TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73

The ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop is a powerhouse designed to deliver an exceptional gaming experience. One of its standout features is the impressive 144Hz refresh rate for the screen, which ensures an ultra-smooth visual experience whether you're gaming or streaming shows. This high refresh rate translates to reduced motion blur and increased responsiveness, providing you with a competitive edge during intense gaming sessions. Under the hood, the TUF Dash 15 boasts cutting-edge components that contribute to its remarkable gaming performance. Equipped with a potent processor and a high-end graphics card, this laptop handles even the most demanding games with ease. You'll witness seamless gameplay and enjoy breathtaking visuals at high settings without any lag or stuttering. Moreover, the laptop's durable and robust build is a testament to its TUF series heritage. It's engineered to withstand the rigors of intense gaming, making it an ideal choice for those who prioritize longevity and sturdiness. The sleek design incorporates military-grade materials, ensuring it can withstand bumps, drops, and daily wear and tear. In conclusion, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop stands out as an exceptional choice for gaming enthusiasts. Its 144Hz refresh rate promises a visually immersive experience, while its high-performance hardware ensures smooth and responsive gameplay across all your favorite titles. The laptop's robust construction adds to its appeal, making it a reliable companion for passionate gamers on the go. Whether you're battling opponents online or indulging in your favorite shows, the TUF Dash 15 delivers the power and durability needed to elevate your gaming adventures.

I recently purchased the ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) gaming laptop and I have been extremely satisfied with its performance so far. The laptop has a sleek, slim design and is lightweight, making it easy to take on the go. One of the standout features of the TUF Dash 15 is its 144hz, 15.6-inch Full HD display, which provides clear and vivid visuals. The laptop is powered by an 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, which deliver smooth and fast performance for gaming and other demanding tasks. The laptop also has a good keyboard and touchpad, which are comfortable to use and responsive. The audio quality is also excellent, with the laptop's speakers providing clear and rich sound. In terms of storage and connectivity, my TUF Dash 15 has a 1TB SSD and a wide range of ports, including USB-C, HDMI, and USB 3.2 Gen 1. The laptop also has good battery life, lasting for several hours on a single charge. Overall, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is a great gaming laptop that offers excellent performance, a high-quality display, and a slim and lightweight design. It is a great choice for those looking for a powerful and portable gaming laptop.

~5 years later, using the same laptop to write this review. Has been great for whatever i need to do, still runs fast. I do have a fan since there is some light heating, but this laptop is a solid option for sure.

I purchased this laptop with the primary intent to be able to run ML models and use it for the DS program that I'm in. I wanted something upgradeable with solid core hardware and this fit my budget. My comments about the machine are not from a gaming perspective. Screen I saw others comment that this wasn't the best screen for gaming. It's not the brightest thing in the world and almost reminds me of a matte screen - even though it is not. Keyboard I've typed on worse (I'm looking at you, Macbook) and better (my trusty Lenovo) and this keyboard is okay. If I had to give it a grade it would be mid-point. I'm thinking of key travel and comfort - it kind of falls in the middle. I sometimes lose my home keys, so it can take a moment to reorient. I do like the number pad, it comes in handy here and there. Using mostly a traditional keyboard I hit Home and End quite a bit. This keyboard has them paired up, so you have to hit Fn if you want to End. I work a lot in code, data, and spreadsheets, and it can be frustrating at times. Keep in mind my use case is probably not the average user and it's not THAT bad. This sucker is a fingerprint magnet, I have not spent any significant time to find the proper cleaning technique. :P Upgradeability As I mentioned, I wanted something I could upgrade, which I did. From some of the other reviews it seems like these shipped with a single 16GB stick of RAM. My unit came with two 8GB sticks, so the extra 16GB stick that I ordered with the unit was returned. I ended up buying a 64GB kit (CT2K32G48C40S5) that works just fine. I am unable to see what timings are being used - cannot see in BIOS, nor via CPUID. I thought that was odd, but everything I'm seeing shows that I have 64GB. For most people this is way overkill, but for my needs I can end up utilizing quite a bit. The SSD that came with the unit was a 512GB - I cloned it over to 1TB Samsung 980 and threw in another 1TB Samsung 980. I should mention that the back was extremely easy to remove and upgrading the components was super easy. It should be noted that one of the screws does not come out of the back all the way - by design. There are also multiple screw lengths, so be very aware of what goes where. OS It comes with Win11 - frankly not a fan of it. I have considered wiping and trying to put Win10 or Linux on, or even dual boot. For now I'll leave it, but wanted to make sure you know it's coming with Win11. Software Has a bit of bloatware, but it's minimal. I was expecting there to be more, but it's not too bad. Battery life I think if you try to game on battery you'll be disappointed. Firing up local databases and running models gives me 3~ish hours of battery. If I push it hard it will probably drop. Now, I leave it in "performance mode" most of the time, so I'm sure that has an effect on it. If you're a gamer I hope you're looking at other reviews :D Overall thoughts I like this laptop, it's very functional and gave me decent bang for the buck performance. Even spending a bit extra on upgrades left me in a good spot. If you're shopping for this one, good luck on your decision!

For reference I got 16gb RAM, RTX 3060, i7-12650h. About me: I am a programmer and gamer, who was very hesitant to switch from desktop to laptop given the amount of time I spend on a computer. Recently at work I got switched to a MacBook pro and a thunderbolt docking station and that has been revolutionary for me. Since this laptop can plug right into my dock I finally felt comfortable to take the leap. And I am very pleasantly surprised! Only a few weeks into ownership and I am not only growing fond of this little machine but I even was able to sell my desktop and JUST use this. Laptop itself: Fast. Great at multitasking. Never runs out of juice with 10 cores. I can game, and review code simultaneously. It does run a bit warm when gaming though. Especially the CPU. I personally found turning off turbo via throttle stop to be the best solution and it didn't hit my game quality at all, running 50-70°c during 6 hour game sessions. Otherwise, I'd still recommend a cooling pad and limit fps. Before turning boost off, and repasting, it was running 75-100°c (thermal throttle). After repaste it runs 70-90°c normally during gaming PC Gaming: Pretty much any game on high to ultra settings, 1080 or 1440p and 60fps is a breeze for this thing. I play far cry 5, halo infinite, Forza horizon 5, etc WiFi is blazing fast. I'm pulling 340mbps download in steam which is what I got on my wired PC. Screen is decent. Looks good but could be Brighter. The big con of any laptop under $2-2500. But it's brighter than my previous msi laptop so I'm happy Battery is good for what it is. ~4-5 hours web browsing or YouTube, 1-1.5 gaming depending on settings but charges lighting fast. Overall very thin, very light, very good looking laptop and the build qaulity feels great. With a dock it truly becomes a portable workstation

If you are like me and game mostly on consoles and are just looking for a device to pick up some PC exclusives and play them on your TV, then this is great. If you are like me and recently started working from home, and are looking for a laptop that can process many tabs at once, and receive strong Wi-Fi signals, once again this is great. Lastly if you are like me and go to college mostly online, and need any sort of capable computer, then this will work for that also. The GPU, CPU, & ram in the model that I got are relatively high end and seem to work well based on the fidelity of the games I'm able to play. No chronic issues. The monitor is nothing to write home about, hence why I mentioned hooking it up to the TV. & The battery life while unplugged is pretty bad. If you have the battery life extending option on, which keeps the battery from charging above 80%. It is basically unusable while unplugged, we're talking sub 2 hours of use at times. I got mine used for $700. Compared to any other laptop in that price range I'm incredibly happy, and once again this is actually a pretty powerful gaming machine. So if you can get yours at a similar price, go for it.

Very nice laptop

• I just tried playing Civilization V (an old game released in 2010) at lower than default settings and CPU temperatures were consistently hitting 100°C (= 212°F)! Good for boiling water and starting a fire. In case you were wondering, 100°C is no bueno. As one page states, "anything between 40–65°C (or 104–149°F) is considered a safe heat range for a normal workload. While running more intensive apps or games, the normal CPU temp range can increase to between 70–80°C (158–176°F). ... At the highest loads, your average CPU temps can go up to 80–85°C, but consider this the absolute limit. Sustained CPU temps above 80°C can do long-term damage to the CPU and its silicon. If your CPU goes higher than 90°C for several hours, it will likely reduce the lifespan of your processor." • After 5 weeks' use, flickering screen (see video) --- • You have to use ASUS's famously buggy "Armoury Crate" software to manage some features. • The keyboard lights on my particular laptop are buggy and will often glow on and off when my PC is put to sleep and also when I'm turning it on. (I have no use for these lights and just simply want them to be permanently and completely disabled.) Yes I have already tried pretty much all possible permutations of settings in the "Armoury Crate" lighting but to no effect. (I also haven't been able to find anything in the BIOS settings that can help me turn off the lighting.) • Surprisingly slow Firefox frequently hangs (which rarely happened with my much older laptop). From a UserBenchmark test I just ran: PC Status: Overall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Processor: With an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 93.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent. Graphics: 15.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) I'm not sure if I'm just unlucky and got a somewhat defective laptop. • There's no specific manual for this specific model. Instead, on ASUS's website, all you'll find is a single manual covering all of their 20+ (30+?) "TUF" models. • Before buying this in early Dec 2022, I'd been under the mistaken impression (based on the Q&A here) that there were two RAM slots with one filled in by a single 16GB stick and the other empty. But unfortunately, both slots are filled in (2x8GB sticks). • I asked (1) here; (2) by email to ASUS; and (3) by email to Crucial whether I could add an old SSD . I got no responses from anywhere. • It was VERY difficult for me to open the back (contrary to the experiences of some here and also my experience with other laptops, including another ASUS model). • The screw for the second SSD slot was screwed in extremely hard and could not be unscrewed. I first tried the "rubber band/balloon trick" for stuck screws, but that didn't work. Eventually I had to use a pliers which worked in getting it out (be SUPER careful if you have to use pliers!).