[Solved] AMD QUAD CORE A-6

[TimBuckridge]

I buying a new Toshiba Laptop. I just got into WOW gaming and I can't afford $$$. I don't want to get stuck regarding Graphics and inability to upgrade. I'm looking at an AMDQuad Core A6-3400M... against the newer, more expensive AMD Quads. Do I really need to spend the extra $200+? (I'm on a IMac right now so can imagine how bad it is.)
I am not computer savy but I've been comparing Intel i3-i7 and NVIDIA and really just want to be able to upgrade when I have more money.

Thanks, Tim

 

[COLGeek]

With laptops, unless specifically designed for upgrades, you have NO option to upgrade the on-board video. Only high-end gaming and workstation class laptops/notebooks support this ability and even then your options are limited.

The A6-3400 option you are considering will be ok for low-end gaming and general purpose computing, but not for anything to advanced (in terms of graphics prowess).

What is your budget for a new rig?

 

[TimBuckridge]

Thank you for responding so fast!

I want to keep it below $700.

After reading through a lot of your posts, I thought I need to be more open. I haven't bought a computer in 6 years and lots changed.

I'm not locked into Toshiba (my old one has been good - 9 years)). Not locked into a laptop either. I don't want another Mac only because my friends all are on PC's and have trouble helping me.

Would I benefit by just getting a tower that I could hook up to my flat screen? I already have a Logitech keyboard and mouse.

Sorry for my confusion.
Thank you again for your help.
Tim

 

[COLGeek]

Whether to use a notebook or a desktop depends on how you will use the system. For the money, you can get a lot of desktop (in terms of performance) over a notebook. You can also get a pretty decent notebook for that amount (but less processing performance but much greater mobility).

Would you want to buy a complete system, or build your own?

 

[WR2]

Would I benefit by just getting a tower that I could hook up to my flat screen?

Yes you would. It's always the preferred option for gaming. You can get a lot more gaming performance for less money from a desktop.

 

[pro-gamer]

why were some people wrote "solved" at the starting of threads?

 

[TimBuckridge]

I'm going with the tower - thanks for the good advice. Knowing I can expand down the road gives me some piece of mind. Thanks again, Tim

 

[TimBuckridge]

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