Hardware for the Gamer
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GA503QE-BH92-CB)
This laptop does a decent job both as a gaming PC and as a mobile workstation. The omission of a webcam is becoming more common for gaming laptops, an
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 2560×1440(QHD, 3.7MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QC-BS91-CB)
If you're looking for a relatively affordable computer for visual work and even gaming away from your desk, this laptop could be of interest. The abse
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total
Pricing
Gigabyte AORUS 17-inch Gaming Laptop (AORUS 17 XE4-73US514)
This laptop packs some serious horsepower, promising rich interactive experiences in demanding video games as well as video and graphical creations so
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H
GPU
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Acer Predator Orion 5000 PO5-640-ER11 (DG.E2UAA.002)
This powerful computer boasts impressive specs promising to deliver uncompromising gaming experiences. This kind of horsepower could even come in hand
Who it's For
- Long-Term Gamer
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
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| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700F
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, 10 GB
Memory
32 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
2 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix G10CE Gaming PC (G10CE(SPL)-BBI560-CB)
This pre-built Gaming Rig is quite capable for the price, and if you're looking for a gamin PC you can take home and play with tonight, this could be
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
CPU
Intel Core i5-11400
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-CA)
If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Road Warrior
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
GPU
Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Acer Nitro 50 Gaming PC (N50-120-EB12)
If you're looking for a gaming rig but have limited funds to do so, this system is a compelling solution. It's a powerful PC for the price and uses sm
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
1.5 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)
Pricing
MSI Aegis ZS 5DS-264US Gaming Desktop (AEZS5DS264)
This powerful gaming PC delivers impressive performance without going all-out on your wallet.
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Hardcore Graphic Designer
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 12 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
500 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513IC-BS71-CB)
If you've been looking for a cost-effective gaming PC, this laptop has a bit more graphical horsepower which will go a long way to make more games pla
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
GPU
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Asus TUF Gaming F15 15-inch Laptop (FX506LH-SS51-CB)
This laptop incorporates significantly more graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill PC without specializing all the way. As a result, you gain
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
|---|---|
| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
Screen
15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i5-10300H
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)
Pricing
Nintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)
This smaller version of the Nintendo Switch is dedicated to mobile gaming. So you do lose the option to connect this version of the console to the TV
Who it's For
- Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
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Specs
Operating System
Nintendo Switch
Screen
6", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), Touch Screen
CPU
Nvidia Tegra X1
GPU
Nvidia Maxwell 256
Memory
4 GB
Storage
32 GB total, Media Card Reader
Pricing
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) (HEGSKAAAA)
The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a regular game console or on the move as a tablet. This third revis
Who it's For
- Serious Gamer
Compared Overall
| Bang for the Buck | |
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| Versatility | |
| Power | |
| Storage Space | |
| Portability | |
| Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Nintendo Switch
Screen
7", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), OLED Display, Touch Screen
CPU
Nvidia Tegra X1
GPU
Nvidia Maxwell 256
Memory
4 GB
Storage
64 GB total, Media Card Reader