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Get a cheap gaming laptop by Acer with a GTX 1050 for under $600.

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Best Buy just slashed the price on this nice gaming laptop deal. This model Acer Nitro 5 is going for $579.99, $150 off its normal retail price. 

The Acer Nitro 5, 15.6 inch gaming laptop has got a 9th Gen Core i5-9300H processor, 8GB RAM, and comes with a GeForce GTX 1050. For under $600, you've got a decent build for gamers on an extreme budget. While its specs won't blow anyone away, this would be great if you're looking for a cheap gaming laptop for something to play like Fortnite or a similar game that doesn't need top-of-the-line hardware to run.

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop | GTX 1050 |$579 (save $150)

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop | GTX 1050 |$579 (save $150)
For under $600, you've got yourself a nice super-budget gaming laptop suited for indie games. 

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If you're still unsure or just weighing your options, make sure you bookmark our Black Friday gaming laptop deals page where we will be combing all the major online retailers for the best deals we can find leading up to Black Friday. 

Jorge Jimenez
Jorge Jimenez
Hardware writer, Human Pop-Tart

Jorge is a hardware writer from the enchanted lands of New Jersey. When he's not filling the office with the smell of Pop-Tarts, he's reviewing all sorts of gaming hardware, from laptops with the latest mobile GPUs to gaming chairs with built-in back massagers. He's been covering games and tech for over ten years and has written for Dualshockers, WCCFtech, Tom's Guide, and a bunch of other places on the world wide web. 

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