I have exactly $1000 to spend. I have to choose between a gaming laptop vs a desktop. I have no spare monitor, keyboard, mouse, or any reusable computer parts so I'd have to fit those into the budget too if I get a desktop. I also slightly need portability but a cheap netbook/laptop will do that so that's a small consideration, but still a consideration since I won't buy it if I get a gaming laptop. Suppose the monitor and the peripherals as well as the cheap laptop end up to $500, I'd have about $500 to spend on the desktop.
Will I be able to build a $500 gaming PC that will outperform the $1000 gaming laptop I could buy?
Would it be more convenient to just buckle up and get one machine instead of getting two?
In five or so years, would I be glad I bought the desktop/laptop combo, considering I have to replace the cheap laptop with another one while simply upgrading the desktop but would likely have to replace the entire gaming laptop?
I am really conflicted about this decision, so any help/advice you guys can offer would be extremely appreciated.
Will I be able to build a $500 gaming PC that will outperform the $1000 gaming laptop I could buy?
Would it be more convenient to just buckle up and get one machine instead of getting two?
In five or so years, would I be glad I bought the desktop/laptop combo, considering I have to replace the cheap laptop with another one while simply upgrading the desktop but would likely have to replace the entire gaming laptop?
I am really conflicted about this decision, so any help/advice you guys can offer would be extremely appreciated.