Question 1

Is this laptop quad-core or eight-core?  The description and specs menu contradict itself, so I must know if it's either quad or eight.

Accepted Answer

It's an 8-core processor.

Question 2

Does the A17 have a 2.5" bay?

Accepted Answer

I have to eat crow because my reply yesterday was incorrect. Yes there are 2 PCIe NVME gen 3 drive slots, BUT YES THERE IS ALSO AN EMPTY 2.5" SATA SLOT CAPABLE OF HAVING AN SSD. Sorry for my ignorance, but corrected in record time.

Question 3

Does this come with a built in camera?

Accepted Answer

It does and it works well. Very nice laptop. I've had this laptop for over a year and haven't had any issues whatsoever.

Question 4

If I purchase this will I get a windows key? I want to reinstall without having to purchase windows.

Accepted Answer

There is not a windows key on the outside.

Question 5

I am considering getting this laptop but I cannot find where it say's how much FPS it has??

Accepted Answer

FPS depends on the game and graphical settings. This configuration will run most current games on High settings at a high FPS.

Question 6

Is 16gb ddr4 one stick or 2 of 8gb ?

Accepted Answer

2 8gb.

Question 7

Is this laptop VR ready?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 8

Does it go with a backpack and mouse?

Accepted Answer

No backpack or mouse. My son had two laptop pack that were given to him and I picked up a wireless mouse for $25.

Question 9

Do you know when this is going to be available?

Accepted Answer

Based upon public internet statements, ASUS is supposed to have released the computer & start shipping to retailers 3 days ago but with the COVID-19 scare, there might be unexpected delays.  Newegg should have more information than I have.

Question 10

Specs on Asus website for the A17 (4800H) state "Integrated Wi-Fi 5". Can this be user upgraded to Wi-Fi 6?

Accepted Answer

Judging from the teardown videos it looks like it.  The intel "Killer" Wifi 6 module is for sale here as well.  I'm just waiting to get mine so I can see what M.2 standard they are using.

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