Updated: October 15, 2021. I have to say, I don’t know how Rocket League became one of the best PC games of all time but it did. I mean, it’s essentially soccer with cars and rocket-powered boosters. If that doesn’t get you going, then I don’t know what will.
The biggest plus of Rocket League is the game is simple to pick up yet hard to master. And it’s not like other games where you need to grind to progress. Whether you’re trying to learn your dribble or you’re playing in a tournament – you’re always growing, always moving forward. You’re not going to feel like you’re at the top until you actually reach it – and even then, there’s going to be someone better. This is where the addiction comes from.
So, let’s find out what are the prerequisites for a laptop that’ll make your game shine.
I still remember playing the player-created Defense of the Ancients mod map in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, and back then, it was a novelty that breathed a bit of life back into Blizzard’s real-time strategy game. Today, there have been a wide variety of MOBA games that feel very similar; you start out with a hero, push lanes against either computer controlled opponents or an enemy team, and eventually secure a victory. A few years ago, Valve decided to release the spiritual successor to Defense of the Ancients: Dota 2, but for those who enjoy laptop gaming, which are the best laptops for Dota 2? Let’s take a look.
One of the best things about League of Legends is how well optimized it is for cheap laptops. That’s why you don’t have to break a bank if you just want a notebook for casually playing LoL. Apart from that, League scales pretty well into better hardware (except for multi-core usage, but that’s a problem for many games with lock-step engine). But if we want to find the best laptop for League of Legends, there’s some research to be done.
Quick update. Last guide update: November 15. I’ve decided to refresh the guide with the latest laptops with the new Intel Core 7th gen processors and Nvidia GTX Pascal video cards.
In short, expect to spend under $800 for a basic laptop for League, powerful laptop – under $1300 and around $1500 for some of the best laptops for League of Legends. The latter will be able to handle gaming way beyond LoL.
At the same time, there are plenty of reasons to get a more expensive laptop for LoL if you’ve got the budget for it.
Obviously, you might need a laptop with better specs for other games. Few PC games are as accessible as League is, so you’ll need to spend some cash on latest hardware if you like to keep on top on the latest releases. But since you’re getting a laptop for LoL now, I guess you’re sticking with it for a while and I won’t assume that you need a laptop with a top-notch graphics card.
But even if you only see yourself playing League of Legends for the next few years, you might need a better rig if you’re considering streaming. Even if you’re not dreaming about going pro, having an occasional stream for a couple of your best mates can be fun.
Now I’ll break down all main requirements one-by-one.
