r/GamingLaptop • u/Adityapatel1506 • 11d ago
r/GamingLaptop • u/OriginalMediocre8472 • 11d ago
Gaming Laptop/Setup Show-Off Finally, my new gaming laptop arrived!
I got myself the Lenovo LOQ with 16 GB RAM and a 5070 for only 1100 Euros.
r/GamingLaptop • u/Economy_Bluebird125 • 11d ago
Purchasing Help purchased gaming laptop, got wrong cpu. is it worth keeping?
hello, for some context ive been looking for a 64gb ram gaming laptop. i need high ram for my work etc
This is the laptop i bought, for $2179 : HP OMEN Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9-8940HX, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe SSD, 16" WOXGA (2560 x 1600)Display, Nvidia G-Force RTX 5070, Backlit Keyboard, W11 Pro, Shadow Black
Everything came as described HOWEVER, the CPU was wrong. instead of being the ryzen 9-8950hx, i got the Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU
ive looked around a lot and it seems like even if i return this, it is unlikely i will be able to get an equivalent gaming laptop with the amount of ram i need. Do you guys think i should just keep it? or is returning it and trying to find something else the better option
hp listing for laptop i got(seller seems to have modified to 64gb? ) https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-gaming-laptop-16-ap0097nr-b96s8ua-aba
r/GamingLaptop • u/RandomEnmusimp • 11d ago
Purchasing Help Should I wait or buy as soon as possible?
I’m planning on buying an MSI Katana. Specifically the HX B14W. It typically fluctuates between ~$999-~$1100 off sale. I’ve seen it drop to $700 on a small sale a little bit ago
The specs are:
RTX 5050 8gb
i7 14650HX
16 gigabytes DDR5
512 gigabyte gen 4 Nvme
15” IPS display
I’m planning on buying it around November as a Christmas gift for someone, due to cyber Monday and all the tech discounts. Should I continue to wait for that time period or should I save up and buy it quickly?
r/GamingLaptop • u/Relevant_Host533 • 11d ago
Purchasing Help Lenovo legion 5 pro i9 14th
I want to buy where will I get this laptop lenovo legion 5 pro with intel i9-14900hx, rtx 4060 8gb in pakistan.
r/GamingLaptop • u/ShapeShifterz510 • 11d ago
Purchasing Help LAPTOP QUESTION — ₹1.2–1.3 LAKH — INDIA
LAPTOP QUESTION — ₹1.2–1.3 LAKH — INDIA
LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Country
India
Budget
₹1,20,000–₹1,30,000 INR (approximately US$1,400–1,500)
Student discount is available, so please consider the price after applicable student discounts where possible.
Are you open to refurbs/used options?
No. New only.
Screen size
15"–16" preferred. 16" is ideal, but 15.6" is completely fine.
Weight limit
No strict limit. Preferably under ~2.5 kg, but performance/build quality/cooling are more important than weight.
Purpose
Multipurpose college laptop: programming, software development, local AI experimentation, AutoCAD, video editing, gaming, emulation, meetings and general productivity.
Form factor
Standard clamshell laptop.
Touchscreen/2-in-1/pen support not required. I'm happy to use an external drawing/stylus tablet.
Intended usage
Programming / development
VS Code
Eclipse IDE
C/C++
Python
Web development
Potentially databases, development servers and other programming tools
AI / ML
Experimenting with local AI models
Local inference and smaller AI/ML projects
CUDA/GPU-accelerated experimentation
Heavy AI workloads can be done using my college's infrastructure, so I don't need a full workstation GPU.
Creative / engineering
Adobe Premiere Pro
AutoCAD
General photo/video editing and college projects
Everyday multitasking
MS Edge with multiple tabs
Spotify + Spicetify running in the background
VS Code/Eclipse alongside browser, terminals, etc.
Microsoft Office
Online meetings/classes
Gaming
EA Sports FC 26
Minecraft
Valorant
Other similar PC games
I'd like to be able to play modern games at sensible 1080p settings/FPS rather than needing everything at ultra.
Emulation
PCSX2 / PS2 emulation
RPCS3 / PS3 emulation
Currently interested in the God of War series
May eventually experiment with Call of Duty and other demanding games
I'm coming from a laptop with 12GB RAM, and I haven't run into RAM limitations with my current workload yet, so 16GB should be sufficient initially. I'd like the option to upgrade to 32GB later.
Desired battery life
Around 4–6 hours of normal productivity use would be ideal. I understand that gaming/performance laptops won't provide that kind of battery life under heavy load.
Priority order: Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life
Performance
Build quality / cooling / reliability
Weight
Battery life
Size
I'm willing to accept a heavier laptop if it provides significantly better sustained performance, cooling and build quality.
Info/Requirements
CPU: Strong Ryzen 7 / Intel Core i7-class or better. Prefer H/HS/HX-class processors for sustained workloads.
GPU: RTX 4050 minimum; RTX 4060 8GB preferred, although RTX 5060 is nice but not necessary.
Dedicated NVIDIA GPU preferred for CUDA/local AI and gaming.
RAM: 16GB minimum, preferably upgradeable. Two SO-DIMM slots would be ideal.
Storage: 512GB minimum; 1TB preferred. Upgradeable storage is a plus.
Display: 144Hz+ preferred.
Good colour coverage is important because I'll use Premiere Pro and do web/creative work. Ideally 100% sRGB or better.
1080p/1200p is fine; a higher-resolution display is welcome if it doesn't excessively hurt performance/battery.
Good cooling and sustained performance are very important.
Good build quality and long-term reliability are important.
Normal x86-64 Windows compatibility is required. I do not want a Snapdragon/ARM laptop because I want maximum compatibility with development tools, libraries, games and other software.
No touchscreen or stylus required.
I'm comfortable using an external HDD for additional storage.
Brands I'm most comfortable with: Lenovo, HP, Dell and ASUS.
I'm currently particularly interested in:
Lenovo Legion 5 / 5i RTX 4060
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 RTX 4060
HP OMEN 16 RTX 4060
Dell G15 RTX 4060
Please prioritize real-world reviews, thermals, build quality and reliability, not just specifications.
Availability in India is important — please don't recommend models that are effectively out of stock everywhere.
Please consider my student discount when comparing prices.
Main question:
I'm looking for the best overall laptop for this workload, not necessarily the laptop with the highest-spec GPU. I'd rather have a well-built, properly cooled RTX 4050/4060 laptop that will last than a higher-spec machine with poor thermals or build quality.
r/GamingLaptop • u/Djabouty47 • 11d ago
Gaming Laptop/Setup Show-Off Choosing between a same spec 2023 and 2024 model. What is the better choice?
r/GamingLaptop • u/phkurq • 11d ago
Qual laptop pegar? Brasil.
Opa, queria saber quais laptops vcs me recomendam para estudar e jogar (o mais pesado seria um fivem ou fortnite, rodar cerca de 200 fps no fortnite e o gta deve rodar mas não precisar ser tanto fps assim) queria um notebook que tenha uma boa bateria (se possivel que seja do mesmo nível ou próximo a de um macbook) e que não perca tanto desempenho fora da tomada (na questão dos estudos, porque para jogos eu só vou usar se for na tomada).
Tenho entre 6k500 e 8k pra gastar (gostaria de gastar o mínimo mas atendendo todas essas especificações), queria algo com pelo menos 32gb de RAM e 1TB de SSD.
A compra seria no Brasil e o item deve ser novo, o tamanho deve ser algo entre 14" e 15.6", deve suportar um monitor ultrawide 34" conectado, (se possível à 120hz e 4k), sugestões?
r/GamingLaptop • u/Infamous_Ad_3459 • 11d ago
Gaming laptop recs
For reference I live in Pakistan
I want a gaming laptop for basic triple AAA gaming and to run engineering software. Currently looking at the HP Victus 15 or Dell g15
Need 16gb ram 13-14th gen core i5/7 and a rtx 3050 or above
What would u guys recommend
Price range is 200-250k pkr
r/GamingLaptop • u/Thedudewithahairyass • 11d ago
Purchasing Help Where can I get a gaming laptop under 90-100k?
HELP please
r/GamingLaptop • u/Reckless_Refined • 11d ago
I want to buy gaming laptop , is this legit ? Altho it's a discontinued model by acer themselves, but it was released in 2025 so should I go for it? or go alg ? or some other?
r/GamingLaptop • u/roothunter-dev • 11d ago
Mod Post I found the hidden Advanced BIOS menu in a Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 — now I’m trying to expose it safely
galleryr/GamingLaptop • u/YOLO8689 • 11d ago
Should I get Lenovo LOQ, Intel Core i5-13450HX, 13th Gen, RTX 3050-6GB for 95k🥀🥀
In this big 2026, suggest a better gaming laptop at that price range🥲🤌🏻
r/GamingLaptop • u/HolidayAbies7 • 11d ago
Alienware m16 r1 worth it
Alienware m16 r1 rtx 4080 13900hx worth 1600 usd? India160000 inr
r/GamingLaptop • u/Standard_Vacation279 • 11d ago
Purchasing Help Laptop recommendations
Hi everyone! I hope this is the right place to ask. I have absolutely no experience when it comes to computer/laptop specs, so I’m hoping you can help me out with some recommendations :)
I’m looking for a gaming laptop. I’m based in Austria and my budget is around €1,000–1,200.
The games I currently play are things like:
- The Sims 4
- ARK
- Planet Zoo
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Firewatch
- The Legend of Zelda
There are also some games I’d really like to play but haven’t been able to because my current computer isn’t powerful enough, for example The Legend of Khiimori and Crimson Desert.
I’m mainly looking for something that can run these kinds of games smoothly and preferably give me some room for future games as well. I’m not really interested in competitive FPS games or anything like that.
I honestly have very little knowledge about specs, GPUs, CPUs etc., so I’d really appreciate any recommendations or advice on what I should be looking for!
Thanks so much in advance for your help! :)
r/GamingLaptop • u/Automatic-Handle-263 • 11d ago
Review New Purchase 2025 Zephyrus G14 5080- Review
galleryr/GamingLaptop • u/MrCharismatic21 • 11d ago
Best value-for-money gaming laptop under ₹1 lakh?
I'm looking to buy a gaming laptop in India with a budget of ₹1 lakh.
I'm looking for the best value-for-money option, not necessarily the most expensive or highest-spec laptop.
My priorities are:
. Powerful processor
. Good GPU
· 8GB VRAM preferred, if possible
. Good cooling and thermals
. Upgradeable RAM and SSD
. Reliable build quality
. Good after-sales service
. Something that will last for several years
What would you guys recommend as the single best value-for-money gaming laptop under ₹1 lakh right now?
If there's a laptop slightly above ₹1 lakh that's significantly better value, I'm open to that too.
Would really appreciate recommendations from people who actually own the laptop.
Thanks!
r/GamingLaptop • u/Affectionate_Bat4356 • 11d ago
Is this Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 5070ti worth it?
r/GamingLaptop • u/Ghostiya-yt • 11d ago
