Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506N-CQHN666WS - AMD RYZEN 7 170, 16GB DDR5, 512GB, RTX3050, 15.6" , WIN11HOME, OFFICE HOME 2024

Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506N-CQHN666WS - AMD RYZEN 7 170, 16GB DDR5, 512GB, RTX3050, 15.6" , WIN11HOME, OFFICE HOME 2024

Category: ASUS NOTEBOOK

Specifications
SKU
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506N-CQHN666WS
Details

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506N-CQHN666WS is an entry-level to mid-range budget gaming laptop configured primarily for the Malaysian market. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 170 processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB NVMe SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. This hardware profile is ideal for casual competitive esports, everyday productivity multitasking, and budget-conscious student creators. 
Technical Specifications
Based on listings from GLOO and Monaliza, key specifications include:
  • CPU & GPU: AMD Ryzen 7 170 (up to 4.75 GHz) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6, 75W max).
  • Memory & Storage: 16GB DDR5-4800 RAM (upgradable to 64GB) and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD (with an extra M.2 slot).
  • Display & Battery: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS-level panel (250 nits) and a 48WHrs battery.
  • Software & Weight: Windows 11 Home, pre-installed Office Home 2024, and a 2.30 kg chassis. 
Connectivity
The device features a versatile port selection: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN, and a 3.5mm combo jack. 
User & Expert Insights
  • Performance & Upgradability: User reviews on Shopee and Reddit confirm strong performance for esports (Valorant, Dota 2) and highlight easy, accessible upgrades for RAM and storage.
  • Display Limitations: The 144Hz panel covers ~62.5% sRGB, making it suitable for gaming but limited for professional color-accurate work. 
  • Thermals: Equipped with dual fans, maintaining reasonable temperatures (approx. 75°C) and noise levels under load. 

View more about Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506N-CQHN666WS - AMD RYZEN 7 170, 16GB DDR5, 512GB, RTX3050, 15.6" , WIN11HOME, OFFICE HOME 2024 on main site