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Looking for a new Gaming Laptop

Mar 17, 2018 5:08AM PDT

I need some help finding a new Gaming Laptop. Happy
I'm looking for a laptop with the following attributes:

1. Travel friendly (Lightweight)
2. GeForce GTX 1060/1080
3. 8th Gen Intel processor
4. 256-512GB SSD
5. 15.6'' Display
6. Under 1,800$

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BAD PARAMETERS.
Mar 17, 2018 3:30PM PDT

My son has the Razor and it's just not that great. Now that he bought it he wished he had gone for a HIGHER WEIGHT MODEL with beefy heat sinks because without the cooling pad it just slows as it heats up.

From what I see today, you would be upset over such a laptop.

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Best gaming laptops for your needs
Apr 22, 2018 11:20PM PDT
ASUS CUK GL753 ROG

This machine is offered in six different configurations, that means six different price ranges. However, even in our mid-range here is what it offers. Running the core processes is a beautifully revamped quad-core i7-7700HQ by Intel. On the sides where we need the speed for virtual memory, we have a 16GB RAM with four PCLe bus port 256SSD.

It is easy to say that the necessity of speed is quite real if you understand the reference! Apart from the amazing components, it also offers a 17.3 inches FHD screen that brightens up the graphics that your NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB display. In stores, this laptop is selling like fire, and with a high customer rating, it is sure to please you with all your gaming needs.

If you are looking for other options, check this for review on other gaming laptops.