ASUS harps on power efficiency

• Published date: 17 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM), ASUS, has stressed the importance of gaming performance and outstanding power efficiency in a sleek portable chassis in laptops.

Its CVP and GM OEM PC, Jason Banta, who spoke during the unveiling of the all-new TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition, an all-AMD gaming laptop with a redesigned chassis and an incredibly immersive 16-inch display.

'AMD and ASUS have partnered to deliver our latest 'Zen 4' and RDNA 3 technologies into the most innovative form factors. The TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition delivers blistering gaming performance and outstanding power efficiency in a sleek portable chassis,' Banta said.

The TUF Gaming A15, A17, F15 and F17 laptops also make a triumphant return, sporting the latest silicon from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA to power players into the next generation of gaming performance.

Banta explained that the TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition is a sleek gaming laptop, was built to demolish the competition. Powered completely by AMD, the TUF Gaming A16 features up to an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor and AMD Radeon RDNA 3 mobile graphics.

As an AMD Advantage Edition machine, ASUS and AMD have worked together to leverage both hardware and software to their full potential, ensuring the TUF Gaming A16 is fully compatible with AMD's latest gaming-centric features.

Exclusive features such as AMD SmartShift and AMD Smart Access Memory technologies enhance system performance and efficiency, while AMD SmartAccess Graphics technology makes the most of every frame by automating switching between integrated and discrete graphics or provide full manual control with a dedicated MUX switch.

What horsepower drives an immersive 16-inch panel with narrow bezels and a huge 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio. Even in frenetic titles, the QHD 240 Hz refresh rates let the TUF Gaming A16 keep up with the pros. With AMD FreeSync Premium technology, the display's refresh rate synchronizes with the GPU's output to reduce lag, minimize stuttering, and eliminate visual tearing for ultra-smooth and lifelike gameplay. A16:10 aspect ratio display gives incredible immersion and image detail in slower paced titles.

The TUF Gaming A16 boasts even more upgrades under the hood. 4800 MHz DDR5 RAM keep games and programs feeling snappy and responsiv, while up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen4 storage leaves plenty of room for even the largest game libraries. USB4 support allows for compatibility with the latest peripherals and high-speed external storage, while a 90...