OP, sorry, I took a look and wasn’t able to find something that exactly matched your specs on sale. It’s the 17" in particular that’s harder to find, especially in AMD.
Here are a few compromises that you can look over, or you can custom-configure a 17" from Dell and a few other companies.
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ASUS TUF Gaming - 17.3'' Intel Core i7-13620H - GeForce RTX 4070 GPU - 16 GB DDR5 - 1 TB PCIe SSD - Windows 11 Home 64-bit - Gaming Laptop (FX707VI-NS74 ) - Newegg.com is a 17.3" Asus with a 4070 and an i7 for $1299. Hopefully the i7 isn’t as crash-prone as the i9s, if you’re the gambling type. Personally I wouldn’t get an Intel machine right now; I am not sure if the company will survive much longer… but it’s the closest matching machine to your specs.
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15.6" Lenovo with 4060, $699: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-loq-15-6-gaming-laptop-fhd-amd-ryzen-7-7435hs-with-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-4060-8gb-512gb-ssd-luna-grey/6578511.p?skuId=6578511 - I think this machine, paired with an external monitor (that you can really splurge on with your remaining budget) is a great price point.
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16" Lenovo with 4070, $1099: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-slim-series-laptops/lenovo-legion-slim-5-gen-9-16-inch-amd/83dhcto1wwus1?nrtv_cid=s6cs4jk3xwrk5 - Slightly bigger screen, better GPU, but not as good a value as the previous one
- If you live near a Microcenter, this is a similar one for $899, much better value: Lenovo Legion 5 16ARP9 16" Gaming Laptop Computer - Luna Grey; AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS 3.1GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX - Micro Center
- Even at $1099, this is a better deal than the Dell above with only a 4060.
Personally (IMHO only) I would stay away from Acer, HP, Gigabyte, and non-Alienware Dells. Razers are nice-ish builds but overpriced and almost always on older tech; they are not good values. I would trust Lenovo and Asus most, MSI next, along with smaller gaming brands like iBuyPower, CyberPowerPC, and Sager. My 2¢, based on personal and anecdotal experiences only. Acer is the only brand I’d 100% avoid at any price.
A few other lists… many of these are probably spamvertisements, so buyer beware and feel free to double-check here if you’re not sure about anything:
- Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: today's discounts on laptops at every power-level | PC Gamer
- I'm tracking all the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals - these are the rigs I'd buy this week | GamesRadar+
- The Best Black Friday 2024 Gaming Laptop Deals From Alienware, Best Buy, HP, Lenovo, and More
Lastly, OP, are you sure you want a laptop in particular, especially a 17" one? 15.6/16" is the sweet spot because that’s the most mass-manufactured. The best bang for your buck will always be that size. If you can consider coupling the laptop with an external monitor, that will really expand your options and give you better deals for the money.
IMHO saving money on a smaller laptop screen and getting a nice external monitor (I’d suggest an ultrawide or super-ultrawide) will do much more for your gaming experience than going from a 15.6" to a 17".
Similarly, a desktop would be a better choice than a laptop if you don’t game on the go much. They’re not as thermally throttled, are usually cheaper, and are much more upgradeable.
On the other extreme, if you are primarily doing this for mobile gaming, you might want to consider a portable gaming handheld instead, like the Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go or Asus ROG Ally. You can usually plug those in to a monitor + keyboard and mouse too, but you can also play them anywhere. They’re not as powerful as a big laptop, but are probably plenty for your needs, and usually much cheaper.
Have fun! I hope you find something you enjoy.