Even with the RAM crisis, there are still great value gaming laptop deals — these 5 hand-picked options are up to $400 off

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.