Best Laptops For Grand Theft Auto V - GTA V

Grand Theft Auto V set records worldwide for their latest installment of the action adventure game in which hijacking cars is only the tip of the iceberg. The game runs well on most computers and it is recommended to have a good graphics card when playing on a laptop. It was released in 2013 and is still one of the most popular games today, often in the top 10 selling video games of the week!

Grand Theft Auto V has made more than $1 billion dollars in revenue since it's release in 2013. The game is kept alive through it's multiplayer service, which allows players to connect online and play with each other in the fantasy world in GTA V. It can be played on both PS3 and Xbox 360, including the newer generation consoles PS4 and Xbox One.

Achieving multiple game of the year awards, Grand Theft Auto V has a great single player game too. You follow three interconnected storylines, taking on various missions that require you to steal cars, rob banks and recover various stolen goods.

Grand Theft Auto V was build for 2013 systems, which means it can run well on most computers that have at least a decent processor. When playing on a laptop, it's recommended to have a good graphics card and plenty of ram. The system requirements for this game are:

Minimum specifications:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Memory: 4GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive

Recommended specifications:
OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
Memory: 8GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD Space: 65GB
DVD Drive

Source: https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203428177-Grand-Theft-Auto-V-PC-System-Specs

This list was last updated on June 2018.

Best Laptops For Grand Theft Auto V (Under $800)

If you want a computer with a little more power behind it and a computer that won't need to be upgraded in a couple of years, consider these best laptops for GTA V, with a budget between $800-$500.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price
Samsung 15.6-Inch Premium HD Touchscreen Laptop
	Intel Core i5-7200U	8GB	1TB HD	NVIDIA GeForce 920MX 2GB Dedicated Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
2017 Newest Model Dell Inspiron
	Intel Core i5-7200U	8GB	256GB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Aspire E 15
	Intel Core i7-7500U Processor	8GB	256GB SSD	NVIDIA GeForce 940MX	Check Price On Amazon
MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i5-8300H	8GB	1TB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050Ti 4G	Check Price On Amazon
2019 HP Pavilion 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop Computer
	Intel Core i5-8300H	8GB	1TB	GTX 1050 Ti 4GB	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2019

High-End Laptops For Grand Theft Auto V (Under $1,500)

High-End laptops are beast machines that can run most games well. You won't struggle to run GTA V at all with any of these machines since they are finely tuned to run intensive graphical games.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Price
Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	16GB	256GB SSD & 1TB HD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
SAGER NP7850 15.6" FHD IPS VR Ready Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	16GB	250GB SSD + 1TB HDD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
Microsoft Surface Laptop Graphite Gold
	Intel Core i7	16GB	512GB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
MSI GE63VR Raider-075 15.6" 120Hz 3ms Display Premium Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7 3.8 GHz	16GB	128GB SSD + 1TB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070	Check Price On Amazon
Lenovo E570 15.6" FHD IPS 1920x1080 Display High Performance Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7500U	16GB	256GB SSD	Nvida GeForce GTX950M	Check Price On Amazon

FAQ - GTA V Laptops

Can GTA V work on Macs?

Currently the only play to play GTA V on a Mac is to use special software to run a virtual machine of Windows and play it via that.

Suggestions for GTA V Laptops?

Got any suggestions for running GTA V on a laptop? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.