Here's one of the cheapest RTX 5060-powered gaming laptops so far

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If you’re heading back to school or simply looking for a laptop that also lets you game on the move, you’re in luck. Right now, you can get one of the most powerful gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 graphics card for a fantastic price. The Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop at Amazon is $1,274.99 (was $1,499.99), which is one of the lowest prices I've seen for a gaming laptop featuring that latest Nvidia GPU.

Besides the all-important graphics card, the Asus ROG Strix G16 also has a 14th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage, so you’re all set for smooth 1080p gaming.

That's backed up by a 16-inch full HD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time, so it can handle fast-moving games. Due to that screen, it won’t be the most portable option around, but it is a good choice if you want a gaming desktop replacement for your dorm room or even your commute.

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Covering all the bases, the Asus ROG Strix G16 is a great gaming laptop on paper. It has all the hardware you need for playing the latest games, like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It also has an advanced cooling system along with a full-surround RGB lightbar, so it’s well-equipped for all your gaming needs. For studying time, you can switch to stealth mode to give you a sleeker look. This is one of the lowest prices we've seen for a device featuring the excellent mid-range GPU.

While the Asus ROG Strix G16 isn’t one you’ll see among our look at the best gaming laptops, it is from a very well-regarded brand. We spent some time comparing the Asus ROG Strix G16 and the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 so you can see what will appeal most to you.

While a bit expensive for the best student laptops, it could be a good upgrade if you have ambitious plans, such as content creation, or anything else that requires more high-performance than simply typing up papers.

There are other gaming laptop deals going on, but if you’re solely focused on working needs, try the MacBook deals also available.

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Jennifer is a roving tech freelancer with over 10 years experience. Having graduated from Swansea University with a degree in Media and Communication Studies, and later with a diploma from Staffordshire University with a post graduate diploma in Computer Games Design, she's written for a huge number of publications, including T3, FitandWell, Top Ten Reviews, Eurogamer, NME and many more.

Her main areas of interest are all things B2B, smart technology, wearables, speakers, headphones, and anything gaming related, and you'll find her writing everything from product reviews to buying guides and hunting down the latest coupon codes to save you money. In her spare time, she enjoys the cinema, walking, and attempting to train her pet guinea pigs. She is yet to succeed.

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