Gaming laptop under 14 thousand? HP Victus with RTX graphics significantly discounted

While looking for a cheap gaming laptop, I came across HP Victus 15-fa2723nc for 13,907 CZK on Heureka. For that price, you get an Intel Core i5-13420H, 16 GB RAM, and an RTX 2050 graphics card. Does it sound too good to be true? Let’s see what you actually get for that money.

RTX 2050: still better than integrated graphics

Let’s be honest – the RTX 2050 is no performance miracle. It’s essentially a cut-down RTX 3050 with 4 GB VRAM and limited memory bandwidth. In benchmarks, it lags behind the RTX 3050 by roughly 20-30%, which is not insignificant.

However, we are still talking about a dedicated graphics card with support for DLSS and ray tracing. These are technologies you simply won’t find in this price category. And as users on Reddit confirm – at 1080p and medium settings, the RTX 2050 can handle most current games.

One user writes that they play Rust at medium settings with 60-80 fps. Others mention functional Cyberpunk 2077 (with DLSS), GTA V at high settings, or Apex Legends stably over 100 fps. Simply put, it’s not for AAA titles on ultra, but it is playable.

What else you get for that money

The Intel Core i5-13420H processor is a solid mid-range with 8 cores and a boost up to 4.6 GHz. That’s more than enough for gaming and everyday work. 16 GB DDR4 memory is standard in 2025, and there’s an option for expansion.

A pleasant surprise is the 144Hz IPS display. Sure, 300 nits brightness isn’t anything special, and sRGB coverage of only 62.5% will only please gamers, not graphic designers. But the high refresh rate is noticeable in competitive games like CS2 or Valorant.

The SSD has a capacity of 512 GB with a fast PCIe Gen4 interface. It’s a shame there isn’t a free slot for adding a second drive – it would be useful for a gaming laptop.

What to watch out for

The HP Victus has its flaws. The plastic body feels cheap, and the laptop heats up during gaming. The cooling isn’t the best, so expect a noisy fan under load. The weight of 2.3 kg isn’t exactly travel-friendly either.

The 52.5 Wh battery is more of a formality. It might last an hour while gaming, and about 3-4 hours during normal work.

Another limitation is the 4 GB VRAM. Forget about high-resolution textures. In some newer games, you’ll have to significantly lower the details for the game to fit into the graphics card’s memory.

Verdict: a solid foundation for 14 thousand

The HP Victus with RTX 2050 is not a gaming beast. It’s an entry point into the world of PC gaming at a reasonable price. Thanks to DLSS, it can surprise even in more demanding games, the 144Hz display will please in multiplayer, and 16 GB RAM ensures smooth operation.

For 13,907 CZK, simply don’t expect more. But if you’re a realist and know that most of the time you’ll be playing League of Legends, CS2, or indie games, then why not?

Would a laptop with RTX 2050 be enough for you?