What RAM crisis? You can get an RTX 5070, RTX 5060, or RTX 5050 gaming laptop for as little as 679 at Amazon today

Date:
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:39:26 +0000

Description:
It's not all doom and gloom for budget gamers; the Amazon Prime Day sale has some rare decent-value gaming laptops.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's pretty tough being a gamer on a budget these days, as evidenced by the Steam Machine's rather exorbitant price tag. RAM prices have massively shot up in recent months, and subsequently, it's almost impossible to find a decent budget gaming machine.

Not all is completely lost, however. I've been browsing through Amazon's massive Prime Day sale today , and I've found three Acer Nitro gaming laptops that are actually - dare I say - good value.

They start with this RTX 5050-equipped model for 679 (was 849) , which is a very decent option indeed if you're really on a budget. The RTX 5050 graphics card in this machine is very much an entry-level component, but it's up-to-date and enough to get you started if you're willing to tweak a few settings on demanding games.

For something a little higher-end, you could consider this RTX 5060 configuration for 799 (was 986) , which again, is an amazing choice if you're not looking to spend too much. It's essentially the same as the RTX 5050 version above, but you get a slightly better graphics card and a bigger 1TB storage drive, which is a pretty significant upgrade.

Finally, if you're really looking to get something powerful, then consider
the RTX 5070 configuration for 1,299 (was 1,499) . The price jump is significant here, but this machine features a much better graphics card, a Ryzen 9 chipset, and 32GB of RAM, which are all higher-grade components. It's almost overkill having these specs for this machine's native 1080p display, but the RTX 5070 will be great for powering external monitors if you're planning on doing that. Today's best value gaming laptops at Amazon Acer
Nitro V15: was 849.99 now 679.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5050 Processor : Intel Core i7-13620H RAM : 16GB Storage : 512GB SSD

It's a rare thing these days to see a gaming laptop for under 700, and better yet, this Acer Nitro V15 actually features a recent RTX 5050 graphics card.
If you're looking for the basics, then this machine is definitely going to cover you well for a great price. The RTX 5050, in combination with the Core i7 chipset, is going to play all the latest games - and should do well, granted you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there on the most demanding titles. View Deal Acer Nitro V15: was 986.86 now 799.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5060 Processor : Intel Core i7-13620H RAM : 16GB Storage
: 1TB SSD

This mid-range RTX 5060 configuration is really hitting that sweet spot in terms of bang for the buck, in my opinion. The chipset is a little on the older side, and you're only getting 16GB of RAM, but I still think this one
is a real bargain for 799. If you're just looking to play all the latest
games smoothly at 1080p, then this particular listing is definitely worth considering. Getting a more spacious 1TB SSD is also a meaningful upgrade. View Deal Acer Nitro V15: was 1,499.99 now 1,299.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 RAM : 32GB Storage : 1TB

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM hit this kind of price. The Acer Nitro V15 is still a relatively budget machine, but in terms of specs, this higher-end configuration really ticks
all the boxes today. You get a great GPU, an up-to-date chipset, and 32GB of RAM right out of the box. View Deal See more: check out all of today's gaming laptops at Amazon If you're interested in knowing more about the Acer Nitro V15, you can check out TechRadar's review on this very model . We tested the mid-range RTX 5060 configuration specifically and found it to be a good performer for the money. It's not a high-end machine by any stretch, but it does offer good value.

Note, as with most Prime Day deals today, these above listings are exclusive to Amazon Prime members only. If you're not a member, however, don't fret - you can simply use the 30-day free trial that I've linked just below to gain access. Amazon Prime: 30-day free trial If you've never signed up before, you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to get access to this year's
Prime Day deals. You get the same benefits as paid members, including free delivery, and access to other services such as Prime Video, Prime Music,
Prime Gaming and more. You can cancel at any time during the trial to avoid paying the regular fee, which is $14.99 / 8.99 per month. More of today's
best Amazon Prime Day sales Amazon Prime : get a 30-day free trial Amazon Devices : Fire, Ring & Blink from 13.99 Amazon Haul : up to 30% off Apple :
up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch Appliances : up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal Beauty : up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B Essentials : household goods from 5 Fans : from 20 Fashion : up to 50% off Gaming : 90 off PlayStation 5 Headphones : up to 50% off Beats & Sony Laptops : from 149 Tablets : Samsung
& Lenovo from 79.99 Toys : up to 25% off Lego and Tonies TVs : from 129.99 Vacuums : up to 40% off Shark & Roborock Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura



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