ASUS TUF Dash FX516 Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i5 Processor, 16GB RAM, 512B SSD, GeForce RTX 3050, 15.6" Full HD, Grey

Free upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below for details*). Created to mean business, the TUF Dash FX516 houses a powerful 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, a 15.6" Full HD display and a mighty GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. This beast of a gaming laptop can help you to complete complex work assignments, as well as enable you to enjoy ray-tracing effects, whilst playing the latest gaming titles.

Keep in contact
Thanks to its onboard camera and microphone, this device, once connected to Wi-Fi, will let you take part in video chats or virtual meetings, enabling the fun or the office to come to you.

Intel Core i5
With an Intel Core i5 processor, you'll easily handle day-to-day tasks like word processing, image editing, web browsing and casual gaming.

The i5-11300H processor in this model features 8MB of cache and 4 cores that can adjust their speed depending on the complexity of the task they are working on, from 2.60GHz to 4.40GHz.

What is RAM?
RAM (Random Access Memory) is different to the permanent storage provided by hard disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD) or memory cards in your equipment. RAM is used by your device to temporarily store data to carry out everyday operations. The more RAM your machine has, the faster you can expect it to open and run programs.

Impressive performance
Featuring 16GB of RAM, this computer is comfortable running lots of complex tasks at once, and you won't see any obvious lag or slowdown.

Solid state drive
Solid state drives (SSD) give you the capacity to store your documents and media, while ensuring quicker and reliable access to your files and programs. SSDs are far faster than regular hard drives and ingeniously, they don't use moving parts to work, which makes them far more dependable and also quieter.

Immersive entertainment
The 15.6", Full HD, 144Hz display is designed to convey crisp and immersive images, and along with the built-in speakers featuring DTS software technology, the TUF Dash FX516 will provide an immersive gaming and multimedia experience.

GeForce RTX 3050 GPU
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3050 graphics processing unit will provide next-gen gaming performance, thanks to enhanced 2nd generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd generation Tensor Cores. You'll be able to play all the latest titles without worrying about the settings, whilst providing enough grunt for you to enjoy smooth, quality VR experiences (VR headset sold separately). The GeForce RTX 3050 is DirectX 12 Ultimate compatible.

DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate is the latest version of the API (written Q1 2021), and is able to take your games to a whole new level of realism, thanks to supporting ray tracing, mesh shaders, variable-rate shading, and sampler feedback.

Connecting your other devices
The Ethernet and USB ports allow for fast data transfer, whilst the HDMI port enables the option for dual-screen working or gaming (just connect a previously purchased monitor, then press the Windows button + P to select). Bluetooth can help to send data wirelessly between devices, such as headphones or printers.

We can help you get set up
Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features.

Visit your local shop with your new device, or simply Click & Collect from a John Lewis & Partners when purchasing and an available Technical Support Partner can set it up for you.

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*Upgrade rollout plan is being finalised and is scheduled to begin late in 2021 and continue in 2022. Specific timing will vary by device. Certain features require specific hardware. See https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications for details.