If you haven’t heard of it, fortnite is a very big deal in many game circles. Developed by the epic game, this sandbox subsistence title makes you pat in a mysterious crisis. After a worldwide storm destroyed most of the earth’s population, you and three other players had to repel groups of monsters and zombies. Every other time, you will stop to look for supplies and build a shelter to stop the horror outside the gate. This is a cartoon of the horror survival and part of the creation of simple equal to too much fun.
And while you can play Fortnite on Android, iOS, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the real fun is on a PC, where you can take advantage of powerful discrete graphics cards for ridiculously high frame rates and smooth graphics.
Ready to build your dream fortress while fending off the undead? Not so fast; your system will need to match either the minimum or recommended requirements to get in on the fun:
|
Minimum |
Recommended |
| OS |
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor |
Intel Core i3-4160@ 3.60 GHz or equivalent |
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory |
6GB RAM |
8GB RAM |
| Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB,GTX 750Ti 2GB, or equivalent |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 equivalent or higher |
| DirectX |
Version 11 |
Version 11 |
| Network |
Broadband Internet connection |
Broadband internet connection |
| Storage |
15GB available space |
20GB available space |
If your current laptop misses the minimum mark, it might be time to invest in a new system. But which laptop should you choose? There’s a Fortnite-compatible laptop for nearly every budget.
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming (Best Under $1,000)
Dell keeps retuning this fiery-red stunner, turning it into a powerhouse that hits way above its $949.00 price tag. This affordable system comes packed with a solid Intel Core i5 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU, which makes it VR capable. But when you aren’t exploring virtual worlds, you can expect reasonably high frame rates when you’re fighting for survival in Fortnite. Best of all, the Inspiron 15 gets over 7 hours of Dell inspiron 1525 laptop battery life, so you can bring the fight for hours.
Key Specs
CPU: 2.5-GHz Intel Core i5-7300HQ CPU
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (Max-Q) 6GB of VRAM
RAM/Storage: 8GB/256GB SSD
Display Size/Resolution: 15.6 inches/1920 x 1080
Micro Center PowerSpec 1510 (Best 15-inch)
We’re constantly amazed at how relatively inexpensive the Micro Center PowerSpec 15 is, considering what you get. The 15.6-inch gaming rig has a Core i7 processor with 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and a bright, colorful display. But the real star of the show is the GTX 1070 GPU, which pretty much guarantees some buttery-smooth graphics.
Key Specs
CPU: 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB of VRAM
RAM/Storage: 16GB/256GB SSD (1TB 7,200-rpm hard drive)
Display Size/Resolution: 15.6 inches/1920 x 1080
HP Omen 17 (Best 17-inch)
The HP Omen 17 underwent a stunning redesign that’s sure to turn heads. But it’s the inside that counts, and the Omen 17 is serving up some truly ominous power, with hardy specs like the GTX 1070 GPU and Core i7 CPU. The notebook also sports a lovely 4K display with blistering-fast transfer speeds. And in case you want to squeeze even more performance out of this baby, you can upgrade the RAM and the storage.
Key Specs
CPU: 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB of VRAM
RAM/Storage: 32GB/512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
Display Size/Resolution: 17.3 inches/3840 x 2160
Razer Blade (Best Portable)
Who says you can’t take it with you? The Razer Blade’s slim, lightweight dimensions and its sleek, black aluminum chassis mean you can game on the go and look good doing it. In terms of power, you get a GTX 1060 and a Core i7 processor, which is more than enough to bring the pain to the undead in Fortnite.
Key Specs
CPU: 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB of VRAM
RAM/Storage: 16GB/256GB PCIe SSD
Display Size/Resolution: 14 inches/1920 x 1080
Alienware 13 OLED (Best Display)
Fortnite has a unique, cartoony art style that’s loaded with color. What better way to enjoy all that digital splendor than with the best display on the market? The Alienware 13 OLED has a gorgeous 2560 x 1400 OLED panel that is an absolute wonder to behold. The notebook also packs a Core i7 CPU and a GTX 1060, so it’s pretty and powerful.
Key Specs
CPU: 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB of VRAM
RAM/Storage: 16GB/512GB PCIe SSD
Display Size/Resolution: 13.3 inches/2560 x 1440
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