If you're looking for a sleek budget laptop for studying and general internet usage then this Asus VivoBook 16X for just $449 (opens in new tab) could be of interest. With a 16-inch FHD WUXGA display that has a 16:10 screen ratio, and a pokey AMD Ryzen 5 5600H CPU with Radeon Vega 7 graphics.
Building a budget gaming PC? Have a think about going AMD with a cheap AM4 motherboard and this AMD Ryzen 5 5500 for $98 (opens in new tab). See our CPU hierarchy (opens in new tab) for an idea of the Ryzen 5 5500s performance and place compared to similar CPUs. Also, see our review of the Ryzen 5 5500 (opens in new tab) and how it gives competent gaming and application performance at this price point.
Go compact with this Corsair K65 Mini 60% keyboard for only $54 (opens in new tab). Having a small form factor keyboard can reveal a lot of extra space on your desk, and is great for creating more room for your mouse when gaming - but there are some downsides. If you're used to using a number pad and dedicated F-keys - using a 60% keyboard can take some getting used to.
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TL;DR — Today’s Best Deals
- Asus VivoBook 16X: now $449 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $549)
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500: now $98 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $159)
- Corsair K65 Mini 60% Keyboard: now $54 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $109)
- Asus TUF Dash 15: now $1,199 at eBay (opens in new tab) (was $1,499)
- Gigabyte G34WQC 34-Inch Gaming Monitor: now $369 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $449)