It was a setup that served me well and one that I was reluctant to leave behind.
However, my life here in South Africa presented a unique challenge.
My (then) high-powered desktop system became as useful as a brick in these moments.
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At the same time, I was preparing to embrace a new freelancing journey.
That journey didn’t lend itself to lugging around a desktop PC.
Instead, I had a compact, powerful machine that was ready to go right out of the box.
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The transition was smoother than I expected, and the convenience was undeniable.
I could set up anywhere, power on, and start gaming—no fuss, no muss.
But with the right choice, you might be pleasantly surprised at how quiet a gaming laptop can be.
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To get around this, I use a Tartarus V2 keypad when gaming on the go.
I’m no longer chained to a desk in a specific room of my house.
This flexibility has been a game-changer for me, especiallyduring our rolling blackout periods.
Razer’s Tartarus gamepad features 32 programmable keys, a thumbpad for eight-directional movement, and an adjustable palm rest.
The laptop’s lower power consumption means I can run it off a battery backup inverter during power outages.
While desktop PCs usually have the edge in pure performance,gaming laptops have made significant stridesin recent years.
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Moreover, anycross-platform games, assuming they are ported properly, will run just fine on my machine.
I’m not constantly worried about needing the latest and greatest components to enjoy my games.
The most popularPC gaming GPUsare cards like the1660 Ti or GTX 1650!
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I don’t see myself going back to desktop PCs anytime soon.
Plus, I can’t overstate the freedom of being able to game wherever and whenever I want.
