everything the laptop has higher cinebench scores than it did stock and stays whisper quiet. Temps for CPU and GPU stay around 80-85 degrees when pushed for extended periods of time. Anyways I think this laptop is a very good deal and I'm very happy I got it. So far I think it's the best budget option with a 3060 in it. It's for my daughter for Christmas so I've automated everything to make it really simple to use where she doesn't need to worry about "breaking" the tuning. If anyone has any questions let me know.

Oh and also. Deal is live now. You do not have to wait.
SociableCalendar102
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If that Acer Predator i7-12700H 3060 130W for $765 deal doesnt come back, I might have to jump on this one 😳

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Nov 15, 2022
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nlink4
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Anyone know if this laptop would support two monitors (assuming one uses a HDMI cable and the other uses a DisplayPort cable)?
Nov 16, 2022
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HiFi21
Nov 16, 2022
417 Posts
Quote from nlink4 :
Anyone know if this laptop would support two monitors (assuming one uses a HDMI cable and the other uses a DisplayPort cable)?
It should do. One of the reasons that I ordered one. It may even be able to drive 3 external monitors. Note resolution and refresh rate limitations when driving more than one monitor and this is also affected by the version of HDMI and display port on the laptop.
Nov 16, 2022
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Panikk
Nov 16, 2022
238 Posts
Quote from nuggets :
I jumped on this and cancelled my order for the ideapad 3 gaming, The difference in price and extra specs is phenomenal. Thanks, @CnS_Panikk - I'll crack it open and do some tuning as well.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16158667-lenovo-ideapad-gaming-3-15-6-fhd-120hz-amd-ryzen-5-6600h-8gb-ddr5-ram-256gb-ssd-nvidia-rtx-3050-599-99-f-s-amazon?src=frontpage
Just be sure to try it out before you repaste. You may be happy with the stock paste performance after undervolt and won't have to worry about a warranty hassle. The stock paste when I got it was dry but was still very effective for what it was doing.
Last edited by CnS_Panikk November 15, 2022 at 05:12 PM.
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Panikk
Nov 16, 2022
238 Posts
Quote from HiFi21 :
Thanks for update. How is the screen? Is it a TN like some are claiming? How is the screen compared to the lenovo you bought? Thanks
It may be TN, but a good TN like my Dell s2176dg. Not all TN are created equal. What you want to look at is brightness and color accuracy. I encourage you to go look at the notebookcheck.com review of the a5 K1. Lots of cheaper TN panels have horrible colors and brightness. Not this one though.

EDIT: Keep in mind that IPS is trademarked for LG panels only. No one else can use that term to say their panel uses the same technique as In Plane Switching unless the panel is from LG. this panel may very well be a VA panel or TN, but it's bright enough for any indoor use and colors are much better than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 or any other cheaper TN
Last edited by CnS_Panikk November 15, 2022 at 05:10 PM.
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BlueRaccoon1085
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Quote from SociableCalendar102 :
yeah it was, also 16 gb of ram crazy deal

I bought a referb Acer nitro V i7-4720HQ 960m from the same sell.er 7 years ago, still working right next to me running all my virtual machines
Curious. What do you use virtual machines for? 🤔
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BlueRaccoon1085
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Nov 16, 2022
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Quote from CnS_Panikk :
Hey just wanted to share I own this laptop and have been tuning it/running it through it's paces the past week. Everything from this review is accurate to the quality of the parts and it's stock performance https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gig...170.0.html . The fan curve is aggressive out of the box but is really easily tuned with the Control Center. Battery life is much better than the cheaper laptops that have been hitting front page for 549. Screen is excellent. Components can be pushed to 100% and not thermally throttle. I wanted better temps so I repasted it with the new Arctic MX-6 (did it wrong the first time, second time was the charm). I also used Universal x86 Tuning Utility to tell the CPU to target 83 degrees. I then undervolted the 3060 with MSI afterburner. After everything the laptop has higher cinebench scores than it did stock and stays whisper quiet. Temps for CPU and GPU stay around 80-85 degrees when pushed for extended periods of time. Anyways I think this laptop is a very good deal and I'm very happy I got it. So far I think it's the best budget option with a 3060 in it. It's for my daughter for Christmas so I've automated everything to make it really simple to use where she doesn't need to worry about "breaking" the tuning. If anyone has any questions let me know.

Oh and also. Deal is live now. You do not have to wait.
Should these steps be followed for other brands too? My 1 year old Dell G15 5511 gets a little hot after extended use or brief gaming. Will these steps help extend its lifespan?
Last edited by BlueRaccoon1085 November 15, 2022 at 08:16 PM.
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SociableCalendar102
Nov 16, 2022
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
Curious. What do you use virtual machines for? 🤔
nothing productive lol, I use the virtual machines to run multiplayer games I play and create bots then leave them on for 24 hours a day

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BlueRaccoon1085
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Quote from SociableCalendar102 :
nothing productive lol, I use the virtual machines to run multiplayer games I play and create bots then leave them on for 24 hours a day
How much RAM does your machine have?
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SociableCalendar102
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
How much RAM does your machine have?
The refurb came with 16gbs of ram
Nov 16, 2022
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Panikk
Nov 16, 2022
238 Posts
Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
Should these steps be followed for other brands too? My 1 year old Dell G15 5511 gets a little hot after extended use or brief gaming. Will these steps help extend its lifespan?
You should be able to run both the Universal x86 Tuning Utility as well as MSI afterburner to undervolt any modern laptop
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BlueRaccoon1085
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Quote from SociableCalendar102 :
The refurb came with 16gbs of ram
How many VMs do you have and
are your VMs running on Linux or Windows?
Last edited by BlueRaccoon1085 November 15, 2022 at 10:11 PM.
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SociableCalendar102
Nov 16, 2022
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
How many VMs do you have and
are your VMs running on Linux or Windows?
I run them on windows and I can run at most 2 vms before they grind to a halt and my OCR bots start malfunctioning, hopefully I can run more with a new laptop!
Nov 16, 2022
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BlueStew665
Nov 16, 2022
1 Posts
Quote from kivek12 :
15.6" FHD 1920x1080 IPS-level Anti-glare Display LCD (144Hz Refresh Rate)

Why does it say "IPS-level"? Is that ips-like and it's just a TN panel?
It means it is an ips panel, its just that some company (I cant remember which) trademarked it or something so that all of the other laptops manufacturers have to say ips-level.
Nov 16, 2022
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HonestDolphin7439
Nov 16, 2022
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Quote from CnS_Panikk :
You should be able to run both the Universal x86 Tuning Utility as well as MSI afterburner to undervolt any modern laptop
Hey I got this laptop when it went on the same sale a week ago too. Can you share the specific parameters you settled on using Universal x86 TU (this [github.com] I'm assuming?) and MSI afterburner?

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micahebrandenburg
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Quote from CnS_Panikk :
Hey just wanted to share I own this laptop and have been tuning it/running it through it's paces the past week. Everything from this review is accurate to the quality of the parts and it's stock performance https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gig...170.0.html . The fan curve is aggressive out of the box but is really easily tuned with the Control Center. Battery life is much better than the cheaper laptops that have been hitting front page for 549. Screen is excellent. Components can be pushed to 100% and not thermally throttle. I wanted better temps so I repasted it with the new Arctic MX-6 (did it wrong the first time, second time was the charm). I also used Universal x86 Tuning Utility to tell the CPU to target 83 degrees. I then undervolted the 3060 with MSI afterburner. After everything the laptop has higher cinebench scores than it did stock and stays whisper quiet. Temps for CPU and GPU stay around 80-85 degrees when pushed for extended periods of time. Anyways I think this laptop is a very good deal and I'm very happy I got it. So far I think it's the best budget option with a 3060 in it. It's for my daughter for Christmas so I've automated everything to make it really simple to use where she doesn't need to worry about "breaking" the tuning. If anyone has any questions let me know.

Oh and also. Deal is live now. You do not have to wait.
I want to get a gaming laptop for around this price. It's for my son's christmas present and he wants to play roblox on his oculus quest 2. Can this with the 3060 handle VR?

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