Computers & Networking

[colefolstad]

So I am curious about buying a laptop that can handle games, even if it is at the lowest available setting. The sims 3 would a great game to base the requirements off of. I am willing to spend up to about 1000$ but would really like to go cheaper than that.

[TheLexMachine]

Just wait until the end of the year. The new tech that comes out this year is going to be far more gamer-friendly at lower costs than what is available now. You'll be able to get a decent laptop for a good price and then add external graphics to handle your gaming as needed with Intel's Thunderbolt or you can buy a laptop with great integrated graphics from AMD's new Fusion CPU/GPU technology that will give you great bang for your buck.

[Young_Tec_Guy85]

for gaming, you can't go wrong with Alienware ...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alienware+-+M14X+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processo...

I know it's a bit out of your price range, but keep an eye out for those 10% off coupons you get in the mail and it'll bring the price just under $1000 like you're looking for.

I'm personally getting the M17X very soon and this is after a good solid couple of weeks researching different laptops for gaming.  Although I'm also going with this because I have like $300 in best buy gift cards to help lower my out-of-pocket cost.

[RealGeorgeW Emerging Expert]

I really try not to put down other brands, but I'd never purchase an AlienWare, completely overpriced for the name.