Do you like computer games? Ready to play at home, in transport, and even during your lunch break at work? In order to enjoy real fun, you need a real gaming laptop - with a modern processor, a significant amount of RAM and a powerful graphics card. Do not necessarily buy the most expensive computer! Our review will introduce you to 5 popular gaming laptops in 2017, which are inexpensive - from 49 to 60 thousand rubles. Find out their capabilities, advantages and disadvantages, and choose the model that suits you!
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Lenovo Legion Y520 - simple and productive
The famous Chinese company Lenovo, ranks 3rd in the world in the production of laptops. The manufacturer has equipped the model Legion Y520 with a new matrix, video card and hard disk. Two processors - Core i5 and Core i7 provide excellent performance and fast response in games with rich graphics.
The laptop is suitable for shooters, strategies and role-playing games. A matt widescreen screen measuring 39 cm diagonally gives wide viewing angles, allowing you to see the smallest details of the game. A resolution of 1920 to 1080 px allows you to also watch movies and streaming video.
The body is decorated with a textured coating that prevents slipping. The bright red frame of the keys and the touchpad and the red light underline the game orientation of the model. Due to the small thickness (2.6 cm) and weight of only 2.4 kg, the laptop is suitable for use on trips.
The model is equipped with a compact power supply and USB Type, allowing you to connect multiple USB-devices. With the help of a webcam and a built-in microphone, you can video chat and play with partners online. To access the Internet module Wi-Fi. USB and HDMI connectors, a card reader and audio output are used to connect video cameras, audio systems, mobile gadgets and drives.
Pros:
- Build quality. The panels are made of durable plastic, all parts are securely fixed and do not creak.
- The possibility of modification. The bottom panel of the laptop is unscrewed without effort. Due to this, inside it is easy to add a 8 GB memory bar, vacuum the fans, replace the drives.
- Turbo Boost function. On hot days with long gaming sessions, you can set the cooling mode to maximum.
Minuses:
- Cover housing. It is quickly contaminated by dust and fingerprints.
- No SSD drive. Because of this, applications that depend on the hard disk are not fast enough.
- Battery weak. In offline mode, the charge lasts for 1.5 hours of games or 3 hours of watching movies.
MSI GL72 7QF-895RU - large and functional
Taiwanese firm MSI intends this model for people with an average budget. At the same time, the laptop is equipped with the most advanced “hardware” - an Intel Core i5 processor, an Intel HD Graphics 630 video card and 8 GB RAM. Thanks to the powerful components, the latest versions of CS: GO, Dota, GTA, Counter Strike, Rust, Battlefield games on medium and high settings go well on a laptop.
A matt display measuring 43.25 cm diagonally reproduces clearly detailed images in games and movies. In bright sunlight, the contrast is slightly lost, so the device is best used indoors.
The keyboard is organized conveniently both for games, and for typing. The buttons are slightly recessed into the case, do not produce strong noise when pressed. Nampad allows you to quickly enter numbers. You can use the touchpad to scroll and zoom.
With the help of a card reader, audio outputs, 3 USB ports, HDMI connectors and a Mini DisplayPort, you can attach drives and additional hardware. For wireless communication Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 are provided.
Advantages:
- Cooler Boost Technology. Coolers are automatically regulated, and the laptop is cooled to +70 ° C, even at maximum loads.
- Sound quality. An audio system with 4 built-in speakers provides loud surround sound without additional devices.
- Affordable price. In online stores, the model costs from 66 thousand rubles, which is 5-7 times cheaper than premium gaming laptops.
Disadvantages:
- Lack of key illumination. As a result, you can not play at night without lighting.
- Noisy work. The sound of the fans is quite loud.
- Great weight. The laptop is difficult to use on the go, as it weighs 2.7 kg.
MSI GP62M 7RDX-1008XRU Leopard - comfortable and durable
The second MSI product sample is a small laptop designed for gaming, watching movies and surfing the Internet. The model is equipped with the latest generation 7 processor and 8 GB RAM, which, if desired, can be expanded.
The discrete NVIDIA 10 series video card allows you to play any newest games with average settings. The hard disk has a capacity of 1 TB. To speed up the work, a slot M.2 is provided in which it is easy to install a solid-state drive.
The notebook design is laconic, but expressive - a matte black case, the top cover of aluminum is decorated with a company logo-dragon with backlight. The low-profile keyboard is also complemented by an RGB backlight in which the user can independently choose the color of the lighting. The control buttons allow you to call the MSI gamer utility and adjust the cooling level using Cooler Boost technology.
The screen with a diagonal of 39 cm provides a bright image in any light due to the anti-reflective coating. With Full HD resolution, games and movies are played with high definition and contrast.
Pros:
- Rich interface. The laptop has connectors for various external devices - LAN, audio, MiniDisplayPort, 2 USB ports. Thanks to the HDMI and Type-C input, you can connect 2 additional monitors and play with family and friends.
- Easy to modify. The laptop is easily disassembled, the bottom cover can be unscrewed entirely and add RAM and SSD drive.
- Cooling system. Coolers automatically maintain a temperature of no higher than +65 ° C during normal operation, and a maximum of +85 ° C in games.
Minuses:
- Weak TN matrix. The screen does not give wide viewing angles, so playing together for one laptop is inconvenient.
- Sound quality. Speaker system with 4 speakers gives insufficient surround sound, as it lacks a subwoofer.
- Marked case. Plastic fragments inside and outside easily get dirty from touch.
ASUS GL552VX - fast and stylish
The main feature of the GL552VX model is the original design, with which the ASUS manufacturer marks all its gaming laptops. The body is made of durable corrugated plastic. The aluminum top cap is complemented by the Republic of Gamers logo, which shines while the computer is turned on.
The graphics in the laptop are hybrid — it is made up of the work of the NVIDIA GeForce video card with 4 GB of memory and the Intel HD Graphics 530 graphics processor. Each of the 4 core i5 processor cores is capable of receiving 2 task streams simultaneously.
In combination with 16 GB of RAM, components ensure the use of the latest versions of popular games at medium settings. The laptop is equipped with a powerful cooling system that does not allow the body to heat up above +45 ° С. The noise of the fans does not exceed the standard level for a gaming laptop - 50 dB.
To connect additional equipment and drives, a large set of connectors is provided - USB Type-C, HDMI, card reader, headphone and microphone outputs, 3 USB and RJ-45. Wireless connections are represented by an integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 module.
Benefits:
- Speed performance. The laptop is able to run simultaneously several tabs in different browsers, complex programs and games with high requirements.
- Easy access to internal components. It is enough to remove the bottom cover and you can independently add a memory bar, SSD, remove the drive.
- Wi-Fi speed.The device is equipped with the latest module that provides fast reception and transmission of data, especially in AC mode.
Disadvantages:
- Image quality. The characteristics of the brightness and contrast of the matrix are too low, which makes the screen appear pale in the sun and too bright in the dark.
- Low battery capacity. The charge lasts for 1 hour of battery life on the Internet and 0.5 hours for games.
- Poor OS compatibility. On a laptop, only Windows 10 works optimally, in older versions the touch panel is disabled.
HP OMEN 17-w036ur 1VG98EA - easy and technological
The model from the well-known company HP is aimed at gamers who like dynamic games with rich graphics. Thanks to the 4-core Core i7 processor and Turbo Boost technology, the laptop gives instant response. Included with the NVIDIA GeForce video card, this allows you to easily run the latest versions of popular games, for example, Fire Strike, Mafia, Dishonored, Witcher, etc.
A full HD screen with a size of 43.25 cm diagonally gives an image with a pronounced contrast, rich color reproduction and large viewing angles. Brightness is low, so the laptop is inconvenient to use in sunlight.
The body is made of durable plastic with a "carbon" texture. The lid is decorated with the brand red Omen symbol. The keyboard with a typical red backlight is compact, the buttons are pressed gently. The arrows and numbers are not separated from the text block. Buttonless touchpad responds well to touch.
On the side panels of the laptop are connectors for additional equipment - HDMI, card reader, audio outputs, 3 USB ports and a network port. Wireless communication with the Internet and mobile devices can be performed via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. An important feature of the model is the presence of a 3-dimensional Intel RealSense camera.
Advantages:
- Capacious battery. One battery charge is enough for 5 office work and 1 hour 45 minutes of games with the maximum load.
- Cooling system. The coolers do not allow the case to heat up above +47.6 ° С.
- Low weight. OMEN 17 is relatively light for a game model - only 2.8 kg.
Disadvantages:
- The location of the interfaces. Most of the exits are located behind, which is inconvenient in everyday use.
- Noise level. In the state of maximum load noise exceeds 51 dB.
- Keyboard features. There are no special gaming keys for macros, the backlight brightness cannot be adjusted.
Each of the 5 models of our review is suitable for intensive gaming use. Weigh that is more important for you - the convenience of the keyboard or a beautiful design, the possibility of modification or durability of the case? But do not forget that the most important criteria are the characteristics of the processor, video card and screen matrix.
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