Laptop vs desktop for gaming?
Laptop vs desktop for gaming?
Hello, I own a gaming PC but reside in two homes, making relocation time-consuming. I’m considering moving to my second home and evaluating options between an MSI APEC 12GB RAM build with GTX 960M and i7-4720HQ for $899 versus a new setup with a monitor and Razer Black Widow Chroma Tournament. Both aim to stay under $1000. Could you suggest parts, a budget monitor, keyboard, and other components under that price? Thanks!
I’d always pick a desktop. It’s confusing why so many buy big, pricey notebooks that nobody uses outside the house. Opt for an i5 + R9 390.
Consider upgrading to a new model. The recommended budget is around $100. You can find more details here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/f8KR23
I move often and would like a laptop, though I’m not sure about the gaming experience.
They don’t realize how powerful these laptops are. The MSI Apache GE62/72 are strong machines. Pick one of Lenovo, Dell, or any similar model with the best value.
Yes, spending $1000 unlocks a high-quality laptop capable of running most games smoothly at 1080p medium-to-high settings while maintaining playable frame rates. If you're mainly browsing or casual gaming and just want portability, a desktop setup would be better. However, if you plan to use it as a full-fledged laptop like the original poster intends, a dedicated machine is the way to go.