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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Laptop (Open Box): i9-12900H, 16" 165Hz, RTX 3070 Ti, 1TB SSD

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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" Laptop (Open Box - Excellent, GU603ZW-M16.I93070T) for $1376.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free curbside pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

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  1. Click here to visit the product page
  2. On the right side of the page click on "Open-Box from $1,310.99"
  3. Select the Excellent condition option and add to cart
  4. Total should be $1376.99 + free shipping
Specs
  • Intel Core i9-12900H Processor
  • 16" 2560x1600 165Hz 500 nits Display
  • 16GB DDR5 4800 Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Graphics
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home

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  • About this deal:
  • Reviews:
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars by 385 Best Buy customers.

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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Zephyrus 16" Laptop (Open Box - Excellent, GU603ZW-M16.I93070T) for $1376.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free curbside pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Steps
  1. Click here to visit the product page
  2. On the right side of the page click on "Open-Box from $1,310.99"
  3. Select the Excellent condition option and add to cart
  4. Total should be $1376.99 + free shipping
Specs
  • Intel Core i9-12900H Processor
  • 16" 2560x1600 165Hz 500 nits Display
  • 16GB DDR5 4800 Memory
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Graphics
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C
    • 1x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Reviews:
    • 4.1 out of 5 stars by 385 Best Buy customers.

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Written by Dr.W

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Model: ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 16" WQXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i9 - 16GB DDR5 Memory - NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti - 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD - Off Black

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SkillfulApparel558
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Keep in mind that this model have 8 gb ram soldered and 8 on board, so u can upgrade only one slot
Redmont
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I bought this same model on BF as open box excellent for $1200 except mine was i7 not i9 and my SSD is 512gb not 1TB. One con is that if you buy open box your manufacturer warranty runs from the date that the person who returned it bought it (that might not apply if he/she did not register it.) So my warranty started in August even though I bought this in late November. A huge pro is the second M2 SSD slot. I filled over 400 gb of the 512gb main SSD with just 4 or 5 games and their launching platforms but it is simple to install the second SSD. A third point is that the laptop comes with a resolution of 1920x 1080 even though it is advertised as 2560x1600. If you call Asus they will tell you that the lower resolution is required by Windows 11 due to 16" screen size and Windows won't let you set it higher — which is true —but you can change it to 2560x1600 in the Nvidia graphics software.
frugality777
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Best laptop for 2022 and 2023 if you're into productivity first and gaming second imo.
I review and play with multiple laptops and this build is the best bang for the money in this price range.

The newer models are too expensive and/or have little to no objective improvements (13900h/4070) for the price hike.

I believe the value of laptops will be in 2024 but not 2023.

Even the Asus g18 went from $1999 to $2299 on Asus website which was the most accessible one.

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This one that's out of stock?

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Keep in mind that this model have 8 gb ram soldered and 8 on board, so u can upgrade only one slot
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank frugality777

Best laptop for 2022 and 2023 if you're into productivity first and gaming second imo.
I review and play with multiple laptops and this build is the best bang for the money in this price range.

The newer models are too expensive and/or have little to no objective improvements (13900h/4070) for the price hike.

I believe the value of laptops will be in 2024 but not 2023.

Even the Asus g18 went from $1999 to $2299 on Asus website which was the most accessible one.
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Erchan_coon
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Hiw come all that powerful hardware cool itself?
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Redmont
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I bought this same model on BF as open box excellent for $1200 except mine was i7 not i9 and my SSD is 512gb not 1TB. One con is that if you buy open box your manufacturer warranty runs from the date that the person who returned it bought it (that might not apply if he/she did not register it.) So my warranty started in August even though I bought this in late November. A huge pro is the second M2 SSD slot. I filled over 400 gb of the 512gb main SSD with just 4 or 5 games and their launching platforms but it is simple to install the second SSD. A third point is that the laptop comes with a resolution of 1920x 1080 even though it is advertised as 2560x1600. If you call Asus they will tell you that the lower resolution is required by Windows 11 due to 16" screen size and Windows won't let you set it higher — which is true —but you can change it to 2560x1600 in the Nvidia graphics software.
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Quote from Redmont :
I bought this same model on BF as open box excellent for $1200 except mine was i7 not i9 and my SSD is 512gb not 1TB. One con is that if you buy open box your manufacturer warranty runs from the date that the person who returned it bought it (that might not apply if he/she did not register it.) So my warranty started in August even though I bought this in late November. A huge pro is the second M2 SSD slot. I filled over 400 gb of the 512gb main SSD with just 4 or 5 games and their launching platforms but it is simple to install the second SSD. A third point is that the laptop comes with a resolution of 1920x 1080 even though it is advertised as 2560x1600. If you call Asus they will tell you that the lower resolution is required by Windows 11 due to 16" screen size and Windows won't let you set it higher — which is true —but you can change it to 2560x1600 in the Nvidia graphics software.
I bought the same too. Except it was a Lenovo and was a Ryzen 9 with 32GB of RAM.

(On a side note....this is a nice spec'd looking laptop - especially if 'open box' has a full warranty and there's time to put it through multiple stress tests to evaluate if the original return was not due to 'issues'.)

TU OP​
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Quote from eoniverse1 :
I bought the same too. Except it was a Lenovo and was a Ryzen 9 with 32GB of RAM.

(On a side note....this is a nice spec'd looking laptop - especially if 'open box' has a full warranty and there's time to put it through multiple stress tests to evaluate if the original return was not due to 'issues'.)

TU OP​
As noted in my comment —open box does not have full manufacturer warranty. At least for Asus that company has officially told me my warranty started in August when the item was first purchased even though I bought it open box in the last week of November, however, Best Buy assures me there is a one year warranty so maybe BB will fix any issue within one year (if they can) even if Asus will not reimburse them.
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Quote from Redmont :
I bought this same model on BF as open box excellent for $1200 except mine was i7 not i9 and my SSD is 512gb not 1TB. One con is that if you buy open box your manufacturer warranty runs from the date that the person who returned it bought it (that might not apply if he/she did not register it.) So my warranty started in August even though I bought this in late November. A huge pro is the second M2 SSD slot. I filled over 400 gb of the 512gb main SSD with just 4 or 5 games and their launching platforms but it is simple to install the second SSD. A third point is that the laptop comes with a resolution of 1920x 1080 even though it is advertised as 2560x1600. If you call Asus they will tell you that the lower resolution is required by Windows 11 due to 16" screen size and Windows won't let you set it higher — which is true —but you can change it to 2560x1600 in the Nvidia graphics software.
I just want to make a comment for anyone considering this deal, Zephyrus M16 (i9 + 3070ti).

Unlike the i7 version, I can confirm this deal IS a 2560x1600 screen without any additional steps.
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Dr.Polanski
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This or the Asus ROG STRIX g15 Advantage Edition - 5980HX, 6800M, 32GB RAM, QHD screen, 512SSD for $980?
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Quote from Dr.Polanski :
This or the Asus ROG STRIX g15 Advantage Edition - 5980HX, 6800M, 32GB RAM, QHD screen, 512SSD for $980?
Working on one of these right now. Great machine, decently quiet for productivity. Only downside is my eyes have gotten used to the latest generation 500 nit screens. This one is good quality, but 300 nits, so just wish it was a little brighter. Otherwise a great package for the money.
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This one that's out of stock?

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black [microcenter.com]
There's an open-box available at the Cambridge MA store for $990.
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Been eying this laptop along with an M1 MBP to run Serato, but I've read reviews mentioning concerns on heat and and power issues
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Quote from Redmont :
I bought this same model on BF as open box excellent for $1200 except mine was i7 not i9 and my SSD is 512gb not 1TB. One con is that if you buy open box your manufacturer warranty runs from the date that the person who returned it bought it (that might not apply if he/she did not register it.) So my warranty started in August even though I bought this in late November. A huge pro is the second M2 SSD slot. I filled over 400 gb of the 512gb main SSD with just 4 or 5 games and their launching platforms but it is simple to install the second SSD. A third point is that the laptop comes with a resolution of 1920x 1080 even though it is advertised as 2560x1600. If you call Asus they will tell you that the lower resolution is required by Windows 11 due to 16" screen size and Windows won't let you set it higher — which is true —but you can change it to 2560x1600 in the Nvidia graphics software.
What kind of BS is this? I seriously doubt Windows limits your resolution based on screen size...
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Quote from gReenxTea :
I just want to make a comment for anyone considering this deal, Zephyrus M16 (i9 + 3070ti).

Unlike the i7 version, I can confirm this deal IS a 2560x1600 screen without any additional steps.
I have the same laptop and no windows doesn't like your resolution.... Your drivers are messed up

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