Desktop Vs. Laptop Gaming
Laptops are becoming more and more popular. The increase of popularity for laptops makes some video gamers think they should buy a laptop for their gaming needs. Still, many gamers swear by a desktop. What are the advantages of buying a laptop over a desktop? What are the advantages of buying a desktop over a laptop?
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Portability
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One of the advantages for laptop gaming is portability. Many of the most popular computer games are massive multiplayer online role-playing games. These are games that are normally played for hours at a time. The portability of a laptop can be very valuable because you can sit in a comfortable chair instead of sitting at a desk. A laptop also is valuable to somebody who travels a lot because they can take a laptop computer with them.
Price
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It might seem like laptops should be cheaper because they are smaller, but the convenience of a laptop and the technology used to fit so much into its memory will actually cost more. A good gaming laptop can be bought for around $1,200 to $1,500. A good gaming desktop can be found for about $600.
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Upgrades
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Laptops are extremely difficult to upgrade. Most people won't bother upgrading a laptop, so you pretty much have to buy a new laptop as soon as it is outdated. Desktop computers can be easily upgraded by opening up the PC and replacing a part.
Accessories
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Playing video games on a computer is always better with a mouse. The trackpad found on a laptop is extremely difficult to operate in a video game. It is possible to plug a mouse into the laptop, but if you're using a laptop so you can sit in a more comfortable chair then where will you put the mouse? A mouse is easier to use at a desk with a desktop computer.
Power
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If you're going to take full advantage of the portability of the laptop, then you probably don't want to have to keep it plugged in all the time. The laptop's battery isn't going to last very long compared with a desktop computer. And even if you do keep the laptop plugged in, the cords will be hanging all over you. At a desktop computer the cords probably aren't in your way.
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