Deal alert: This RTX 5050 gaming laptop just hit a record-low $450

This Acer Nitro V deal is one of those rare moments where the price actually seems too good to be true.

This laptop, currently on sale at Walmart for just $549 (down from $929), is significantly inferior to most systems in its class, but it still features an RTX 5050 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a fast Intel Core i5 processor.

The Intel Core i5-13420H is fast, responsive, and designed to handle much more than normal use. It accelerates to 5.2GHz and has enough power for streaming, editing, schoolwork, and everyday multitasking without feeling sluggish.

Often cheaper laptops come with a less powerful processor, but that's definitely not the case here.

Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Laptop includes the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, which adds hardware acceleration for graphics, AI and creative workloads, as well as support for modern gaming features like ray tracing and DLSS 4. RTX laptops typically cost much more.

You also get 16GB of RAM and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD for responsive system, fast boot times, and fast file access.

The 15.6″ Full HD IPS display runs at 165Hz for smooth scrolling, video playback, high refresh rate apps and games.

Cooling is powered by a dual-fan setup that helps the laptop maintain stable performance during long sessions, while connectivity is well provided with Wi-Fi6, Ethernet, Thunderbolt4, and multiple USB ports.

Plus, purchasing this laptop includes access to several free Apple trials, including Apple TV (so you can watch shows like Also, Slow Horses, And Severance pay), Apple Music and Apple Arcade.

At $549, RTX graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a fast Intel Core i5 processor make this one of the best all-around laptop deals available right now.

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