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ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID12P 18" gaming laptop

SKU CH-409D-KG3R8

18" 144 Hz display, 16-core Ryzen 7 260 at 3.8 GHz, RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 7 260 reaches 5.1 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA panel delivers smooth motion in fast scenes
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste on CPU and GPU lowers operating temperatures
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large multitasking sessions
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides rapid boot and load speeds

18-inch Ryzen 7 gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID12P pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card holding 8 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets gamers who want a large 18.0 inch 1920 x 1200 WUXGA display running at 144 Hz for fast-paced titles.

Eclipse Gray chassis with upgraded thermal compound

The laptop measures 15.71 by 11.14 by 0.74 to 1.05 inches and weighs 5.73 lbs. HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. Storage is a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD and memory is 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz in dual-channel configuration.

Factory-tuned BTO alternative to stock

This unit replaces a standard off-the-shelf model by adding the Gelid GC Extreme paste, the 2 TB NVMe drive and the 64 GB DDR5 kit before it leaves the builder. The jump is worth it when you need cooler sustained clocks, maximum memory capacity and large high-speed storage without opening the chassis yourself.

How it compares

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Price $2,393.99
Pricier than about 67% 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-HID12P
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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

Does the laptop use PCIe 4.0 x4 for its 2 TB SSD?

Yes, the 2 TB M.2 drive connects over PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe for fast boot and load times.

Will an 18 inch chassis with a 0.74 inch profile fit in a standard backpack sleeve?

The unit measures 15.71 by 11.14 by 0.74 inches and weighs 5.73 lbs, so check your sleeve’s internal dimensions before buying.

Is the 64 GB DDR5 kit installed as two 32 GB modules in dual channel?

HIDevolution installs 2 x 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz sticks for dual-channel operation out of the box.

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