Save $625 on ASUS’s Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 gaming laptop with a 165Hz display
A gaming laptop with a Ryzen 9 processor and GeForce RTX 5070 laptop graphics is currently $625 below Best Buy’s displayed comparable value. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is $1,599.99, compared with $2,224.99 on the retailer’s listing.
The discounted configuration is the Jaegar Gray FA608PP-TF/A16_97, with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD. Best Buy listed the new laptop as sold by Best Buy, with shipping and pickup options when checked; availability depends on location.
That processor and GPU are paired with a 16-inch 1920 × 1200 IPS screen running at up to 165Hz. It is a substantial discount on the retailer’s stated comparison, although the modest 512GB SSD is a tradeoff to consider if you keep a large game library installed.
- AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU
- 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD and 16-inch 165Hz 1920 × 1200 IPS
- New; sold by Best Buy, delivery or pickup varies by location
Ryzen 9 and GeForce RTX 5070 in one 16-inch laptop
The Ryzen 9 8940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor, while the GeForce RTX 5070 is NVIDIA’s laptop GPU. ASUS’s FA608PP specifications list 8GB of GDDR7 graphics memory for the 5070 configuration. Laptop GPU performance varies with cooling, power and game settings, so the laptop GPU should not be assumed to perform identically to a desktop card with a similar name.
The 16:10 screen adds vertical space compared with a typical 16:9 Full HD display. Its 165Hz refresh rate can show more frames when a game and the hardware deliver them, but it does not guarantee that demanding games will reach 165 frames per second.
Best Buy lists NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, which can switch between integrated and dedicated graphics. The laptop also has HDMI, USB-A and USB-C connections, plus Ethernet, for a desk setup or wired network.
Where this configuration makes compromises
The 512GB SSD may fill quickly with modern games, and 16GB of system memory leaves less headroom than models with 32GB. ASUS lists replaceable memory and storage for the A16 family, but shoppers should verify the exact configuration and installation requirements before planning an upgrade.
The screen’s 1920 × 1200 resolution is easier to drive than higher-resolution panels, but it is not as sharp as a 2560 × 1600 display at the same size. Buyers who want a brighter or OLED screen should compare those options before ordering.
The $625 saving is against Best Buy’s displayed comparable value, not independently established price history. Check the selected model, seller and total before purchase because retailer pricing and availability can change.
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