ASUSTUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZM-AS73

There are better gaming computers out there, but this simple machine--for its price--is very good. The processor, GPU, fans conspire to give me access to all but the most demanding games in 2024. I don't play those games anyway. The toughest demands I have are from Starfield and No Man's Sky at respectable settings. Give it some breathing room, and it will get warm on a lap if it's working.Update: A year later, I've upgraded the RAM to 32 GB and added a 1TB D: drive, and it's still a bargain, still, fast, and I'm still having fun running Diablo IV and about anything else I want to play.

Bought over 2 years ago and still works great! Plays all the games I have tried it on and does it well. Added a 2tb ssd for more storage and bring it with on trips and it has survived years of travel. Very happy with the purchase!

I've wanted something that I could use as an everyday computer for work and use for gaming in my off time, something that could combine productivity and gaming in a compact design. I did a lot of research and found several (Razor Blade, Sager) but they were just too far out of my price range. I was worried I was being unrealistic for my budget. Then I came across the 2022 ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZM-AS73).From a physical standpoint I find the form factor is great in the hands and taking it mobile is a breeze thanks to it's compact, lightweight and super sleek design. I can easily pop it into my messenger bag when I need it on the go and when at home I can hook it up to a secondary display and enjoy gaming on it like I would a desktop.Under the hood it's clear ASUS wanted to make an impression. The hardware is impressive, yes, but how it synergies together is the most impressive part. Across the board performance is near instantaneous and (if power options and Armory Crate are utilized well) the battery life is also quite impressive when used for productivity tasks, too.The hardware is an ensemble cast with an Intel Core i7-12650H, 16GB of lightning fast DDR5 memory, a 512GB M.2 SSD and a 6GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile to round it out. It should be mentioned that while the computer itself supports Gen4 M.2 drives the stock 512GB SSD is Gen3 - likely to cut costs - however don't let that deter you as for an O/S drive it works great. Also, in a nice change of pace this laptop can be completely upgraded and you won't find any hardware soldered to the board. I have since added a 1TB Samsung 990 Pro in the second M.2 slot (for game installs, storage) and could not be happier with the near-instant performance.Speaking of performance I have yet to find a game title that I am unable to max out the settings on, even when hooked up running UHD resolutions on my secondary display (I have an LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B) which takes advantage of the G-Sync support for silky smooth response times. I've not yet even needed to use the "Turbo" mode as everything gets handled quite comfortably using the "Performance" setting.ASUS did their homework when they designed the 2022 iteration and you can tell they were paying attention, the 2022 Dash 15 corrects many of the complaints from the previous years model and then some. The new cooling system design is incredibly effective and helps cut back on a lot of fan noise, even when under load (using the "Performance" setting) the fans when kicked up are barely audible while keeping everything nice and cool.I'm very impressed with this machine and can easily recommend it to anybody interested in this model. No matter if you're looking for a dedicated gaming laptop or something to use for daily productivity tasks and some gaming on the side the 2022 ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZM-AS73) is hard to beat for performance and value.

Shipment was great and the laptop performs decently (didn't expect too much of a cut down version of an i7 with 3060), it's quite thing for its hardware, lightweight (a bit less than 2kg, my previous one was 2.5kg) and offers somewhere between 3-6 hours of moderate use.It can be charged via type C, only using the none-thunderbolt port (shame, could be great to use on a dock for users who don't use it to its max) up to 100w. works great for none-Asus chargers. charged it with 45w,65w,100w and for light usage it works great. when gaming even 100w aren't enough to keep it charged, but you can expect 2-3 hours of repeated gameplay instead of like 30-60 minutes.Due to it's light weight I find it best to carry it around with a power bank on the go as the combined weight is still a bit less than the average gaming machine. type c charging really is a life changer.The display isn't the brightest but I never found it to be an issue even when working in a coffee shop without any shade so good enough, and the IPS level quality is good.Some downsides:- build quality has some issues. some plastic parts that cover the screen hinges sometimes fall off a bit and needs to be pressed back in.the screen has 4 rubbers at each side to prevent the screen from being too close to the keyboard when closed, but even though I used a sleeve bag to house the laptop, the rubber left a permanent mark on the sides of the keyboard which look a bit off, and the screen still got scratched a bit by the display. mostly not noticeable but it's worth mentioning.software wise this machine isn't the most reliable, all Asus software on machine is buggy as hell so I'd avoid anything but the minimal use of armory crate. the machine registers temperatures, usage percentages and much more incorrectly. sometimes the temps are low, nothing is open, but armory crate says GPU utilization is at like 80% and the fans go hard (they aren't very loud, it's just surprisingly random). then you need to enter armory crate and after 3 seconds it resets.Overall, if you put a microfiber cloth between the display and the keyboard (you can find large ones for like one dollar on amazon and Aliexpress), you can take a very small charger/power bank on the go and enjoy great performance and portability at a great price. usually similar machines cost way more. I'd still recommend to see if the issues are relevant for you and your use case but I am satisfied.

Getting this item on Black Friday sale really helped the Value proposition. Laptop performs as the spec sheet details, no compromises. 105TDP for the 3060 is a good average performer.The screen looks great, but is not the brightest, and has been reviewed to not having the complete color space - if you are looking for a graphics professional calibrated display, there are likely better options.Easy to update to maximize the usable lifespan of the laptop, 2 SODimm slots, 2 NVMe slots.Keyboard is good and tactile, I liked getting the 10key complete keyboard.Arrangements of the ports, all on the Left side is a little odd, but not a deal breaker when you get TB4.0, Full Size HDMI and Ethernet.Lastly, not much bloatware preinstalled and it wasn't terribly hard to remove...