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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: i5-12500H, 15.6" 1080p 144Hz, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, RTX 3060 Expired

$850
$1,329.99
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Newegg has Acer Nitro 5 Laptop (AN515-58-527S) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter SehoneyDP for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Currently on backorder.
Specs
  • Intel Core i5-12500H Dodeca-core 2.50 GHz Processor
  • 15.6" Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 144 Hz IPS Display
  • 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 16GB DDR4 SDRAM Memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x Audio Combo Jack
  • Weight: 5.51 lbs
  • 4-Cell 57.5Whr Li-Ion Battery

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $250 less (22.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1099.99 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 5200 customer reviews
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (AN515-58-527S) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free. -Expired, now $1299.99

Newegg via Ebay [ebay.com] has Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (AN515-58-527S) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free.NLA

Newegg [newegg.com] has Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (AN515-58-527S) on sale for $849.99. Shipping is free. Backordered

Specs (From Product Page):
  • Intel Core i5-12500H CPU Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM)
  • 15.6" FHD 144Hz IPS Display (1920 x 1080)
  • 16GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM
  • 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, Ethernet E2600, Bluetooth 5.1
  • 4-Zone Backlit RGB Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home
  • HD Webcam
  • 5.51-lbs
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2
    • 1x DC-In Jack for AC Adapter
    • 1x Headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack
    • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
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Model: Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-527S Gaming Laptop | Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.6" FHD 144Hz IPS Display | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD | Killer Wi-Fi 6 | RGB Keyboard

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For starters, the Microcenter one has a weaker CPU but on the other hand, it has a better DDR5 RAM. Since it has a Ryzen CPU, it is more energy efficient and may last a little longer on battery power. Also, it has a SSD of 500GB more but storage is cheap and easy to upgrade. Personally, I don't think the extra money is worth paying for but if you value battery life and RAM speed over CPU performance it is a good choice too.

It's also worth noting that there have been 3070s at about this price point or for a little more: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/783742
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/773521

If your son is small, I would recommend getting a gaming desktop since laptops are delicate and easy to break.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the Microcenter one has a bigger screen so that's a plus but a negative as well for those who value portability and a lighter weight.

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01-09-2023 at 02:08 PM.
01-09-2023 at 02:08 PM.
Thanks OP! My current laptop crapped out on me and I was pissed since it happened 2 months after all best deals.... looking at pricing the last week I realized things were not great, but was hoping for a drop to this level again soon and sure enough it happened. This was one of my top picks. Glad I didn't have to wait any longer.
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DogeCoin333
01-09-2023 at 02:09 PM.
01-09-2023 at 02:09 PM.
Is this a Slick Deal? Need a med range for my son.

Comparing to this for $150 more.

Microcenter $999

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R85S 17.3" Gaming Laptop Computer Platinum Collection - Black; AMD Ryzen 7 6800H 3.2GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6; 16GB DDR5-4800 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive
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lilaznpanda
01-09-2023 at 02:56 PM.
01-09-2023 at 02:56 PM.
With the next gen laptops releasing soon, should i hold out for clearance of last gen higher end models and/or will lower end budget models go even lower?
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Dysic
01-09-2023 at 03:09 PM.
01-09-2023 at 03:09 PM.
How slick is this deal? I need a laptop pretty promptly- is this deal good enough or should I wait a bit longer?
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YungTwizz
01-09-2023 at 03:23 PM.
01-09-2023 at 03:23 PM.
I never know when a good time to jump in is and typically miss good deals. For the price could someone smarter than me please lists some pros and cons?

If I'm not looking to max out the newest releases, would this be recommended or hold off?

Thank you in advance.
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rpgman1
01-09-2023 at 04:09 PM.
01-09-2023 at 04:09 PM.
Also on the market for a gaming laptop since my 7 yr old Alienware laptop is freezing at inopportune moments. The new gaming laptops are coming out next month at premium prices, so stores may clear out old stock to make room for the next gen gaming laptops.
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01-09-2023 at 06:56 PM.
01-09-2023 at 06:56 PM.
if you want a gaming laptop, this is a good deal
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BlueRaccoon1085
01-09-2023 at 07:08 PM.
01-09-2023 at 07:08 PM.
Quote from rpgman1 :
Also on the market for a gaming laptop since my 7 yr old Alienware laptop is freezing at inopportune moments. The new gaming laptops are coming out next month at premium prices, so stores may clear out old stock to make room for the next gen gaming laptops.

Freezing? This is either a software or hardware issue. Backup your important data to an external hard drive. Use your bootable recovery media on a USB or DVD to format your hard drive and install Windows from new. If it is still freezing, it is a hardware issue, making sense to get a new one. You can continue using it for non-gaming, just install Linux Mint. It is lighter, works with virtually all hardware, and may even work better and quicker.
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01-09-2023 at 07:14 PM.

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01-09-2023 at 07:14 PM.
Quote from DogeCoin333 :
Is this a Slick Deal? Need a med range for my son.

Comparing to this for $150 more.

Microcenter $999

Acer Nitro 5 AN517-42-R85S 17.3" Gaming Laptop Computer Platinum Collection - Black; AMD Ryzen 7 6800H 3.2GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6; 16GB DDR5-4800 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive
For starters, the Microcenter one has a weaker CPU but on the other hand, it has a better DDR5 RAM. Since it has a Ryzen CPU, it is more energy efficient and may last a little longer on battery power. Also, it has a SSD of 500GB more but storage is cheap and easy to upgrade. Personally, I don't think the extra money is worth paying for but if you value battery life and RAM speed over CPU performance it is a good choice too.

It's also worth noting that there have been 3070s at about this price point or for a little more: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/783742
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/773521

If your son is small, I would recommend getting a gaming desktop since laptops are delicate and easy to break.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that the Microcenter one has a bigger screen so that's a plus but a negative as well for those who value portability and a lighter weight.
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01-09-2023 at 07:40 PM.
01-09-2023 at 07:40 PM.
Quote from Dysic :
How slick is this deal? I need a laptop pretty promptly- is this deal good enough or should I wait a bit longer?
This is a personal decision. If you can wait for the July deals, I would wait it out. I've heard the hinges are easy to break on these. It's an Acer issue.

I've paid $750 for the MUCH weaker 3050 GPU and somewhat weaker i7-11800H CPU last year, so this is a much better deal.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that mine was Dell, for those wondering.
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01-09-2023 at 08:32 PM.
01-09-2023 at 08:32 PM.
Are the ram and hdd easily upgradeable?
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01-09-2023 at 08:44 PM.
01-09-2023 at 08:44 PM.
Quote from techhobbysd :
Are the ram and hdd easily upgradeable?
RAM, a second M2 slot AND a 2.5SSD slot all user serviceable.

https://youtu.be/V8M9S_NW4Vc?t=516
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ashyee
01-09-2023 at 11:35 PM.
01-09-2023 at 11:35 PM.
This battery will last you maybe three hours max
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