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This HP gaming laptop just dropped under $1,000 - a rarity during the RAM-pocalypse - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Home & Office > Home Entertainment > Gaming > Gaming Devices The price of gaming laptops is through the roof, but right now at HP, you can snag the Victus 15 at a big discount. With the hype around AI and LLMs driving up the cost of RAM and SSDs, the prices of gaming PCs and laptops have skyrocketed, with even basic models doubling in price. This comes hot off the heels of the GPU shortages caused by the cryptocurrency and NFT boom during the pandemic. However, if you’ve been putting off upgrades due to high prices, I’ve found a great deal on a gaming laptop. You can buy an HP Victus 15 for $950 when you order directly from HP. That is a $450 discount on a solid entry-level rig, and much cheaper than building your own desktop. Also: Amazon Spring Sale live blog 2026: Last day to score top Amazon deals This configuration houses an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD

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