Gaming Laptops
With specs improving at lightning speed, laptops are overtaking desktops as gamers' first choice for gaming. A gaming laptop lets players compete whilst on the move, without the need to worry about speed or rendering.
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1 - 6 of 33What to Look for in a Gaming Laptop
When choosing a gaming laptop, there's a lot of specifications and jargon to try to understand. By looking out for the following, you can find a laptop best suited to your needs.
Can the Display Keep Up?
The display is integral for running high-resolution graphics at speed. Most gamers look for a screen that is at least 15 inches, although 17 inches is preferable. A refresh rate of at least 120Hz is visually impressive, but most high-end ASUS and MSI gaming laptops boast 144Hz.
Keyboard and Touchpads
To prevent RSI, avid gamers should look for laptops with longer key travel and heavier keys. Choosing a keyboard with a backlight means gamers can play in the dark.
GPU
A powerful graphics processing unit is what sets a gaming laptop apart from an everyday laptop. This processor focuses on rendering high-res graphics while the CPU does the rest.
CPU
The central processing unit is slightly less important than the GPU for gamers, but it's still necessary to get the most out of a PC.
RAM
Random access memory relates to the speed at which the processor transfers information to the rest of the computer. The minimum RAM for a gamer's laptop is 8 gigabytes, but 16 gigabytes or more produces the best results.
Storage
To keep all the information about a person's progress in each game, a gamer's laptop needs plenty of storage space. Gaming laptops tend to use SSDs instead of HDDs, because they're faster and lighter. A solid gaming laptop should have around 512 gigabytes of storage.
Battery Life
A great laptop has a battery capacity of at least 51WHrs, but some high-end MSI and ASUS gaming laptops boast a capacity of 96WHrs.
There are a lot of things to consider when shopping for gaming laptops. Take specific requirements into consideration to get the most out of your laptop. Shop our selection of gaming laptops online or in store at London Drugs.
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