New ASUS Gaming Laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5050 Now Available in Malaysia
ASUS has officially launched a new line of gaming laptops in Malaysia, boasting the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU across various models in their TUF Gaming, ROG Strix, and ASUS Gaming series. These new machines promise enhanced performance and cooling solutions for an immersive gaming experience.
The new lineup puts focus on powerful processors, high refresh rate displays, and advanced thermal designs to cater to the demands of modern gamers.
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608J
The new RTX 5050-powered ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608J features an Intel Core i5-13450HX processor with a 55W TDP, contributing to a total system power of 170W. Its cooling system boasts an 89% heatsink-to-body ratio, capable of maintaining cooler surface temperatures (up to 3°C cooler). The display is FHD+ with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, and 300 nits peak brightness. It comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 storage.
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608U
For AMD fans, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608U is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, also with a 55W TDP and a 170W total system power. It shares the same impressive cooling capabilities as its Intel counterpart, with an 89% heatsink-to-body ratio, maintaining surface temperatures up to 3°C cooler. The display specifications are identical to the F16: FHD+ 16:10, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, and 300 nits peak brightness. It also includes 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 storage.
ROG Strix G16 G614P
The ROG Strix G16 G614P is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor (55W TDP, 170W total system power) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. This model highlights its “Tri-Fan Technology + Conductonaut Extreme” cooling solution, promising CPU temperatures up to 6°C cooler. It features a G-SYNC enabled FHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, and 300 nits peak brightness, with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a larger 1TB PCIe 4.0 storage.
ROG Strix G16 G615J
The ROG Strix G16 G615J, in a distinctive Volt Green colour variant, features an Intel Core i5-13450HX processor (55W TDP, 170W total system power), an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU and uses “Tri-Fan Technology + Vapor Chamber” for cooling, allowing for CPU temperatures up to 15°C cooler. Similar to the G614P, it boasts a G-SYNC-enabled FHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, and 300 nits peak brightness. It also includes 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 storage.
ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607)
The more lightweight ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607), weighing 1.95kg, is designed for “Gaming Grade Power” with an 80W total system power. It includes an Intel Core i5 210H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU and a 16-inch, 144Hz display, offering a 10% bigger display compared to 15.6-inch models. Its cooling system comprises 2 vents, 2 fans, and 2 heatpipes in a thin chassis. This model also comes with an exclusive bundle including 1 Year Microsoft 365 Basic and Office Home 2024, in addition to the 3-Month PC Game Pass and an ASUS backpack. It is equipped with 16GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 storage.
Prices and Availability
The new RTX 5050-powered ASUS gaming laptops are now available in Malaysia with the following pricing:
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX608J: RM5,799
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608U: RM5,999
- ROG Strix G16 G614P: RM6,999
- ROG Strix G16 G615J: RM6,599
- ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607): RM4,799
In other news, ASUS is currently having an ongoing promotion for both ASUS and ROG laptops. Users can find massive discounts, exclusive promos and up to RM600,000 in freebies.
