ASUS TUF Gaming TM500 (TM500MH) Price, Specs, and Availability in the Philippines
ASUS Philippines has officially introduced the ASUS TUF Gaming TM500 (TM500MH), a 15-liter gaming desktop that packs serious hardware into a small-form-factor chassis. Designed for both eSports and AAA gaming, the TM500 balances elite performance with advanced thermal management.
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| ASUS TUF Gaming TM500; Compact Powerhouse Built for Next-Gen Combat |
Optimized Hybrid Performance
The TM500MH is driven by the AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 processor, an 8-core, 16-thread chip built on the Zen 5 architecture. While utilizing mobile-optimized power efficiency, it delivers desktop-level gaming with boost speeds up to 5.1 GHz. It also features a built-in Ryzen AI NPU capable of up to 16 TOPS for accelerating AI-powered background tasks and video enhancements.
Elite Graphics Choice
Gamers can configure the TM500 with high-fidelity graphics options to dominate modern titles:
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060: Built on the Blackwell architecture with 8GB GDDR7 memory, featuring DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing for ultra-smooth rendering.
- AMD Radeon™ RX 9060 XT: Equipped with 16GB VRAM and support for PCIe Gen 5, perfect for high-resolution gaming and long-term longevity.
- Budget-Friendly: An RTX 3050 (6GB) configuration is also available for entry-level performance.
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Superior Thermals and Expandability
Despite its compact 15L frame, the TM500 stays cool under fire:
- Dissipation: A custom heatsink with a 1,218cm² surface area and a 90mm fan provides 45W of total cooling capacity.
- Memory & Storage: Comes with 16GB DDR5 (5600MHz) memory, with two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB. It features dual M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots for up to 1TB of high-speed storage.
- Efficiency: Higher-tier models are powered by a 330W 80 PLUS Platinum-certified power supply.
Connectivity and Durability
- I/O Ports: Features 8 USB Type-A ports and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port on the front for fast charging and data transfer.
- Networking: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet ensure stable, low-latency gaming.
- Design: Available in Solar Eclipse Gray with mecha-inspired lines and an optional transparent side panel with yellow RGB lighting.
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS TUF Gaming TM500 starts at PHP 76,995. Key local configurations include:
- Ryzen 7 260 / RTX 5060 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: PHP 104,995
- Ryzen 7 260 / Radeon 780M / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: PHP 95,995
- Ryzen 7 260 / RTX 3050 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: PHP 76,995
Every unit includes a 3-year local warranty with onsite service, a gaming RGB mouse and keyboard combo, and 1-year of Microsoft 365 Basic.