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Laptops for Gaming Under $1,000

Here's a great selection of laptops for gaming under $1,000.

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Are you looking for top-of-the-line power housed in a design that you can proudly show off? The search ends with the Acer Aspire V Nitro. The first thing you'll notice is the impeccable black design, blend of premium materials and dramatic red glow of the keyboard. Hidden under the sleek exterior is a 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with 8GB of RAM that enables you breeze through all your demanding programs and juggle multiple tasks. Whether it's casual gaming, 3D rendering or front-end development, you can rest assured that your Acer Aspire V Nitro is equipped to handle it all. Elsewhere, the graphics are driven by a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M chipset that makes for supersmooth visuals upon the 15.6-inch display with full HD resolution and IPS technology. Four built-in speakers equipped with Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater surround sound ensures an immersive multimedia experience. When it comes to your extensive collection of digital files, the generous 1TB hard drive provides tons of room for storage.

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Every hardcore gamer needs a brilliant gaming laptop to ensure that they get an unmatched experience every time they play. With a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, you can have an intense and immersive experience whatever you choose to play, with smooth and streamlined graphics to suit even the most demanding games. With a Full HD IPS anti-glare, micro-edge WLED-backlit screen, you will be able to play your games in vibrant and sparkling color, ensuring your software looks the way that it was always meant to. If it couldn't get any better, the Intel Core i5 and 8 GB of RAM combined make for a practical and quick experience that ensures that you can run a number of powerful and demanding games software at once. Add to this the streaming and sharing options of Bluetooth connectivity and you have a connected and modern laptop which can help to drive your gameplay to the next level.

Inspiron 15 5000

$698.64
$677.42
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Are you a gamer but struggling to find an affordable laptop that can cope with the biggest gaming titles out there? Well, the Inspiron 15 5000 is your saving grace. This laptop comes with a 15-inch display and high-performance graphics so that you can fight the baddies and save a universe in complete clarity and impeccable visuals. As they say, more power, better gameplay - and with the 7th Gen Quad-Core processor from Intel, the 15 5000 provides responsive and reliable gameplay for an uninterrupted experience. After all, who wants to risk landing the final blow when their game stops working? See every move and breath your character makes, inspect the beautiful environment surrounding your virtual self, and delve into adventures that are an absolute whirlwind. Head outside, to the local café or stay within the confide of your home, but wherever you play, the anti-glare won't let light ruin your experience.

HP Pavilion 15 Black

$879.99
$687.98
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Imagine a gaming laptop that can fully immerse you into your fantasy worlds, with astounding graphics and power that are simply unbeatable. Head into battle with the exciting NVIDIA graphics providing your gameplay with a new dimension that you will fall in love with. With 1920 x 1080 pixels, it is impossible not to be impressed with the incredible clarity of this display, seeing your games in a whole new technicolor. With 1000 GB of storage, you will never run out of room to store your favorite games and enjoy the benefits of having all your favorite games accessible in the same place, ready to play when you want to. No gaming laptop would be victorious without a powerful processor, and the HP Pavilion has a thrilling 8th generation core which will never disappoint, supporting you in all your gaming feats throughout the day and night. Game in ultimate style.

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If you long for your workdays to go faster, the HP Pavilion is installed with a Quad-core Intel Core i5 processor to ensure that you are free before you know it. This enables you to run multiple software applications at the same time so that you can juggle the tasks that are important to you. In addition to this, the combined HDD and SSD also mean that the HP Pavilion balances both speed and extra storage, ensuring all your professional needs are met. If you want to stay in touch with your colleagues at all times, even from the most remote locations, then this laptop is equipped with the latest Bluetooth and Ethernet connections, meaning that you can share documents quickly and easily between different devices. However, nothing says professional more than a crystal-clear display, and the AMD Radeon RX-560X discrete graphics give you a smooth and consistent visual performance. The Full HD and backlit screen not only has excellent clarity however, but its decent size and includes IPS also makes visual tasks easier on the eye.

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Although the HP Omen's streamlined chassis is sleek, its design is robust, alongside this laptop's powerful features such as the 7th Gen Intel Core i7. This processor has the extensive power needed to drive some of the most demanding game specs, while the 12GB of RAM ensures you've got the memory to create the high performance needed by hardcore gamers. The display is high quality too, with a WLED backlight complimenting the Full HD and anti-glare panelling for vivid and thrilling visuals. In addition to this, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics meet the Bang & Olufsen Audio speakers with HP Audio Boost and dual mics for an intense and immerse experience that can appeal to the senses through smooth graphics performance and rich sound quality. What's more, with up to ten and a half hours of battery life, you can game from any location without worrying about finding a suitable charging point.

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Built around an uncompromising need for performance, the MSI GL63 is the perfect gaming laptop for life on-the-go. Whether it's intense battlefield action or demanding workflows, the MSI GL63 will exceed all your power requirements thanks to an efficient 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 six-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Led by a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics chipset, you can enjoy fast, supersmooth visuals and dazzling visual quality upon the 15.6-inch FHD display. Elsewhere, you're sure to appreciate the giant speakers and exclusive audio module design for a sensational sound experience. Whether it's additional monitors, headphones or mice, the GL63 allows you to customize your entertainment and multimedia space with an HDMI port, Mini DisplayPort and 3 USB 3.1 ports. Designed specifically with gamers in mind, the outstanding Cooler Boost temperature control solution allows you to maintain peak performance for extended periods of time. When it comes to storage, the 1TB hard drive and 128GB SSD provide plenty of space for all your videos, programs and extensions.

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If you are looking for a beautifully sleek and high-quality laptop that can help to power your daily routine, the Acer Aspire is an ideal laptop for both professionals and casual users. Its high performing Intel Core i7 processor ensures that this laptop can complete basic tasks without strain and has a constant high-quality performance, even when running demanding software. Not only this, but the Full HD display gives you an intense and detailed visual experience when watching movies or videos; perfect for gaming or watching your favorite Netflix program. If you will be using the laptop for gaming, this display will enable you to have the high resolution needed to play the newest releases. In addition to this, it is filled with easy-to-use communication tools such as an Ethernet port which allows you to download and share files and games quickly and easily, ensuring that you are constantly connected to the world outside your laptop.

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Acer Spin 5 Grey

$999.99
$851.00
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The Acer Spin 5 is a laptop that ticks most of the boxes, from gaming to very good battery life and impressive design. From its Full HD resolution to its gorgeous audio sound, the Acer Spin is perfect for watching movies, listening to music, and playing certain games after a long day. You'll find that the Full HD makes movies and photos look clear and crisp for pleasant viewing, as well as Acer's Color Intelligence Technology adjusting gamma and saturation in real time. The most notable features, though, include its impressive battery life, meaning you can get through a heavy workday, no issue, as well as the Acer Spin 5's 8th Gen Intel Core processor meaning you can run multiple software applications without much hassle. The icing on the cake, however, is the SSD that keeps Windows 10 responsive, quick and smooth to use, while the 8GB of RAM helps with multi-tasking.

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Engineered to appeal to the gaming crowd, this has all of the specs and features you can dream of. It's some impressive stuff, and there's plenty to look at beyond the sleek chassis. On the inside, you'll find that the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX graphics are perfect to match the latest Intel processor, so gaming is quick and mercifully lag-free. The screen is a beautiful thing too, with IPS tech as standard and the choice of FHD or the even more impressive UHD. Both come with full anti-glare paneling, so you can get your game on wherever you are without worrying about reflections. The sound is amazing, thanks to the two internal speakers that are powered by a little Waves MaxxAudio Pro. As well as all of the tech specs you need, it also comes with smart airflow and an SSD so that overheating or storage are never going to be an issue that affects your game-playing. Brute power in an elegant chassis, this is a real head-turner.

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In need of a gaming laptop that will smash your expectations? Take control of your destiny with the Acer Nitro 5. The powerful 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor is capable of handling the most intense of sessions, whereas the 1TB hard drive provides ample storage space. The high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050Ti1 graphics card ensures smooth sailing for the best experience, while the full HD resolution makes for top-notch picture quality. From all angles, even the smallest details are clear on the 15.6-inch display for a dramatic and exhilarating visual experience. The Dolby Audio™ Premium adds a rich layer of texture to the stellar sound experience with perfectly tuned speakers. Elsewhere, the strategically placed 802.11ac wireless antenna means the Acer Nitro 5 maintains a strong, consistent signal at all times. Whether it's headphones or controllers, there are more than enough ports available so that you can enjoy gaming the way you want to. The advanced dual-cooling arms are meant to last those long gaming sessions without heat buildup, while the manual feature means you can take control when you feel the need to.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 M580VD

$1,049.00
$969.99
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Portable perfection with the power to match, the Asus VivoBook Pro is very lovable indeed. It's slim enough and light enough to carry around with you, and it packs a performance punch that'll leave you reeling. The 7th Gen Intel processor is potent enough to handle all of your tasks no matter how busy you are, and the battery life will keep you going for longer too. The screen is a delight, with 4K UHD on a matte screen and enough color range to make your eyes bleed. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX gives you graphics worthy of the best games, and the Harman Kardon designed audio is beautiful to listen to. There's some quality cooling on the inside too, and you'll never have to worry about overheating. Watch Vines and YouTube with ease, and streaming any form of media is going to be nothing but pleasurable. A multimedia dream all wrapped up in a stylish design.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 M580VD

$1,049.00
$969.99
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Built with multimedia in mind, this delivers and then some. It certainly looks the part, with its sleek, slim and lightweight design that cleverly disguises the vast amount of power and features hidden inside. That's where this Asus really excels, largely thanks to its 7th Generation Intel Core processor, which manages your power efficiently and quickly. The screen looks the business too, with 4K UHD gorgeousness that comes with added 100% sRGB color gamut. The graphics from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX mean that you can get some casual gaming in during work breaks (or when you've taken an extra day off to get through that last level), and the sound is epic. That's down to the SonicMaster audio system that's been co-developed by Harman Kardon. The whole machine keeps nice and cool, and charges much faster than you might believe possible. For streaming albums, films, and TV shows, this is going to do the job and look good while doing it.

Why these laptops are great for your needs

Hardcore Gaming

Storm the barricades with ease as all these gaming machines are powered up with graphics cards, processors and storage up for whatever challenge you throw at it.

If you want to immerse yourself in realistically rendered universes, you'll have the choice of FullHD or higher screens and the capacity to connect with more powerful external monitors.

If you compete online then a standard of ac wireless or greater will ensure you're never pipped to the post, whilst a backlit keyboard will mean you'll never hit the wrong key.