How Does the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 Ryzen 9 Hold Up?
I recently bought the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 with the Ryzen 9, and honestly, I was expecting top-tier performance for gaming and some light content creation. But after a few weeks, I’ve noticed some thermal throttling during heavy loads, and the CPU doesn’t seem to hit its full potential. *Is this normal?* Or should I be concerned about long-term performance?
I’m trying to figure out if this laptop is worth keeping or if I should consider other options. Has anyone else experienced similar issues or has insights on how to optimize Ryzen 9 performance on this model?
Discussion
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I think Ryzen 9 CPUs can run hot on laptops, especially under load. Make sure you're using the latest BIOS and drivers, that can help.
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Has anyone tried undervolting the Ryzen 9 on this model? Could that improve thermal performance?
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I ran into similar issues, but I found disabling some background processes and setting power plans to high performance made a difference.
David, does that affect battery life significantly? I mainly use my laptop plugged in for gaming.
From what I read, ASUS TUF laptops tend to prioritize durability over thermal performance. Maybe that's why you're seeing throttling.
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I've had no issues, but I only game for a few hours at a time. Do you think prolonged gaming impacts the CPU health?
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Could it be a faulty unit? I bought mine around the same time, and it's been smooth so far.
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I heard that repasting the thermal paste can boost performance. Has anyone tried that on this model?
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Rachel, I did it myself, and it helped reduce temps by about 10 degrees Celsius. Not a big deal if you're comfortable opening the laptop.
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Would you recommend this laptop for serious gaming or content creation, given these thermal issues?
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In my experience, Ryzen 9 chips are powerful but need good cooling. If you want consistent performance, maybe consider a higher-end model.
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Is there a BIOS update or some software from ASUS that can help improve thermal management?
Megan, I checked, and ASUS released a BIOS update recently that slightly improves thermal control. Make sure to update if you haven't.
Anyone else noticed a big difference in performance when plugged in versus on battery?
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Yes, most laptops throttle CPU performance on battery to save power. That's pretty normal.
George, but does that mean you should always keep it plugged in if you're gaming or doing heavy tasks?
I've had mine for a month, and I haven't seen much throttling, but I did upgrade the cooling system a bit. Maybe your unit runs hotter?
John, upgrading cooling might help, but do you think ASUS's default thermal design is inadequate? I'm considering buying one.