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Question

Gaming Laptop or Desktop

Apr 23, 2017 4:23PM PDT

So I plan on selling the laptop I have now and upgrading. My question is should I sell my laptop and get a gaming laptop, or sell my laptop and get a cheap laptop and build a gaming desktop.
I would like to mention I am in college so I need some kind of laptop. I have heard that gaming laptops are spendy for what you get. All opinions are welcome!!

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Depends on you.
Apr 23, 2017 4:34PM PDT
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Gaming
Apr 23, 2017 9:00PM PDT

Get a desktop, build as high as you can with your current budget.

As the budget allows you can upgrade.

You can't do that with a laptop.

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Desktop is easier for games
Apr 23, 2017 10:13PM PDT

I personally can play better with a desktop and regular keyboard, plus desktop have better cooling system.