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Powerful 13th Generation Intel i5-13420H 8-Core (Base Clock 2.3GHz, Up to 4.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB Intel Smart cache, 8 cores, 4 Performance-Cores, 4 Efficient-Cores, 12 threads) [[ Customization ]] Upgraded to 16GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz | 512GB NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive | Windows 11 Home Brilliant 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 250 nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, 144Hz, Thin Bezel LCD Display. Powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6, 720p HD Camera and integrated digital microphone
The HP Victus 15 FA100 (2024) is a budget‑friendly 15.6‑inch gaming laptop that pairs a 13th‑Gen Intel i5‑13420H with an RTX 4050 (or RTX 3050) for solid 1080p gaming and productivity, offering a 144 Hz IPS display, upgradable RAM/SSD, and a comprehensive port selection.
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$699.00
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$696.82
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$695.00
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$699.00
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Best For
Budget gamers who prioritize 1080p performance, students and casual users needing a multitasking machine, content creators on a budget (especially with RAM upgraded to 32 GB), and home‑office users who want a no‑frills laptop with a numpad.
Not Ideal For
Professional color‑critical work, users needing long battery life, frequent travelers (weight and build), and enthusiasts seeking high brightness, 4K gaming, or top‑tier thermal performance.
Expert Opinion
Tom’s Hardware gave the Victus a 4.0/5, praising its solid gaming and productivity performance, low price, and strong 1080p capability, while noting it lags behind RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 4060 equipped rivals. PCWorld rated it 3.5/5, highlighting the capable RTX 4050 GPU and 144 Hz display but criticizing the lack of NPU support, dim screen, and average thermal performance.
What Users Say
Reddit and Amazon users generally appreciate the laptop’s performance‑for‑price, smooth 1080p gaming, comfortable keyboard, and upgradability, but recurring complaints focus on the dim, yellow‑tinted screen, cheap plastic build, occasional crashes, bloatware, and isolated hardware failures.
Common Complaints
Dim 250 nits screen, plastic chassis flex, thermal throttling under load, early motherboard/CPU failures, pre‑installed bloatware, and base models shipping with single‑channel RAM.
What People Are Saying
“smooth gameplay in GTA V, Sekiro, and Valorant (achieving 250–280 fps)”
“rock solid”
How It Compares
vs. Laptops with RTX 3050 Ti GPU
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Disadvantages
Choose RTX 3050 Ti laptops if you need extra GPU headroom and can spend more; Victus is better for tight budgets.
vs. Laptops with RTX 4060 GPU
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RTX 4060 laptops are for users who want high‑end gaming and are willing to pay premium; Victus serves budget‑focused gamers.
