I'm looking to build a Gaming PC that's small enough to fit in my carry-on luggage for an upcoming work trip. I've never built a PC before—I previously had a prebuilt one but ended up giving it to my little sister for her schoolwork and Roblox. While I'm considering a small Gaming PC, I also have the option of getting a Legion laptop, though they're super expensive here in the Philippines. My budget is around $1200, and I'm thinking about using a 7500F CPU with either a 9060XT or 5060TI 16GB GPU. I'd prefer to avoid using tempered glass for the build. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Go for a mini ITX motherboard and case. That way, you can build something small enough to fit in your luggage. Just make sure to choose a compact CPU cooler and a low-profile GPU to fit those physical restrictions. It'll help keep your setup lightweight and manageable for travel.
Honestly, my best advice is to just get the best gaming laptop you can find. Carrying a heavy desktop around might seem cool, but it's going to be a real hassle during your travels. Laptops are designed for this kind of portability, so you’d avoid a lot of headaches.
I get that, but I'm in the Philippines and the laptops that can actually run the games I want are twice or three times more expensive here! It's a tough choice.