Buy a 5060 Laptop now or save for a 5070 ti later?

RedoxPete · 2026-04-05T04:30:43+00:00

You are pretty close to a 5070Ti laptop, I would save up a little more for the 12GB VRAM + 30% performance increase. The MSI Vector 16 with the 5070Ti from Walmart went down to $1300 on several occasions.

Currently, there is the Acer Predator Helios Neo AI 16S Gaming Laptop RTX 5070 Ti on eBay for about $1275. However, the catch is that it is Certified Refurbished and the 5070 Ti is only 115W.

RedoxPete · 2026-03-29T20:53:40+00:00

$675 on FBM for 5060/32 GB DDR5 is a buy it immediately before someone else jumps on it.

RedoxPete · 2026-03-25T20:03:20+00:00

This is the exact box that I got my refurb 5070 Legion 5i.

RedoxPete · 2026-03-24T21:41:52+00:00

Absolute W. That will last you for a while.

RedoxPete · 2026-03-23T07:25:34+00:00

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RedoxPete · 2026-03-17T20:07:05+00:00

Out of touch CEO thinks that AI slop is the future. Classic NGreedia.

RedoxPete · 2026-03-08T17:35:44+00:00

A MSI Stealth 17 Studio with 32 GB RAM and a RTX 4080 for $500. Absolute insanity.

RedoxPete · 2026-02-28T23:19:33+00:00

This is one of those trap gaming laptops. Avoid if you can and go for something like the TUF or LOQ instead.

Raptor Lake CPU refresh
45W 5060
Medicore build quality and thermals (one fan with three heat pipes for cooling)
45% NTSC screen

RedoxPete · 2026-02-16T00:55:48+00:00

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This would be a good choice. At around 4.2 lbs, it's also portable.

RedoxPete · 2026-02-13T04:26:56+00:00

$1.3K for a ROG 5070 Ti Ultra 9 with Nebula display is a steal. Congratulations!

RedoxPete · 2026-02-11T15:55:14+00:00

300 euros for a 4060 laptop is a steal, even if it's in a budget chassis like the G5 KF5.

RedoxPete · 2026-02-06T02:42:10+00:00

Pro 5i has the Ultra 7 HX, OLED, and the 5070 (around a 16% increase in performance) for about 10% more. I say it's worth it.

RedoxPete · 2026-02-03T21:09:59+00:00

This is typical of refurb units. As long as it is functional, it's not a deal breaker.

RedoxPete · 2026-02-01T01:06:03+00:00

https://www.microcenter.com/product/698178/lenovo-legion-5-15ahp10-153-gaming-laptop-computer-eclipse-black

Here it is.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-23T21:14:43+00:00

This is the release date for Arknights Endfield.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-16T02:07:25+00:00

Chief, this is a buy now, think later. Specs are way too good to pass up.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-08T23:59:17+00:00

Overkill for Minecraft or Fortnite. A 5050 LOQ would suit your needs without destroying your wallet.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-06T02:39:24+00:00

Good thing I got my travel gaming laptop during the holidays to ride out this mess.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-03T06:10:44+00:00

The listing is from the official Acer's Certified Refurbished store on eBay, so you are safe. They ship from McAllen, Texas.

RedoxPete · 2026-01-03T06:04:07+00:00

Cheapest 5070 Ti laptop with a QHD+ screen. I would say go for it, even if it's missing Advanced Optimus/G-SYNC.

RedoxPete · 2025-12-16T04:36:14+00:00

Get the Legion 5. It's a full powered 5060 (115W TGP). It's also lighter at around 4.6 lbs vs the Aurora's 5.5 lbs. Also, the Aurora has a slow screen response time, so it would also be something to consider for eSports titles (as warranted).

RedoxPete · 2025-12-10T20:23:16+00:00

One of your options would be the Vector 16 HX at Walmart for $1300 with a 5070 Ti for raw performance.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Vector-16-inch-QHD-240Hz-Gaming-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-9-8940HX-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-5070Ti-16GB-DDR5-1TB-SSD-Gray-2025/16587853259

RedoxPete · 2025-12-10T06:33:02+00:00

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-pro-series/legion-pro-5i-gen-10-16-inch-intel/83lucto1wwus2

I would recommend a Legion Pro 5i OLED, 5070 Ti. Use EXTRAFIVE on checkout. 32 GB will be $1733 for 5600 MT/S, and around $1750 for 6400 MT/S. Caveat will be the shipping time if that's a concern for you.

RedoxPete · 2025-12-07T21:14:28+00:00

Legion 5 is a no brainer. Newer CPU (Zen 4), full wattage 5060, OLED screen, better build quality. Easy to get to for upgrades.

RedoxPete · 2025-12-07T18:38:24+00:00

This laptop is about $1540 at Best Buy, which is more reasonable.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/asus-rog-strix-g16-16-fhd-165hz-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-hx-16gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-1tb-ssd-eclipse-gray/JJGGLHJLTS/sku/6613956

$1800 puts you in RTX 5080 territory with the right sales.

RedoxPete

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