ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 - Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5050, 16GB DDR5, 512GB
In stock
SKU FA608UH-716512G0W
R 27 739,00
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Free courier delivery: 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R150.
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
The first machine in this collection with a MUX switch and G-Sync - the features that separate a gaming laptop from a laptop that can game.
Quick Specs
- AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
- 16GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- 16" 16:10 IPS-level anti-glare display with G-Sync
- Windows 11 Home, 1 year ASUS warranty
What the MUX switch actually does
On most cheaper gaming laptops the discrete GPU renders the frame and then hands it to the integrated graphics to display, which costs performance. A MUX switch lets the RTX 5050 drive the panel directly, and ASUS pairs it with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus so the machine can make that call automatically - discrete when you game, integrated when you are on battery. It is worth a meaningful percentage in frame rate, and it is why this sits above the Acer machines below it despite a similar GPU.
The chassis
TUF is ASUS's durability line, and the A16 is built around a 16-inch 16:10 panel - taller than a 16:9 screen, which helps as much in a spreadsheet as it does in a game. ASUS specifies this chassis with two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots up to 64GB and two M.2 slots, so both memory and storage are expandable later rather than soldered down. Wi-Fi 6E handles the networking.
FEATURES:
- MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-Sync
- RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 multi frame generation
- Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64GB
- Two M.2 PCIe slots for adding storage
- Backlit chiclet keyboard with single-zone RGB
- Wi-Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1, USB-C and RJ45 LAN
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Model: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA608UH-716512G0W)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
- Memory: 16GB DDR5 (2 slots, expandable to 64GB)
- Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, second M.2 slot free
- Display: 16" 16:10 IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync with MUX switch
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth
- Operating system: Windows 11 Home
- Warranty: 1 year
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop
- Power adapter
- Documentation
Why ASUS?
TUF Gaming machines are specified to survive being lived with - carried, knocked and run hard - without the ROG price. This one carries a 1 year ASUS South African warranty. ASUS offers this chassis with several panel options; if the exact refresh rate matters to you, ask us to confirm it on the unit in stock before you order.
Key details
| Category | Gaming Laptops |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Questions
Before you buy
What is inside this laptop?
RTX 5050 graphics, 16GB DDR5 of memory and a 16" 165Hz G-Sync display. The full configuration, including storage and ports, is in the Specifications section above.
Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?
It varies by model - some laptops have sockets you can reach behind a service panel, others solder the memory to the board. Whatever this one supports is listed under Specifications, and opening the machine yourself can affect the warranty. Ask us before you buy an upgrade and we will confirm what will fit.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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