Get a 1TB SSD, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 5060 for under $1,200.
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SAVE 21%: As of May 13, you can get a 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings.
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Buying a laptop with enough memory and storage to run modern games smoothly (without deleting files to make room for new downloads) is almost impossible on a tight budget. But if you're patient (or just refuse to pay full price) and hold out for the right Amazon sale, you can get a heavy-duty setup without draining your savings.
Right now, you can get the 16-inch Asus V16 gaming laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB) for $1,189.99, down from $1,499.99. That's a 21% discount or $310 savings. It's also the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date.
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For that price, you'll get 32GB of memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a 16-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on an Intel Core 7 240H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR7, so it should handle everything from intense gaming to video editing without freezing. Bonus: the battery lasts up to 15 hours and has a fast-charge feature that'll take you from zero to 100 percent in just an hour and 20 minutes.
Freelance Writer
Tabitha Britt is an award-winning freelance journalist, editor, and SEO/AEO strategist. Aside from reviewing dating apps and sex toys for Mashable, Tabitha is also the founding editor-in-chief of DO YOU ENDO — a digital magazine by individuals with endometriosis, for individuals with endometriosis. She has a Master's degree in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School for Social Research and is a grad of Sextech School. You can find more of her work in various online publications, including National Geographic, Glamour, Better Homes & Gardens, and Everyday Health.
