How to open ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX607 (2024) – disassembly and upgrade options

Power off the laptop and place it on a clean, flat surface.
Remove 12 Philips-head screws from the bottom panel. Note that the screw in the lower right corner is captive and will slightly lift the panel to start the prying process.
Use a plastic tool to gently pry the sides and then the back of the panel to fully remove it.

Step 2: Battery Removal

Disconnect the battery by detaching the connector from the motherboard.
Remove the three Philips head screws and take the battery out of its compartment.

More info: The 90Wh battery provides approximately 20 hours of Web browsing or 8 hours of video playback, ensuring long hours of use.

Memory Upgrade

Locate the memory compartment beneath the foil covering.
Carefully remove the foil to access the two SODIMM slots.

More info: The laptop officially supports up to 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM, but it can handle much more, up to 192GB, thanks to CPU compatibility.

You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

Storage Upgrade

Identify the two M.2 slots compatible with Gen 4 SSDs located under the cooling system.
Consider upgrading to a high-performance SSD to enhance boot times and application loading speeds.

You can buy Gen 4 M.2 SSD modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Step 3: Cooling System Overview

Examine the cooling system, which includes two Arc Flow fans and five heat pipes ensuring efficient heat distribution.
Note the additional cooling provided by the four heat sinks and the small metal plate that cools the chipset.

More info: This sophisticated cooling setup maintains optimal temperatures even during intense gaming sessions, preventing thermal throttling.

ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX607 in-depth review

The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 FX607 (2024) is a laptop that shares a lot of similarities with its AMD-based sibling - the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA607. Of course, the FX607 iteration packs an Intel CPU. Actually, there is just one processor variant and that's the Intel Core i7-13650HX. That's fine since this chip offers six performance and eight efficient cores plus a 55W base power limit. All looks good in the GPU department, you get NVIDIA Ada Lovelace graphics cards with high TGPs.This is a proper gaming notebook and that's why it's not a surprise that goodies such as G-Sync, NVIDIA Advanced Opt[...]

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Pros

2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
Very good overall performance alongside high CPU / GPU clocks and power limits during heavy stress
Has a MUX switch
Adequate I/O + Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
95% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CSOT MNG007QA1-1 (CSW1639))
Snappy panel + 165Hz refresh rate (CSOT MNG007QA1-1 (CSW1639))
PWM-free (CSOT MNG007QA1-1 (CSW1639))
G-Sync and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
The Armoury crate app offers tons of customization options
Comfortable quiet backlit keyboard + precise touchpad
Great battery life
The fans don't spin when the system is in an idle state
Solid build quality