ASUS X1704VA-AU523W

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The X1704VA-AU523W is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the X1704VA-AU523W provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 16 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i5 CPU, the X1704VA-AU523W delivers great results.

Music and Audio

The X1704VA-AU523W provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 512 GB. Also, the i5-1334U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the X1704VA-AU523W can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 4.6 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

The 17.3 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your ASUS's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The X1704VA-AU523W uses a i5-1334U CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The X1704VA-AU523W packs a decent i5-1334U processor and 16 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf comfortably as all components of your ASUS will easily handle the web

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the X1704VA-AU523W can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the X1704VA-AU523W is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The X1704VA-AU523W works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.1 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the X1704VA-AU523W is a safe bet.