The RAM crisis has made PC gaming a difficult venture as prices for hardware go up, while crucial RTX 5000 Series GPUs to help them run graphically demanding AAA titles are running out of stock fast.
During such times, the best way to get your hands on an RTX 5000 series GPU is to buy a laptop pre-built with one. One such device is the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (with an AMD CPU), one of our favorite gaming laptops that's now on sale for $1599.99 at Best Buy.
Why buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop (AMD)?
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (AMD) is one of the best gaming laptops built with an AMD CPU we've covered in a long time, for a multitude of reasons.
It's built with an AMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
With these hardware powers combined, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 can run nearly high-end AAA PC games thrown its way at their highest graphical option settings while achieving high frame rates for smoother gameplay.
For example, in our review of the ASUS ROG Strix G16, this laptop was able to run the graphically demanding Cyberpunk 2077 at around 60 FPS with ray tracing and ultra-high graphics settings and at 140 FPS with NVIDIA DLSS multi-frame generation turned on.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (AMD)'s other standout features include a 16:10 FHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response times, which help maintain smooth frame rates and reduce input delay.
Additionally, it has a comfortable and responsive keyboard that features extra buttons, strong wireless connectivity, and a built-in FHD webcam and microphone array to chat with friends and family online.
What's more is that the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (AMD) has incredible value for packing such powerful hardware specs at an MSRP of $1999.99, especially when compared to similarly strong-performing gaming laptops like the HP OMEN MAX 16, which usually runs for $2,399.99 at retail.
Value, which has become even better now that the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (AMD) is on sale for $1599.99 at Best Buy.
So if you're looking for a premium-level gaming laptop on sale built with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, this is one of the best bets to go with.
FAQ
Does The ASUS ROG Strix G16 support performance upgrades?
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 features two SODIMM slots and two M.2 slots to allow the user to upgrade its RAM memory and SSD storage unit.
Can the ASUS ROG Strix G16 get hot?
It can get somewhat warm when put under heavy workloads, but not to the point where it gets uncomfortable or negatively impacts its performance severely.
Is it an AI laptop?
Technically, no, because the ASUS ROG Strix G16 does not have a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). While NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI GPU is designed to work with AI, it isn't built with Copilot+ PC or ASUS-centric AI features in mind.
What is the battery life like?
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a 90Whr battery that can last around 3 to 5 hours before needing to recharge.
Do note that the performance for this laptop will drop 29% for the CPU and 62% for the GPU when running on battery power without a charger.
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