DDR3 And More Tech To Hit Gaming Laptops

As PC’s get smaller and notebook computers get faster the line between them is beginning to get blurred unless you take a look at the extreme sides of the spectrum. Desktop PC’s are getting streamlined and thin and notebooks, particularly for gaming and desktop replacements are getting bigger and more powerful. I think its getting to the point where the performance of laptop computers is able to match desktops. The price difference is also not as big as it used to be either. Notebook PC’s have declined considerably in price and this makes them a more attractive option as they have the added bonus of being wire free and mobile. No need to keep them stationed in any particular place as with desktops that’s for sure. There is also a level of personal ownership with laptops as they are not usually something shared with others. Desktop PC’s often tend to be household purchases for all members of ahousehold.

The graphics processor is one of the most crucial things to consider when purchasing a gaming laptop. Two choices exist in this realm. Nvidia or ATi? ATi were left trailing once AMD had takeover them and this has allowed Nvidia to be the current market leader. This technology is changing every single year and Nvidia seem to have the edge.

When purchasing a gaming laptop the processor, ram and video chip are the most important parts one should consider. The processor should be a dual core processor like the intel core duo with a speed of over 2GHz as standard. Minimum requirements for ram are 2GB if running Windows Vista but more is recommended. To play games you need to have a dedicated graphics card. 256MB is the minimum dedicated graphics memory to look for. A mid to high end card should play all current and future games without any problems. For hardcore gaming players get only the top of the range gpu’s.

The future for gaming laptops seems good with nvidia set to release the geforce 9 series and ati getting back into the frey in a big way to increase its market share. With processors getting smaller, more efficient and cooler, ddr3 graphics and system ram dropping in price and all other things centrino 2 brings the following year looks set to be a big one for gamers and their portables.