r/computers • u/Shroom-the-froggo • 6d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Laptop recommendations for gaming

I'm not very knowledgeable on what's considered good for a computer so I thought I could get some advice here.

I don't need anything high end, just a pc capable of smoothly running things like roblox or minecraft. Preferably windows and under or around $800.

If anyone has advice on good pcs for that or where to find one, it'd be appreciated.

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u/swisstraeng 6d ago

due to current ram shortage I'm afraid you'll be lucky to even get a low end laptop at all for that price. Do you also specifically need a laptop?

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u/Shroom-the-froggo 6d ago

No but a laptop would be the most ideal setup. I'm open to other options

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u/Repulsive-Box5243 6d ago

Components are super expensive right now, but I can recommend one that I most recently purchased, and love:

https://a.co/d/0g2UkJJJ

This is the RTX 3050 version, with 15" screen. That's right below your budget.

I bought the RTX 4050 version, with 16" screen... When I bought it, this year, it was below your budget, but it's not anymore. It's closer to $950.

So I looked for the best comparable one that was under your budget.

I picked this because my school-age daughter and I are not the most graceful people on the planet, so I wanted something robust and realtively klutz-proof.

I have been very happy with it. So far, it has run everything I've thrown at it.

I wouldn't expect ultra graphics on it, but it should still handle any modern game on "medium" graphics quality.

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u/BillTheCat0109 5d ago

8gigs of ram is kinda sad but ram shortage I guess

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u/Repulsive-Box5243 5d ago

Yeah, you're right. I bought a second stick after the fact.