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Today — 26 June 2026General

This Alienware RTX 5060 gaming laptop is more powerful than the Steam Machine at the same price — get it before Prime Day ends

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25 June 2026 at 14:45

Amazon's Prime Day has featured some of the best PC hardware deals for top-quality products. This ranges from SSD deals to Nvidia RTX-powered gaming laptops, and yet again, there's another one of the latter to join the party.

The Alienware 16 Aurora is now available on Amazon for £899 (was £1,319), with a generous 32% discount, dropping its price effectively as low as Valve's new Steam Machine.

Powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060 laptop GPU, Intel's Core 7 240H processor, and 16GB of RAM, there's plenty to love about the 16 Aurora. While the GPU's VRAM is only 8GB, it can handle a large variety of triple-A games, even the most demanding when using DLSS 4.5 upscaling.

On sale, it's currently within the exact ballpark of the Steam Machine's price, and is ultimately a more powerful system, particularly for games, with better capabilities to handle ray tracing, and superior upscaling quality.

Lifestyle image of Alienware 16 Aurora

(Image credit: Dell / Alienware)

The Alienware 16 Aurora is a fantastic choice for any gamer looking to dive into the PC ecosystem. With the RTX 5060, expect solid performance at 1080p and even 1440p using DLSS 4.5.View Deal

The only major advantage the Steam Machine currently has over the 16 Aurora is that AMD hardware works much better on SteamOS. Nvidia GPUs are yet to be fully optimized, so major aspects such as game mode in SteamOS may not function well, and game performance may not be up to par.

However, Valve has already made significant efforts to improve the Linux operating system for a wider range of hardware — and SteamOS update 3.8 has opened the doors for any PC to install the OS without hassle.

We can only expect that this will eventually be the case for Nvidia GPUs, so if that's an obstacle when considering the 16 Aurora, it shouldn't be a permanent one.

The RTX 5060 in the 16 Aurora isn't a high-end GPU, but for consumers who are just joining the PC space, it's perfectly fine for 1080p or 1440p gaming.

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Yesterday — 25 June 2026General

‘Who cares about GTA 6?’ I’m not bitter about the lack of a PC version, and neither will you be with these great gaming laptops

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By: matthew.hanson@futurenet.com (Matt Hanson)
24 June 2026 at 15:31

Amazon Prime Day is running throughout this week, and I've been checking Amazon, as well as its rivals, which are also running sales, for the best gaming laptop deals. As Managing Editor of Core Tech for TechRadar, I've spent nearly two decades writing about laptops and covering major sales events, so I have a pretty good idea of what makes a great gaming laptop deal — and it's not just about finding the very lowest price.

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What you need is a gaming laptop that balances both price and performance. There's no point spending money on a cheap gaming laptop if it struggles to play modern games, so sometimes it's better to invest a little more.

All the gaming laptops I've picked below for both US and UK readers will be able to run modern games without issue, and they'll also set you up nicely for the inevitable PC version of GTA 6, which will hopefully be announced in the near future.

So, fellow PC gamers, let's not just sit and watch jealously while console gamers preorder GTA 6; let's go out and buy some exciting new rigs, safe in the knowledge that Rockstar's upcoming game will one day play best on PC.

Today's best gaming laptop deals in the US

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

It's been a long time since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop go for this cheap, but this Acer Nitro V Slim 16 is hitting a rock-bottom price at Best Buy today. Almost unbelievably, I believe this one is incorrectly listed with a "Ryzen 2000 series" chipset rather than a Ryzen 7-260, since you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM. Regardless, this is a rare example of a budget RTX 5070 gaming laptop. View Deal

Intel Core 5 210H | 16GB DDR5 RAM | 512GB SSD | RTX4050

Save $350 on the Alienware Aurora 15 gaming laptop. This system strikes a sensible balance between gaming proficiency and affordability. For less than $1,000, it's a capable workhorse for both casual and professional tasks.

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Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This MSI Cyborg 15 at Walmart is one of the cheapest gaming laptops I've seen in recent months to feature an RTX 5070 graphics card. That's usually a pretty pricey component, but surprisingly, you're also getting a decent chipset and a 1TB SSD here. Annoyingly, you do only get 16GB of RAM, which will somewhat hamper your performance headroom.

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Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

A great choice if you're looking for a gaming laptop without completely blowing the budget, this Gigabyte A16 gets you everything you need for smooth gaming right out of the box. The combination of an RTX 5060 graphics card and Ryzen 7 chipset means decent chops for 1080p gaming, while a 1TB SSD also provides plenty of storage space. While not a super high-end laptop, this one is still a cut above the more budget-oriented sub-$1,000 machines.

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Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7 Series 2
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The Acer Nitro V Slim 16 also comes in an Intel-based configuration, which is also a decent buy today. It's a little pricier, but you get an Intel Core 7 Series 2 chipset and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. These should, on paper at least, give you a decent boost in performance.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S might seem like it's a little on the pricey side for a machine with an RTX 5060, but this is a great price on this premium model. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset under the hood here, but this Predator Helios Neo 16S also features a high-end OLED display, which is a notch above the usual panels you find on cheaper machines.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

I've seen a fair few deals on Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptops over the past few weeks, but none of those touch this listing at B&H Photo. Not only are you getting a great price on this machine, considering it features an RTX 5070 graphics card and Ultra 9 chipset, but you also get a 1TB SSD and 32GB of RAM. Combined, this is one impressive deal indeed, thanks to the retailer's massive $500 price cut today.View Deal

Today's best gaming laptop deals in the UK

Graphics card: RTX 5050
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

It's a rare thing these days to see a gaming laptop for under £700, and better yet, this Acer Nitro V15 actually features a recent RTX 5050 graphics card. If you're looking for the basics, then this machine is definitely going to cover you well for a great price. The RTX 5050, in combination with the Core i7 chipset, is going to play all the latest games — and should do well, granted you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there on the most demanding titles.

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The MSI Thin 15 RTX 4050 B13VE might be the most affordable gaming laptop anyone will come across during Prime Day. This is an entry-level gaming laptop, around the same price as a modern handheld such as Valve's Steam Deck, with much better performance using Nvidia's RTX 4050 GPU.

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Graphics card: RTX 5050 
Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H
RAM: 16GB

Moving up in price will get you a decent budget machine with the latest RTX 5050 graphics card — like this Medion Erazer, for example. You can expect a decent level of performance with this machine for the money, especially if you're just aiming to play on this laptop's modest 1080p display. Medion laptops tend to be quite workmanlike in terms of design, but they do provide decent performance for the money.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

This mid-range RTX 5060 Acer Nitro gaming laptop is really hitting that sweet spot in terms of bang for the buck, in my opinion. The chipset is a little on the older side, and you're only getting 16GB of RAM, but I still think this one is a real bargain for £799. If you're just looking to play all the latest games smoothly at 1080p, then this particular listing is definitely worth considering. Getting a more spacious 1TB SSD is also a meaningful upgrade.

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We've spotted an excellent price drop on the Alienware 16 Aurora with RTX 5060, Intel Core 7-240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 16-inch WQXGA 120Hz display. Grab it now at Amazon before it's gone.View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage:  1TB SSD

My favourite gaming laptop deal this week has to be this discounted Asus V16 at Amazon. Not only are you getting a great price for a machine with an RTX 5060 graphics card, but this one also features a spacious 1TB SSD and an Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset. If you want smooth gaming for a few years down the line, then this one is a decent choice, and great value thanks to today's discount.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM hit this kind of price. The Acer Nitro V15 is still a relatively budget machine, but in terms of specs, this higher-end configuration really ticks all the boxes today. You get a great GPU, an up-to-date chipset, and 32GB of RAM right out of the box.

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Before yesterdayGeneral

My favorite gaming laptop deals right now cost less than a Steam Machine — get an RTX 5070, RTX 5060, and more for under $1,000

✇TechRadar - All the latest technology news
By: alex.whitelock@futurenet.com (Alex Whitelock)
22 June 2026 at 19:00

The Steam Machine is making headlines today, mostly for the sticker shock. While undoubtedly interesting, the Machine's high price has sent many prospective buyers reeling. Such is the price of a new gaming PC today.

Not all is lost, however, as there are still some good deals out there for gamers. If you're willing to go for a laptop, for example, then you can score some relatively good options in the Prime Day adjacent sales events this week. Best Buy's 'Tech Fest' sale is particularly good right now.

Just below, you can see four gaming laptop deals that come in at around the same price as a Steam Machine, give or take.

My top pick, so far, has to be this Acer Nitro V Slim 16 with an RTX 5070 for $999.99 (was $1,299) at Best Buy. This one is the cheapest RTX 5070 gaming laptop I've seen in months, though I think Best Buy has mistakenly labeled the chipset on this machine (you can read more about that here).

Another very good option, in my opinion, is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S for $1,199 (was $1,724) at Best Buy. This one will cost a bit more than a Steam Machine, but you do get a premium OLED display. If you're not planning to hook up your machine to an external monitor, that can go a long way. Read more about this laptop and others, just down below.

The best gaming laptops I've seen today

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

It's been a long time since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop go for this cheap, but is this Acer Nitro V Slim 16 is hitting a rock-bottom price at Best Buy today. Almost unbelievably, I believe this one is incorrectly listed with a "Ryzen 2000 series" chipset rather than a Ryzen 7-260 since you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM. Regardless, this is a rare example of a budget RTX 5070 gaming laptop. View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7 Series 2
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The above Acer Nitro V Slim 16 also comes in an Intel-based configuration, which is also a decent buy today. It's a little pricier, but you get an Intel Core 7 Series 2 chipset and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. These should, on paper at least, give you a decent boost in performance.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S might seem like it's a little on the pricey side for a machine with an RTX 5060, but this is a great price on this premium model. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset under the hood here, but this Predator Helios Neo 16S also features a high-end OLED display, which is a notch above the usual panels you find on cheaper machines.View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The price cut on this HP Omen 16 at Best Buy isn't huge, but it's still one of the best value RTX 5070 gaming laptops you'll find on the market this week. Pairing up your RTX 5070 with a powerful Intel Ultra 9 chipset means plenty of headroom for all the latest titles. Annoyingly, this machine only comes with 16GB of RAM, but you do get a spacious 1TB SSD as a bonus.View Deal

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Disappointed by the Steam Machine’s official price? Build your own mini gaming PC instead with these deals

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By: matthew.hanson@futurenet.com (Matt Hanson)
22 June 2026 at 16:56

Well, the Steam Machine's price has been announced, and at $1,049 for the base 512GB model, it's safe to say that any hopes people had that Valve would pull another Steam Deck and heavily subsidise the Steam Machine to make it more affordable have been dashed.

While the price of the Steam Machine isn't outrageous considering the PC gaming market, especially at the moment with component prices being so high, it's certainly not cheap, and the specs make me worried that it's both over priced and under powered.

If you're in the same boat, the good news is that it's pretty easy (dare I say, even fun) to build your own compact gaming PC that offers far more performance for your money. And, with Amazon Prime Day pretty much in full swing, despite it officially starting on Tuesday, it could even be quite a bit cheaper than the Steam Machine, which won't be getting any price cuts, since it's only been officially launched.

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I've been building my own PCs for decades now, including small console-like gaming PCs, and it's always fun and rewarding. Small form factor PCs offer a particular challenge, as you need to find components that fit inside a small chassis, ensure there's plenty of airflow even in small spaces, and installing the components can be tricky due to the cramped insides.

But, as I said it's a lot of fun. I've picked out some components below that you can put together to make your own Steam Machine. You don't need to buy an operating system, either, as you can download and install SteamOS for free.

The components I've picked below are all compatible with each other, and total $1,295.23. Now, that's more expensive than the base model of the Steam Machine, but you get twice the storage space (1TB) and faster RAM. You're also getting a discrete GPU, the Asus Dual Nvidia Geforce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 White OC Edition, which will outperform the integrated AMD RDNA 3 Navi GPU in the Steam Machine.

If you want to keep the price down, you could skip the graphics card, and rely on the integrated graphics of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X chip. This reduces the overall cost to $940.84, well below the cost of the Steam Machine, though gaming performance will take a big hit.

I recommend buying a dedicated GPU for best performance, but the beauty of building your own PC is that you can always buy that later, though with Prime Day sales currently running, now might be the best time to buy all the components now.

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Build your own Steam Machine

Amd Ryzen™ 5 9600x 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
AMD
Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Thermalright Axp90 X47 Black Low Profile Cpu Cooler, With 92mm Tl-9015b Slim Pwm Fan, Itx Cpu Cooler, Aghp Technology, 47mm Height,for Amd Am4 Am5/intel 1150/1151/1155/1851/1200/1700(axp90 X47 Black)
Thermalright
AXP90 X47 Black Low Profile CPU Cooler

ASRock, B650I Lightning WiFi
ASRock
B650I Lightning WiFi

Cooler Master, NR200 Mini-ITX PC Case
Cooler Master
NR200 Mini-ITX PC Case

Corsair Sf750 (2024) Fully Modular Sfx Low Noise 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply – Atx 3.1 Compliant, Pcie 5.1 Ready, Small Form Factor, Bracket Included – Black
Corsair
SF750 (2024) Fully Modular 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply

CORSAIR , Vengeance DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB)
CORSAIR
Vengeance DDR5 RAM 16GB (2x8GB)

Western Digital 500gb Wd Green Sn3000 Nvme Internal Ssd - Solid State Drive - Gen4 Pcie, M.2 2280, Up to 5,000 Mb/s - Wds500g4g0e
Western Digital
500GB WD Green SN3000

Asus Dual Nvidia Geforce Rtx™ 5060 8gb Gddr7 White Oc Edition Graphics Card, Desktop (pcie 5.0, Dlss 4, Hdmi 2.1b, Displayport 2.1b, 2.5-Slot, Axial-Tech Fan, Dual Bios), 3 Year Warranty
ASUS
Dual Nvidia Geforce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 White OC Edition

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