Asus unveils new AMD-powered laptop range

Strenuous testing ensures they can withstand extreme environments, ambient vibration

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ASUS has announced TUF Gaming FX505DY and FX705DY, a pair of gaming laptops powered by the latest AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor, with up to 32GB of RAM, and a range of storage options.

Matching the impactful processor is the discrete Radeon graphics with Slim bezels frame the NanoEdge displays to further enhance immersion and shrink the overall footprint while the reinforced chassis help the machines survive everyday life.

Intelligently designed and carefully built, FX505DY and FX705DY balance performance, battery life, and affordability to provide a better gaming experience.

The Ryzen 5 3550H chip powering FX505DY and FX705DY boasts four cores and eight threads that deliver capable performance for popular games and everyday work.

Multithreaded performance is particularly strong, yet the processor fits into a 35W power envelope thus not compromising the battery life.

To further conserve power and extend battery life, the TUF Gaming Laptops utilize Vega-based integrated graphics allowing APU to power the laptop on its own, providing seven hours of 1080p video playback on FX705DY and nearly six hours on FX505DY. When it is time to play, AMD Switchable Graphics tech automatically activates the laptop’s discrete Radeon RX 560X.

When the action heats up, TUF Gaming laptops stay cool, thanks to a specially-designed thermal solution keeps internal temperatures in check and maintains consistent performance over time.

HyperCool technology keeps the CPU and GPU cool with independent fans for each chip. As the fans spin, special anti-dust tunnels on the edges of the housing catch and direct particles out of the laptop to prevent them from clogging up the cooling.

This prevents dirt from building up on the heatsinks and exhaust grills, which can impede cooling enough to affect not only performance but also long-term reliability and stability.

Regardless of the colour and material, FX505DY and FX705DY meet military-grade MIL-STD-810G standards for toughness. Strenuous testing ensures they can withstand extreme environments, ambient vibration, and accidental knocks.

Both models shrug off short drops to a desk, and FX505DY is certified to survive higher falls. The hexagonal design on the bottom of the laptops adds structural rigidity and deserves some of the credit for their toughness.

Gaming is harder on a laptop’s keys than regular typing, and the keyboards on FX505DY and FX705DY are worthy of the TUF Gaming name.