“Enter the world of Hard-Core Gaming”
PC gaming is still miles ahead of its console counterpart, both in the high-end graphics computers can push, and in the depth and variety of PC available games. Laptops are finally just as capable of A-list gaming as desktops, and new models can even push some games to amazing 4K resolutions. To explore the best in all categories, check our list of the best gaming laptops.
10) Samsung NP550P5C S01IN (Rs.59,699)
The Samsung Series 5 NP550P5C-S01IN flaunts a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display which offers brilliant visuals with a HD+ resolution of 1,600 x 900 pixels. With the SuperBright technology, the screen poses extra brightness with 300 nit rating to provide clear view even under the sun.
Doing the duty on the inside is a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor galloping at 2.6GHz and based on HM76 Express chipset. It is assisted by a 6GB DDR3 RAM which provides the muscles to run multiple intensive functions simultaneously without any disturbance. It is expandable via 2 DIMM slots as well.
The 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics card makes videos and games come alive on the bright screen. It runs on 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium OS.
- The Operating System of the laptop is Windows 7 Home Premium
- The laptop comes with Intel Core i5 3rd Gen Processor and 6 GB DDR3 RAM
- It’s screen size is 15.6 inches and screen resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels
- The laptop has 1TB SATA Hard Disk and SuperMulti DVD RW Drive Optical Drive
- It has Nvidia GeForce GT 650M Graphics processor With 2 GB DDR3 Memory
- Connectivity options in the laptop includes USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RJ45LAN and HDMI
- This laptop offers 3 hours Battery backup
9) ASUS X550LD (Rs.53,500)
For the severely cash-stripped, hamstrung gamer looking for a gaming notebook, here’s something worth considering at 50k. This 15-inch ASUS notebook has good looks and decent internal hardware an Intel Core i7 chip, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD, and 2GB DDR3 equipped NVIDIA GeForce 820M graphics. There’s no pre-installed Windows on this, but if you get past that hurdle, it will help you frag all your enemies quite well, if you don’t expect to game at absolute max settings.
- 1.8GHz Turbo Boost upto 3GHz
- Intel Core i7-4500U 4th Gen Processor
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 1 TB Hard Drive
- 15.6 inch Screen
- DOS Operating System
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M 2GB DDR3 VRAM
8) Acer E1-572G (Rs.55,500)
Another 15-inch gaming laptop to purchase this holiday season is the Acer Aspire E1-572G, which aims to deliver acceptable gaming performance, even with modern games. How? Because it has an Intel Core i7-4500U chip, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD, and AMD Radeon HD 8750M graphics with 2GB of dedicated DDR3 memory. Don’t go by its looks, as long as it churns out the desirable performance.
- ACER ASPIRE E1-572G
- CORE I7 4500U
- 8GB DDR3 RAM , 1 TB HDD
- DVDRW ,15.6″LED , WINDOWS 8.1
- 2GB AMD RADEON GRAPHICS
7 )Dell Inspiron 3542 (Rs.25,300)
This high-performance gaming laptop from Dell sports pretty much the exact same basic configuration of the HP Pavilion laptop mentioned above. Not for the over-the-top, flamboyant gamer, by any means, but enough to get by if you are willing to live with good (not great) gaming performance on your laptop. Worth considering, yes, if you’re in the market for a gaming laptop this festive season.
- 1.7GHz Intel Core-i3 4005U 4th generation processor
- 4GB DDR3L 1600Mhz RAM
- 500GB hard drive
- 15.6-inch display screen
- Ubuntu Operating system
6) HP Pavilion 15-p045TX (Rs.56,916)
The specs don’t lie. From the looks of it, this HP Pavilion laptop sports a beast of a configuration Intel Core i7 chip, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 840M graphics with 2GB DDR3 memory. Enough to tame most games on mid-to-high settings, we reckon. A top gaming laptop at its price, this. No question about that.
- 2GHz with Turbo Boost upto 3.1GHz
- Intel Core i7 4510U Processor
- 8GB DDR3L SDRAM RAM, 1TB Hard Drive
- 15.6-inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2GB DDR3 Graphics
- Windows 8.1 Operating System (Free upgrade to Windows 10)
5) HP Envy 15-k006tx (Rs.79,790)
Another heavy duty gaming laptop that bludgeons any game thrown at it with a vengeance. The HP Envy 15-k006tx is one of the top gaming laptops out there, and here’s why: Intel Core i7-4510U processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M with 4GB DDR3. And the promise of better-than-average audio, thanks to Beats by Dre. Gotta love that combo now, don’t you? A worthy gaming laptop worth considering, all things considered.
- 2GHz with Turbo Boost upto 3.1GHz
- Intel Core i5 5th Gen Processor
- 8GB DDR3L SDRAM RAM, 1TB Hard Drive
- 15.6-inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2GB DDR3 Graphics
- Windows 8.1 Operating System (Free upgrade to Windows 10)
- 4 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 850M
4)Lenovo Y50-70 (Rs.77,900)
If you’re looking for a sub-1 lakh rupee gaming behemoth, definitely consider the Lenovo Y50-70 a great gaming laptop at the price. Just take a look at its specs: Full HD 15.6-inch screen, Intel Core i7-4710HQ chip, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD + 8GB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics with 2GB GDDR5 memory. It’s specs are very similar to an entry-level Alienware priced a lot higher. Let’s just say that you won’t be disappointed while gaming on the Lenovo Y50-70.
- 2.5GHz Intel Core i7 4710HQ Processor
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 1TB Hard drive
- 15.6-inch Screen
- Windows 8.1 Operating system
3) MSI GE60 2PE (Rs.1,39,400)
This power-packed MSI gaming laptop will set you back by over a lakh. But for all that trouble, you end up with a machine with the following specs: 15.6-inch, Full HD display, Intel Core i7-4710HQ chip, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB 7200 RPM drive + 128GB SSD, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics with a whopping 3GB GDDR5 memory. Also, better-than-average Dynaudio speakers and Steelseries branded keyboard deck. Best gaming laptop to frag enemies on, guaranteed.
- The Operating System of the laptop is Windows 8.1
- The laptop comes with Intel Core i7 4th Gen Processor and 8 GB DDR3 RAM
- It’s screen size is 15.6 inches and screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels
- The laptop has 1TB SATA + 128 GB SSD Hard Disk
- It has Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M Graphics processor With 2 GB GDDR5 Memory
- Connectivity options in the laptop includes USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RJ45LAN and HDMI
- This laptop offers Upto 3 hours Battery backup
2)ASUS ROG G750JX (Rs.1,49,999)
Another, no-holds barred, uninterrupted gaming laptop that can burn a hole through your pocket the ASUS ROG G750JX. It has an Intel Core i7 chip, 24GB of DDR3 RAM (yes, you read that right!), 1.5TB of storage, and comes with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M boasting 3GB GDDR5 memory. Clearly one of the best gaming laptop that money can buy you this season. Just go for it
- Intel Core i7-4700HQ 2.4GHz
- 16 GB DDR3
- 1024 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive, 256 GB Solid-State Drive
- 17.3-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX770M 3G
- Windows 8, 3.5-hour battery life
1)Alienware 17 (Rs.1,82,880)
When it comes to no-nonsense gaming with unmatched visual appeal, you can only turn to the Alienware. The latest 17.3-inch gaming behemoth has specs to die for, take a look: Quad-core Intel Core i7-4710MQ processor, 16GB RAM, 2TB mSATA drive + 256GB SSD, and a gargantuan NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M with 8GB GDDR5 memory. This will bring any game worth its salt kicking and screaming down to its knees! With cool bling, that too. All hail the Alien, the best gaming laptop money can buy.
- The Operating System of the laptop is Windows 8.1
- The laptop comes with Intel Core i7 4th Gen Processor and 16 GB DDR3 RAM
- It’s screen size is 17.3 inches and screen resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels
- The laptop has 1TB SATA + 256 GB SSD Hard Disk
- It has Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M Graphics processor With 8 GB DDR5 Memory
- Connectivity options in the laptop includes USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RJ45LAN and HDMI
- This laptop offers Upto 3.5 hours Battery backup
