Lenovo’s 17-inch gaming laptop is $799 now. The RTX 5050 makes it worth it | usagoldmines.com

Big-screen gaming laptops rarely hit prices this low, so now’s your time to get a starter model for a steal. The Lenovo LOQ 17 is on sale at B&H for just $799, a hefty $330 discount off its regular price. You also get a 6-month subscription to Bitdefender Total Security for up to five devices with it, worth another $50 but bundled for free.

If you’re a student who wants a laptop that can be used for both classwork and gaming, this Lenovo model is a strong choice. The 13th-gen Intel Core i5 CPU and 12GB of RAM keep this computer running okay in the face of Windows 11, and the laptop has two DDR5 slots supporting up to 32GB so you can upgrade it later down the line. The laptop also features a 512GB SSD, which should be enough for apps and classwork as long as you don’t overload it with too many triple-A games.

The 17.3-inch 1080p display runs at 165Hz, which means games look smooth whether you’re playing fast-paced shooters or diving back into World of Warcraft. More importantly, this Lenovo LOQ laptop packs an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 GPU—a good entry-level card that unlocks DLSS features at a budget-friendly price.

For $799, this Lenovo LOQ 17 is a reliable gaming laptop and a strong deal, especially with the current RAM and SSD shortage that’s wreaking havoc on the PC hardware market. For more options, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best gaming laptops and best budget gaming laptops under $1,000.