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.

Brand	ASUS
Series	TUF Gaming A17
Model	TUF706IU-AS76
Part Number	90NR03K1-M01930

Color	Fortress Gray
Operating System	Windows 10 Home 64-bit 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade ‍👉Check ABS/Helix computers with Windows 11 ‍👉Check gaming pc with Windows 11 Pro
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H 2.90 GHz
Screen	17.3" 120 Hz IPS
Memory	16 GB DDR4
Storage	1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
Graphics Card	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory	6 GB GDDR6
Dimensions (W x D x H)	15.71" x 10.60" x 0.99"
Weight	5.73 lbs.

CPU Type	AMD Ryzen 7 4000 Series
Processor Name	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Number of Cores	8-core Processor
Turbo Frequency	Up to 4.20 GHz
CPU L3 Cache	8 MB

Screen Size	17.3"
Touchscreen	Non-Touch Screen
Wide Screen Support	Yes
Display Type	FHD
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Panel	IPS
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Display Features	120 Hz, 250 nits, NTSC: 45%, Anti-Glare, Value IPS-level

GPU/VPU	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory	6GB
Graphic Type	Dedicated Card

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Memory	16GB
Memory Speed	DDR4 3200
Memory Spec	8 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)	2
Memory Slot (Available)	0
Max Memory Supported	32 GB

LAN	10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2x2
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0

USB	1 x USB 2.0 Type A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (Display Port and G-Sync)
HDMI	1 x HDMI 2.0b
Audio Ports	1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB
Backlit Keyboard	Backlit
Webcam	720p HD

AC Adapter/Charger	180-watt AC Adapter
Battery	90 WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Audio
Audio	Built-in array microphone
Speaker	2 x 2W speakers

General
Style	Standard
Type	Gaming
Usage	Consumer

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