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Console gaming, such as Playstation and Xbox is a hige industry, but computer gaming acocunts for a large market of the computer industry as well, with laptops leading the way. Some of the most popular games include, Call of Duty, Warcraft, Grand Theft Auto, Fallout 3 and Halo, which was originally made for xBox360 and is now available in a computer version.

For many the favorite venue for gaming is a laptop computer as they are portable and highly efficient for the hobby and several come in high performance models packed full of the necessary features. Gaming laptops are very expensive and considering refurbished laptops is a great option. Many cheap laptops are available and will allow you to get more features for a lower price.

5 Laptop Features for the Best Laptop Experience
High performance laptops are needed for the optimal gaming experience. Here are the most important features to look for when choosing a laptop for gaming.

1. Graphics:
High performance graphics are a must have for the best gaming experience and especially for the 3D graphic functions that come with so many games. The best graphic cards are, NVIDIA, ATi Mobility Radeon 9700, Intel’s Graphics Media, or ATI’s Mobility FireGL V3200.

2. VRAM
For gamers it is also important to look at the laptop’s dedicated video RAM (VRAM) that is memory, which usually comes with a graphics card and has its own memory in MB, which includes 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB.

3. RAM Memory:
A large amount of RAM laptop memory is necessary to run games as they are very large programs to prevent freeze ups and crashes mid game. A minimum of 2GB of RAM is necessary for the serious gamer and allows for flawless running of the comprehensive game graphics, video and especially for 3D games, but 3GB and 4GB is really best.

4. Processor:
A high-end processor is necessary for gaming; today the top of the line is the Intel Core 2 Duo series, a great choice for gaming laptops.

5. Monitor Screen Size
For gaming you will want as big a screen as you can get. A 17-inch wide screen will deliver a magnificent gaming experience, but it is also important that it be able to handle graphics for 3D gaming. While there are several display resolutions available, one of the best one today is WXGA, which stands for Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array and has a display resolution of 1920×1200 pixels with a 16:10 screen aspect ratio.

Best Brands and Models
Many gaming enthusiasts like to have their gaming laptops custom built to ensure that they have handpicked features. However, for most of us who are not tech savvy it is better to buy a model that is pre built for performance with all the necessary features.

Best models for gamers come from Maingear, Alienware, HP, Dell, Toshiba and Rock Extreme.