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Duncan Robertson

Breaking down the jargon: What specs are important when buying a gaming laptop?

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Buying a gaming laptop can be tricky. Not only do you need to have a general idea of computer parts, but you also need to skirt around every manufacturer’s weird and often nonsensical naming conventions in order to know what the right machine for you is. You may think that going with a gaming laptop might save you from having to know about PC components, but in honesty, it’s one of the key ways you can ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Knowing your components will be a big help in figuring out how much you need to spend on a gaming laptop, because it’s so easy to overspend on power you don’t need, and a simple mistake to hamstring yourself with a machine that has bottlenecks. The good news is, PC jargon isn’t all that difficult to understand once you have a bit of a baseline on it all. Yes, all gaming hardware these days seems to have dreadful naming conventions that are designed to confuse you, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Buying one of the best gaming laptops doesn't need to feel daunting, so don't worry too much.

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