{"id":3267,"date":"2021-08-22T16:02:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T11:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pclearnings.com\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2023-06-11T19:38:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T19:38:03","slug":"choosing-a-gaming-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/choosing-a-gaming-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Gaming Laptop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/gaming-laptop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3268\" src=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/gaming-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"gaming laptop\" width=\"889\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a gaming laptop? Good plan. Laptops are more convenient than desktops, even though both have access to millions of games that are cheaper than their console ports.<\/p>\n<p>However, how do you choose one? What considerations should you examine before throwing your money at the sales agent and scampering off with childish excitement?<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#002363;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#035696;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Read Also<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/hidden-windows-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Hidden Windows 10 Hacks To Make your life easier<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/how-to-install-projector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Install a Projector- Everything in One article<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/get-real-instagram-followers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Get Real Instagram Followers | 2021 Hecks<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/benefits-of-path-of-exile-currency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits of Path of Exile Currency While Playing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"yoast-link-suggestion\"><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/pclearnings.com\/appvelly-vip-apk-for-ios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download AppVelly Vip Apk for IOS Free<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>There a lot of factors, actually. But they can be condensed into 5 common considerations.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, here are the things you must look out for when in the market for a gaming laptop.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider the Price-Performance Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most consumers typically check an item\u2019s price first before looking at its capabilities. If at first glance, the price is too much, one usually pretends to be interested in another item then walk away gracefully.<\/p>\n<p>However, some laptops can sometimes be more cost efficient, particularly if their performance is decent and relatively futureproof. Naturally, those with the latest \u201cnext gen\u201d components will cost a lot, but their predecessors are often their equal in terms of power yet still receive a mark down.<\/p>\n<p>The latter ones are what you should watch out for. A bit of market research can help you there.<\/p>\n<p>Some manufacturers have made it an art when setting the values of their products within the sweet spot between price vs. performance. Take MSI laptops, for example. They\u2019re generally priced relatively fairly in terms of their capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider the Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You buy a gaming laptop for its ease of use and portability, particularly the latter. If you just want power, you\u2019d go with a desktop since you can upgrade it with better components as they get released (or become affordable to you).<\/p>\n<p>Typically, gaming laptops are bigger and heavier than their average counterparts; they are more powerful after all. If you\u2019re gonna be carrying your laptop often, then make sure its size is something you can handle. Otherwise, you might drop it and cry over the shattered remains of your $2000.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, it looks like manufacturers are moving away from bulky laptops and are developing thinner models.<\/p>\n<p>But then again, you must also factor in this next point.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider the Screen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What\u2019s the purpose of getting a gaming laptop if you can\u2019t immerse yourself with great graphics? This isn\u2019t just about the screen size; rather, it\u2019s about the screen <em>resolution<\/em>, the amount of pixels your display can show. The more, the better.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a 14\u201d screen with a 1600 x 1200 resolution shows images better than a 14\u201d with 1024 x 768.<\/p>\n<p>On another note, most gaming laptops do not feature touchscreen. As well they shouldn\u2019t, because touchscreen is useless for PC gaming. Only mobile games use that feature.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the off chance that you find a \u201cgaming\u201d laptop with touchscreen enabled, avoid it. Not only will it drain your battery faster, the unnecessary feature will inflate the unnecessary price of the device unnecessarily. It\u2019s unnecessary. Emphasis on unnecessary.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider the Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sellers of secondhand computers, for the benefit of those not technically savvy enough, often mention what games their machines can run. Some are honest; some sneakily fail to say that they can only run at the lowest settings.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, they\u2019ll mention a few games that are currently popular; for example, <em>DOTA 2<\/em>, <em>Fortnite<\/em>, etc., which aren\u2019t really that heavy on the hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, be vigilant and actively ask and test before purchasing.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, you should know what kind of games you\u2019ll be playing first before looking for a laptop. Casual games don\u2019t eat as much GPU resources as first-person shooters or role-playing games, for instance.<\/p>\n<p>And if you <em>are<\/em> aiming for the latest games, check if they\u2019re one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laptopmag.com\/articles\/most-demanding-pc-games\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">notoriously hardware-demanding ones<\/a>. You may just be better off buying a brand new, state-of-the-art laptop to play them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Consider the End<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>That means you, the end user, your own preferences. Do you like where the numpad is? Are you comfortable with the trackpad? Do you like the color pink?<\/p>\n<p>It may seem trivial, but think about it. You can\u2019t maximize your enjoyment of your purchase if it doesn\u2019t fit your personal nuances, your play style.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve considered all else, do not forget to assess your own tastes. You\u2019re the one that\u2019s gonna use it after all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a gaming laptop? Good plan. Laptops are more convenient than desktops, even though both have access to millions of games that are cheaper than their console ports. However, how do you choose one? What considerations should you examine before throwing your money at the sales agent and scampering off with childish excitement? 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