PC gaming is said by many to be the best way to play video games. In many ways, that’s true — high-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console does, and they offer a level of freedom in terms of customisation and game choice that you’re just not going to find anywhere else.
There is a downside, however, and it’s one that can be endlessly frustrating for those who aren’t used to the PC gaming lifestyle. When it comes down to it, starting your foray into PC gaming can be extremely complicated, and comes off as pretty inaccessible more often than not (especially when you’re just starting out). Unlike consoles that you can just pick up and play, gaming computers require an intense amount of research into each and every part that goes into one. GPUs, CPUs, monitors, keyboards — it’s a lot to take in, and it all comes in at a steep price of admission. Read more…
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BEST FOR AMD-POWER
Asus TUF FA506
The Asus TUF FA506 gaming laptop is the best AMD powered laptop that you’ll find at this price point.
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
£949.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR WEIGHT
MSI GF63 Thin
Speedy and packing good components for the price, the MSI GF63 Thin gaming laptop makes for an ideal device to travel with.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
£699 from Amazon
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BEST FOR YOUR BUDGET
Acer Nitro 5
If you’re looking to spend the least money possible on your gaming laptop without buying an absolute clunker, the Acer Nitro 5 will satisfy on all counts.
- CPU: Intel 10th Generation Core i5
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inches, 1080p
£749.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR DISPLAY
HP Pavilion 17-cd1007na
Plan on keeping your laptop solely at home? Pck the HP Pavilion’s large display so you can better enjoy those beautiful visuals.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 17.3-inches, 1080p
£899 from Amazon
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BEST FOR PERFORMANCE
Dell G5 15
The Dell G5 15 gaming laptop prioritises raw performance over fancy features, which becomes totally worthwhile at such a low price.
- CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
£879.97 from Amazon
