The Best Laptop for Gaming

Popularity contest to go to the console gaming platform, but the fans know that if you want to experience the true quality of games offered, then the PC game is the way to go. Desktop will give you that extra oomph, but sometimes portability is an important factor for the LAN party crowd or pro-traveled. For those who want to take their mobile gaming without sacrificing frame rates too much, here are the best laptop.

Most gaming laptops are not what we in business call "ultraportable" (unless you're Sony VAIO VPC-Z1390X). Designated gaming rig smallest I have ever met is Alienware's M11x (Core i7), a 4.5-pound laptop. It packs enough punch for a 11-inch laptop, managed 32.7 frames per second (fps) in our Crysis benchmark test scores-a respectable considering the size. However, if you want to bump up the frame rate high-end components you need a room, which is why the 15-inch brother, the Alienware M15x, can pump out Crysis at 60fps on medium quality.

It is important to remember that what laptops are lacking in high-end components, that make up the life of the battery. Great GPU and CPU requires a lot of strength to keep them running component, so that's why M11x will give you 5 hours and 21 minutes of relative computing life and M15x will provide a mere 2:13. Unless you're the type of people who carry around an extra battery or two, road warriors may want to factor this into their purchase.

Below are 10 of the best gaming laptop, all have been through Crysis test, and all have come out about 30 frames per second or better.

AVADirect Clevo X7200

This is a gaming rig made especially for the hardware fanatics who want to brag about specs without hauling a full desktop. It's perfect for that crowd, but complete overkill for anyone else.

Gateway ID49C12u

The Gateway ID49C13u seduces with an aluminum design that not many can pull off for $850, let alone put in premium components like a Core i5 processor and Nvidia Geforce GT 330M graphics.

Dell XPS 15
The Dell XPS 15 is unlike any other desktop replacement out there, thanks to its long list of firsts.

Alienware M11x (Core i7)
There's no better laptop made for road gamers than the Alienware M11x (Core i7).


Alienware M15x (Core i7)
The M15x is the first Alienware laptop to transition to Intel's Core i7 processors, but the M17x is looking like the better pick when it gets the same Core i7 treatment.

Asus NX90JQ-A1
The pair of Bang & Olufsen ICEpower speakers on the Asus NX90JQ-A1 is unlike anything you've seen on a laptop and targets serious audiophiles.

Asus U41JF-A1
The Asus U41JF-A1 is the most well-balanced mainstream laptop, combining excellent power with all-day battery life.

HP Envy 14-1110NR
With its fast parts, a bright screen, and a high-end audio system, the HP Envy 14 is one of the most luxurious 14-inch laptops and also the heaviest and least battery efficient.

Sony VAIO VPC-Z1390X
The Sony VAIO VPC-Z1390X is, hands down, the lightest and most powerful ultraportable money can buy.

HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl
The HP Pavilion dv7-4283cl desktop replacement laptop is fast as it is battery efficient.