Asus laptop.

[[Lsrcr]Hazzard]

Asus ROG GL553VW-FY003D

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core i7–6700HQ (2.6 – 3.5 GHz)
SCREEN: 39,6 cm (15,6") FHD WV 1920×1080
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960M (N16P-GX), GDDR5 4GB
MEMORY: 8 GB DDR4 2133MHz
SSD: 256GB SSD M.2 (sata3)

I want to hear some opinions from the people who are using laptops for gaming and all the other work. Maybe some pros and cons about this one.

Thanks!

[Darel]

God laptop

[Rally3]

I know this isn't what you want to hear but I'll say it anyway. 4 years ago I made the same mistake as you, investing in a "gaming laptop". I know that they have come a long way but the main factors remain unchanged.

A desktop offers you the best performace, period. Also, it is significantly less costly. And last, but definitely not least, it allows you for 100% customization or upgradeability in the future.

A desktop is a financially sound investment, since you will continue to maintain that capital by infusing smaller investments of $100-$200 every once in a while when you decide that it is in need of an upgrade.

Laptops overheat, fact. Laptops require more consistent cleaning up since everything is closed up, fact. Overall, you're paying for mobility essentially. The ability to just take it wherever you want, which is not something to be underrated. Think of this though, anywhere where you are going to do any sort of proper work or gaming you will have a workstation available to you.

If you need any more reasons, I'm free to discuss it in whatever means you're comfortable with. I'm just someone who's made the mistake you're about to make and I've learned my lesson.

[JohnCarer]

Got a similar one. Will run everything with no problem but you will have eventual overheating issues. I suggest you also get a cooling pad and you're all set to go. Install games/steam on SSD by the way. That will load them faster

[Raskit]

I know this isn't what you want to hear but I'll say it anyway. 4 years ago I made the same mistake as you, investing in a "gaming laptop". I know that they have come a long way but the main factors remain unchanged.

A desktop offers you the best performace, period. Also, it is significantly less costly. And last, but definitely not least, it allows you for 100% customization or upgradeability in the future.

A desktop is a financially sound investment, since you will continue to maintain that capital by infusing smaller investments of $100-$200 every once in a while when you decide that it is in need of an upgrade.

Laptops overheat, fact. Laptops require more consistent cleaning up since everything is closed up, fact. Overall, you're paying for mobility essentially. The ability to just take it wherever you want, which is not something to be underrated. Think of this though, anywhere where you are going to do any sort of proper work or gaming you will have a workstation available to you.

If you need any more reasons, I'm free to discuss it in whatever means you're comfortable with. I'm just someone who's made the mistake you're about to make and I've learned my lesson.

This

How often do you go somewhere where you would play games?

If it's frequently then a "gaming" laptop is viable, otherwise build a desktop.
If you need something for school work and stuff just get a cheap chromebook or something.

[Robin]

Rally kinda nailed it.

I'm using a laptop myself (about same specs, just 16GB RAM instead of 8GB) because I have to take it with my for school and stuff.
Heating ain't too much of an issue for myself, yes it gets hot but you feel it because you're really close to the components, I can play GTA V on ultra with a smooth 60FPS with some heat but without performance loss.


Pick a PC if you don't have to move it or take it with you.
Pick a laptop if you have to take it with you.