For the average gamer, the chosen platform in gaming goes to the consoles. But hardcore game enthusiasts think that the real gaming experience can be achieved through PC gaming.

Although desktops give an added 'X factor' to the gaming experience, portability is essential for traveling pros. If you want to take the game mobile and not sacrifice a couple of frame rates, here is a roundup of the top 10 best gaming laptops in the market today.

Similar with desktops, gaming laptops are configured specially for gaming performance. The best gaming laptops are powered with top-gaming graphics card which can either be AMD Radeon HD 8870M or GeForce GTX and at least a third gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. The screen size is usually around 15 inches to 18 inches for optimum graphics. Battery life is usually not impressive as the high-end components drain the battery faster.

Below are the 10 best gaming laptops that offer smooth gameplay experience when competing in Torchlight, World of Warcraft or Team Fortress 2:

Alienware 18

$3,349

Big, bulky and flashy. The Alienware 18 is a huge laptop that is completely redesigned dual graphics for the ultimate gaming experience.

CyberPower FangBook X7-200

$1,549

The CyberPower FangBook X7-200 delivers healthy feature set and strong gaming performance.

MSI GX60 1AC-021US

$1,299

The MSI GX60 1AC-021US is a great entry-level device for gamers who have a tight budget.

MSI GE40 2OC-009US

$1,399

The MSI GE40 2OC-009US is a gaming Ultrabook that offers solid performance with a couple of flaws that can be easily overlooked for its price.

Samsung Series 7 Gamer

$1,899

The Samsung Series 7 Gamer is a powerful gaming laptop that comes with a couple of great features. Although there are shortcomings when it comes to specs and features compared to its high-end competitors the reasonable price tag makes up for it.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500

$1,250

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 offers a decent portability and gaming performance which makes it a solid choice for gaming device. It features a modular upgrade system that enables you to add and swap features easily.

MSI GX70 3Be-007US

$1,399

The MSI GX70 3Be-007US offers a playable 3D gaming and full HD resolution for a modest price.

Origin EON17-SLX

$4,405

The Origin EON17-SLX is a high-end gaming laptop which has the best and latest specs. It features a quadcore processor and an SLI graphics which makes it a mean machine that comes with a hefty price tag.

Razer Edge Pro

$1,499

The Razer Edge Pro is a device that delivers something different and better. It promises what the PC experience can offer with an added portability.

Alienware 17

$2,799

The Alienware 17 comes with a hefty price tag but it is a powerful gaming laptop that promises portability.