Level up: 9 of the best gaming laptops to make you 'PC Master Race'

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BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS THIS WEEK:

• Acer Predator Triton — $2,441.96 (save $258.03) 

• MSI GL63 8SE209 — $1,199 (save 300)

• Alienware 17 R5 — $1,699 

• Dell G3 — $886.78

• MSI GP63 Leopard-077 — $1,299 (save 400)

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It's time to level up!

Did you know PC gamers take pride in the nickname "PC master race?" These are the folks who delight in the fact that PC gaming is just so much better than playing on a console, and if this Reddit thread is any indication — this way of thinking isn't going away any time soon.

While it can take a year or two for gaming consoles to adapt to updated technology, PCs see that improvement hit almost instantly. New rigs and laptops hit the market faster, as opposed to consoles that make you wait for months until their release.  Read more...

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BEST CHOICE OVERALL

MSI GP63 Leopard

A dependable graphics card, excellent speeds, and a lightweight build make this the complete package.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-8750
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
• Storage: 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
• Weight: 4.8 lbs

$1,699 from Walmart

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BEST FOR VR AND VIDEO QUALITY

MSI GT75 Titan 4K-071

While it carries a hefty price tag, the MSI GT75 Titan is everything you could want out of a gaming laptop, down to VR and 4K.

• Processor: Intel Core i9-8950HK
• RAM: 32GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
• Storage: 1TB HDD + 1TB SDD
• Weight: 10.05 lbs

$4,499 from Walmart

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BEST FOR GAMERS ON A BUDGET

Dell Gaming Laptop G5587

While you may not have $2000 to drop on some higher performance gaming laptop, you can still get reliable gaming performance with the Dell Gaming Laptop G5587.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-8300
• RAM: 8GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
• Storage: 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• Weight: 6.28 lbs

$1,100 from Amazon

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BEST FOR POWER IN A SLIM DESIGN

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M

ASUS offers the best of both worlds with a slim and light gaming laptop that doesn't skimp on the power under the hood.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• Weight: 5.4 lbs

$2,199 from Amazon

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BEST FOR NEW GAMERS

Acer Nitro 5

If you're new to PC gaming, the Acer Nitro 5 delivers a reliable laptop at a reasonable price.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ
• RAM: 8GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Weight: 2.65 lbs

$719 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TRADITIONAL/HARDCORE GAMERS

Acer Predator Triton 700

Hardcore gamers expect power out of their platform of choice, and Acer delivers on that power with the Predator Triton 700 laptop.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
• RAM: 32GB
• Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Weight: 5.4 lbs

$2,700 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BUDGET VR

Alienware 15

Alienware is one of the most recognized names in PC gaming, and the Alienware 15 lives up to that namesake, even delivering a reliable VR laptop.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
• Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• Weight: 8 lbs

$1,888 from Amazon

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BEST FOR PERFORMANCE

MSI GS65 Stealth THIN-051

This is one of the thinnest laptops built for intense gaming on-the-go.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
• Storage: 256GB
• Weight: 4.14 lbs

$1,799 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SLEEK DESIGN

Razer Blade 15

Think of this as the Apple MacBook Pro of gaming laptops.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Weight: 4.56 lbs

$2,200 from Amazon

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