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So for graduation my dad gave me 1000$ to spend on a computer, and im wonder like what kind of gaming laptop would be worth my money, what would run modern games medium to max setting, just something that will run smooth for a reasonable price. Can anyone tell me whats good out there - Sorry i am Noob.....lol
 
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http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice

Fill that out so we have more information on what we are working with and we help in the part selection which is the hardest part in my opinion. After that you build it, which is no where near as hard as it seems. Chances are there are multiple guides scattered around the internet on this but in short if it fits it goes there. Ground yourself before touching exposed components by touching the case immediately before touching the part. And you put on most CPU heatsinks corner to corner diagonally. That is pretty much building a PC to put it simply, though I still reccomend reading guides to familarize yourself a bit, or if your the type of person who learns better by doing get your hands on an old PC and practice it doesn't matter if it's 20yr old it will do.

After that instal the OS which is pretty much a follow the instructions on the screen for the most part. Than download (preferably beforehand) and instal the drivers for the machine. After that your done. Though I still recommend stress testing the CPU, GPU, and run an error check on the hard drive just to make sure everything truely is working properly so you can send it in for replacement before it gets worse (true of any machine, pre-built or custom).
 
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Yawp, ill get back to you guys im gonna work on a build (x worst case, ill just use the one off the video, but i want make mine original


 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($181.12 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($248.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($72.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $984.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-30 10:57 EDT-0400)

Just as an example.
 
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CPU:AMD FX-4100 Zambezi 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor FD4100WMGUSBX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996
Motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-S2P AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128504
Memory:Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage:Seagate Barracuda ST250DM000 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Case:Thermaltake Commander Series VN40006W2N White / Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133196
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($248.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Do you think that would work?

 
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Okie Dokie, but the stuff i picked out the difference is going to be a dramatic difference, like the difference between max settings?

 
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I can't say. The only thing I really can say, is that Intel CPUs and such handle games a bit better

according to the charts I've seen. For some it'll be dramatic, for others it won't. I'm pretty confident

you'll have a smooth experience either way, most of the time. You can also visit others forums to

ask the same questions if you want even more peoples opinions ^^. Like techspot.com.
 
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ha alright THANK YOU SOO MUCH:) and if have anymore questions ill just proply private message you if thats ok


 
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