Gaming Laptops
A gaming laptop is just like any ordinary laptop, but with high-end specs, which stand as prerequisites for modern day computer gaming. Such games demand immense processing power, high refresh rate screens, efficient cooling and much more, effectively getting entry level laptops out of the race to be gaming-worthy. In fact, any company’s gaming laptop may cost many times its entry level laptops, owing to the valuable hardware tucked into the laptops body.
The following are a few aspects that make gaming laptops stand out from the rest.
Aesthetics
Since gaming is usually an informal setting, these laptops tend to be flashy. Manufacturers really set the bar high as far as aesthetics are concerned; colorful keyboards and frames, metallic finishes, large logos and visible grooves are all common characteristics among gaming laptops such as the MSI GF63 THIN 9SCX-005.
Screen/Display
Gaming laptops tend to boast the most perfect screens ever found in laptops. There are certain characteristics of screens that need to be elaborated. The resolution of a screen is the arrangement of pixels in it, very commonly depicted as the product of pixels in each row and column. A higher resolution means more screen and space. The size of a screen is its diagonal length and the pixel density is the number of pixels per square unit of the screen. The pixel density is the measure of the sharpness of a display.
The ratio of the paramount white and black colors a screen can output is referred to as its contrast ratio. Higher contrast ratios are always welcomed and are pivotal for dark-themed games. The color depth of a display is its capability to output marginally distinct colors. The color gamut defines the actual range of colors a screen can produce. It is a tested value rather than a theoretically calculated value.
Refresh rate refers to the periodicity by which all the pixels of the screen are refreshed. A high refresh rate ensures smooth on screen shifting which is crucial in modern games. Refresh rates are counted in hertz (Hz). A powerful enough GPU is required to output frames at a high frequency. The reciprocal of the refresh rate is the response time which is the time elapsed by a pixel to change colors. Lower reaction times prevent motion blur and trails behind objects.
Some manufacturers offer ultra prime features in the displays. They include Adaptive Sync’s such as GSync, VSync and Freesync along with other features like Motion Blur Reduction, Low blue light technology, HDR etc.
CPU and GPU
The latest computer games are extremely power intensive. They push the processors of the device to their limits under extreme gaming conditions. To provide the gamer the flawless experience they need, spec deciders never hesitate to install the most high-end CPUs and GPUs. The latest CPUs incorporate more threads, bigger caches and superior clock speeds for the ultimate performance.
The GPU is the Graphics Processing Unit. It renders all the front end graphics of the games. It helps achieve more frames per second (higher refresh rate) and enables the user to play at higher resolutions. Some gaming laptops also feature the ability to overclock, which allows the CPU to run at a clock speed greater than what was intended by the manufacturer.
Cooling Systems
During intense gaming, the CPU and GPU of a laptop work to their extremes and produce immense amounts of heat. Needless to say, it becomes very vital to cool the laptop in order to prevent breakdowns. To fulfill these needs, laptops are fitted with highly efficient cooling mechanisms. Such systems utilize a blend of exhaust fans and cooling pads around hot components to help the hardware avoid reaching extreme temperatures and thus avoid any related problems.
Connectivity
Professional gamers tend to use a plethora of hardware during their sessions. They may need to connect to peripheral devices like headphones, mouse, joystick etc. Wireless connections like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may also be required. For this reason, gaming laptops provide a ton of connectivity options. These include, but are not limited to USB ports, 3.5mm headphone jack, Ethernet port, HDMI port, Display Ports and latest standards of WiFi and Bluetooth.
On a concluding note, It should be noted that there are hundreds of options for you to choose from, if you intend to buy a gaming laptop, all of them come with their own distinct feature sets and price tags. You need to make a choice based on your budget and the specifications that fulfill the requirements of the games you intend playing.