Thursday, January 24, 2008

Laptops for Gaming

Gamers require laptops with faster processor speeds, large amounts of memory and top-of-the-line graphics capabilities. As a result, you can expect these machines to be more expensive than the standard business laptops.For a good gaming experience, here are the minimum laptop computer requirements:
Processor speed - 2.5 GHz to 3 GHz or more. Look for Pentium 4, Athlon 64 or G4 processors, which will deliver the necessary performance required to run graphically intensive video games.Memory - At least 512 MB of RAM installedHard drive - 60 GB and upScreen size - 15" or larger. Also, check to see that the graphics card has at least 128MB of video memory.Weight - This depends on how often you're planning to carry it with you. Obviously, the more you carry it, the lighter you'll want it to be. 5 lbs and under is optimal weight if you'll be carrying it frequently or for long distances.Battery Life - This depends on how long you'll want to run your laptop between recharging your battery. You don't want to lose power in the middle of a game, so make sure your battery runs 4 to 5 hours and consider buying a backup battery. Obviously, a long battery life isn't as important if your computer will be plugged into a power outlet most of the time.Cost - A faster processor and more memory cause a good gaming computer to be more expensive. Expect to pay over $2,000.

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