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15 rad gifts for every gamer on your list — even you
NVIDIA GeForce is your shoo-in for a gift that’ll rock anyone’s gameplay.
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These are the tech, tools, and products — from laptops to e-readers, from earbuds to robovacs, and more — that Mashable ranks best in class.
If you know someone who eats, sleeps, games, and repeats — we don’t envy you when it comes to buying gifts for them. Even if you’re looking to upgrade your own setup, scrolling through the sea of specs can be exhausting.
We’ve rounded up 15 picks for every type of gamer on your list, including yourself. Each of these gaming laptops, PCs, and Graphics Cards comes with its own unique perks, but they also have something in common: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs and NVIDIA DLSS 3, a breakthrough in AI gaming graphics that’ll knock any gamer’s holiday-themed socks off.
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Acer 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop
For your growing gamer
This roomy and bright gaming beast checks all the boxes without breaking your budget. A full-wattage NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU and Intel Core i7 deliver blazing performance, the vivid 16:9 display shines out of the gate, and the expandable RAM and storage can grow along with their gaming skills.
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MSI 15.6-inch Ryzen 9 Gaming Laptop
For your flashy RGB gamer
Not only is this thin machine capable of tearing through intense AAA games at max settings — thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU — but the responsive keyboard with flashy lighting will blow any RGB-obsessed gamer’s mind. Add in the 15.6-inch 144Hz screen and it’s a party.
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming PC
A tower for the RGB-obsessed
In addition to the customizable RGB gaming case, mouse, and keyboard, this power tower has a Ryzen 7 CPU paired with GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for shredding the enemy at ultra-high settings and resolutions. It’s also a solid pick for beginners, as the motherboard allows upgrades as they sharpen their sword-fighting skills.
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Acer Predator Neo 16-inch Gaming Laptop
For the WFH gamer
If you’re not fixated on portability, this punchy 16-inch has a bulkier yet sleek build and ample screen real estate. The Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics won’t break a sweat, whether you’re conquering new worlds or editing videos, and it has ports galore for a WFH setup.
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ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC Edition Graphics Card
For gamers who play it cool
If you want to make the jump to 1440p but are weary about overheating, this ultra-efficient GPU is a game changer. Full-throttle play on your most intense games will run cool and graphics will be super punchy and lag-free, thanks to NVIDIA’s DLSS 3, which incorporates NVIDIA Reflex to reduce latency.
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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz 27-inch 1440P HDR Gaming Monitor
An affordable screen they’ll love
This display is an excellent budget-friendly gift. The 1440p resolution is ideal for 27-inch screens — it provides an image comparable to 4K UHD, but with less demand on the GPU for higher frame rates. Add in the high 360Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC support that eliminates tearing, and it’s a win.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14-inch OLED Gaming Laptop
If they game on the go
This super compact 14-inch laptop weighs just over three pounds, slips into a pack with ease, and is a gaming beast. A GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and stunning OLED ROG Nebula display will seriously uplevel their gameplay. Add in six speakers, upgraded woofers, and lengthy battery life and this baby is road-ready.
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Gaming Laptop
For your cyberpunk gamer
This gaming laptop has grit. In addition to its power-packed CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU combination, it sports a cool cyberpunk aesthetic that will hit all the right notes for gamers who like to push boundaries. The 16:10 FHD Swift display, intelligent cooling, and bulletproof build seal the deal.
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Alienware 32-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
For your beam-me-up gamer
This QD-OLED gaming monitor delivers big on wow factor. An insanely bright picture in detail and jaw-dropping colors at all angles make deep forests and vibrant flaming swords sing. Add in a 240Hz refresh rate, plus NVIDIA’s G-SYNC support, and this baby will transport you to another world.
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Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop
For your rough-on-stuff gamer
This premium yet sturdy 16-inch delivers rock-solid gaming at a good price. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU boosts the machine’s AI performance, which they’ll love, the backlit trackpad looks totally rad, and the metal build can take a few bumps without bruising.
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GIGABYTE NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 WINDFORCE Graphics Card
An upgrade for unplugged gamers
If you or the 1080p gamer on your list are still running an older graphics card, this RTX 4060 upgrade with NVIDIA DLSS 3 will utilize AI to generate more frames and pixels for crisper, more lifelike graphics. Prepare to have your mind blown.
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop
If your gamer is a noob
This machine is on the thriftier side, making it a solid entry-level gift for newbie gamers. With a baked-in NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU under the hood, they can play hard and fast and this baby will keep up. Add in the 1080 FHD screen and 144Hz refresh rate for smooth, crisp gameplay, and they’ll be hooked.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16G Ventus 3X Graphics Card
For your super deluxe gamer
This GPU superstar is an upgrade every hardcore gamer is seriously frothing for. The ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture and AI-accelerated performance with DLSS 3 deliver superfast ray tracing, and the GPU is power efficient and runs cool. Get ready to win the best-gifter award — or treat yourself.
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iBUYPOWER Scale Gaming Desktop PC
For your gaming multi-tasker
If you’re building your dream machine, this easy-to-set-up PC is a sweet pick for gameplay, work, and everything else. The Intel Core i5 paired with NVIDIA RTX 4060 unleashes blazing speeds and graphics, and 16GB DDR5 RAM makes conquering work tasks and gaming worlds a breeze.
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ASUS ROG Swift 32-inch 4K HDR Gaming Monitor
For your dorm-room gamer
If you or the gamer on your list are big on visuals but low on space, this first-ever mini-LED monitor is a stellar choice. It utilizes thousands of tiny LEDs for uber-precise lights and darks, plus punchy and accurate colors. Add in NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate for lifelike HDR, and you’ll be sucked in, even if your digs are closet-sized.
