Budget gaming laptop

[Elissa Citarella Freda]

I am looking at the following computer for my son. He likes to play games like Civ 5 and world of Warcraft. Would this computer be able to handle that? Any input is greatly appreciated. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aspire-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive/2876342.p?id=1219080323329&skuId=2876342&st=pcmcat287600050003_categoryid$abcat0502000&cp=1&lp=9

 

[aamatniekss]

Yeah, it should be able to run those games nicely. Maybe a bit reduced settings here and there, but still the performance should be good.

 

[kaswyn]

Elissa, be aware that the laptop you posted does not have a DVD/CD drive. If the intent is to download games from the Internet, or you have other means of copying the install files to this laptop, or access install files from a network location or external drive, then that's going to work, but it'll still be somewhat low end. In other words, it'll play those games, but most likely at medium to medium high settings at best.

If you want to keep all of that, and pay about $20 less, try this one. It's the same make, but slightly different model:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834314182

If you want similar performance, with a DVD/CD player/burner, but without a touchscreen, and want to save $90, try this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834231455

If you want slightly better video performance (gaming), and a DVD/CD player/burner, AND a bigger screen at 17.3 inches instead of the 15.6 inches that you posted (which consequently meaning 1+ pound heavier), but without touchscreen, AND save $20, try this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834313581