Gaming laptops have become the rising dominating power where once the venerable desktop held sway. After all, who wants to have their system rooted to just one measly location, when you can have awesome computing power everywhere you go? Having a laptop means having constant access to your files, your favorite websites, and of course, the most compelling reason, the ability to game anywhere!
Here’s a collection of laptops that deliver gaming power and don’t destroy your wallet
But this begs the question: what are the best gaming laptops? After all, the field is crowded with computers, each one insisting it’s the best. And as if the vast amount of laptops isn’t dizzying enough, there’s even the option of tablets. But for now, let’s put the whole laptop versus tablet debate aside, and focus on the former. With that in mind, here’s a sample of five really excellent gaming laptops.
Acer Aspire V3-772G-9402
The Aspire line is a pretty reliable, and as far as gaming laptops go, this particular model is a stand-out example of a good gaming system for someone who’s not a heavy duty over the top gamer, but wants a decent machine that can also be used for more mundane and less fun operations. This Aspire features a i7 processor, a 1920 x 1080 full high-definition display, and a GeForce GTX 760M graphics card. Its price tag comes within a hair of $1,000.
Lenovo Z710
Gaming laptops can get expensive. If you don’t have a grand to plunk down on a system, then how about three-quarters of a grand? Designed with budgets in mind, the Lenovo Z710 boasts a 2.4 GHz Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory, and a 1TB hard drive. It comes with a 17.3-inch 1080p display, but you better have that power cord handy, because the battery life is a bit on the light side.
ASUS X550LB-NH52
Okay, so is the price tag still a bit off-putting? Gaming laptops don’t have to be budget breakers. How about a system under $700? Maybe with buying all of those games and online subscriptions, you just don’t have enough for a very pricey system. Perfectly understandable. While the 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 display may be a little smaller than some of the more expensive systems, it still gets the job done well enough. Additionally, a i5 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M graphics card, 8GB of RAM, and a 750GB hard drive means that you get a good solid bang for your gaming buck.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510P
Yup, another Lenovo, and another 15.6-inch display offering. This is a high-performance machine that’s good for a lot more than just gaming. It boasts 8 GB of DDR3 RAM (1600 MHz), a 1000 GB, 5400 rpm HD Drive, and an Intel i7-4700MQ 2.4 GHz processor. The backlit keyboard is a nice plus as well!
HP Envy dv6
That’s kind of an odd name for a laptop, don’t you think? It kind of makes you wonder if HP will be coming out with a complete line of Seven Deadly Sins laptops. Wow, the mind boggles. Think about it: Rage would be good for sending inflammatory posts online, Lust would be ideal for surfing porn, Gluttony of course would be optimized for checking out cooking sites. Okay, sorry about that. Anyway, the Envy gives you a third generation Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, and a 15.6-inch display. And once again, this is a system that comes in under $1,000.
While there’s certainly other gaming laptops out there that may deliver great game play without being a big financial drain, these five are very well-regarded, and there isn’t a bad choice in the bunch.