Looking for a new gaming laptop. Any recommendations?

[esor_]

Hello! First time posting here.

I currently having a gaming laptop, but it's been going downhill for some time. I've decided to buy a new gaming laptop, but I don't know what to get. I've looked at a few, but I don't know much about computer hardware. I'm also looking to buy around Black Friday/Cyber Monday since there are a lot of deals on a lot of stuff during that time.

1. What is your budget? $2,000 USD and UNDER. Willing to go up to $2,400 if needed.
2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? I'd prefer a 15.6" laptop size (since that's the size of my current gaming laptop), but I'd be willing to do 16" but I don't want a size bigger than 16" or smaller than 15"
3. What screen resolution do you want? It doesn't matter/what's best for my budget
4. Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop? Yes, I need a laptop
5. How much battery life do you need? It doesn't matter/best for my budget
6. Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low, Medium or High)? I play the Sims mostly (Mostly Sims 3 and 4, sometimes Sims 2). I'd prefer Medium/High settings. I have a LOT of custom content I use with Sims 4. I also play Jackbox games regularly (once a month) and other various other games (nothing like Call of Duty other other RPG games) occasionally.
7. What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo/Video editing, Etc.) I also use my gaming laptop for occasional 3D modeling with Blender and use screen recording while using Blender. I also occasionally use Photoshop and video editing.
8. How much storage (Hard Drive capacity) do you need? Minimum 1 TB, preferably more (at least 1.5 TB or more if possible)
9. If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post their links. I don't have a specific website in mind.
10. How long do you want to keep your laptop? Preferably for as long as possible
11. Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons. My current gaming laptop is Republic of Gamers, so I like that. Other brands I like are HP and Lenovo. I don't really have brands I don't like.
12. What country do you live in? I live in the United States.
13. Please tell us any additional information if needed. I need 1 HDMI port for the laptop (this is because I plug my gaming laptop into my TV to play Jackbox games with my friends) and at least 2 USB ports.

 

[Charagma]

I must admit that Laptop technology has come a great deal through the years.

Unfortunately, laptops are still failing (lacking) behind on the gaming scene. We had a thread not so long ago in specific with regards to GPU's on laptops vs GPU's on desktops and the huge performance differences between the two. In addition to the GPU performance differences, with a laptop you have the additional temperature issue. Laptops under strain runs a lot warmer that a normal desktop.

Your answer to Question 4 indicates that it does not need to be a laptop and would then recommend looking at a desktop instead of a laptop. With the desktop you do not have the upgrade limitations you have on a laptop and you can use your TV as a monitor. The money you save then on a monitor can then be used on RAM or SSD or even possibly a higher-grade GPU.

Do not get me wrong, there are great laptops out there with very nice spec's, but ultimately (for me) the word "Gaming" should not be included in any form of laptop for many reasons. Maybe when the GPU performance and Heat problems gets sorted then I will change my mind on it.

I personally have a MINI-PC and it is VESA attached to my monitor. Everything including my keyboard etc. fits nicely in a bag. Fixes my portability problems but also gives me desktop advantages (0 battery life so do not think of using it while in a car). If you do go that route, just make sure it can take a normal size GPU and not a LP. They are available and, in my country, still cheaper than a laptop.

Colif will have a more in-depth response to your topic, but from a personal point of view, rather spend your money on a desktop or mini-pc.

 

[esor_]

I must admit that Laptop technology has come a great deal through the years.

Unfortunately, laptops are still failing (lacking) behind on the gaming scene. We had a thread not so long ago in specific with regards to GPU's on laptops vs GPU's on desktops and the huge performance differences between the two. In addition to the GPU performance differences, with a laptop you have the additional temperature issue. Laptops under strain runs a lot warmer that a normal desktop.

Your answer to Question 4 indicates that it does not need to be a laptop and would then recommend looking at a desktop instead of a laptop. With the desktop you do not have the upgrade limitations you have on a laptop and you can use your TV as a monitor. The money you save then on a monitor can then be used on RAM or SSD or even possibly a higher-grade GPU.

Do not get me wrong, there are great laptops out there with very nice spec's, but ultimately (for me) the word "Gaming" should not be included in any form of laptop for many reasons. Maybe when the GPU performance and Heat problems gets sorted then I will change my mind on it.

I personally have a MINI-PC and it is VESA attached to my monitor. Everything including my keyboard etc. fits nicely in a bag. Fixes my portability problems but also gives me desktop advantages (0 battery life so do not think of using it while in a car). If you do go that route, just make sure it can take a normal size GPU and not a LP. They are available and, in my country, still cheaper than a laptop.

Colif will have a more in-depth response to your topic, but from a personal point of view, rather spend your money on a desktop or mini-pc.

I'll need a laptop since I live in an apartment with limited space. I have a desk in my room, but I need it for school. I share the TV with my roommate, so I couldn't use the TV as a monitor.

 

[Charagma]

My prices would be way out, but would then recommend something like Alienware (Still the better gaming laptop option on the market). They in general are very good and the also kept the temperature problem in mind during designing phase.

I am not sure if Clevo is still on the market. But that is also something to consider ..... if they are still manufacturing. Interesting thing about Clevo is that many "not so famous make" laptops have Clevo boards in them. Years ago, I bought my daughter a "Pro-Line" laptop for school only to find it had a "Clevo" motherboard in it.

Off the top of your head what would be the game you would play most? When I go shopping I would use that as a baseline to work from. E.g. You want to play Cyberpunk. Take those recommended specs and use it as your minimum specs you are willing to buy. Because you are going to be on a laptop add some ram and make sure it has Nvme (SSD as some call it) in it. That will give you transfer speed to have a better gaming experience.

Fortunately, there is not that many gaming laptops on the market, so your options will be limited. Remember even if you play Microsoft solitaire on it, it can be sold as a gaming laptop. So, check carefully before you buy and make sure it is the real thing and not a laptop just being branded as a gaming laptop. Your top brands are usually the route to go for gaming laptops.

if you have thought of a game and has the recommended specs then post it and possible laptops you have seen. Then we can run through it.

I have no idea where everyone has disappeared to, but everything went silent about a week ago. They should be back soon and then the guys will be able to give you solid advice and possible options.