It doesn’t matter if you side with the
Horde or with the Alliance, you just have to admit that WoW is one of the most
insanely rich, and awe inspiring platform on the internet. Epic battles, epic
gear, epic battle sequences and an epic lore are the hallmarks of the series.
What got me hooked to this gem was the cinematic trailer for Wrath of the Lich
King. Arthas sounds so cool in that short, but fabulously animated clip.
My son, the day you were born…the very forests of Lordearon whispered the name ‘Arthas’!
And a few seconds later: I watched with pride as you grew into a weapon.
Narrated, just as Arthas is unsheathing his
sword. Rarely have I encountered something so epic. (Apart from Lord of the
Rings in the fantasy genre, maybe).
Well, getting back to the point, what is
the best laptop for jumping into the realms of Azeroth, Kalimdor or Pandaria and
joining in (with or against) the likes of Thrall, Varok Saurfang, Sylvanas
Windrunner etc.
There isn’t a go-to computer of any sorts that
is required. A basic machine with 4 GB RAM and a disk space of 70 GB should
suffice for the latest ‘Battle for Azeroth’ expansion pack. These are the
minimum requirements that need to be met. Make sure you have a good broadband
connection with strong signal. That’s pretty much it. Anything else you install
or wanna improve will definitely enhance the user experience.
So, here’s a list of some of the best
laptop computers for gaming that should be an upgrade on the minimum
requirements.
1.
Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming
Laptop PC
Like mentioned before, this isn’t
necessarily a laptop for WoW. This is a high performance laptop for high demand
labels like Horizon Zero Dawn. The effect of this laptop will be to throw the
device lag out of the window. The internet lag might prevail for a bit, until
you get a better connection, or relocate the router for maximum strength
signals.
The performance on this thing immense.
Packed with an Intel Core 9th Gen i7 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
Ti Graphics with 6GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, the price to performance is yet
to beat. This laptop is dedicated to reducing the troubles of hardcore gamers.
300 nits on the screen with a size of 15.6”
is pretty good. The keyboard is good (backlit and all) except that the keys are
a bit too shallow and there’s too much light bleed. The screen refresh rate is
tremendous as well, resulting in amazing fps. The laptop is lightweight albeit
the fact that its top is metal. Overall a good unit to have.
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Unmatched performance
- Great RAM and CPU with options for upgrade
Cons:
- Fans are very loud, with limited speed options. Fair to say that, a 17” model would have worked in a better heat dissipation.
- Too much light bleed might be a trouble for some gamers, who prefer the dark.
- Numerous customers have reported screen blackouts after minimal usage, but have praised the working.
2.
Dell Inspiron 15 7567 Laptop
This is one of the more affordable laptops
on this list. It is fitted with 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7300HQ Quad Core
2.50 GHz, 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM, 256GB Solid State Drive and an NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1050 Ti. All this makes it a fairly compatible choice for gamers. It will
offer somewhere between 40-60 fps in medium detail for most games, which is
good. The speakers aren’t half bad either.
The entire system is extremely manageable,
and you can install any upgrades, or administer any modifications of your
liking within minutes. The battery life is good. Not extraordinary, but decent
enough. The keyboard nice and backlit. The touch pad is a bit rigid to feel,
but does the job quite well.
The down sides though, are that, the edges
aren’t exactly rounded which might be a trouble for users while in bed, or
placing the laptop on their laps. The interface isn’t Linux friendly. Various
customers have complained of the sudden drops in frame rates and
irresponsiveness of the unit. Some have complained of dead or weak batteries
after use of around 6-months.
Pros:
- Relatively cheap
- Allows average performance seamlessly
- Keyboard and speakers are good
Cons:
- Not exactly an ergonomic design
- Seems like Dell’s quality control is mediocre at best
3.
Asus FX504 Thin & Light TUF
Gaming Laptop
Calling it a dedicated gaming laptop would
definitely be over the top exaggeration, and it seems like ASUS have done
something exactly along these lines.
Considering the fact that it only has 256
GB of SSD to offer, it can never suffice as a dedicated gaming computer. Though,
if you are looking to run WoW, it should more than suffice. With WoW, there
aren’t any high quality resolutions to display on scenic cinematics and a great
amount of detail in the backgrounds. 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H
Processor (Up to 3. 9GHz) and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB allow for a superior and
flexible gaming performance and multitasking, more than any ordinary laptop
would offer.
The laptop could do with a bit more
venting, and tends to heat up on gaming marathons. Setup isn’t easy either, and
if you aren’t tech savvy, it can be a proper handful. There are updates that
need installing and a few drivers to go along with all that.
Pros:
- Decent enough price
- Good for running retro games and WoW
- Can be modified
Cons:
- Not exactly a gaming laptop to be honest
- Setup can be bit nerve wrecking
Verdict:
Beware of bogus sellers. Only buy from
verified sellers.
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