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Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop Why in the world would anyone ever get a laptop for gaming?  This is a question people ask me all the time, especially after they find out I'm using a gaming laptop for nearly all the gaming I enjoy.  I suppose it always comes down to a person's specific need. Reason One: Portability First The first reason I would offer, that many people can relate to I'm sure, is the need for portability above all else.  I've carted my laptop back and forth to college, or used it to write papers and take notes in class, and when you only want a single machine to do all this, you need a laptop. Phones and tablets can take over many of the portability concerns, this is true. Most people, however, can still type faster on a real keyboard. Additionally, there are many times when someone needs to use a program that only works on a computer. Wouldn't you prefer to use your own system rather than wait for the computer lab at school? Bat...

Image Courtesy of PCPartPicker.com It is June of 2018 and the Do-it-Yourself PC Market is still out of control.  RAM prices are way up, video cards prices are still way too high, and new processors are coming to market and with them the need to upgrade to a new motherboard.  My question today is this: Is it still worth it to build your own PC in 2018?  Let's take a closer look and find out. Why Build your Own? In the last couple of decades the DIY PC market has changed completely.  Today, it is easier than ever to get in to a straightforward custom build with less than ten components, and the quality of those components (and return policies of vendors like Amazon and NewEgg) have improved to the point where there is little risk and a lot of satisfaction to building your own rig. The main pre-built PC vendors really excel at one thing, and that is warranty service.  When you buy an HP Omen ,  Lenovo Legion , or a Dell Alienware , you are going to ...