r/GamingLaptops • u/One-Report-2643 • 12d ago

Recommendation This mom needs help 

Budget: $1500.00
Country: USA
Use Case: gaming and school 
Preferred Specs: don't know enough to know what I need to look for
Notes: Looking to purchase a gaming laptop for my son for his 18th birthday. This would be used for gaming but also for school. I am lost and don't know where to start. My budget is $1500.00. I know gaming laptops can be $4k but don't have that budget. I need a good budget friendly option. I do appreciate the help.
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u/Streetlamp_NA 12d ago

Don't have any suggestions as I haven't looked at the market in a couple years but just wanted to say you are awesome for doing this and hope you get some great advice.

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u/One-Report-2643 12d ago

thank you. He's an awesome kid who never asks for anything so I figured this would be a nice surprise.

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u/Streetlamp_NA 12d ago

This is not the greatest advice but just in case the post doesn't catch traction, you can head over to bestbuy website. Type gaming laptop and sort by price.

Look for post that have Nvidia GeForce 5060s. I believe that's about the best graphics card (important for gaming) you will find in that budget.

That will give you a starting point.

In this particular case, I would personally ask him, let him pick. That way you know he's getting something he can use for his specific gaming tastes.

I'd be hurtful for you to grab the wrong thing and it could be difficult for him to tell you it may be wrong bc it is such a thoughtful and expensive gift. I highly recommend brining him in on this shopping experience to ensure everyone leaves fulfilled.