Is a gaming laptop just as good as a gaming desktop?
Posted: April 12th, 2024
Hey everyone!
Is a gaming laptop just as good as a desktop for gaming? I ask this because they seem to be around the same price range (although sometimes you do have to pay a bit more for gaming laptops) and boast the same kind of specs.
Do gaming laptops use the same graphics cards as desktops, or do they use some sort of compact mobile version that isn't as powerful? Even though both the desktop and laptop versions are marketed under the name like "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060", how much of a difference does it make in terms of performance?
I know the general advice would be "it depends upon the make, model, price, and so on." But honestly, the descriptions when you look to buy a gaming laptop don't really delve into these things or compare them to desktops.. they just say that they are good for gaming.
There's also the question of whether I should buy a gaming laptop outright. Or should I get a regular laptop and some sort of expansion dock? You know, those devices that you can simply plug into your desktop or laptop to add a graphics card without having to install it to the motherboard, and upgrade when needed. I'm not sure what these devices are called, but I've heard they exist.
Considering all these things, what would your advice be? My ideal setup is one that isn't too bulky or has too many wires everywhere. At the same time, I don't want to be paying the same price for something that doesn't work as well as a desktop.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks in advance!
Is a gaming laptop just as good as a desktop for gaming? I ask this because they seem to be around the same price range (although sometimes you do have to pay a bit more for gaming laptops) and boast the same kind of specs.
Do gaming laptops use the same graphics cards as desktops, or do they use some sort of compact mobile version that isn't as powerful? Even though both the desktop and laptop versions are marketed under the name like "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060", how much of a difference does it make in terms of performance?
I know the general advice would be "it depends upon the make, model, price, and so on." But honestly, the descriptions when you look to buy a gaming laptop don't really delve into these things or compare them to desktops.. they just say that they are good for gaming.
There's also the question of whether I should buy a gaming laptop outright. Or should I get a regular laptop and some sort of expansion dock? You know, those devices that you can simply plug into your desktop or laptop to add a graphics card without having to install it to the motherboard, and upgrade when needed. I'm not sure what these devices are called, but I've heard they exist.
Considering all these things, what would your advice be? My ideal setup is one that isn't too bulky or has too many wires everywhere. At the same time, I don't want to be paying the same price for something that doesn't work as well as a desktop.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks in advance!