Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is expected to be released on December 9, 2024. The action-adventure title largely focus on graphics. Based on the PC system requirements, the game appears to be highly demanding, requiring at least the RTX 3080 Ti for optimal gameplay. However, with some compromise in the settings, you can run it on systems with GPUs as low as RTX 2060, based on the minimum system requirements.
In this article, we'll look into the best budget laptops to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Do note that we'll include both high-performing and low-priced gaming laptops so there's a range of options for you to choose from.
Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer's personal opinions.
The best budget laptops to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
1) Acer Nitro V 15
Price: $849.98
The Acer Nitro V 15 is one of the best laptops out there to play the new Indiana Jones title. It comes packed with features, particularly a 13th-gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060.
You get a whopping 32GB DDR5 RAM module, making it an excellent gaming laptop. However, it is quite low on storage, featuring just 512GB SSD. With these specs, you can comfortably run the game at High settings.
The Acer Nitro V 15 features a standard 15.6-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Thus, it should be quite good to play the game without any stutters or screen tears. At 57 Wh, the battery life is average though.
2) GIGABYTE G6 (G6 MF-H2US854KH)
Price: $949.99
Next on the list is the GIGABYTE G6, featuring the same 13th-gen Intel Core i7-13620H processor as the last one, but a slightly different GPU. The device features the Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics processor, allowing for smooth gameplay at Medium to High settings judging by the system requirements. You get 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage, adding to the value.
It has a better display compared to the Nitro V, featuring a larger 16-inch WUXGA screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. The battery life is quite average at 54 Wh, with the potential for 3-4 hours of gaming on an average.
3) Dell G15
Price: $749.99
The Dell G15 is the lowest-priced laptop we could find for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It features the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS CPU paired with the Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics processor. You get 16GB DDR5 RAM along with 1TB SSD storage. With these specs, you can expect relatively good performance. However, you'd have to compromise on the graphics quality a bit.
It features a standard 15.6-inch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. While the refresh rate is quite low, it should be enough for stutter-free gameplay. You get a 56Wh battery unit, lasting an average of 3-4 hours of gaming and around five hours of light use.
Also read: Can you play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as a newcomer to the franchise?
4) HP OMEN 17 (17z-db000)
Price: $849.99
Next on the list is the HP Omen 17, featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS along with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics processor. You get 16GB DDR5 RAM with a storage space of 512GB SSD, which is quite low. However, you can configure your laptop up to 1TB with an added cost.
The Omen 17 features the best display on the list with its large 17.3-inch FHD screen, offering an immersive gaming experience. It also features the largest battery on the list, housing an 83 Wh unit, lasting an average of 4-5 hours.
5) MSI Pulse GL66 (12UEK-637)
Price: $759.99
Last on the list is the MSI Pulse GL66, featuring a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor along with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. These specs should allow for comfortable gameplay at medium graphics settings.
You also get 16GB DDR4 RAM along with 512GB SSD storage. If you find the storage to be low, you can always upgrade as you get quite a few slots.
It features a 15.6-inch FHD display with a refresh rate of 144Hz, allowing for tear-free gameplay. As with most MSI laptops, you get a 53 Wh battery unit, lasting an average of three hours.
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