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ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID19P 18" gaming laptop

SKU CH-Y9N2-63APE

18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260 16-core CPU, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive8 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 fast compute
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz runs memory-heavy workloads smoothly
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD stores large libraries with quick access
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel delivers fluid visuals
  • Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and GPU lowers temperatures under load

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID19P is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with 16 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.1 GHz. It pairs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory and a 1920 x 1200 IPS-level display running at 144 Hz. The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage configured as two 4 TB drives. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Thermal and storage upgrades

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The factory storage is replaced with two 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for faster boot and load times, and memory is upgraded to 96 GB using two 48 GB DDR5 modules. These changes target sustained performance and multitasking headroom for memory-intensive workloads.

Professional build and validation

The laptop undergoes a full quality-control process including BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing for thermal behaviour, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port functionality tests, display inspection and chassis review. As an authorized ASUS build-to-order dealer, HIDevolution covers the upgrades under warranty. The unit measures 15.71 x 11.14 x 0.74 to 1.05 inches and weighs 5.73 lbs.

How it compares

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Price $3,610.99
Pricier than about 85% 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-HID19P
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600 MHz
Memory configuration2 × 48 GB
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB (2 × 4 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

Will the 15.71 x 11.14 inch footprint fit my 18 inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.71 inches wide by 11.14 inches deep, so compare those exact dimensions to your sleeve's internal clearance before buying.

Is the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory user-upgradable or soldered?

The 96 GB kit uses two 48 GB DDR5 SO-DIMM modules installed in the laptop's two slots, so both sticks can be swapped later if higher-capacity modules become available.

When should I plan to repaste the CPU and GPU with Gelid GC Extreme?

Repaste timing depends on workload and ambient temperature; monitor core thermals and consider reapplication if temperatures rise noticeably above your baseline after a year or two of heavy use.

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