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Question Cheap Gaming Rig Idea (Gaming Laptop)

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fiona12
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10-22-2022, 06:10 PM
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Most gaming laptops with a 3070 or higher GPU, especially those with 8GB+ VRAM (compared to the 3060’s 6GB), typically start at around £700 and can go up to about £1000. With Thunderbolt 3/4 support for external GPUs, a 3060 Ti (8GB) or an ARC A770 (16GB) would be reasonable, bringing the total near £250 to £300. Since most laptops include a desktop GPU, using a laptop might mean weaker components due to TDP limits.
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fiona12
10-22-2022, 06:10 PM #1

Most gaming laptops with a 3070 or higher GPU, especially those with 8GB+ VRAM (compared to the 3060’s 6GB), typically start at around £700 and can go up to about £1000. With Thunderbolt 3/4 support for external GPUs, a 3060 Ti (8GB) or an ARC A770 (16GB) would be reasonable, bringing the total near £250 to £300. Since most laptops include a desktop GPU, using a laptop might mean weaker components due to TDP limits.

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YoBudWolf
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10-29-2022, 05:01 PM
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It's clear this idea isn't new. The other way to say it is "how to transform a low-quality laptop into a high-end desktop."
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YoBudWolf
10-29-2022, 05:01 PM #2

It's clear this idea isn't new. The other way to say it is "how to transform a low-quality laptop into a high-end desktop."

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Nash_Contra
Junior Member
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10-31-2022, 02:19 AM
#3
True. But the CPU spec is quite good. I was limited by not having a dedicated GPU, and while iGPUs work, many of the better laptops offer more value for money compared to this model.
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Nash_Contra
10-31-2022, 02:19 AM #3

True. But the CPU spec is quite good. I was limited by not having a dedicated GPU, and while iGPUs work, many of the better laptops offer more value for money compared to this model.

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VioOllet
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10-31-2022, 10:51 AM
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What is the price of a similar desktop?
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VioOllet
10-31-2022, 10:51 AM #4

What is the price of a similar desktop?

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FrostyPorkChop
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11-05-2022, 11:58 AM
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But you wouldn't take a desktop just by visiting a friend's place or something. Of course, an e-gpu case might not work, but it would be much simpler to carry around (so it'd be a laptop with a compact box for the e-gpu).
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FrostyPorkChop
11-05-2022, 11:58 AM #5

But you wouldn't take a desktop just by visiting a friend's place or something. Of course, an e-gpu case might not work, but it would be much simpler to carry around (so it'd be a laptop with a compact box for the e-gpu).

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ElLokito0324
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11-05-2022, 12:16 PM
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If you have the budget to spend £1000 then it wouldn't be worth it. The laptop in question also has a U CPU, although it is capable; it only has 2 P cores and the sustained boost speeds won't be very high. This isn't the best choice for gaming and won't fully utilize a desktop 3060. A £520 laptop is reasonable, but it's better to invest in a higher-end machine with a powerful mobile CPU and built-in 3060. My opinion is that you won't enjoy using an e-gpu if you value portability, and if not, a desktop would be more practical. I've considered e-gpus myself, and my advice is that a gaming laptop offers a smoother and more efficient experience.
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ElLokito0324
11-05-2022, 12:16 PM #6

If you have the budget to spend £1000 then it wouldn't be worth it. The laptop in question also has a U CPU, although it is capable; it only has 2 P cores and the sustained boost speeds won't be very high. This isn't the best choice for gaming and won't fully utilize a desktop 3060. A £520 laptop is reasonable, but it's better to invest in a higher-end machine with a powerful mobile CPU and built-in 3060. My opinion is that you won't enjoy using an e-gpu if you value portability, and if not, a desktop would be more practical. I've considered e-gpus myself, and my advice is that a gaming laptop offers a smoother and more efficient experience.

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BladeOBlood
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11-13-2022, 07:09 AM
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Avoid connecting an RTX 4090 with a Thunderbolt eGPU dock. Risk losing performance; consider a proper gaming laptop.
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BladeOBlood
11-13-2022, 07:09 AM #7

Avoid connecting an RTX 4090 with a Thunderbolt eGPU dock. Risk losing performance; consider a proper gaming laptop.

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1tsDan13l
Junior Member
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11-13-2022, 07:39 AM
#8
It's a 4090, but anyone who can afford one can get a decent laptop.
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1tsDan13l
11-13-2022, 07:39 AM #8

It's a 4090, but anyone who can afford one can get a decent laptop.

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xXSuperNovaXx
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11-13-2022, 02:03 PM
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I believe there will be a performance reduction that the OP might not have considered.
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xXSuperNovaXx
11-13-2022, 02:03 PM #9

I believe there will be a performance reduction that the OP might not have considered.