how long do gaming laptops last

 

This article explains how long gaming laptops generally last and what you should do to prolong the life of your laptop.

Many people are excited about the prospect of a gaming computer. They will indulge in how cool their new rig looks and dream about all the epic battles that would take place on it. While it's great for having an extra large monitor, powerful graphics card, and a strong cooler to speed up the cooling process; after a few months or years in use, these machines can begin to slow down significantly due to wear-and-tear on some areas of hardware (CPU and GPU) among other things.

You don't want to buy a laptop just to be told it isn't worth the money as soon as you bring it home. You don't want a machine that's going to be slow, or have constant glitches and freezes. You need to know what you're getting into when you purchase a gaming laptop, and how much room there is for upgrades down the road.

There are quite a few factors that determine the lifespan of your gaming rig. We've listed them below after the benefits of owning a gaming rig. It will help if you read through this information in its entirety before jumping into buying one for yourself...

What you should know about gaming laptops [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

Laptop > Gaming rig? Not necessarily.

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It's the same reason some people don't buy iPhones: they think it's the same device that people carry around a smartphone. There are two distinct types of devices: one-time purchase (iPod/iPhone/PSP etc.), and long-term usage (laptop, notebook, personal computer). They are much different in terms of what they're made for and how they're used. You may find this article interesting if you want a gaming laptop but you don't want to get one straight out of the gate. It's about the information you should consider before buying a gaming laptop.

Benefits of buying a gaming laptop [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

Gaming on the go The portability of laptops makes them seemingly perfect for gamers. You don't have to drag around your desktop everywhere you go, and if you're away from home then this is a great way to keep in touch with your buddies online. Gaming performance You'll have no problems playing any game on the market. With up-to-date graphics and processor technology, these machines offer twice or more the processing power of desktops for your gaming needs. [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

Downsides of buying a gaming laptop [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

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Price You'll pay more for the same hardware. For example, an i7-930 laptop will cost approximately $100 more than an i7-920 desktop. At least you have the option of upgrading the desktop later on. Portability Laptops are portable but they're never as portable as a tablet or smartphone. You always need to find a place to rest them while you're moving around and playing games. Battery life The battery life is not that great. A few hours on a single charge is considered good for today's laptops. Heat Gamers can't avoid experiencing high internal temperatures when their gaming rigs are running at full capacity (expect to hear your fans blowing loudly, especially when you're at high resolutions). [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

Why most laptops don't last long [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]

The overarching reason most gaming laptops don't last very long is they just aren't made all that well.