For gaming on a tiny budget, it's hard to beat this MSI Thin 15 for $499.99 at Walmart

Prime Big Deal Days may be over, but other retailers are still offering some fantastic deals right now. That includes Walmart, where you can find hidden gems like this MSI Thin 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop for $499.99 (was $799.99).

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Why is it so cheap? Well, this is the RTX 3050 model from a couple of years ago. That said, you don't need the latest graphics card to reliably run many popular and less-demanding PC games on a laptop, such as Roblox and Fortnite.

Even in its prime, the MSI Thin was considered excellent value for money considering its price. Today, it's still one of our best MSI gaming laptops. And while it may not be the quarterback of gaming laptops, it's enough for a basic gaming experience if you want to spend as little money as possible but cover all the basics.

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MSI Thin 15.6 inch Gaming Laptop: was $799.99 now $499.99 at Walmart

The MSI Thin 15 is a laptop that has undergone multiple iterations, but this older generation model remains a good buy if you need a basic gaming laptop on a tight budget. It has the RTX 3050, an older Nvidia GeForce GPU, but that's enough to handle many less demanding PC games on modest settings, including Fortnite and Roblox. Besides that old but reliable graphics card, it features an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD. Plus, that speedy 144Hz refresh rate for a smoother and more responsive experience. Overall, it offers a lot for under $500 if you don't need a high-end gaming laptop.

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Despite the older hardware, the MSI Thin offers perks alongside its RTX 3050 graphics card. It comes with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, all of which can handle basic gaming needs.

Sure, you won't be running Cyberpunk in 4K, but it should be more than enough for the average game on modest settings. The 144Hz refresh rate, which is offered by other gaming laptops at twice the price of the MSI Thin, is a significant advantage as well, giving you a smoother and more responsive experience.

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If you want the best of the best (and have the money for it), take a look at our best gaming laptops. We also have a list of best budget gaming laptops, though they might not be as cheap as this MSI Thin 15.