HP's 4th of July Sale: Are These Gaming Laptop & PC Deals Too Good to Be True? (Spoiler: Maybe Not!)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
HP's running a 4th of July sale with discounts on gaming laptops and PCs, but you'll need to hunt for the best deals. Rock Paper Shotgun sniffed out some decent discounts using a special code, but remember to do your research before whipping out the credit card!
Alright, listen up, because HP's throwing a 4th of July sale and, bloody hell, there are some *seriously* tempting deals on gaming laptops and pre-built PCs. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, you could potentially snag some serious kit for a fraction of the usual price – but, as always, let's dig a little deeper, shall we?
Our mates over at Rock Paper Shotgun (you can find their original report at the end of this article) sniffed out some gems in HP's official store. Apparently, the trick is to dive into the build-to-order options. A bit of a faff, I'll admit, but apparently worth the effort. Why? Because you can potentially nab discounts of over a third on some *seriously* powerful hardware.
For instance, they highlight a 17.3" HP Omen laptop rocking a Ryzen 7 350 and an RTX 5070 GPU for over 30% off. Not bad, eh? Or if you prefer something a bit more compact, there's the HP Omen Slim 16 with an Intel Ultra 7 and the same RTX 5070, also with a hefty discount.
But here's where it gets interesting. Rock Paper Shotgun flagged a 16-inch laptop with an RTX 5090 (yes, you read that right, *fifty-ninety*) for a whopping $900 off using the code `LEVELUP20`. That brings the price down to a somewhat more palatable $2399.99. Still a chunk of change, granted, but for that kind of graphical grunt? Hmmm...
They also pointed out a build with an Ultra 7 CPU and an RTX 5080 going for around $1,480 *after* the `LEVELUP20` code is applied. Apparently, it's got a 165Hz panel and a fancy RGB keyboard. Perfect for competitive gaming, or just showing off to your mates (no judgement here!).
If you're feeling flush, Rock Paper Shotgun also mentioned a beast of a machine with an Ultra 9 CPU, RTX 5090, 24GB of GPU memory, and a 1200p display going for $2,152 after the discount code. Basically, a desktop crammed into a laptop chassis.
And it's not just laptops, either. HP's pre-built OMEN desktops are also getting the discount treatment. Rock Paper Shotgun notes a 35L tower with an RTX 5080 and 32GB of RAM going for $1,999.99 after the code. Ideal if you want high-end performance without having to mess around building your own rig (we've all been there, haven't we?).
For those who want *maximum* chaos (and who doesn't?), there's a 45L rig with an Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5090 with 32GB VRAM, and a bonkers 64GB of RGB DDR5. No discount code needed for this one, but it'll still set you back $3,816. Apparently, it "scoffs at ultra settings." Which, frankly, is what we want to hear.
To get the discount on the Omen 17 laptop, Rock Paper Shotgun advises opting for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. You'll also need to select the "Full-size, 1-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad" and the MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card. Then, just add it to your cart and use the `LEVELUP20` code.
So, are these deals legit? Seems so. Should you rush out and buy one immediately? That's up to you, mate. But do your research, read the fine print, and remember: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably *is*... or it's just a really good sale!
Tags: gaming laptops, gaming PCs, HP Omen, deals, PC gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun