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Eclipse Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with thin profile

ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID8P gaming laptop

SKU CH-3X8B-SFXHZ

An 18-inch 144Hz IPS display, 16-core Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050 graphics, 32 GB DDR5 memory and 4 TB NVMe storage deliver high-performance gaming and multitasking

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 200 Series
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution1900 × 1200

Memory 32 GB DDR5

SSD 4 TB

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 high settings
  • 18-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel gives smooth, detailed visuals
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking with ease
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps in seconds

18-inch WUXGA 144 Hz gaming laptop

The ASUS TUF Gaming A18 FA808UH-RS74-HID8P is an 18-inch Windows 11 Pro notebook built for gamers who want a large high-refresh display. It pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card and 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage across two 2 TB modules.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage ceiling

The 4 TB capacity is delivered through two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs that operate at the interface’s maximum lane width. Sequential throughput is limited by the PCIe 4.0 x4 electrical specification rather than the drive controller. The laptop’s chipset does not expose additional PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, so further expansion would require replacing an existing module.

Factory-applied Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

HIDevolution disassembles the chassis to replace the stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU before a full burn-in and stress-test cycle. This reduces the risk of pump-out or uneven spread that sometimes occurs with manual repastes. The only common issue is the 2-5 working day lead time required for the customisation and quality-control process.

How it compares

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

Price $1,970.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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-HID8P
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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 TB (2 × 2 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

Should I pick the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or look for a larger memory option?

This laptop ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory installed as two 16 GB modules running in dual channel.

What does the Ryzen 7 260 5.1 GHz turbo frequency mean for actual gaming performance?

The 16-core processor can boost up to 5.1 GHz, giving high single-thread speed for game logic and enough multi-thread power for background tasks while you play.

How fast is the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface on the 4 TB storage in daily use?

The PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link supports sequential reads and writes well above 5 000 MB/s, so large game installs and level loads finish in seconds.

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