I need a new gaming laptop to use second life on, any suggestions?

[Thecla]

If you're ever going to use the laptop literally on your lap at all, I suggest you get a ventilated "lap table" for it, preferably one with fans powered off USB or you will literally burn yourself, even through clothes. In fact, I would get one of those anyway. I have an ASUS ROG 15" and it gets HOT running SL and anything else remotely demanding.

[Rowan Amore]

My laptop runs about 10 degrees warmer than before and well.within limits.  

[Toothless Draegonne]

Still running SL okay on last year's Asus TUF A17. ROG is for if you have a whole bunch of money to spend on high end. TUF is the mid-tier.

[panterapolnocy]

14 hours ago, discussionbot said:

Laptops are for slicing bread, not gaming.

Only the cutting edge ones. ~

13 hours ago, Thecla said:

If you're ever going to use the laptop literally on your lap at all, I suggest you get a ventilated "lap table" for it

Even if one is using a laptop on a desk, it's still a good idea to use a cooling pad, as lower temperatures mean a longer life for the electronics. Additionally, if the pad has this option, the computer can be lifted, placed almost vertically, making it easier to view the screen - and providing space for a regular keyboard and mouse. These peripherals are easier to replace in case of a tea spill than the laptop's built-in equivalents, plus it's useful if the physical space is limited.

[InnerCity Elf]

On 7/5/2024 at 8:56 AM, panterapolnocy said:

These peripherals are easier to replace in case of a tea spill than the laptop's built-in equivalents,

Indeed. Very good point for coffee drinkers, too. 😭

[Prokofy Neva]

On 7/3/2024 at 7:23 AM, SarahKB7 Koskinen said:

Laptops are for spreadsheets and Word documents, not gaming.

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[SarahKB7 Koskinen]

1 hour ago, Prokofy Neva said:

Tell us about your ride!

 

[Danielle Atheria]

On 7/3/2024 at 8:53 AM, Alwin Alcott said:

MSI katana GF76 11UC 16GB RTX3050 runs quite well 

I have the same and it’s works great yes!!

[Bree Giffen]

Amazon is having it's annual prime day sale on the 16th-17th which should have some discounted gaming laptops and desktops. This usually spurs other stores both online and brick-n-mortar to have sales as well. Manufacturers also sell directly from their websites so that's another place to look.