Celebrate the fun and excitement of PC Gaming during Intel® Gamer Days. Best Buy Canada kicks it off with great deals on Intel-powered laptops and PC Gaming accessories that will boost your gaming experience in ways you can only imagine. Running from August 27th to September 9th, Intel Gamer Days features some of the top names in PC gaming including Asus, Acer, MSI, and Dell (the brands who provided the prizes for this contest!). Read on to learn more about Intel’s most advanced processors, including Intel’s 11th Gen H45 processors released this year, then enter for a chance to win one of four amazing Intel-powered gaming laptops.

Intel H series processors bring gaming to life even in the thinnest laptops

Intel’s 11th Gen H Series processors bring desktop calibre performance to laptops. Push the boundaries of your gaming, even on the thinnest machines. Intel calls it, “Desktop power for any desk” and they don’t coin that tagline for nothing. For years, desktops have been the benchmark when it comes to PC gaming performance; however, Intel-powered laptops have evolved to deliver comparable performance of bulky desktop, and play high resolution, maximum frame rate games anytime and anywhere. The H45 processor, the latest in the H Series, lets you get exactly that.


Intel 11th gen H series benefits

  • multi-task performance for streamers and creators
  • up to 4K resolution @ 120FPS (1080p @ 240FPS)
  • overclocking beyond 5Ghz
  • 20 PCIe gen 4 lanes enabling highest end GPUs
  • 6 Ghz Intel Wi-Fi 6e support

The advantages of the Intel H45 processor lie in its advanced architecture, with the 10 nm SuperFin manufacturing process, its Willow Cove design, and new Intel Iris Xe graphics. You get 8 core CPUs, higher clock speeds, and lower power consumption. Using Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology, the H45 processor ensures faster processing right when you need it the most.

Gone are the days when power and performance require a big and bulky desktop, or a heavy, clunky laptop. Truly, the H45 processor is designed with the most demanding PC gamers in mind, so gamers like you get nothing but great performance for your toughest gaming adventures.

Gaming brings us all together

Gaming is becoming one of the best ways for you to connect with people who have similar interests from across the globe. Outside of gameplay many gamers connect through social media platforms like Twitch and YouTube by streaming their gameplays. During the first quarter of this year alone, there were a total of 8.8 billion hours of gaming streamed online. Some of the gameplay is from eSports professionals, allowing you to learn new tricks, while others come from people just like you who want to share a great gaming experience they had, or show how great gaming is because of the new machines and PC components they added to their system.

Whether you’re gaming for fun or streaming your gameplay for your avid followers to watch, you need the most reliable gaming laptop that plays as hard as you do. With a new array of game releases for PC this year, like Psychonauts 2, Dying Light, Fifa 22, and many others, take the unparalleled gaming performance offered by Intel’s new H45 processors, or any of Intel’s new processors anywhere you want. Experience the excitement and speed of the most demanding game titles even on ultra-thin laptops.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two (2) ways by placing two different comments:

  1. In a comment below this article, tell us your favourite feature of the new Intel H45 processor and why you think it will help make gaming better for you.
  2. In a different comment below this article, tell us three (3) things about your own recent gaming experience (your comment must include all three components for this comment to qualify as a contest entry):
    1. Did you play games more or less frequently over this past year compared to previous years;
    2. Did you game more in the morning, afternoon, or at night over the past year;
    3. Do you connect with other gamers online and if so what topic do you enjoy talking about the most?

What you can win

At the end of the contest, we will randomly select four winners from all eligible entries and each will win one of these new gaming laptops: ASUS TUF F15 15.6″ Gaming Laptop, Dell G15 15.6″ Gaming LaptopMSI GF65 15.6″ Gaming Laptop, and Acer Nitro 5 15.6″ Gaming Laptop.

This contest runs from August 20th to September 10th.

Remember, you can enter in two ways, by telling us what you like about the new Intel processors or by telling us about your gaming experiences as described above. Share this with your friends and family who love PC gaming, or better yet, hit those PC gaming forums and message boards and let your gaming allies (or rivals) know about this contest.

Win amazing laptops during Intel Gamer Days Contest Rules and Regulations

Good Luck.

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3115 COMMENTS

  1. 1. I think a bit more
    2. night time as I work during the day
    3. sometimes and topics range from PC to politics

  2. turbo boost is such a necessary feature these days when there is an overload of graphics on the game and you just cant make that millisecond mistake of lagging

  3. 1. As I wasn’t working as much, I’ve been playing games a lot more! (Even dusted off my 3ds)
    2. Night time usually!
    3. I’m in several discord groups, and I like talking with people about overwatch

  4. 1. I play games every Wednesday night with friends.
    2. I game most at night.
    3. Yes, I do connect with other gamers online.

  5. Using Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology, the H45 processor ensures faster processing right when you need it the most. It would make my game quicker and the increase speed would be amazing for the game.

  6. 1. As I wasn’t working as much, I’ve been playing games a lot more! (Even dusted off my 3ds)
    2. Night time usually!
    3. I’m in several discord groups, and I like talking with people about overwatch

  7. 1. I play games more frequently over this past year- it’s been great stress relief!
    2. I game most at night.
    3. No, I do not connect with other gamers online.

  8. I love the Turbo Boost! Sometimes, especially on online games, it starts to lag because of all the stuff on screen. If I had an extra assurance, I’d be a very happy camper

  9. My favourite feature of the new Intel H45 processor is the lower power consumption- this will allow me to game for longer, with lower energy bills!

  10. I’ve played games more frequently this year, more in the afternoon and I don’t connect to other gamers online.

  11. 1) I’m gaming far less this year. Ironically covid has left me busier than ever!

    2) It’s mostly been morning sessions this year. Most years it’s night but it’s been a strange year.

    3) No, what little gaming I’ve managed has been single player.

  12. Comment #2

    Question #1- I found myself playing more over the past year, but i think the whole covid pandemic and the fact we had to stay home contributed to the extra game playing. I did however get to catch up on a lot of games, and make a lot of extra progress.

    Question #2- I would have to say I gamed all throughout the day, it didn’t matter if it was morning, afternoon ,or night. If I had to pick, I would have to say early morning to mid afternoon was when I seemed to play the most in the past year

    Question#3- I don’t really connect with other games online, other than to play missions with them. I have made a few game friends , and the favorite topics usually discussed are life, and what new games We are anticipating coming out are.

  13. The speed is impressive, but what impresses me the most is the overall capability in such a small package. For those of us with limited living space the trend of shrinking desktop performance into a slim laptop is worth its weight in gold.

  14. Comment #1

    I like the fact the Intel H45 processor has higher clock speeds, and makes for a better overall game session. Also the fact it uses less power than previous ones,.

    I think it will make gaming better for me because i wont have to worry about possible lag as much anymore, and seems like the graphics will be really fantastic with some of my games.

  15. 1. I started gaming more frequently this year during Covid.

    2. I played during noon frequently during this year.

    3. I mostly play with my school friends and my cousins, we like talking how we are getting better.

  16. My own gaming:
    I played less frequently this last year.
    I play in the afternoon usually.
    I do not connect with other gamers.

  17. I like the higher speed you can have with the new Intel H45 processor – it will make gaming more exciting.

  18. Comment #1 The H45 processor “Speed” would definitely be the most important feature to me and what I would certainly enjoy the most. All the increase in graphics and such are great, sure…..but it’s when a processor can do things “faster” and more at once that will make all the difference (to me anyway). Not just for gaming of course, but in everyday things and windows processes (which are already such a bog-down for so many computers it seems and are so frustrating). At least in my own experience.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win Best Buy 🙂
    ****Sorry if this “comment #1” showed up twice……I thought I posted it, but only my “comment 2” showed up in the list…so I re-posted THIS one, just in case 🙂 I promise I’m not trying to “cheat” and get an extra entry.

  19. I’m interested in the “multi-task performance for streamers and creators” feature of the new Intel H45, I stream games on twitch and do video editing so i have had issues with performance drops when doing so. Anything that improves gaming and streaming at the same time would be helpful for me.

  20. Comment #2 My 3 things over this past year 🙂

    1. I have definitely been playing games “more” this past year, especially because I am now part of a small studio creating a new and exciting game that will be coming out “soon”. I’m seeing games in a whole different way and enjoying them more even at my “older” age 🙂

    2. I always have a do STILL do the majority of my gaming in the evenings. It is just “my time” when I’m by myself and my own little “escape” that I’ve always enjoyed.

    3. I never have been a big “online” gamer. I prefer the single player options simply because I find that the online world is just so completely unfair and filled with gamers that are far “overpowered” and the games just don’t make it “Fair” for people like me who rarely (if ever) go online to play some of these games…..we have literally “zero” chance of having “fun” because we are literally “crushed” in seconds. Games need to “match” players much better to allow online gaming more “user-friendly” in that kind of way…..not to mention all those cheaters out there which ruin the experiences for everyone. That is one of many reasons I just prefer playing on my own…..and probably always will.

    Thank you again for this amazing chance to win, Best Buy. Good luck to all!

  21. 1. I’m playing a bit more but i usually play games a couple days a week.
    2. I mostly play evenings & weekends with friends & family.
    3. I stream games and belong to some game groups so I chat a lot with other gamers, the two main topics tend to be about different games and computer hardware – what we have, what we want.

    Thanks for the contest!

  22. Comment #1 For me personally, the “H45” processor would be better for me simply because of it’s “speed” Yes, the graphics and all that are wonderful, but it is the “speed” is what matters, not just in gaming, but also for everyday tasks and multitasking in windows, etc. That is what is what bogs down so much for me most times.
    Thank you for this chance to win, Best Buy

  23. 1. Did you play games more or less frequently over this past year compared to previous years?
    Definitely more frequently (Covid lockdowns helped with this)
    2. Did you game more in the morning, afternoon, or at night over the past year?
    Night time
    3. Do you connect with other gamers online and if so what topic do you enjoy talking about the most?
    Not very often, but depends on the game I’m playing.

  24. I played more games this year compared to others and I play more at night. I dont talk much to other games but when I do, we are usually goofing and some whack feature in the game we are playing.

  25. I think the best component of the new Intel H45 is the higher graphics card. This would help my gaming come to a new level with clear picture and quality. Thanks!

    • 1. I started gaming more frequently this year during Covid.

      2. I played during noon frequently during this year.

      3. I mostly play with my school friends and my cousins, we like talking how we are getting better.

  26. 1. I’d say I play less frequently over this past year compared to previous years
    2. I play mostly around my lunch break throughout the past year
    3. I connect with other gamers online in the sense that I play against others, but I don’t like connecting as I’ve had some weird, creepy experiences in the past.

    • 1. I started gaming more frequently this year during Covid.

      2. I played during noon frequently during this year.

      3. I mostly play with my school friends and my cousins, we like talking how we are getting better.

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