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ASUS ROG Flow (Open-Box Excellent): 16" QHD+ Touch, Ryzen 9 6900HS, RTX 3060

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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Flow X16 Laptop (Open-Box Excellent, GV601RM-X16.R93060) on sale for $1265.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal

Note, on product page, click Open-Box: from $1,226.99 then click "Open-Box Excellent" for sale pricing. New condition is available for $1499.99

Specs:
  • 16" QHD+ (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10, 165Hz 3ms, 500-nits, 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, Glossy, 360-degree, IPS Touch Display; Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus, Dolby Vision HDR, Stylus Compatible
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB cache, up to 4.9 GHz max boost)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU-1475MHz at 125W (100W+25W Dynamic Boost); 6GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM RAM (Max Capacity: 64GB)
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 x 2 + BT 5.2
  • 720P HD IR Camera for Windows Hello
  • Rubber-dome Single-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Tri-fan Cooling Module with Liquid Metal
  • 90Whr Battery
  • Weight: 4.41 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b support HDMI switch

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About Open Box: Excellent Condition:
    • Looks brand new
    • Includes all original parts/accessories
    • Typically contains packaging
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for parts and labor
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Best Buy has ASUS ROG Flow X16 Laptop (Open-Box Excellent, GV601RM-X16.R93060) on sale for $1265.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal

Note, on product page, click Open-Box: from $1,226.99 then click "Open-Box Excellent" for sale pricing. New condition is available for $1499.99

Specs:
  • 16" QHD+ (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10, 165Hz 3ms, 500-nits, 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, Glossy, 360-degree, IPS Touch Display; Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus, Dolby Vision HDR, Stylus Compatible
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB cache, up to 4.9 GHz max boost)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU-1475MHz at 125W (100W+25W Dynamic Boost); 6GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM RAM (Max Capacity: 64GB)
  • 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 x 2 + BT 5.2
  • 720P HD IR Camera for Windows Hello
  • Rubber-dome Single-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Tri-fan Cooling Module with Liquid Metal
  • 90Whr Battery
  • Weight: 4.41 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b support HDMI switch

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About Open Box: Excellent Condition:
    • Looks brand new
    • Includes all original parts/accessories
    • Typically contains packaging
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty for parts and labor
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Model: ASUS - ROG 16" Touchscreen Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB DDR5 Memory - NVIDIA RTX3060 V6G Graphics - 1TB SSD - Off Black

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gestorter
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I'm living that dream but cheaper.

I disagree with one idea you got: Instead of AMD processors and Asus's proprietary dock, go for a Intel laptop + a Thunderbolt eGPU dock. The generic dock allows for cost savings and some future proofing.

Sure the Asus dock has more lanes for throughput in the special plug. Except turn off the laptop screen when using an eGPU and it runs great without needing to push video from the eGPU back to the laptop. Also, it's still a laptop version of a 3080 in your dream Asus dock, while eGPU docks use desktop GPUs which feed more power to cards. So TB eGPU docks should be comparable or even faster on 2 fronts, without a proprietary plug.

Also, once USB4 comes out, then any machine can use an older TB eGPU dock. The Asus dock may be shiny today, but will be e-waste once USB4 is mainstream.

During the holidays, Slickdeals scored me a non-touchscreen 16" Asus ROG laptop, a sale on a Razer eGPU dock, a EVGA 3070 GPU cheap, and a pair of 32" 4k displays. I spent under $1500 on the hardware, $2k on the whole setup screens too. I'm living your dream... except on a budget!
mitchell8080
680 Posts
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this is my dream laptop.

has all the bells and whistles that hit my various needs.

can literally do anything and has one of the BEST displays of any laptop. the digitizer is a bonus for marking up docs or just toying around with art projects.

the dock, which costs as much as the laptop, makes it a true beast when at home (3080 graphics card in the dock)

wish I wasn't poor.... sticking to my 500 dollar Lenovo 2 in 1 for now.

but I would jump on this laptop given that is upgradeable (ram and SSD not soldered). paired with a dock and a 42 inch LG C2 OLED would make quite the home work station.

but... monies.... sad face
armando416
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Not viable, or just not ideal? I'd think you could do most things and play most games just fine with 6GB of VRAM

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Kazewings
Apr 11, 2023
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Quote from Redflyer :
Niiice. Could do without the overly thick touch display but other than that the specs are topnotch.
? how thick is it? or are you saying you'd rather not have a 2 in 1? which is the whole point of the flow series
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mitchell8080
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this is my dream laptop.

has all the bells and whistles that hit my various needs.

can literally do anything and has one of the BEST displays of any laptop. the digitizer is a bonus for marking up docs or just toying around with art projects.

the dock, which costs as much as the laptop, makes it a true beast when at home (3080 graphics card in the dock)

wish I wasn't poor.... sticking to my 500 dollar Lenovo 2 in 1 for now.

but I would jump on this laptop given that is upgradeable (ram and SSD not soldered). paired with a dock and a 42 inch LG C2 OLED would make quite the home work station.

but... monies.... sad face
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luvboox
Apr 11, 2023
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Be cautious of the low VRAM, it's not really viable anymore:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh7kFgHe21k [https]
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armando416
Apr 11, 2023
305 Posts
Quote from luvboox :
Be cautious of the low VRAM, it's not really viable anymore:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh7kFgHe21k [https]
Not viable, or just not ideal? I'd think you could do most things and play most games just fine with 6GB of VRAM
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JesseH5623
Apr 11, 2023
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Is this really worth it with a 3060 though
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turbodog
Apr 11, 2023
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Quote from luvboox :
Be cautious of the low VRAM, it's not really viable anymore:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh7kFgHe21k [https]

LMAOLMAOLMAOLMAO

Second worst techtuber after optimum and not counting MLID who is just retarded.
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VinnyBizzle
Apr 11, 2023
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$1500 for brand new 😱
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yujie
Apr 11, 2023
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Can you write on it like an iPad?
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kinnarrk
Apr 11, 2023
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This has Ryzen 9. Need to update the title.
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fatalad
Apr 11, 2023
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No mini led 😞
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euuser3088112
Apr 11, 2023
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Can the firmware be upgraded to support usb 4.0 or thunderbolt?
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luvboox
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Quote from armando416 :
Not viable, or just not ideal? I'd think you could do most things and play most games just fine with 6GB of VRAM
This is true if you want to play light to medium games, it should be fine. But it's going to struggle some with newer games with lots of detail, and I mean new games now; a couple years from now it will be even more noticable.
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Quote from mitchell8080 :
this is my dream laptop.

has all the bells and whistles that hit my various needs.

can literally do anything and has one of the BEST displays of any laptop. the digitizer is a bonus for marking up docs or just toying around with art projects.

the dock, which costs as much as the laptop, makes it a true beast when at home (3080 graphics card in the dock)

wish I wasn't poor.... sticking to my 500 dollar Lenovo 2 in 1 for now.

but I would jump on this laptop given that is upgradeable (ram and SSD not soldered). paired with a dock and a 42 inch LG C2 OLED would make quite the home work station.

but... monies.... sad face
I'm living that dream but cheaper.

I disagree with one idea you got: Instead of AMD processors and Asus's proprietary dock, go for a Intel laptop + a Thunderbolt eGPU dock. The generic dock allows for cost savings and some future proofing.

Sure the Asus dock has more lanes for throughput in the special plug. Except turn off the laptop screen when using an eGPU and it runs great without needing to push video from the eGPU back to the laptop. Also, it's still a laptop version of a 3080 in your dream Asus dock, while eGPU docks use desktop GPUs which feed more power to cards. So TB eGPU docks should be comparable or even faster on 2 fronts, without a proprietary plug.

Also, once USB4 comes out, then any machine can use an older TB eGPU dock. The Asus dock may be shiny today, but will be e-waste once USB4 is mainstream.

During the holidays, Slickdeals scored me a non-touchscreen 16" Asus ROG laptop, a sale on a Razer eGPU dock, a EVGA 3070 GPU cheap, and a pair of 32" 4k displays. I spent under $1500 on the hardware, $2k on the whole setup screens too. I'm living your dream... except on a budget!
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lattice_neo
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If I don't care about the touch screen, is it worth to get this for extra 200 over the below one? Touch screen is not a deal breaker and don't mind 15" too.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16573106-asus-tuf-dash-15-6-fhd-144hz-gaming-laptop-intel-i7-12650h-16gb-ddr5-rtx-3070-512gb-ssd-1049-99?prop=rcmid-704a1da9e3a987a5e8d91e9579c8a183&src=jfy
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