If you are an avid gamer, and don’t like the cumbersome bulk of a desktop PC, then there are some sweet laptops out there that can perform just as well as an amped up desktop. To qualify as a gaming laptop,  it must contain a  high-end graphics card, a peppy CPU, a bright and vibrant display and of course  enough RAM to take the heft of games.

Despite the fact that these  components will cost a pretty penny, driving the price of the laptop up, there are a few that fall in the budget category (under $500) and still do the job like a pro!

ASUS VivoBook F510UA Gaming Laptop – $509.99
ASUS is one company that is doing a commendable job in the field of manufacturing budget gaming computers with some of the most powerful specifications. The latest gaming laptop from ASUS is the VivoBook that is a tab over the $500 price range – but the difference is so miniscule, we decided to include it in this list. This laptop comes with some of the most useful specifications such as the 15.6 NanoEdge display and 1TB hard drive for prolonged use while safeguarding the vision of the user. It has enough space for storing music, photos, movies and games. Considering the performance and the design of the laptop, it can rightly be said that it is totally worth the amount spent on getting it.

HP Notebook 15-bs091ms 15.6 Inch – $449.99
If the 10 best gaming laptops are to be taken into account then the HP Notebook would surely take the second position on that list. This is probably the best gaming computer from HP mainly because it is a budget laptop that works as a great choice for all those individuals who are on the lookout for a multimedia podium that is suitable for both work and play. It has  touchscreen functionality, Intel’s mid-range Core i3-7100U processor, 8 GB and 1 TB hard drives, 1366×768 HD resolution, built-in DVD writer, Intel HD 620 graphics and  stereo speakers.

E5-576-392h Acer Aspire E 15 – $379
The E 15 Acer Aspire coming in at $379 is a great option. It might not fulfill the needs of the latest games, but good graphics and decent features take it right to the top of the budget list.

With 8th Generation Core i3-8130U Intel processor; Intel Graphics 620; 6GB RAM; 1 TB hard drive and 15.6-inch display it falls short on the vibrant display bit with only 1920 x 1080 pixels. Despite some drawbacks, this is one budget gaming laptop you should consider.

Others that make it to this budget list are – Lenovo Ideapad 320, Lenovo Ideapad 330, Dell Inspiron 15 5575 and HP 15-ay191ms.