Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5, RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 256 SSD) | $660 | Amazon
Not sure where to look for a good gaming laptop? Well, start here with the Acer Nitro 5. The screen is 1080p which should be fine at that size and it runs at 144Hz getting you a high frame rate in a portable package. Packed with an Intel Core i5 and an RTX 3050, you shouldn’t have a problem playing most games so long as the graphics aren’t pumped up to the maximum. It’s got a memory of 8GB and its 256 SSD will give you ample storage to at least get started. The rig’s $180 off right now bringing it to $660—a very reasonable price for an entry-level PC gamer.
This story was originally published by Joe Tilleli on 02/24/2022 and updated with new information on 04/19/2022.