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Buying a Computer For Gaming – 5 Main Features

July 5, 2009 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment 
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Console gaming, such as Playstation and Xbox is a hige industry, but computer gaming acocunts for a large market of the computer industry as well, with laptops leading the way. Some of the most popular games include, Call of Duty, Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto, Fallout 3 and Halo, which was originally made for xBox360 and is now available in a computer version.

Laptop computers continue to be a favorite with gaming enthusiasts. Mostly because they are mobile and can be taken anywhere, but also be because several manufacturers make laptops specifically for gaming that are very high in performance. Gaming laptops are very expensive and considering laptops that are refurbished is a great option, as well as buying cheap laptop computers online.

5 Must Have Features in Gaming Laptop Computers
A high performance laptop is necessary for the best gaming experience, as they are large programs with advanced graphics. Here are the most important features to look for when choosing a laptop for gaming.

1. Graphics:
High performance graphics are a must have for the best gaming experience and especially for the 3D graphic functions that come with so many games. The best graphic cards are, NVIDIA, ATi Mobility Radeon 9700, Intel’s Graphics Media, or ATI’s Mobility FireGL V3200.

2. VRAM Memory for Graphics
For gamers it is also important to look at the laptop’s dedicated video RAM (VRAM) that is memory, which usually comes with a graphics card and has its own memory in MB, which includes 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB.

3. RAM and Memory Specifications
A large amount of RAM laptop memory is necessary to run games as they are very large programs to prevent freeze ups and crashes mid game. A minimum of 2GB is needed, but 3GB and 4GB is optimal.

4. Processor:
A super preforming processor is needed for gaming, the best today is the Intel Core 2 series.

5. The Display and Screen Size
For gaming you will want as big a screen as you can get. A 17-inch wide screen will deliver a magnificent gaming experience, but it is also important that it be able to handle graphics for 3D gaming. While there are several display resolutions available, one of the best one today is WXGA, which stands for Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array and has a display resolution of 1920×1200 pixels with a 16:10 screen aspect ratio.

Models and Brands of Gaming Laptops
Many gaming enthusiasts like to have their gaming laptops custom built to ensure that they have handpicked features. However, for most of us who are not tech savvy it is better to buy a model that is pre built for performance with all the necessary features.

Here are the best in gaming laptop models, Toshiba Qosmio G-25-AV513, Toshiba Satelite, Maingear eX-L, Alienware Area-51 m15x,.

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