We set the fan profile to 'Windows' for the benchmarks, which hopefully means that Windows gets to decide, resulting in its performance profiles having priority. All relevant settings can actually be found here, but the software is quite cluttered. Theoretically, because Asus seems to be using a new software at the moment, and we're pointed to the Asus Armoury Crate program within MyAsus. The MyAsus software theoretically handles all relevant performance and fan profiles. Likewise, this CPU represents the top configuration, with Core i7 and Core i5 models also available as alternatives.

But the F17 is also a gaming device for price-conscious customers, which is why the TUF Gaming will also be available with an RTX 3050 or 3050 Ti in the near future. An Intel Core i9-11900H together with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, and 16 GB of RAM illustrate these ambitions, even though 17-inch laptops often feature even higher-performance hardware. Since gaming is already included in the F17's name, the laptop has to prove itself precisely in this field.

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