Can you build a gaming laptop? Yes, yes, you can. But then the question lies, how to build a good gaming laptop? You can even upgrade your existing laptop to a gaming one. However, some laptops may not be upgradeable, so choose one according to your requirements.
Can you build a gaming laptop?
You cannot build your own gaming laptop from scratch. If you could, then everyone would’ve been doing that. Instead, you can choose some of its components. That, too, depends upon the manufacturer. Some manufacturers let you choose the battery size, while others don’t. So, it depends on the laptop manufacturer.
Another thing you must remember is that in laptops with a bigger size and thickness, most of the parts are welded into the motherboard, which makes it harder to upgrade or customize.
But since you can’t possibly build an entire laptop by yourself, you can always customize one.
What parts to buy for a gaming laptop
Firstly, laptop hardware is challenging to buy. You can’t just go to your local hardware store and expect to find everything there. Secondly, you may only be able to fit some of the components physically. However, with the proper guidance, you can build a decent gaming laptop. This is precisely what we will help you with.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
GPU is one of the most critical components as it decides your game settings. Without one, your game won’t look like it’s supposed to or not run at all.
There are graphic cards of various tiers. While a high-tier graphic card gives you the best performance, it may not be worth the upgrade.
Another thing to remember is the graphic card’s power limit. A high graphic card will give you more frames per second but will cost you more heat, while a lower graphic card will reduce heat but with a lower resolution. So, when choosing a GPU, look for a mid-range one. This will best suit your budget and give you good results.
For Video Random Access Memory (VRAM), a 6GB one is recommended, but if your budget is sufficient, then 8GB is the best.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
When choosing a CPU, go for the newer versions, which will perform better than older ones.
When gaming, your CPU can drop, which is thermal trotting, a.k.a overheating. This is why manufacturers usually include turbo boost or precision boost in clock speed. This allows them to show the highest clock speeds the CPU can hit. At a specific temperature, the CPU reduces its clock speed to reduce heat. This is why you noticed a change in the FPS.
The core is also vital. What you will be doing with the laptop depends on its core. For example, if you plan on streaming while playing, you will need a CPU with at least six cores and twelve threads.
RAM and Memory
A smooth gaming session depends upon your RAM.
You will notice lags in your game if your RAM needs to be higher. This also means you won’t be able to open any apps in the background.
While 8GB RAM would have been sufficient before, 16GB RAM would be perfect, allowing you to open apps in the background.
Another component of the RAM is the dual-channel mode. It means there are two sticks of RAM inside of one. This gives you better services than single-channel RAM.
It would help if you also considered the speed of the RAM. Obviously, a faster RAM is recommended. However, if you are to choose between faster or more RAM, the latter is always a safer choice.
Battery life
If the manufacturer allows you to customize the battery, you can switch to a more powerful one.
However, you should expect it to last briefly, as gaming laptops use power-consuming components.
Battery is not crucial in gaming laptops as they can also be plugged in while gaming.
Display of Laptop
Now if you are going to play games on your laptop’s monitor, the display is essential. However, if you use an external monitor, then the display is unnecessary.
For single-player games, a low framework but high resolution will suffice. However, for multiplayer games, you will need a higher framework.
If not 120Hz, then 144Hz is recommended. A resolution of 1080p should be enough.
A group of colors on your laptop display is called the color gamut. It would be best to opt for an SRGB of 90% or above for gaming.
You can always play with non-accurate color displays, which may make the colors look washed out.
Conclusion
Building a gaming laptop from scratch may be a daunting task but not impossible. This guide lets you know what components are essential and what aspects to consider. If you still find it difficult to build your first dream computer, give us a call today to discuss your needs and we will get your computer ready in no time.
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