Model: 83JH000JUS
from $879
Play your favorite PC games while on the go with the Lenovo 17.3" LOQ 17 Gaming Laptop . Powered by an Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-Core processor, 12GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 SSD, this laptop can run your games, productivity apps, and more. With a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 laptop graphics card and a 17.3" Full HD display, you can play your favorite games at 1080p. The screen also has a 165 Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth, immersive gaming experience. Add Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and USB-A, and this laptop is well equipped for your needs.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the most critical component, followed closely by a high refresh rate display. Pay attention to the GPU's Wattage (TGP), as lower wattage versions perform drastically worse. Available from $879.
Gaming laptops consume significantly more electricity than standard laptops due to high-power GPUs. Costs include eventual battery replacement and upgrading storage or RAM to keep up with modern games.
Common Failure Modes
Extreme heat in a small chassis causes premature wear. Swollen batteries, dried-out thermal paste, and cooling fan failures are the most common issues that plague gaming laptops.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the most critical component, followed closely by a high refresh rate display. Pay attention to the GPU's Wattage (TGP), as lower wattage versions perform drastically worse.
Gaming laptops are viable for 3-5 years. Heat degrades components faster than standard laptops.
The Lenovo 17.3" 12GB 512GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM is available at bhphoto, starting at $879.
Gaming laptops consume significantly more electricity than standard laptops due to high-power GPUs. Costs include eventual battery replacement and upgrading storage or RAM to keep up with modern games.
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