I've got a desktop for gaming, but whenever I decide to play with friends transporting it is too much of a burden. So I've been seeking out a laptop that could smoothly play games when we all decide to get together. Unfortunately I'm not sure what to look for, and what I've seen is ridiculously expensive.
Budget: Lower the better, up to $1,000 USD
Size: Doesn't matter.
Screen Resolution: I'd like 1920x1080, but if a lower res makes it cheaper I'm all for it.
Portable or Desktop Replacement: A bit of both.
Battery Life: Doesn't matter.
Games: PlanetSide 2, Tribes: Ascend, Dota 2, StarCraft 2, most new releases.
Other Tasks: None (Internet browsing and such.)
Storage: Anything works. I can always get a bigger HD.
Additional info: I am up to the idea of building my own, but have no idea where to start, is that a good route? Is it cheaper?
As I'm looking for this just to play with friends (and play during trips), I want to get away with spending as little as possible.
So what am I supposed to be looking for? Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Noid
Budget: Lower the better, up to $1,000 USD
Size: Doesn't matter.
Screen Resolution: I'd like 1920x1080, but if a lower res makes it cheaper I'm all for it.
Portable or Desktop Replacement: A bit of both.
Battery Life: Doesn't matter.
Games: PlanetSide 2, Tribes: Ascend, Dota 2, StarCraft 2, most new releases.
Other Tasks: None (Internet browsing and such.)
Storage: Anything works. I can always get a bigger HD.
Additional info: I am up to the idea of building my own, but have no idea where to start, is that a good route? Is it cheaper?
As I'm looking for this just to play with friends (and play during trips), I want to get away with spending as little as possible.
So what am I supposed to be looking for? Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Noid