The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 laptop is packed with an arsenal of hardware and software features to ensure excellent durability and supercharged performance on your games. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i5-10300H processor, 8GB of DDR4 memory, 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17-TUF766LI-HX188T laptop delivers excellent performance and fast operation.
TUF: The Ultimate Force
Ready for the toughest of battles, the TUF Gaming F17 features a 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads: gaming, streaming or multitasking, get the job done! It also features a dedicated GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics chip capable of delivering high and reliable refresh rates for your games. In addition, the TUF Gaming F17 comes with an NVMe PCIe SSD and a slot for a second SSD to speed up loading times for many games and applications.
Backlit Gamer Keyboard
Get a keyboard similar to those found on gaming desktops, so you'll be more comfortable while gaming. The multi-color backlighting, with a single active colour, allows you to customize the look. Plus, the highlighted ZQSD keys make it easier to see your motion controls. In addition, Overstroke technology speeds up keystroke responsiveness with every hit, while N-Key Rollover accurately registers every hit, even in the toughest fights. True to TUF's DNA, the heavy-duty keys each withstand more than 20 million keystrokes to improve not only your keyboard's reliability, but also your accuracy in battle.
Efficient cooling
The TUF Gaming F17 features a comprehensive cooling system that maintains the PC's performance level while remaining efficient over the long term. The heatpipes and three radiators keep the heat away from the main components and dissipate it quickly even when you are running a real gaming marathon! The self-cleaning design of the cooling system remains effective over time, while the various operating modes available allow you to strike the right balance between performance and noise levels.
Immersive Surround Sound
The TUF Gaming F17 features two speakers with four openings that deliver high volume and powerful bass to enhance your audio experience. DTS:X Ultra technology provides high fidelity 7.1 channel virtual surround sound for an enveloping sound experience. With surround sound, you're more aware of your surroundings and the movements of your enemies. You'll also better appreciate the musical nuances of the game. The TUF Gaming F17 offers up to 8 modes as well as a built-in preset equalizer for your music, movies and games to further optimize your experience.
Power, screen, robustness, temperature management ... all this makes a good entry-level gamer PC.
The only drawback is the noise of the fan which is present as soon as you play ... you have to choose the right management mode to have a correct balance => for me it's the "Windows" profile.
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by Gio974
Posted on 20 May 2021
Bought on 22 Apr 2021 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 21Average rating: 9
All good.
I'm very pleased with the service and the quality of the product. The delivery was super smooth as usual with LDLC.
I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the price. I've been using it for a while now, but it's not really a great laptop.
The finish is superb and the rendering modern, the PC is quite thin. Directly upgraded with 16GB of DDR4 Ram at 2933Mhz and an additional 500GB SSD, it's a piece of cake with some microcomputer tools to avoid damaging the PC (10 screws to remove and the trick is done, there is a very good tutorial online in video...).
For the rest, it's very quick to get used to, very few bloatware type software that used to slow down PCs (ha these manufacturers...). For the rest there is only to configure as you like and launch your favorite games without problems.
The only reason for a half star is the noise of the fan in the "performance" and "turbo" modes, which is not a negligible point for those who give special mention to noise. But it's still a laptop. Perfect for casual gaming or for those who don't want any visual details in their games.
One last detail for the more adventurous among us: don't expect to upgrade the CPU or GPU, simply because they are soldered onto the motherboard. All you can do is replace the SSDs, add some ram memory (max 32GB) which will already give you a lot of performance gains.
To conclude simply, this is an excellent and versatile laptop, the I5-10300H and the GTX 1650 are doing the job, not to mention that it's a quad-core with a mid-range graphics card that targets the latest "medium/high" games, don't expect to do "very high" or "ultra", it works to the detriment of the gameplay, but it's still very nice.