Gaming laptops have come a long way from their bulky, heat-generating ancestors that could double as space heaters. Remember the days when playing the latest titles meant sacrificing portability and battery life? Fortunately, those days are behind us! Today’s gaming laptops are sleek, powerful, and—if you’re ready to invest a little—capable of delivering top-tier performance without melting your lap.

If you’re on the hunt for a fantastic gaming rig, you’re in luck. The Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 9 is currently enjoying a generous $540 discount, bringing its price down from $3,840 to just $3,300. That’s quite the deal for a machine that’s not only designed for serious gaming but also packs a punch in terms of features.

The Legion 9i boasts a stunning 16-inch 3.2K resolution mini-LED panel with a jaw-dropping 165Hz refresh rate. This means you’ll get incredibly smooth visuals during fast-paced gameplay. However, even with the powerful 12GB RTX 4080 graphics card, hitting that max refresh rate might require a few compromises depending on the game. If you want a little more muscle, you can opt for the 16GB RTX 4090 during your purchase.

Under the hood, you’ll find an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, which ensures that your gaming experience is as seamless as possible. Coupled with a solid 32GB of RAM (2x 16GB), multitasking and running demanding applications won’t be an issue. As for storage, you get a 1TB SSD—which is decent, but you might want to consider upgrading it later or complementing it with one of the many external hard drive deals out there. Lenovo is also sweetening the deal by throwing in a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass, giving you access to a library of games right from the get-go.

Now, let’s not forget about the ports—because what’s a gaming laptop without connectivity options? The Legion 9i has you covered with 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports (which support Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4, and power delivery up to 140W), an HDMI 2.1 port, an ethernet port, a headphone/mic combo jack, and a full-size SD card reader. That’s a comprehensive set of connections to ensure you can plug in all your peripherals without a hitch.

Disclaimer: Prices and promotions mentioned in this article are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change based on the retailers’ discretion. Please verify the current offer before making a purchase.