UPDATE: There is a new upgraded version of Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 available at Amazon which is Acer Aspire V3-571G-6622 and comes with 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3230M Processor and 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT730M dedicated graphics card.
If you are looking to buy a new laptop with atleast a Core i5 processor and a dedicated graphics card then you should take a look at Acer Aspire V3-571G. This Acer laptop is outfitted with 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 Processor which will surely make you feel the difference while multitasking or playing your favorite media.
It also packs 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M dedicated graphics which provide incredible performance with visually stunning graphics in both gaming and watching movies. The 15.6 inch LED-backlit widescreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 also aids in providing stunning graphic experience. This system with dedicated nvidia graphics have no trouble whatsoever running games like Civilization V, Payday: The Heist and Neopolian: Total War even at highest settings. If you are Team Fortress 2 fan then you would be happy to hear that it maintained 40-60fps on TF2 server with 24 bots and at highest settings. The most of all, this is the best gaming laptop under $500 if you are planning to buy it for playing Battlefield 3 as it can provide more than 30fps while playing Battlefield 3 on medium settings.
It packs standard 4GB DDR3 Memory with 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive and 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive. It comes pre-installed with the latest Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, which still seems to be buggy for many users.
Connectivity options include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Bluetooth® 4.0, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 USB 3.0 Port and 1 HDMI Portwith HDCP Support.
It also got 2 built in stereo speakers with Dolby v4 audio enhancement and 1.3MP HD Webcam. It weighs 5.74 lbs with 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery which provides up to 4.5-hours of battery backup.
This is one of the best Core i5 laptops under $500 and I think that you wont find another laptop with core i5 processor and a dedicated video card in this price range. This Acer laptop definitely seems up to vigorous gaming.
Pros
Weighs around 5 pounds, so portability is great.
Looks elegant and stylish
Nice display with crisp colors
Solid performance and no lag thanks to new third gen ivy bridge core i5 processor
Best match of price and performance
4-5 hour battery life
Cons:
Little difficult to use touchpad
Prone to fingerprint
Not so great built in speakers
OR if you are on a budget then the best laptop under $500 for gaming is Acer Aspire V3 p with AMD A8 processor priced at $399 or if you are an Intel fan then you can buy ASUS K55A with Core i5-3210M and Intel HD 4000 graphics
Reviewed by LifeWriter
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September 25, 2012
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