The Victus 15L gaming desktop is just $500 at HP ahead for Black Friday

Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L direct from HP.com for 46% off with this Black Friday deal. And just because this PC is under $1,000 doesn't mean it skimps out on quality components.

This configuration is built with a 14th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, Intel Arc A380 graphics card, and 256GB SSD making it a perfect choice for kids, teens, or adults looking to get started with PC gaming. It has a second M.2 SSD slot, allowing you to set up multiple storage drives to handle all of your files and programs as well as your gaming library. It also supports up to 32GB of RAM, which means you can upgrade the desktop memory yourself down the line as your needs change.

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The HP Victus 15L includes a basic mouse and keyboard so you can get started playing your favorite games right out of the box. With both Wi-Fi and Ethernet options for internet connectivity, you can easily switch between the reliability of a wired connection and the convenience of Wi-Fi on the fly. And the HP Victus 15L's compact design makes it perfect for desks and gaming spaces that are on the smaller side.