$1,000 Gaming Laptops Pack More RAM and Fast GPUs But Sacrifice Battery Life
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You'll get at least 16GB of RAM in a $1,000 gaming laptop, sometimes even 32GB. More RAM helps games run smoother.
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Expect a decent Nvidia RTX 3000 or 4000 series GPU. Performance varies, so pick based on screen resolution and graphical needs.
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Displays are typically 1080p with high 144Hz refresh rates rather than 4K. This optimizes smooth gameplay over resolution.
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SSD drives deliver fast load times, but storage caps around 512GB-1TB. Larger triple-A games eat storage space quickly.
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Battery life is generally poor, less than 5 hours. Plan to stay plugged in for long gaming sessions.