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ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID20P 18" 144Hz Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050 96GB 16TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-G2AB-SYDJ1

An 18-inch WUXGA 144Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 260 16-core CPU, RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and 16TB 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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 7 260 hits 5.1 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern games at 144 Hz
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory runs large projects smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and files fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load

18-inch 144Hz WUXGA gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID20P pairs an 18.0-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level display with a 144Hz refresh rate. An AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with 16 cores runs at a 3.8 GHz base clock and reaches a 5.1 GHz max turbo frequency. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR7 memory drives the panel. The system ships with Windows 11 Pro installed.

Gelid GC Extreme TIM and upgraded storage and memory

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The original storage is replaced with 16 TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD capacity configured as two 8 TB modules. System memory is upgraded to 96 GB of DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel RAM installed as two 48 GB modules. These changes are performed before the unit ships.

Professional build with burn-in validation

Each laptop undergoes a full quality check that includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing for temperature stability, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad tests, port functionality checks, display inspection and a physical chassis review. The work is covered by the builder's warranty so the modifications do not void the original coverage. The chassis 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 $6,271.99
Pricier than about 92% 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-HID20P
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 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

Will the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory or the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD need replacement later?

Both the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD are user-replaceable components; they may require replacement if capacity or speed needs change.

What limit appears first during sustained use on the Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050?

The Ryzen 7 260 reaches a 5.1 GHz turbo ceiling and the RTX 5050 has 8 GB GDDR7, so thermal or VRAM limits typically appear first under heavy load.

How loud and hot does the 18" 144 Hz laptop get when running all day?

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the CPU and GPU lowers temperatures, and the 18" chassis with dual fans keeps noise moderate during extended sessions.

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