Save $300 on this RTX 2060 Acer Predator gaming laptop

Save $300 on this Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop
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If you're on the lookout for a deal on a decent gaming laptop, you're in luck. You can grab the Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop for $1,299 right now at Best Buy. That gives you a pretty substantial saving of $300 off one of our favourite gaming laptops.

This Acer Predator Helios 300 comes with an Intel Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a Geforce RTX 2060 graphics card, meaning you should be able to play most modern games without too much of a problem. The 512GB SSD may seem a little on the conservative side but you can always pick up an external hard drive or a portable SSD if you find yourself running out of space. 

This particular laptop also boasts a 15.6 inch full HD IPS display with a 1920x1080 resolution. The 144Hz refresh rate, coupled with the respectable 3ms response time should make it a solid choice if you're into competitive shooters or fighting games.

Acer Predator Helios 300 | now $1,299 (save $300)

Acer Predator Helios 300 | now $1,299 (save $300)
This 15.6-inch gaming laptop packs enough of a punch to handle most games on moderate settings, boasting 16GB of RAM, and a Geforce RTX 2060 GPU.

If you want to see how this laptop stacks up against our other favourites, you can check out our list of the best gaming laptops. Alternatively, if you've made your decision but are worried about the limited storage, our list of the best external hard drives should have you covered.

Sarah James
Senior Guides Writer

Sarah started as a freelance writer in 2018, writing for PCGamesN, TechRadar, GamingBible, Red Bull Gaming and more. In 2021, she was offered a full-time position on the PC Gamer team where she takes every possible opportunity to talk about World of Warcraft and Elden Ring. When not writing guides, most of her spare time is spent in Azeroth—though she's quite partial to JRPGs too. One of her fondest hopes is to one day play through the ending of Final Fantasy X without breaking down into a sobbing heap. She probably has more wolves in Valheim than you.

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