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Crimson Desert is an upcoming open-world game that offers stunning visuals. In terms of performance, the game is well-optimized with reasonable system requirements. With the current challenges around RAM and storage availability leading to price hikes in gaming laptops, the optimization efforts by developers and the disclosed system requirements make it possible for budget laptops to run the game, albeit at lower to medium settings with upscaling. The following five options, ranging from 66,000 rupees to 1 lakh, provide at least 6 GB of VRAM for a smooth gaming experience.
Note: The pricing mentioned is accurate as of March 13. Certain parts of this article contain subjective opinions from the writer.
5 top affordable laptops for playing Crimson Desert
1) Acer Nitro V – Ryzen 5 6600H
Price: 66,990 rupees
Among the current options, the Acer Nitro V stands out as the most budget-friendly RTX 3050 6GB laptop available. Identified by the SKU ANV15-41, this laptop delivers exceptional performance for its price point. Featuring a 15.6-inch display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD (both upgradable), the Nitro V is powered by the Ryzen 5 6600H CPU, which may seem older but boasts 6 Zen 3+ CPU cores and 12 threads.
With this setup, you can comfortably run Crimson Desert at low to medium settings in 1080p resolution, enhancing the experience with upscaling for smoother gameplay. The laptop sports a 63% sRGB 165Hz panel, offering decent visual quality for its cost. For those on a tight budget, the Nitro V is a solid choice.
2) HP Victus 15.6 – Ryzen 7 7445HS
Price: 77,990 rupees
For a slightly higher investment, the HP Victus model with the SKU fb3134AX/3120ax is a good option. Equipped with an RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB of VRAM, this laptop offers decent performance. Featuring 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (both upgradable), the laptop is powered by the Ryzen 7 7445HS CPU, which boasts 8 Zen 3+ cores and 16 threads, providing more processing power than the Ryzen 5 6600H.
With this configuration, you can run Crimson Desert at similar low to medium settings, with the ability to increase the render distance due to the more capable CPU. Using upscaling is recommended to maximize the GPU performance. The laptop comes with a value FHD IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering a decent visual experience.
3) Lenovo LOQ 15.6 – Ryzen 5 7235HS
Price: 79,990 rupees
This variant of the Lenovo LOQ offers RTX 4050 6GB graphics under 80,000 rupees, a unique offering in this price range. Identified by the SKU 83JC00NYIN, this laptop comes with impressive specs, although there are some limitations to consider. While the GPU is a significant upgrade, the CPU, a Ryzen 5 7235HS with 4 cores and 8 threads, may become a bottleneck during intensive gameplay in Crimson Desert.
Despite the CPU limitation, the laptop offers 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage (both upgradable), and a 100% sRGB rated display for vibrant colors. While the GPU performance is good, the CPU may struggle under demanding scenarios in the game.
4) ASUS TUF A16 – Ryzen 7 7445HS
Price: 89,990 rupees
Priced at around 90,000 rupees, the ASUS TUF A16 is a strong contender in the gaming laptop segment, featuring RTX 4050 6GB graphics. With the SKU FA607NUG-RL189WS, this laptop offers 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage (both upgradable), and the Ryzen 7 7445HS CPU. The only drawback of this model is the IPS panel with a 63% sRGB color gamut.
In terms of gaming performance, Crimson Desert runs smoothly on this laptop, allowing you to enjoy medium-high settings with quality upscaling for an enhanced gameplay experience. While the display quality may be slightly compromised, the TUF A16 is a great choice for those with a budget under 90,000 rupees.
5) Lenovo LOQ 15.6 – Core I5-13450HX
Price: 98,890 rupees
In the sub-1-lakh-rupee category, this variant of the Lenovo LOQ stands out as one of the best options available. Identified by the SKU 83DV00X4IN, this laptop features a 100% sRGB panel, an unlocked HX series processor for customization, and RTX 4050 6GB graphics. With 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD (both upgradable), and the ability for tuning such as undervolting, this laptop offers extensive customization options.
For playing Crimson Desert, you can expect to run the game at medium to high settings with increased render distance, leveraging quality or performance upscaling for an improved gaming experience. If your budget is close to 1 lakh rupees, this Lenovo LOQ variant is a solid investment for gaming enthusiasts.
Edited by Mainak Kumar Dey