Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 Gaming Laptop – Intel Core i5-12450HX, RTX 3050 6GB, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 144Hz (Refurbished)

A 144Hz RTX gaming laptop with 24GB of memory and a 1TB SSD.

The refurbished Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 combines an 8-core Intel Core i5-12450HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GPU, 24GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD. Its 15.6-inch 144Hz display suits gamers, students, and creators who want 1080p gaming and GPU-accelerated apps on a budget.

What It Takes to Game Smoothly at 1080p

Smooth 1080p gaming needs a dedicated GPU, a processor that keeps frame times steady, and enough memory for the game plus background apps. Budget laptops with integrated graphics cannot deliver that.

The LOQ 15IAX9 uses an RTX 3050 6GB GPU with DLSS support and an HX-series Core i5 with 8 cores and 12 threads. The 144Hz display shows higher frame rates for smoother motion in competitive games.

24GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD leave room for large game installs, Discord, browsers, and streaming tools running together.

DLSS and Ray Tracing Support

NVIDIA DLSS uses AI upscaling to raise frame rates in supported games, and the RTX GPU also accelerates video encoding and creative apps.

Upgradable Memory and Storage

The LOQ uses SODIMM memory slots and M.2 storage, so you can expand RAM or add capacity later.

How to Set Up Your Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9

1. Unbox the laptop, connect the charger, and power it on.
2. Complete the Windows 11 Home setup: choose your region, connect to Wi-Fi, and sign in or create a local account.
3. Run Windows Update and Lenovo Vantage to install the latest drivers, firmware, and security patches.
4. Set up sign-in security (PIN, fingerprint, or Windows Hello where available), turn on device encryption, and configure backups.