2nd Computer for Gaming

conman_37 · May 23, 2014

So, new game I intend to play has a restriction of 1 account per computer. I would like to have 2 accounts, so debating getting a 2nd computer. I have a good desktop that I built 2 years ago(of course with help from posters here), so was thinking of getting a laptop.

Minimum and recommended specs for the game are:

Min
Intel Core Duo
HDD- 40gb
Ram- 4gb
GPU- NVidia GeForce 8000 512mb or Radeon HD 4000 512 mb

Rec
Core i5
Hdd- 40gb
Ram- 4gb
GPU- Nvidia GTS250 1gb or Radeon HD 4850 1gb

Any suggestions for a budget laptop that meet or exceed the Recommended specs? I am not brand loyal, but looking for something reliable.

If the overwhelming recommendation would be to just build a 2nd desktop, I could do that also. would like a mini-tower though so as not to take up so much room.

Thank you in advance.

C12Friedman · May 23, 2014

IMO, unless you are travelling, there is no good reason for a laptop. A desktop would be less expensive and (most of the time) will outlast a similarly equipped laptop. I'll suggest looking into doing an HTPC type build - what's your budget here?

conman_37 · May 23, 2014

I didn't specify a budget because if I really want to do this I can afford to. I guess the budget would be whatever it takes to meet and maybe exceed the recommended specs of the game. Don't worry about monitor/OS and peripherals.

Thanks a ton for looking into this.

C12Friedman · May 23, 2014

Here's a possibility to look at and critique

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($182.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 1080P HTPC Case ($57.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Enermax REVOLUTION X't 430W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($51.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $561.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 12:48 EDT-0400)

The case was chosen for a few reasons, fits μATX motherboard, has 3 internal drive bays and supports a 'regular' ATX PSU. The PSU I put in there 'cause it's a good price (right this second) but won't be a good value tomorrow (if it goes back up to it's normal $90). No OS is included either

conman_37 · May 23, 2014

Thank you very much C12, looks great.

I really appreciate your input, looks like I gotta make room for another box...

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