Despite the ongoing RAM crisis, there are still occasional good deals on laptops at major retailers if you keep an eye out. For example, both Walmart and Best Buy have a few great value gaming laptops right now that won't put budget gamers too far out of pocket.
If you're really on a budget, then this Lenovo LOQ with an RTX 4050 is a great buy at $649.99 (was $959) at Best Buy today. Sure, it's not a world-beater in terms of performance, but for well under $700, I could see this machine being a fantastic choice for a student or gamer who prefers older titles.
Moving up in price slightly, you could also consider something like this MSI Katana 15 with an RTX 5050 for $899 (was $999) at Walmart. You get a more up-to-date GPU with this one as well as a 14th-gen Intel Core i7 chipset for outstanding everyday performance. At $899, it's not a super-cheap machine, but you do get decent specs for the money.
Finally, if you're looking for something a little more high-end, it's hard to ignore this Acer Predator Helios Neo at Best Buy for $1,199 (was $1,599). This machine is definitely on the pricey end for a laptop with a mid-range RTX 4060 graphics card, but it makes up for it significantly with its premium 240Hz OLED display. With such a high-end panel, you're getting a machine that can really showcase its performance here.
Five decent-value gaming laptop deals right now
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