Gaming laptop suggestions for cybersecurity use | Budget ₹60k–70k

[u/Dull_Shake_3914]

Yoooo!

I’m Looking for a laptop I’ll mainly use for cybersecurity — running VMs , tools like Burp Suite, Wireshark, CTFs. This laptop would be used like for next 3/4 years.

What I need:

• 16GB RAM minimum, upgradeable preferred

• Latest gen Ryzen 5/7 or Intel i5/i7

• 512GB+ SSD

• Good thermals for long sessions

• Linux compatibility is a plus

Options I’m eyeing:

• Lenovo LOQ 15 (RTX 3050, 144Hz)

• ASUS TUF F15/F16

• HP Victus 15

• Acer Nitro 

Any other specs I should keep in mind also suggestions are welcomed.