Before the introduction of the gaming laptop, no one had thought that it was possible to play an intensive 3D game on this small mobile device. Now everything has changed. With the maturity of the gaming laptop, more and more gamers are switching from the mainstream desktop to the small laptop to meet their gaming needs.

As technology advances, you can see new models of laptops appearing on the market every few months. To avoid falling into the tech trap, you need to understand the parts of the laptop and what to look out for when choosing the best gaming laptop.

CPU

Regardless of whether it’s a desktop or a laptop, you’ll need a fast machine to play the latest 3D games. A CPU speed of 1.73 MHz (or equivalent) should be the minimum you need to play the most demanding game on the market. If possible, get a laptop with a dual core processor. Although it will be more expensive, it will surely be more advantageous in the long run.

RAM

The larger the RAM size, the better the performance. This is a universal rule that never changes. In today’s technology, a laptop with 512 MB is the minimum, 1 GB is the norm, and 2 GB is excellent. One very important tip: never compromise your RAM.

graphics card

This is what makes the gaming laptop different from the regular laptop. If you intend to play an intensive 3D game, a laptop with a good video card should be your top priority. Most laptops come with integrated graphics. You need to be prepared to dish out extra cash to get the one with great graphics processing power. ATI’s Mobility Radeon X1600 offers high-quality graphics.

Screen size

This affects your gaming experience. A 12′ screen is too small for comfortable gaming. A good screen size is 15′ to 17′. If you’re getting a widescreen LCD panel, you may experience stretching or stretching of the image, which could affect game quality. Check the quality of the image before making your purchase.

Battery duration

The dedicated graphics card consumes a lot of battery power. If you’re always on the go, consider investing in a 6-cell lithium-ion battery that can last at least 5 hours.

Price

A gaming laptop is usually more expensive than a regular laptop. You really can’t find a cheap gaming laptop with all the high-end parts. If you’re willing to compromise on CPU speed, you could get one that’s more affordable. As an indicator, a gaming laptop usually costs at least $300-$500 more than a regular laptop.

laptop accessories

cooling pad

One downside of a gaming laptop is the sheer amount of heat it generates. If left unchecked, it can shorten the life of the laptop. A good solution is to use a cooling pad to dissipate heat. A cooling pad is a pad with three built-in 60mm cooling fans placed at the bottom of the laptop.

external speaker

Sound and audio quality contributes to the gaming experience. The sad part is that most laptops cannot provide a high-quality audio system (due to space and size limitations). As such, you may want to get an external speaker.

Getting a gaming laptop can be a great option if you are always on the go. For in-house gaming, it’s always best to get a gaming desktop. It is cheaper and has more upgradeability. Compared with desktop, laptop is not so versatile and you can’t upgrade any part whenever you want. When making your purchase, it is advisable to spend a little more to get a high-end laptop that can last a few years.

I hope this article is helpful in helping you make the right gaming laptop decision. Check out Gaming Computer Tips for more articles and tips.