ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)

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  • CPU: | 8 Core | 12 Thread | 12 MB of L3 Cache | 1.5GHz (E-Core), 2GHz (P-Cores) | 3.3GHz (E-Cores), 4.4GHz (P-Cores)
  • RAM: 16GB of RAM | 2x SO-DIMM Slots
  • Storage: 512GB SSD | 2x M.2 Slots
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 3050 4 GB VRAM |
  • Display: 15.6 Inch | FHD (1920 x 1080) | 144Hz
  • Battery: 76 Watt Hour
  • Operating System:Windows 11
  • Ports: 1x USB 3 (Type C) | 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A) | HDMI | Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type C | 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
  • Other Features: Keyboard: Backlit, Chicklet Style | Weight:2 Kg | Additional Features: Bluetooth 5, Wifi 6
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    Last updated on March 29, 2024 5:03 PM
    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)
    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)

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    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA Review 

    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)

    The Tuf Dash F15 laptops by ASUS are part of its more affordable gaming laptops offering one of the highest prices to performance ratios in the upper mid-range market segment. In terms of design, it’s thinner and lighter than Asus’s other TUF Gaming laptops. This particular SKU is powered by the 8 Core/ 12 Thread processor the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H and Nvidia RTX 3050 4 GB VRAM. Other key specs include 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and a 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display. The Tuf Dash 15 key competitors are the Dell G15 5510, MSI Bravo 15, Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15, and the Gigabyte G5.

    Design | A Sleek 15.6 Inch Gaming Laptop

    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)Compared to the older Asus tuf models and other gaming laptops of its category, the Tuf Dash 15 is slightly lighter weighing in at almost 2 Kg. The chassis here is made out of metal and plastic with an aluminum top with a matte finish the base of the device is made out of plastic with a matte finish. The lid opens up to 130 degrees and allows you to open the device with one hand. Overall ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA has a great build quality with no visible defects.

    Ports and Connectivity | ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA supports Tunderbolt 4

    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA has 1x USB 3 (Type C with DisplayPort and power delivery support), 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A), HDMI, Rj- 45 Ethernet Jack, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (Type C with DisplayPort support), and  3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack.ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11) Most of the ports on this laptop are on the left-hand side with only a USB Type-A port on the right-hand side. For wireless connectivity, we have WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The webcam here is a 0.9mp camera with a  max resolution of 1,280x720p its not a particularly good webcam.

    Keyboard and Trackpad

    ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA features a chicklet style backlit keyboard with concave keys. The Keys have a clear actuation point but with average key travel. The arrow keys here are a little small. The keys have a 3-stage white backlit light. Overall providing a decent experience. The trackpad here is a 13×7.7cm multitouch pad with a smooth finish. The trackpad is responsive and precise allowing for smooth gesture control.ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)

    Upgradability

    You can access the RAM and Storage by removing the back panel. There are two PCIe m.2 2280 Slots, Wifi Card, and a 2x SO-DIMM Slot.

    Additional information

    Specification: ASUS TUF Dash F15 TUF517ZC-DS51-CA (15.6 Inch FHD 144Hz/12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H/Nvidia RTX 3050 4GB Graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Windows 11)

    Model
    Model

    Ports
    Audio Jack

    HDMI

    LAN Ethernet Jack

    Thunderbolt 3/4

    USB 3.0 (Type A)

    USB 3.0 (Type C)

    Specs
    Processor/CPU Model

    CPU Base Clock

    1.5GHz (E-Core), 2GHz (P-Cores)

    CPU Boost Clock

    3.3GHz (E-Cores), 4.4GHz (P-Cores)

    CPU Core Count

    8 Core

    L3 Cache/SLC

    12 MB of L3 Cache

    CPU Thread Count

    12 Thread

    CPU Generation

    CPU/Processor

    Display Specs
    Display Refresh Rate

    Display Resolution

    Display Size

    GPU Specs
    Dedicated GPU Model

    GPU VRAM

    iGPU Model

    Other Specs
    Battery Size

    Keyboard Backlight

    Key Type

    M.2 Slot For SSD Expansion

    Operating System

    RAM

    Weight

    Additional Features

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    Specification
    Brands

    Product Category

    Laptop Series

    Asus TUF Dash F15

    Storage Size

    RAM Expansion

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