Yeehaw! I've snagged three RTX gaming laptops at $800 or less. This proves that Black Friday is the best time to purchase a budget mobile merriment device
Hello, partner! (stop it right now -Ed)... Okay... If you are looking for a gaming laptop on a budget this Black Friday, then you have come to the right place. This year we're seeing Black Friday gaming laptops everywhere, which is not surprising.
It's the time of year when retailers are trying to get rid of older models to make room for new ones next year. But don't let this stop you from pressing the button to buy one of the RTX-4060-equipped laptops below. The 40-series mobile graphics cards will continue to be the standard for gaming laptops, so you can expect your machine to still feel like new for some time.
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Why choose an RTX gaming laptop? The mobile RTX 4060, despite its budget price, can still take advantage DLSS 3 in supported games and Frame Generation, making it a better choice for modern gaming performance compared to older generation mobile GPUs.
It also doesn't run hot like some of its more powerful brothers, so it's a good GPU for a budget-friendly yet brilliant mobile gaming machine. Below, I've listed three models that cost $800 or less. Let's look at our options.
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- $750 @ Best Buy
- Acer Nitro V 15 | $800 @ Best Buy
- $800 @ Dell
MSI Cyborg 14.
Price check: Newegg $994.99
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">How about the smallest and cheapest, the MSI Cyborg 14. It's a 14" model, so it will fit in your backpack easily. Thanks to its 3.5 lb. weight, your spine will also be in better shape than with one of the larger (but more powerful) models below.
Best Buy offers a laptop with a lot of specs for only $750. It has a 10-core Intel processor with a maximum boost clock of 4.9GHz, which should be able to handle both gaming and everyday productivity tasks. 16 GB of DDR5 RAM is also included, as well as a 1080p 144 Hz screen.
There are some caveats. It's only got the 45 W version of the RTX 4060, which is pretty much the slowest version you'll find, and puts it alongside an RTX 4050 in terms of performance--although it'll still be fine for some 1080p gaming if you're careful with the settings and engage some upscaling support. Plus, the 512 GB SSD, while common at this price, is on the smaller side. --I would stick a cheap one TB NVMe in that M.2 slot if I had the chance.
It's not a great looking machine, with a semi transparent chassis that you either love or hate. I'll be honest; it doesn't even feel that good. It's still remarkably affordable for the specs. Especially if you want a portable gaming machine.
Acer Nitro V 15
Acer's Nitro laptop line is known to provide affordable laptops, even if they are not the most attractive. This one is actually quite sleek and has some great budget components. A 10-core mobile Intel processor in combination with a good dose of DDR5 along with a 75 W RTX 4160 is a tempting package." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Acer Nitro V 15-inch model is a great option for those who don't mind a larger screen. Acer Nitro laptops used to be clunky, but Acer has improved its design in recent years.
This would look great at your next meeting or gaming session --. Thanks to the 75 W RTX 4160, it is better equipped for 1080p performance than the MSI. The specs are almost identical. However, the MSI has a larger panel and is heavier.
It's not a brick, but it isn't a laptop either. I think this Acer, at $800, at Best Buy, is worth a look. It's sleeker and more portable than you would expect.
Dell G15
Dell's G15 laptops are a bit chubby, but they have a lot of features and have been getting discounts in the last few months. This laptop has a 165 Hz display with a 16-thread 8-core AMD CPU and a 140 W TGP 4060. It's a great deal for the money, even though it has an old-school design." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This is the laptop for you if you want to get the most bang for your $800. This laptop has a 140 W TGP RTX4060 onboard --, which should deliver better GPU performance than the lower wattage RTX machines above.
It's just as well, since it also has a 165Hz 1080p screen to feed. Depending on whom you ask, there isn't much difference between gaming with 144 Hz vs 165 Hz. However, it's nice having the extra turn of pace on tap when the GPU can make better use of it -especially after you factor in DLSS 3 & Frame Generation.
The CPU is also very powerful, with an eight core, sixteen thread AMD chip and 16 GB DDR5. It's not the fastest memory, but you won't notice it in most games.
There's really only one downside to this machine, and that's the substantial chassis. You'll either love the retro-cool, overbuilt feel of this machine or find it a bit clunky. Dell is currently offering this much horsepower for only $800. I think I could grow to love it.
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