We all love our high-powered gaming desktops. But when you can’t take your battle station on the go, you’ll need a gaming laptop to get the job done.

Picking a gaming notebook can be as simple as choosing a laptop with a high-end NVIDIA graphics card and the latest-generation Intel processor. However, being on a budget complicates the process. You will have to balance your priorities—splurging on a processor can mean ending up with a lesser graphics card, a beautiful 4k screen might mean a sacrifice in build quality.

After scouring the market, we have come up with a list of the best cheap gaming laptops. These models give you impressive gaming performance for an inexpensive price, maximizing every dollar across all the most important features important for gaming.