With Nvidia's powerful GeForce 30-series now available in laptops, it's time to revisit the eternal desktop-versus-laptop-PC question focused on gaming because most looking at GeForce 30-series computers would probably put gaming at the top of their task list. This question is more complex than ever. Volatility in pricing has been a result of dramatic leaps in CPU/GPU performance.

Are you thinking of a GeForce 30-series Gaming desktop or laptop? Here are some things to consider first.

Portability

Gaming laptops weigh in at four to eight pounds. The laptops that are at the top of the scale are the most difficult to transport. However, they can be just as fun to carry as an engine block. There are also disruptors such as the Asus ROG Flow X13 which weighs in at just three pounds and boasts Ryzen 5000-powered gaming capabilities. Begin by looking at how and where you use your gaming computer.

Value

Gaming laptops are portable, so the value is also a must. The cost of building a whole laptop is almost always lower than buying parts for a desktop. This one is unfortunately closer than buyers would expect due to a shortage of desktop GPUs. We compared the following configurations: 8-core Core Intel i7-10700K CPU, GeForce RX 3060 Ti, 1TB M.2 SSD, 32GB RAM, case, OS, and 750-Watt power supply. The cooler was also found on PCPartPicker. We also included a 24-inch 1080p panel with 240Hz, a mechanical RGB keyboard, mouse, and speakers to match the accessories that a laptop comes with.

The gaming desktop will cost you around $2,600 with all the accessories. An MSI GE76 Raider laptop, with an 8-core Core i7-10770H, GeForce RTX3080, 16GB video RAM, 32GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, OS, and a 17.3 inch 300Hz panel, costs $2,900.

This is a narrower gap than ever before, and this is when the desktop is running a GeForce GTX 3060 Ti. The desktop would be $3,300 if you upgraded to a GeForce RTX3080 because you are into model-number parity.

It is possible to get a better value desktop if you don't need all of the accessories. Gaming laptops are now more affordable due to the incredible price inflation of desktop GPUs.

Upgradability

Although the desktop did not win the value category, it is possible to get the most out of your hardware with a standards-based PC. After a computer's life span has expired or is no longer needed, you can always upgrade it.

Gaming laptops are more easily 'upgradable' than other laptops. However, even then, you can only increase the RAM or storage. The motherboard usually houses the CPU and GPU, making upgrades difficult. Thunderbolt is an option on some Intel-based laptops, but it's unlikely that you would want to use this feature.

Performance
We compared a GeForce RTX3080 laptop with 16GB RAM to a GeForce RTX3060 Ti desktop with 8GB RAM in our value category. Because of the impact that laptops have on performance and power, we did this.

Nvidia is actually introducing different dies for the GeForce GTX 3080 laptop GPU and the GeForce RTX 3080 desktop GPU. The GeForce RTX3080 laptop has a few cores more than the GeForce RTX3070 desktop GPU. The laptop's power and thermals are limited to 150 watts. This means that it performs slightly less than a desktop 3070 for most gaming tasks. It's actually right in the middle of the RTX3060 Ti and RTX3070 desktop GPUs for gaming.

A GeForce GTX 3080 Desktop will eat a GeForceRTX 3080 laptop, despite having the same model numbers.

The CPU of regular gaming laptops (not the Mack-truck-sized ones with desktop chips) can run up to 8 cores regardless of whether it is an AMD or Intel CPU. This limitation is not applicable to desktops.

Be aware that the performance of your desktop is only as important as how you use it. Today's gaming laptops can run insanely fast for gaming and most other applications. It is a waste to spend money on a service you don't use.

Available

The next question is about what you can buy if you are still deciding between a gaming laptop and a desktop gaming computer. The latest Nvidia GeForce 30-series GPUs, as we have mentioned in the Value section, are either extremely expensive or simply not on the market. The MSRP price for the GeForce GTX 3060 Ti is $400. Good luck finding it. You may have to pay twice the list price if you find it. Newegg.com did not have a GeForce RTX3080 for sale. We saw the usual "out of stock" message.

CLS Computer for GeForce 30 series laptops is a good choice. Although it is difficult to know if the purchase will last long-term, it is clear that you have an advantage by being able to shop online rather than buying from a window shop. This roundup of the top gaming laptops may help you make some suggestions.

Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has a lot to offer for families! In particular, the Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen is worth a trip, because we offer fun leisure activities for singles, groups of friends, and families with children. Beautiful Karls Erlebnis-Dorf is only a few minutes away from Rostock. We await you there with amusement park attractions, manufactory market, and other sights.

1. MAJA'S WILD SISTERS
Anyone who really wants action and flights of fancy should definitely try the newest attraction in Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen. Since March 2021, bee fans have been able to fly high and swing through the air with the amusement park attraction " Maya's wild sisters ". The best thing about this leisure offer is that you can determine your flight experience yourself. You can decide whether you prefer to experience a quiet bee ride through the beautiful strawberry blossoms or a fast-paced ordeal with wild rollovers.

2. DROPS DRUM
Crazy Drops drum is one of the most fun attractions in candy land. It is a round strawberry carousel that will delight both big and small strawberry fans. You must be at least 100 cm tall and 4 years old to spin around properly. However, you are only allowed to drive alone from 121 cm and 6 years. If you are smaller or younger, an adult must accompany you. This leisure fun is located inside Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen (near Rostock). Even in bad weather, the Drops drum is a real attraction. You and your family can also explore Bonbon Land or satisfy your hunger in the court kitchen.

3. STRAWBERRY CATERPILLAR
A special leisure offer for little strawberry fans at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen is a strawberry caterpillar train. This roller coaster provides plenty of tummy tingles and has lots of surprises in store for its occupants. For a total of 140 meters, the caterpillar track runs through a huge strawberry, among other things, and thus symbolizes the love between caterpillar and strawberry. Accompanied by an adult, children from the age of 2 can ride. You can drive alone if you are taller than 121 cm and older than 6 years.

In order to ride the fun caterpillar tracks, you don't necessarily have to drive to Rövershagen. This great excursion destination can also be found at other locations in MV, namely in Zirkow and Koserow. Karls Erlebnis-Dörer offers exciting leisure activities for families throughout MV and especially in the Rostock area. Do you want to learn more about the love story of the strawberry and the caterpillar? You can find more information here!

4. CREATIVE WORKSHOP
The creative workshop in adventure village in Rövershagen is not a theme park attraction, but it is one of the most popular destinations for families in MV. Here you can let your creativity run free. You can freely paint, design and tinker with muzzles to create individual gifts for your loved ones. Especially when the weather is bad, creative leisure activities are perfect for the whole family. You have the choice between different ceramic and wooden figures, which you can decorate and paint according to your taste. Among other things, you can choose between:

- vases
- pitchers and teapots
- sugar and butter bowls
- ashtrays
- (Dog) biscuit tins
- feeding bowls
- Decorative figures (boats, hearts, animals, symbols)

After you have painted your ceramic, it is fired in the creative workshop. It will take about 3 weeks for your individual gift to be ready. Then you have the choice: either you pick it up from us on-site or we will send it to you conveniently at home.

5. FLYING COWBARN
Off we go! Do you really want to be whirled through the air? Then flying cowshed in Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen is the ideal destination for you! Because this attraction is not for the faint of heart! You won't soon forget the wild ride in the flying cowshed.

About the story of this fast-paced vehicle: all the cows are caught in a storm, along with the stall and occupants. There is no chance of escaping! Are you brave enough to face the challenge? Families in particular who are looking for action-packed excursion destinations will have a lot of fun in flying cowshed. Because hardly any amusement park attraction in Rostock and the surrounding area can compare with this whirling leisure time fun. If you are smaller than 120 cm, you can only go on the fast ride with the flying cowshed with an adult. The wild ride costs €2 per person.

6. TRACTOR TRACK
If you really want to take in country life, you can try the tractor train in Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer. The leisure attraction is free for children up to 90 cm tall. You drive Karls tractor - or farmer's Porsche - on a fun route through the country. Great fun for the whole family!
The old tractor has seen a lot in Karls adventure villages and has done many a fun lap around its property. Its rustic look gets you in the agricultural mood even before you set off on your journey. If you have a day or annual ticket, the ride on the tractor train is even free of charge for you. Otherwise, this excursion destination costs €2.50 per person per trip.

7. KARL'S ICE WORLDS
The ice worlds near Karls are one of the most famous and popular sights! Every year little Karl goes on an exciting expedition for you. On his adventures, he diligently collects inspiration for the theme of a new ice world. Here is Karl's Adventure Village we implement Karlchen's visions and create a world of ice and snow that will leave you breathless. So that you can defy the climatic conditions, you will, of course, be provided with boots, gloves, and all kinds of equipment. ice bar and ice hotel provide food and accommodation, where you can not only cheer yourself up with warm drinks but also spend a unique night in a sleeping bag.

ice worlds never get boring! Because every year we invite fantastic ice artists to place and develop a completely new, beautiful ice world. The next ice world is already in the starting blocks and bears the title "Ice Fairy Tale". Enchanted by numerous light and music effects, the unique ice attractions create an imaginative fairytale world. All information about the 18th ice world at Karls can be found here.

CONCLUSION
There are almost no limits to excursion destinations and sights for families in Rostock and MV - at least if you drop by Karls! We really have the right leisure activity for everyone. No matter how big, small, young, or old you are! In addition to exciting amusement park attractions such as the "Flying Cowshed" and "Maja's wild sisters", the tractor train and annual ice world also attract thousands of visitors to adventure villages every day.