5 Best Gaming Laptops in South Africa
Personal Computer, or PC, Gamers in South Africa look at a vast number of core features when they compare and evaluate different laptops such as GPU, CPU, RAM, disk space, audio capabilities, screen resolution, screen dimensions, and several others.
All of these, and more, are considerations when deciding on a gaming laptop, and it may be a tedious task to compare many machines to find the right one. Gamers who are looking for their next ultimate gaming rig, can consult the list and features below.
MSI GT70
This machine has a variety of hardware configurations which will alter the price. The model, which is commonly available in South Africa, the MS-GT70ND-208ZA, has the following features:
- Intel Core i7-3610QM, which is an Ivy Bridge Quad-core at 2.3Ghz.
- GeForce GT 675M 2GB GPU
- 12GB DDR3 RAM
- 750GB HDD
- Blu-ray ROM
- Non-gloss, LED backlit 17” FHD Resolution screen, and more.
Some of the notable aesthetics on this rig includes a back-lit keyboard which was developed in partnership with SteelSeries along with a decent built-in audio processor which is powered by Dynaudio and THX. The MSI GT70 starts from 24,252 ZAR and has an overall rating of 85%
ASUS G75
This machine comes in a variety of configurations of the core system. There are two distinct gaming variations that differ in a choice between an SSD and HDD combo, or an HDD-only configuration, 8GB or 16GB DDR3 RAM, and a 3D capable screen. Apart from this, the Asus G75 features the following:
- Core i7-3630QM Ivy Bridge Quad-core at 2.4Ghz
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M GPU (3GB)
- 3” FHD resolution LED backlit display
- Blu-ray writer
The Asus G85 ranges between 20,668 and 26,681 ZAR and has an overall rating of 88%. You might also be interested in ASUS laptops for sale
Samsung Series 7 Gamer
The NP700G7A may be an older version in this range, but it features the following:
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB
- 2 x 500GB HDDs
- 3” FHD resolution LED back-lit 3D capable panel.
This laptop starts from 17,248 ZAR and has an overall rating of 85%.
Alienware M17x R4
The Alienware model has two configurations which are available, both are suitable and reasonably priced. The main difference between these two configurations make for an overall powerful system as well as a 3D capable display, Blu-ray ROM, and a whopping price difference of 9,000 ZAR. The lower-end model is 23,653 ZAR and boasts of:
- Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4Ghz quad-core CPU
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 660M GPU (2GB)
- 8GB DDR3 RAM
- 1TB HDD
- LED backlit FHD resolution display
The overall rating on the Alienware setup, despite the configuration, is 88% as Alienware is a recognisable brand among gamers.
Toshiba Qosmio X870
The top-tier Qosmio range from Toshiba has been updated to include an Intel Ivy Bridge processor as well as a 3D capable display, making it a noteworthy contender in the gaming laptop space. The Qosmio X870 features the following:
- Intel Core i7-3630QM Ivy Bride quad-core at 2.4Ghz
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 670M GPU (3GB)
- 16GB DDR3 RAM
- 2 x 750GB HDD
- 3” FHD LED backlit 3D capable display
- Blu-ray writer
- Harmon Kardon stereo speakers
This machine is priced at 20,269 ZAR and has an overall rating of 82%. You might also be interested in: The best laptops for sale in South Africa
