ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ AMD Ryzen 7 170 RTX 3050 4GB 16GB DDR5 512GB SSD 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop

ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ Price in Nepal & Overview

The ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ is a budget-gaming laptop built for students, first-time PC gamers, and anyone who
wants smooth 1080p esports performance — Valorant, CS2, Dota 2, and similar titles at 144Hz — without spending
above Rs. 170,000. Available at our Kathmandu showrooms for a special offer price of Rs. 168,990,
undercutting every other Nepal listing of this exact configuration — Rs. 169,999 at one major competitor and
Rs. 174,900 at another.

The single most important thing to know before buying: this configuration runs on NVIDIA Optimus
without a MUX Switch — ASUS’s own specification sheet confirms it. Graphics are routed through the CPU
rather than direct to the display, which costs a small amount of gaming performance compared to laptops in this
price range that do include a MUX Switch. If MUX switching matters to you, compare it against ASUS’s higher A15
configurations with RTX 4050/4060 before deciding.

“Ryzen 7 170” — What This Processor Name Actually Means

If you’ve been comparing laptops in Nepal, you’ve probably noticed most Ryzen 7 gaming laptops are labeled
“7435HS” or “7445HS” — but this one says Ryzen 7 170. That’s not a typo or an older chip. AMD
moved to a new three-digit naming scheme for its refreshed mobile processors, and the Ryzen 7 170 is a
current-generation 8-core, 16-thread chip clocked at 3.2GHz base and up to 4.75GHz boost, with 20MB of combined
cache. In real-world terms, it performs in the same class as the Ryzen 7 7435HS chips you’ll see on most other
Nepal listings — so don’t assume “170” means older or weaker just because the naming looks unfamiliar.

Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 170 — 3.2GHz base, up to 4.75GHz boost, 8 cores / 16 threads, 20MB cache
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, 4GB GDDR6, 60W (up to 75W with Dynamic Boost), Optimus — no MUX Switch
Memory	16GB DDR5-4800, dual-channel (2x8GB), SO-DIMM, upgradeable to 64GB
Storage	512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, second free M.2 PCIe slot for expansion
Display	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS-level, 144Hz, Adaptive-Sync, anti-glare, 250 nits, 62.5% sRGB
Ports	3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort support, data only — no confirmed Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit LAN, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, no SD card reader
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, dual-band 2×2), Bluetooth 5.3
Battery	48Wh, 3-cell Li-ion, 180W AC adapter
Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet keyboard, 1-Zone RGB, Precision touchpad
Webcam	720p HD
Weight & Dimensions	2.30kg, 35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28~2.45cm
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Color	Graphite Black
Warranty	2-Year International Warranty

Who This Laptop Is For

The FA506NCQ suits students and first-time PC gamers who want smooth 1080p esports performance at 144Hz
without spending above Rs. 170,000. The 8-core Ryzen 7 170 also handles everyday multitasking, browser-heavy
workloads, and light coding or office work comfortably. RAM is not soldered — the 16GB comes as 2x8GB in
SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable up to 64GB — and there’s a second free M.2 PCIe slot for adding storage beyond the
included 512GB SSD, so this laptop grows with you rather than locking you in.

This laptop is not suitable for: AAA gaming at maximum settings (the RTX 3050’s 4GB VRAM and
60W power envelope push newer titles toward medium settings), color-critical creative work (the 62.5% sRGB panel
is built for gaming, not color accuracy), or long unplugged gaming sessions (the 48Wh battery is on the smaller
side for this class). Buyers who need any of these should compare against ASUS’s higher A15 configurations with
RTX 4050/4060 or the TUF A16 line with a 90Wh battery before deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ in Nepal?
The ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ (Ryzen 7 170, RTX 3050 4GB, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD) is priced at Rs. 168,990 at Alam Tech, Kathmandu, including a 2-Year International Warranty.

Is AMD Ryzen 7 170 the same as Ryzen 7 7435HS?
They are different chip names but the same performance class. AMD renamed its newer mobile processor lineup with three-digit model numbers. The Ryzen 7 170 is a current 8-core, 16-thread chip comparable in real-world performance to the Ryzen 7 7435HS used in many other Nepal laptop listings.

Does this laptop have a MUX Switch for the RTX 3050?
No. ASUS’s official specification lists this configuration as NVIDIA Optimus without a MUX Switch, meaning graphics are routed through the CPU rather than direct to the display. This is standard for this price tier but does cost a small amount of gaming performance compared to laptops that include a MUX Switch.

Can the RAM and storage be upgraded?
Yes. The 16GB DDR5 RAM is installed in SO-DIMM slots, not soldered, and can be upgraded up to 64GB. There is also a second free M.2 PCIe slot for adding storage beyond the included 512GB SSD.

Where can I buy the genuine ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCQ in Kathmandu?
It is available at Alam Tech showrooms in Tebahal, Near New Road, and Putalisadak, opposite Nepal Investment Mega Bank.