They all run on Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a Full HD 1080p display with a 144Hz refresh rate. That's enou

During CES 2025, Nvidia unveiled its lineup of next-generation GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. While the desktop GeForce RTX 5090 garnered the most awe with its impressive specs, we also saw laptop GPUs — and these mobile GPUs might foreshadow what we can expect from the as-of-yet unannounced desktop GPUs, like the RTX 5060.

Wait until the 50-series before purchasing yourself a shiny, new gaming laptop. After seeing what these GPUs may be capable of, I stand by my claim.

With Nvidia’s announcement of RTX 50-series GPUs for desktops and laptops, a new generation of computers is on the way and ASUS has kickstarted the lineup with its 2025 ROG NUC. The new NUC or Next Unit of Computing is powered by up to the RTX 5080 laptop GPU and the second generation of Intel’s Core Ultra processors.

In addition, Area-51 machines are the first Alienware laptops to support Gen 5 Solid State Drives (SSDs). When combined with Microsoft DirectStorage technology, the GPU can directly access SSDs to help games run faster, according to Alienware. You can upgrade up to 12TB of SSD storage, which should be plenty of room for dozens of games.

Shoppers can now sign up to be notified regarding nine gaming laptops featuring Nvidia's new RTX 50 series GPUs when they become available at Best Buy.

Equipped with a Ryzen 9 CPU and GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, the Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop is now $1,099.99, $200 off for a limited time.

This Asus gaming laptop has a 15.6-inch screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, Intel Core i7 13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and Nvidia RTX GPU.

The standout feature of these gaming laptops is their impressive performance, rivalling that of more expensive last-gen models