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ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID10P 18" gaming laptop

SKU CH-WW6E-7YNNX

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz IPS-level display, Ryzen 7 260 16-core processor, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5, 16 TB PCIe NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 7 260 at 5.1 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games
  • 18-inch 144 Hz IPS-level panel gives smooth visuals
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores massive libraries

18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID10P is an 18-inch WUXGA gaming laptop built for users who want a large, high-refresh display in a portable chassis. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD array. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU target 144 Hz gaming and heavy multitasking.

Thermals, noise and power

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to improve heat transfer and lower sustained temperatures under load. The 16-core Ryzen 7 260 runs at a 3.8 GHz base clock with a 5.1 GHz maximum turbo frequency. The RTX 5050 graphics card carries 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory for modern titles at 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Upgrade path and value

This configuration replaces a standard factory model by doubling the memory to 32 GB at 5600 MHz and expanding storage to 16 TB across two M.2 NVMe drives. The premium thermal compound and full burn-in testing reduce the risk of early hardware issues. Buyers moving from a smaller-screen or lower-spec machine gain a 144 Hz IPS-level panel, double the core count of many mainstream CPUs and a large, fast storage pool in a single step.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,727.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineTUF Gaming A18
Model nameFA808UH-RS74
Part numberFA808UH-RS74-HID10P
Product colorEclipse Gray
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 7 260
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 7 260
CPU cores16-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.1 GHz
L3 cache size16 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration16 TB (2 × 8 TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution1900 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeFHD+
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in WUXGA
Display formatFHD+
Color gamut coveragesRGB:100%
Screen featuresFHD+ 144 Hz IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 5050
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundDolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Speakers2-speaker system
Web camera1080P FHD IR Camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2 × 2
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.3
Ports & slots
USB ports1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC, 1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™
HDMI ports1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
Audio jacks3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Memory card readerNone
Power
Power adapterRectangle Conn, 240 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W, Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.71 in × 11.14 in × 0.74 in ~ 1.05 in
Product weight5.73 lb (2.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material applied to the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050, and what step is often missed?

The compound is pre-applied by the builder during assembly; the step users miss is skipping a full stress test after first boot to verify the thermal paste has spread evenly across both dies.

Which components in this FA808UH-RS74-HID10P will require replacement or servicing over time?

The 32 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD are user-replaceable; the 8 GB GDDR7 video memory on the RTX 5050 and the Ryzen 7 260 processor are soldered and not serviceable.

What thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 7 260 sustains its 5.1 GHz turbo across all 16 cores?

The CPU package power limit throttles clocks before the 144 Hz IPS-level display or the dual-fan cooling solution reaches its maximum dissipation capacity.

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