ASUS TUF A17 FA706NF-RS51 Gaming Laptop (17.3″ FHD 144Hz, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Nvidia RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

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Here are the specs of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 FA706NF-RS51 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand

Asus is among the top 10 laptop makers by the world's market share. The manufacturer makes some of the most popular laptop series, including the mainstream Vivobook, premium-class Zenbook, and the ROG gaming series.
Laptop Type

This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without the ability to convert into a tablet.



The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games.
Performance

The laptop offers the high performance needed for heavier tasks like multimedia creation or design. On the negative side, high-performance laptops tend to consume more battery power than standard ones. Read more about the performance of this notebook in the CPU, GPU, RAM, and Storage sections below."
Screen Size

The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops.
Touchscreen

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Screen Resolution

Full HD (FHD) is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. On the positive side, FHD tends to consume less power than 4K.
Other Display Specs

Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.



The 144Hz screen refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It’s important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. The 144Hz rate also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays.
About Laptop Display Learn about laptop PC displays here.
Processor (CPU) AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS

The AMD Ryzen 7 7535HS is a high-performance laptop processor typically used in gaming laptops. It's noticeably faster than the mainstream Ryzen 7 U series processors. But, it also requires more electric power, especially under heavy load.
About Processors The laptop's processor (CPU) is the main chip of the system and a very important computing performance factor.
Graphics (GPU) Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 4GB video card

The GeForce RTX 2050 is a basic dedicated video card. But, it provides much better performance for gaming and other graphics processing purposes than the common integrated graphics processors. The RTX 2050 is capable of running the modern PC games, but if you seek completely smooth playing of demanding games on high detail settings and resolutions, there are better GPUs like the GeForce RTX 2060, 2070, and 2080 or those from the RTX 3000 or 4000 series.
About Graphics Processors Graphics processor (GPU) is the main factor for 3D gaming performance. It also affects performance of other graphics intensive tasks like some image and video editing operations.

Besides the dedicated video card, the laptop features an integrated graphics processor as a power-saving GPU option built into the main processor.
System Memory (RAM) Size

The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games.
About RAM System memory (RAM) size determines multi-tasking capability of a laptop - how many tasks and programs you can run at the same time. Some programs and games may require large RAM to run properly.

Learn about RAM of laptop PCs here.
Data Storage

512GB or larger storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs.
About Data Storage Storage capacity determines how much data you can store locally on your laptop. SSD storage is much faster than HDD storage.

Learn about laptop PC data storage here.
Keyboard & Input

There's a separate numeric pad located on the right side of the keyboard.



Keyboard backlight makes typing in dark environments easier.



The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.

HD 720p resolution

This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
Wireless & Networking Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX wireless

The 802.11AX is currently the most used Wi-Fi wireless networking standard in laptops. It’s also known as Wi-Fi 6. When connected to 802.11AX-compatible routers, the 802.11AX modules in laptops bring improvements over the older standards in terms of data transfer speeds and multi-device connectivity. In some of the latest 2024 laptops, 802.11AX is being replaced by 802.11BE.

Ethernet LAN port

The laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.

Bluetooth

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to wirelessly connect the computer to Bluetooth peripherals like Bluetooth mice and keyboards, as well as to smartphones, and other compatible devices.
USB Ports 1 x USB-C

A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones.

3 x USB Type A

Three full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input ports on most computer monitors and TVs.

Video out via USB-C

The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C.
Media Card Reader None

The laptop has no SD card slots. For reading from and writing to SD and microSD memory cards, you'll have to use a separately sold memory card reader via a USB cable.
Battery 48 Whr capacity
About Battery This battery capacity is excellent. However, gaming laptops tend to consume a lot of battery power, especially during gaming.

The battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors.
Weight 5.7 pounds
Height 1"
Width 15.7"
Depth 10.6"
Casing Material Aluminum

Plastics
Casing Color Black
Windows Version

Windows 11 Home is aimed at regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Users can upgrade from Windows Home to the Pro version at an additional cost anytime.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release 2023
Country / Region Worldwide

The listed specs are general / worldwide specs of the model. Some of its specs may vary depending on the particular configuration and region.

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