Thought I’d share my main music machine for 2026
— my HP OMEN 16-wd0xxx gaming laptop.
Specs:
* Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H (2.40 GHz, 10 cores)
* RAM: 16 GB (plenty for running DAWs, multiple plugins, and streaming at the same time)
* OS: Windows 11 Home (25H2)
* Graphics: Dedicated GPU (great for visualizers and light video editing)
It’s a beast for mixing, producing, and live broadcasting
— handles Ableton/FL Studio sessions with tons of VSTs without breaking a sweat.
The screen is bright and color-accurate, keyboard feels solid for long sessions, and the cooling keeps it from thermal throttling during extended streams.
Running everything from tech house mixes to indie production on this thing.
Anyone else rocking an OMEN or similar gaming laptop for music?
What do you use yours for? Drop your setups below!