Which of these two is better for PC gaming?

I've been trying to make a decision on which computer to play PC games. My desktop PC is 4 years old with the exception of the video card. My gaming laptop is fairly new. Although my desktop's video card is stronger, its processor is very old and the monitor resolution is so low that it's hard going back from 1080p.

Desktop

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz

4GB DDR2 RAM 800

MSI 550GTX Ti 1GB

1280x1024 monitor resolution

MSI GT780 laptop

Intel Core i5 2410M 2.3GHz

8GB DDR3 RAM

GTX560M 1.5GB DDR5

1920x1080 monitor resolution

I've been trying to make a decision on which computer to play PC games. My desktop PC is 4 years old with the exception of the video card. My gaming laptop is fairly new. Although my desktop's video card is stronger, its processor is very old and the monitor resolution is so low that it's hard going back from 1080p.

Desktop

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz

4GB DDR2 RAM 800

MSI 550GTX Ti 1GB

1280x1024 monitor resolution

MSI GT780 laptop

Intel Core i5 2410M 2.3GHz

8GB DDR3 RAM

GTX560M 1.5GB DDR5

1920x1080 monitor resolution

lordlors

Desktop all the way, simply because it is easily upgradeable and you can easily replace parts that break. Try finding a specific part for a laptop for cheaper than a semester at Harvard.

I only own a laptop for traveling, other than that would not have one in my home.

You also did not mention price here.....typically you can build a desktop to beat any laptop at the same price. Also will have a much bigger monitor.

Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.millerlight89

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.lordlors

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.lordlors

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="millerlight89"]Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.vfibsux

[QUOTE="vfibsux"][QUOTE="lordlors"] I will be going to Japan next year though hopefully. I plan to study Japanese language and then Game Design there. So upgrading my desktop is out of the question and that's why i got a gaming laptop.lordlors

- Gaming

- Laptop

Pick one. It's that simple.

[QUOTE="lordlors"][QUOTE="millerlight89"]Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.millerlight89

[QUOTE="millerlight89"][QUOTE="lordlors"] I will be going to Japan next year though hopefully. I plan to study Japanese language and then Game Design there. So upgrading my desktop is out of the question and that's why i got a gaming laptop.Elann2008

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="millerlight89"] Then go with the laptop I guess. Seems like you had your mind made up before you posted this, so not sure of the point here.lordlors

[QUOTE="lordlors"]

[QUOTE="Elann2008"] Exactly. Don't mean to be a jerk but this thread is pointless. Elann2008

[QUOTE="millerlight89"]Desktop all the way bro. It may be slightly weaker than that laptop, but you can always upgrade it down the road. Same can't be said for the laptop.lordlors

I've been trying to make a decision on which computer to play PC games. My desktop PC is 4 years old with the exception of the video card. My gaming laptop is fairly new. Although my desktop's video card is stronger, its processor is very old and the monitor resolution is so low that it's hard going back from 1080p.

Desktop

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz

4GB DDR2 RAM 800

MSI 550GTX Ti 1GB

1280x1024 monitor resolution

MSI GT780 laptop

Intel Core i5 2410M 2.3GHz

8GB DDR3 RAM

GTX560M 1.5GB DDR5

1920x1080 monitor resolution

lordlors

[QUOTE="lordlors"]

I've been trying to make a decision on which computer to play PC games. My desktop PC is 4 years old with the exception of the video card. My gaming laptop is fairly new. Although my desktop's video card is stronger, its processor is very old and the monitor resolution is so low that it's hard going back from 1080p.

Desktop

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz

4GB DDR2 RAM 800

MSI 550GTX Ti 1GB

1280x1024 monitor resolution

MSI GT780 laptop

Intel Core i5 2410M 2.3GHz

8GB DDR3 RAM

GTX560M 1.5GB DDR5

1920x1080 monitor resolution

masterdrat

You're moving to Japan? You sure about that?

On-topic, you can't take the desktop to Japan?

You're moving to Japan? You sure about that?

On-topic, you can't take the desktop to Japan?

Cataclism

Guys he already owns both, he's just wondering which is better for gaming. The 550ti is about the level of a 5770 if I'm correct. The 560m is probably about the same or worse is my guess. And post this on the pc hardware forums, you'll get faster and better responses.

i would go for the laptop.

it"S so cool to game everywhere ...

OP, you're answering all your own questions. Take the laptop, leave the desk. Sounds simple to me...

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