Best Affordable Gaming Laptop in 2022 (under $1000) - Asus TUF Dash F15 (FX517Z)

[@prestonfernandes2071]

Underated Review. You went indepth into the software and the unboxing

[@FirstL00k]

Thank you, I really apprecite it!

[@LudwickMa]

@@FirstL00k did you have the peg under the laptop when you did the gaming tests and said it was expelling heat well? Also, does the Thunderbolt port not charge the laptop? Is it only the USB c that does? Thanks for a great review. Looked long & hard to find it

[@FirstL00k]

@@LudwickMa Thanks, I appreciate it. I placed something under the laptop too give it more space for air. It expels a lot of heat, so the cooling system is doing it's job, though I wonder if the thermal paste they use is any good. By default, Thunderbolt 4 has power delivery. Here's more info by its inventor if you're interested: www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/thunderbolt/thunderbolt-4-vs-usb-c.html Edit: just a thought; usb-c/tbolt charges only up to 100w (fine for typical stuff like word processing) but you need the power brick (200W) for power thirsty apps like AAA games and script-heavy web apps/sites.

[@GAINZILLA89]

Completely agree this was a perfect review exactly how it should be done

[@samdigosta9155]

Was searching for this video but not a single Indian KZbinr gave clarity about 2 SSD slots and dual channel ram. Thanks man u gained a subscriber 🙌🙌

[@FirstL00k]

thanks for watching, I'm glad this helped!

[@emgieer]

Thanks. One note: When system is configured to automaticaly detect GPU based on launched application, MUX switch is disabled. IIRC it cannot be dynamiccaly disabled or enabled at runtime. So either you have MUX switch disabled and software can choose between dGPU and iGPU (but you will have lower performance) or you have MUX switch enabled and only dGPU can be used (you will have better performance but you won't be able to use iGPU for power saving etc).

[@smarteveryday1606]

watching through my asus tuf dash f15 2022, i also saw how you upgraded the ssd. good work man we are smart

[@drummer7557]

Just got the 3050 model, with the 12th gen 8 core I5 for only $599 on clearance. Plenty for me since I have a Steam Deck, Series X, One X and PS5. And gaming desktop i never use, overkill really. But I have 2 HP's, one is 10 still hanging on, the other is about 7 still does okay. Was time to upgrade, this was/is definitely the best option.

[@lalruatfela3394]

Why didn't I see your channel before? Everything, literally everything about what you do is excellent. Underrated channel right here. Keep on going!

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks very l very much, I really appreciate it!

[@enkei9461]

I finally found a review for this laptop after a long search. Thank you very much for your review! ✨

[@FirstL00k]

You're welcome, I hope it was helpful!

[@TheKoshtex]

Dude thank you so much for this review and how in depth you went. Just bought this laptop and it has been a great help

[@FirstL00k]

Glad it was helpful, I hope you enjoy using it!

[@40_kamlesh_kumar_agarwal39]

Bro i bought the same laptop got some questions drop your tg if possible

[@daniellesmith5692]

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch” - well said!

[@googleusers]

i have this laptop now 6 Month , and i didn"t see it for under 1000$ , i approved this laptop is good.

[@FirstL00k]

I'm glad you like it! The prices have been creeping up since the last black Friday sale; I haven't seen it for under $1000 lately either. Not a good sign.

[@tatespeecheslive]

Do u have any problem with temperature?

[@googleusers]

@@tatespeecheslive no.

[@Josiahministries]

the 4070 model of this is on sale at best buy for $999. much better specs for same laptop, best deal of the year imo.

[@clint9040]

Thank you ! Been looking for a video like this. Now I know that I get 2 separate slots for RAM. Thank you thank you thank you

[@aprilnya]

I have one of these and I haven't had any issues with cooling

[@wills.8662]

I use 2 rectangular shaped erasers to lift the back of my laptop because they are like bigger rubber feet for the laptop

[@SMILE-cq9ws]

Very nice review, so informative. More power to your channel 🙂

[@FirstL00k]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@nelu8269]

Just the kind of review I was looking for! Thanks alot!

[@FirstL00k]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ADITYA_JEENA]

best review I had seen in a long time ....truly indepth and elaborate... helpful

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks, I appreciate it and glad it was helpful!

[@ADITYA_JEENA]

@@FirstL00k thanks for de_bloat windows suggestion too. u r awesome.

[@FirstL00k]

@@ADITYA_JEENA you betcha!

[@mdfarhaankhusrao9586]

I Bought the the Tuf dash i712650H ,16GB RAM,3050Ti ,512GB SSD variant from Asus offline store in 96K(which also included a asus tuf bag of worth Rs 1500),And using it since last 5 month. #GEEKBENCH SCORE - #SINGLE CORE - 1770 #MULTICORE SCORE- 10330 Cons-They could have given RBG keyboard in all tuf dash variant as its in normal tuf series, I didnt knew it doesnt have RGB while i was buying - I think it heats quiet a bit more or maybe it feels more hotter than actually it is. - They should have given 1 tb SSd instead of 512 as its not enough for keeping 3-4 games at a time.If not that ,then atleast gen4 sdd. - Only 2 usb 3.2 ports ,I was expecting 3 usb 3.2 ports. - Atleast they could have given 95 watt TGP 3050Ti or 3050 as in acer nitro 5 ( In 85K Rps), -THERMALS- #CPU- 75-80 C while gaming(25 watt-40 watt) if power crosses 40 watt(during loading games) temp go upto max 95 C #GPU-80-86 C [initially it will immediately reach to 80 C and reaches max 85-86 C in heavy games] Pros- LIfetime MS office, 1yr Maceffe premium built and Keyboard, Compact and not that hefty MUX switch is there ,DDR5 RAM Good for casual gamers and college students. i7 12th gen Cpu are better ahead of ryzen7 6000 series(present in rog series) Perfomance is beast (VALORANT 300fps-350fps) (GTA 5 - 100-160 fps) Very high setting (FORZA 5- 100-130fps) High preset and Raytracing high (PUBG PC- 100 -144fps) both low and high settings. RBG KEYBOARD and 1 more usb port and could have been given.

[@crafting11111]

I enjoyed this video... and ion even enjoy unboxins and reviews.. good video dude keep it up

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@mohamedhakkim786]

Simply🔥 looking🔥 super🔥 tuf gaming.

[@jimmyz6980]

great video! i think i am going to by the ASUS TUF Dash F15 FX517ZE-HN050W. wich has the rtx 3050ti. its 999 euro. i hope to get 144fps in fps games like valorant and cs go. And i hope it can handle video rendering.

[@SeanghortBorn]

Like your review. Clearly explain and suggestion.

[@FirstL00k]

thanks, I appreciate it!

[@mickeli7155]

This is a good review. Thanks.

[@FirstL00k]

You're welcome, thanks for watching - I hope it was helpful!

[@opws6330]

i got this too and best laptop everrrrrrrr

[@tatespeecheslive]

U got any problems with overheating yet?

[@khalbs]

nice review , hit the right spots. thanks

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm glad it's helpful!

[@BluuSkyz]

I picked up this laptop but with the 3070.. open box mint for 790 dollars at best buy. The screen is garbage but it's a powerhouse. I originally had an open box Rog g14 with the amd combo but I ran it on an external monitor with the laptop closed and the heat coming from the keys fried it lol.

[@FirstL00k]

woah, you found a super bargain - kinda jealous right now, lol! I hope you enjoy gaming it!

[@BluuSkyz]

@@FirstL00k It runs very hot while gaming. 95C on the cpu. A cooling pad does nothing. But it seems to be normal for these.

[@FirstL00k]

@@BluuSkyz Yeah, I found that to be the case too, it does run really hot. When I use an external monitor, I keep the lid open and stand it up like a tent for max airflow. Not a lot of options otherwise.

[@BluuSkyz]

@@FirstL00k We can't undervolt these 12650s but I found that you can just turn off hyperthreading and it lowered my cpu temps in games from 95c to 75-80c with no performance hit. I only game and do light tasks so I have no need for the hyperthreading.

[@FirstL00k]

@@BluuSkyz I guess if there's no performance hit, there's no harm. Plus your laptop will have a longer lifespan at those lower temps you got. Good to know, thanks!

[@ahsannion6427]

Such a wonderful review 👏 ❤️

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks!

[@abdamine9168]

Great review, thank you !

[@FirstL00k]

you're welcome, thanks for the kind words!

[@johnmar23]

I bought mine yesterday and it's great. One thing I don't like is the quality of the screen. The good thing is I have an external 2k display so that solved the problem. I can't afford yet to get a good quality screen for a gaming laptop.

[@BluuSkyz]

Are you able to run this laptop closed while running an external monitor? I did on a rog g14 and the heat from the keys destroyed my monitor.

[@johnmar23]

@@BluuSkyz No, I always make sure that my monitor is distant from the heat of my laptop. Besides, I have a laptop cooling pad and I don't necessarily need to turn on the laptop screen to position it close to my monitor.

[@BluuSkyz]

@@johnmar23 Sorry I wasn't very clear. Heat that leaves the keys on my rog 14 destroyed the screen on my laptop because I had the laptop closed while running an external monitor.

[@johnmar23]

Ohh my bad. I'm not confident closing the laptop screen when I'm using an external monitor, given that gaming laptops are extremely hot when in use compared to office laptops. I always think that 80% chance it would likely damage the laptop screen, so I just leave it open all the time even if the laptop screen is turned off, same with my office laptops before.

[@ahmadalshalabi5916]

Thanks for the detailed review. Is it doable to add extra 512 gb SSD?

[@drummer7557]

So how are the setting on this? As far as heat and loud fans? Or should I just get a Steam Deck and not worry about it. Since I'm an IT guy I use a gaming desktop for 99% of what I do, so I usually steer clear of these. Nevermind I saw your benchmarks at the end. I didn't think you were going to do them lol

[@FirstL00k]

I didn't think I was going to do them either, lol!

[@雪アンアン]

Why so many channels just don't touch the 3070 version of the 2022 year?

[@saccharose333]

Thanks man, u r awesome!

[@FirstL00k]

Thank you kind sir, I appreciate that!

[@M.L.Szewczyk]

I'm gonna buy it!!

[@cormaccrosshavencomputers]

outstanding review thanks

[@FirstL00k]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@patrick9_]

If may i ask, how's the screen of this one compare to the older tuf laptops. Is it still the same 62.5 sRGB? Thank you.

[@FirstL00k]

Most things are improved on the newer model. The screen is probably the same - the 2022 version is 62.5% sRGB, not sure what last year's model is.

[@Niick_18]

100% sRGB on the a15 300hz

[@hellboy4642]

Best review ❤

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks!

[@rohanj6362]

Hi there, Great review! In-depth. Picked mine up on Black Friday with the TUF monitor. But I found the thunderbolt 4 (labelled) port doesn’t recognise Gsync OR display settings when trying to configure the display in the nvidia control panel or windows settings. Only the USB C 3.2 gen2 supports display settings, with displayport and 165hz (my monitor) refresh rate. And noticed by the nvidia control panel.

[@FirstL00k]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! A cable directly connected from laptop to USB-C or HDMI should work without issue. Are you using a docking station by any chance? Gaming gear (like keyboards) and proprietary tech like G-Sync can be hit or miss when docks, hubs or KVM switches are involved. If you're using a dock and G-Sync/Nvidia panel both work with the USB-C port (non Thunderbolt), it could be super helpful to those of us who need this kind of setup. Thanks!

[@FirstL00k]

I was so intrigued with your finding that I did more digging around and found that: G-Sync no longer works over Thunderbolt 4 due to a manufacturing change (as of 12th gen Intel CPUs). The best explanation I've found for the layman (if you're technically inclined) is here: www.reddit.com/r/XMG_gg/comments/twqu1e/psa_displayport_monitors_via_thunderbolt_4_on/

[@rohanj6362]

Ah amazing thanks for the response and links. Yes to before you stated your last comment - I plugged a direct cable (thunderbolt 4) with displayport directly to monitor with no hub. But that’s a shame. Really weird why they made that choice. Doesn’t even recognise my monitor in some instances.

[@rohanj6362]

Also the HDMI 2.0 isn’t gsync compatible either

[@FirstL00k]

@@rohanj6362 Really? That's awful! Man, It feels like Intel really blew for gamers.

[@Bewefau]

I recently picked up the F17 not sure what model year. I think maybe 2022 if not 2021. I wish I could install a normal hard drive not an M.2 those are expensive. My specs are 17.3" display with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution Intel Core i5-11400H hexa-core processor (2.7GHz; up to 4.5GHz) with 12MB cache Windows 11 operating system 500GB SSD 8GB DDR4 RAM; expandable to 24GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics with 4GB video memory Adaptive Sync for smooth gaming Does not have DVD/CD player From the web site not sure whats up the 24gb of ram max. Does that mean it won't boot with 32gb of ram install or only see 24 ofo the 32. FX706HCB-ES51 is the model number I think. Is it big enough to put a normal laptop hardrive in it ?

[@FirstL00k]

If I were you, I'd go to the support section on asus.com and do a search of that model number. There's probably a document among the results with blow out pictures and specs for upgrades. For an 11th gen cpu though, I highly doubt there's space for a 2.5" drive - most likely m.2 ssds.

[@fayekathleen288]

New subs here sir👍just wanted to ask if the rgb keyboard just white or can it change color also just like other tuf model ..also pls can you help me sir why my laptop charge for a 4%and then stop charging pls.help me..for i am afraid the shop ask me to change mother board of my laptop thank you sir and keep uploading usefull videos👍

[@anand3878]

Hi bro, i have the same laptop and I am facing an issue. My laptop is not charging after connecting to the charger. It only start charging after few minutes (5 to 10 minutes ). Is this an issue or it is normal?

[@osmorof_a]

I noticed you've added a NV2 SSD on your vid. I'm not gadget master but I know basics. Now can I do the same? How to do it? I have same laptop but the RTX3060 GPU version only. Bought it last August 2022.

[@osmorof_a]

And I have extra 512NV2 SSD as well. Can you message me pls

[@FirstL00k]

There's an open slot where you can install an nvme ssd. I might do a "how-to" video when I have time.

[@SandeepKumar-og9hx]

Dear c tybe thunderbolt 4 use with demo ... With hub pls upload new videos

[@Lalo09589]

Strange... I have the same laptop and I got 3 options in armoury crate; ultimate, normal and echo mode (which you only use the processor) but not mux switch, what's that anyway?

[@FirstL00k]

They keep changing options in different versions of Amoury crate, it gets annoying. Gpu graphics data is sent to the cpu before going to the monitor. A mux switch let's you route this info directly to the monitor and skips the trip to the cpu for better performance. Could be useful for competitive gaming and demanding AAA games.

[@felipeparedes2028]

if I need to conect in this laptop a monitor with display port 1080p, 144HZ, ¿wich port is better ?

[@diegosepulveda5723]

Do you have any idea why my mux switch option doesn’t show up?

[@atw196]

Could you pls share the Amazon link

[@mochanomocha]

Thankyou sir

[@FirstL00k]

You're welcome sir! :)

[@skibesud]

can someone tell me what is hapening if u dont got a windows

[@dolphin-studio]

I'm currently seeing one with 3070 and 2tb SSD at 1.4k on amazon. Is that ok?

[@FirstL00k]

Sounds expensive to me.

[@IfanUchiha]

Does it came with keyboard rgb?

[@romanyoutubegaming]

can we add 2tb nvme gen4 ssd in this?

[@saihtam96]

Just purchased a zephyrus m16 rtx 3060 i7 12700h for 950 usd, thoughts?

[@BluuSkyz]

Careful running those rog zephyrus with the laptop closed on an exernal monitor.. actually don't do it. I fried my g14s screen like that.. bummed because it was an open box at best buy and when I brought it back the deal was over and prices back to 1600. Just returned it and bought the laptop on this video for cheaper with the 3070.

[@elxero2189]

Screen qualify?

[@cando1944]

hi how can i run 6cores only and off the other 4 of cpu

[@JackLodestar]

Do you recommend this for 4k video editing?

[@FirstL00k]

It's fine for basic editing, I mean it works great for me at least. Just get the best cpu you can afford, and if you plan to do a lot of animations, effects and transitions (After Effects or Fusion), the higher the Nvidia gpu the better. More ram always helps with video editing.

[@JackLodestar]

@@FirstL00k thank you!

[@mikoyeshiro963]

Price is 1,115USD. Bye.

[@smuludgn]

Which game is that you playing?

[@FirstL00k]

The game is called BPM (Bullets Per Minute). You have to time your shots to the music, so if you want to work on your rhythm, it's a fun game.

[@josebogota4889]

Are these temperatures normal in the processor?

[@FirstL00k]

They're normal for me for that game I played. I don't have anything else to compare it to otherwise.

[@yar0607]

wait a second under 1000 ? i bought it for 1600. Did i buy better version ? Or iam just dumb

[@FirstL00k]

At one point it was that price on sale (in the US) around last Christmas. Prices have fluctuated a lot since then though.

[@yar0607]

@@FirstL00k and im not sure if there are different versions by mine comes with rtx 3070 8gb i7 12650h

[@FirstL00k]

@@yar0607 Oh good, you got the one with the better graphics card.

[@yar0607]

@@FirstL00k as for you, was it worth it ?

[@FirstL00k]

@@yar0607 I like the hardware a lot; as long as your unit isn't defective in manufacturing, it's a great machine. I've had an audio stuttering issue after updating Windows 11 to version 22h2, but that's Microsoft mucking things up again. I advise sticking with 22h1.

[@tharkigaming3295]

Is it comes with Microsoft office

[@FirstL00k]

All Windows laptops come with a limited version of office (I think you can use it for a month? Then have to pay monthly subscription or something.) There are several excellent free office softwares you can download - search Google for "free Microsoft office alternative".

[@tharkigaming3295]

@@FirstL00k thanku ❤️

[@foxavabel9181]

Does it have ms office preinstalled ?

[@FirstL00k]

Nowadays, pretty much all new windows laptops have office preinstalled.

[@rafifmuhammad5713]

What ssd do you recommend?

[@VALORANT302]

Gen 4

[@Wuzzy69]

Under 1000$? Bruh in my country it cost 1500$

[@FirstL00k]

Yeesh, that's 50% more!

[@varungurnani8804]

buddy this in not that much cheep

[@FirstL00k]

Correct. It was the cheapest when the video came out over a year ago.

[@JSTMelon]

This laptop is the worse laptop i have ever owned, same goes to the 2021 version which i also owned. My specs: 165hz 1440p, rx 3050, i7 650. Why couldnt have they gave me a i7 12700? also why a 1440p display on a 3050, 3050 doesnt even have enough vram for it. I have the ddr5 version and some of my games use shared vram as vram because it runs out of vram. no rgb too. I will be buying another laptop when i get enough money since when i bought this, i couldbnt return it.

[@S-K-S-]

I upgraded from tuf 15 21 with rtx 3050 to this laptop. The performance improvement is very high. 3050 really suck as the vram limits the performance of a powerful cpu. This on the other hand with 8gb vram can run most games on high and above for atleast two to three more years.

[@JSTMelon]

@@S-K-S- I’m guessing you have a 1440p display, it can’t run at high settings. I sold the laptop for a desktop which I built, it has a 3070 ti 8gb, and I have a 1440p display, it’s similar to yours in vram except for performance. For 1440p 8gb vram is the limit on high / extreme textures, my rtx 3070 ti is hitting the limit and I don’t think it will last a few years with this much vram. I think it’s nvidia that sucks, low vram, there is no game that takes up more than 12gb on 4k ultra settings and that is the limit of the rtx 4070 ti, so it’s still a bad deal unless you play in lower textures for years. And the asus tuf dash rtx 3070s are literally trash (not to offend you) they are low wattage gpus, I think 85w. Your getting extremely limited in performance with that low watts for a 3070, a 3050 is higher watts than that it can go up to 95w. I bet your laptop is also hot af, if my 65w 3050 used to get hot, I don’t know how hot your 85w one will the stickers literally mention the cooling being good but that’s cap. Now getting off of performance, the laptop is overall bad quality. So weak bro, feel like it would break any second. Trackpad literally clicks on it own when getting bent little bit

[@JSTMelon]

@@S-K-S- I realized I didn’t write anything about the quality lol, the temps are so high, trash plastic, the laptop has no Rgb whyy, the laptops trackpad had no palm rejection and I bet you notice it really annoying since it’s big and close to the edge.

[@JSTMelon]

@@S-K-S- dude the cpu ain’t powerful, it’s only 10k-12k in cinebench, the 12700h on the other hand is muchhhhh faster with 18k cinebench score

[@JSTMelon]

@@S-K-S- ok I retrieved some of my other comments about that laptop: it only had 2 usb ports, no cool keyboard function keys like camera switch, fan max boost, a crosshair in the middle of the screen to cheat in games. (I have owned many other laptops like the legion 5 pro, msi ge76 raider which I got for around the same price 1000-1300 dollars with the dash f15) they all had useful features like that. Now I found out the laptop is made like this for battery life, the battery life is trash bro. It lasts like a movie or almost 2 movies. If they were trying to make a laptop with good battery life, they should have went with amd stuff, amd CPUs are much more power efficient than intel mobile CPUs and same with their gpus. I don’t know why they are so dumb

[@jonastrex05]

Under $1000? LOL

[@officialovercoming]

ma nigga YUNG JON!

[@RepublicanMetal]

Great review. Thanks!