The two computer hardware deals that we are discussing today are not only co-related to one another, but they are also down to one of their lowest prices. Presenting the 4TB Crucial P3 SSD, which is down to $199.99, and the 2023 ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop, powered by an 8GB RTX 4060 GPU, available for $1,329.99 at the same online retailer. First, let us go over the SSD first, then we can discuss the ROG Strix G16 in more detail.
The Crucial P3 is a PCIe Gen 3 SSD, so while it can be outfitted in the same M.2 slot as other drives, its maximum data transfer speed is 3,500MB/s, which is expected from a Gen 3 solid-state drive. The advantage here is that if you want the most storage for the least amount of funds, and that too from a reputable brand, there is no better option than the Crucial P3. In fact, if you want a faster drive from the same company, we recommend getting the P3 Plus from the same manufacturer. This version tops out at 5,000MB/s, and the same 4TB capacity sets you back by just $224.99.
However, if you want an even faster drive, and have little regard for your budget, then you can get the WD_BLACK SN850X. It is a PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with data transfer going as high as 7,300MB/s. While that is exceptionally fast, it comes at a price of $349.99. Now that you have many options to choose from, we will move on to the RTX 4060 gaming laptop, and for its $1,329.99 price tag, the Strix G16 is one of the most affordable machines available with this GPU. What we are surprised by is that if you move to the next configuration after this, which offers double storage and RAM, that will cost you $1,749, resulting in an eye-watering $400+ difference.
As the name suggests, the Strix G16 features a 16-inch 16:10 1920 x 1200 IPS LCD panel with a 165Hz refresh rate support. The internals include the Core i7-13650HX CPU, which offers six performance cores and eight efficiency cores, bringing the total to 14 cores. The RTX 4060 GPU operates at a power limit of 140W, and the gaming laptop also supports Advanced Optimus, allowing users to switch to the dedicated graphics processor with a single click that enables more performance without performing a reboot.
The build quality of the gaming laptop is decent, and it also has RGB lighting, if that matters to you. The 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD can be upgraded down the road, which is why we included many 4TB SSD options above. The 90Whr battery will keep the RTX 4060-powered machine running for a few hours but do not expect an all-day runtime because this ASUS model does not feature an Intel processor. Thankfully, you do not have to carry around the main power brick, as this gaming laptop can also be charged through USB-C.
The ports selection is stacked, and you will be pleasantly surprised to see that Thunderbolt 4 has been included in the mix. While it was simple for us to recommend upgrading to an older-generation RTX 3070 or RTX 3070 Ti gaming laptop, the price of the Strix G16 is certainly caught our eye and worth appreciating. Also, if you did not know this already, the RTX 4060 has DLSS 3.0 and Frame Generation support, so in supported games, it can churn out higher frames, delivering unrivaled performance. We understand that the 8GB VRAM is on the low side, but you can always dial those visual settings down a notch.
Get the 4TB Crucial P3 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD from Amazon
Get the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2023 with an RTX 4060 GPU from Amazon
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