Gaming Laptop

From its inception in the 1950s, with Atari setting the benchmark for the industry, gaming has evolved to one of the most profitable industries in the entertainment realm. Gaming has become so integrated with popular culture now, that everyone and anyone who can, is getting on this bandwagon. The early 2000s saw the gaming industry integrate the robust capabilities of the internet with the possibility of online multiplayer games. This online component improved the overall user experience and interactivity, ultimately making the game “as real as possible”. How games have evolved is ultimately propelling the PC gaming industry. Latest games need latest equipment and it is as simple and complex as that!

Gone are the days where PC gaming was a secondary function that people would indulge in during their free time - a mere distraction to break away from the everyday humdrum, if you will. Today gaming is not just a distraction but a culture. Community and multiplayer gaming have created their own footprint on social media giving more mass appeal to gaming. This interaction and enthusiasm have given rise to the trend of electronic sports or esports, a competitive video game tournament where skill and professionalism is highly touted after just like in any other mainstream sporting event.

What do you need to consider before buying a gaming laptop?

Gaming laptops have significantly improved over the years and there are more options available now than ever - from high-end decked out graphics and displays to budget-friendly options, there’s one for everyone.

There are laptops with robust full-sized Nvidia GeForce GTX or RTX graphics cards and others with more efficient Max-Q graphic cards that are much slimmer and quieter. Some of the best gaming laptops have an in-built 1080p display with a high refresh rate while others have 4K screens. Here are some things you could consider before taking the plunge.

What GPU do you need in a gaming laptop?

Nvidia GTX and RTX series dominate the gaming segment presently and you should pick one depending on the type of gamer you are. If you are an entry level player, a GTX 1650 or a GTX 1660 should suffix for smooth gameplay. If you enjoy playing games with a decent graphics experience, Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2060 & 3060 will do the job. If you are a seasoned gamer, we suggest the top-of-the-line RTX 2070 or RTX 3070 for you. If VR is your jam, you should try RTX 2080 or RTX 3080. Another way to enjoy games is with ray tracing enabled, high FPS and 4K gaming! Time to get your game on!

What is the best processor?

GPU is at the heart of gaming, CPU and RAM are next 2 things to consider. A powerful and robust CPU is essential for a great gaming experience so investing in the latest generation of processors is a good idea. An i5 is good for an entry level gamer but for more advanced gamers an i7 or i9 processor is recommended.

How much RAM is needed?

For someone who likes to multitask as well as game or wants to thoroughly enjoy the hi-def gaming experience, we recommend having at least 16GB of RAM. Conversely, if you aren’t sure yet, you can start with 8 GB of RAM and expand as you go along.

What screen size gives the best gaming experience?

To do justice to the sophisticated games of today, for any gamer a 1920 x 1080 resolution screen is a no brainer. A refresh rate of 144Hz and above is useful for a high-fidelity experience and panels that allow NVIDIA SYNC allow faster rendering without any stutter. Matte or glossy? That one we’ll leave up to you!

How much storage is needed for a smooth gaming experience?

Last but not the least, (in fact the greater the better) we have storage. In our opinion SSDs provide a superior experience and having them coupled with an HDD or as a standalone storage is a good idea.