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 Some of the most popular games include, Call of Duty, Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto, Fallout 3 and Halo, which was originally made for xBox360 and is now available in a computer version.

For many the favorite venue for gaming is a laptop computer as they are portable and highly efficient for the hobby and several come in high performance models packed full of the necessary features. Gaming laptops are very expensive and considering refurbished laptops is a great option, as well as buying cheap laptops online.

5 Must Have Features in Gaming Laptop Computers
High performance laptops are needed for the optimal gaming experience. 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 models of graphic card chipsets are, NVIDIA, ATi Mobility Radeon 9700, Intel’s Graphics Media, or ATI’s Mobility FireGL V3200.

2. Video Memory
Make sure to choose the correct VRAM you will need, that is video deddicated memory that comes with a graphics card.

3. RAM Specs
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. Display
The screen size is an important factor for gaming, as obviously the larger the screen the better for the gamer. 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
For many gamers building a laptop by hand is the ebst option for gaming. 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.

Some of the best gaming models are, Maingear eX-L, Alienware Area-51 m15x, Rock Xtreme SL8, HP Pavilion HDX Dragon, Battalion 101 CZ-9 Ultra, Dell XPS series, Toshiba Qosmio G-25-AV513 and Toshiba Satelite.

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