The cheapest RTX 4060 gaming laptop I've ever seen just got even cheaper

MSI Thin gaming laptop on purple background with lowest price text overlay
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Looking for a cheap gaming laptop that doesn't completely suck? You'll be hard-pressed to find a better option than this MSI Thin at Walmart for just $649 (was $999)today.

At just $649, this is easily the cheapest machine I've seen yet to feature an RTX 4060 graphics card – a component you usually don't see on gaming laptops under $800, let alone $700.

Alongside an RTX 4060, you also get 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 13th-gen Intel Core i5 chipset – all of which should set you up nicely for a budget machine. While not high-end specs by any stretch, these are still great for $649 and should last a few good years down the line.

Cheap RTX 4060 gaming laptop deal

MSI Thin 15.6-inch gaming laptop
MSI Thin 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $999.99 now $649.99 at Walmart

Graphics card: RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

<p>This MSI Thin was already ridiculously cheap at $699, but Walmart has just listed an <em>even better deal. At $649, this machine is a steal considering you get an RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 chipset. While not world-beating by any stretch of the imagination, these specs are great for a budget 1080p setup and should play a surprisingly large array of games smoothly if you tweak a few settings.

We haven't reviewed this particular configuration at TechRadar, but we did publish an MSI GF63 Thin (2022) review of a similar model. We were pleasantly surprised by the machine's build quality and performance for the price, awarding it an impressive four and a half stars out of five. Subsequently, we've got no issues recommending this one if you're looking for a solid machine on a budget.

If you're looking for more options, I'd recommend bookmarking our Memorial Day laptop sales. It's early days yet, but the annual Memorial Day sales will almost certainly feature excellent deals from Dell, Best Buy, and other leading retailers, so stay tuned.

Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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