- Aug 2, 2014
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I'll start with our goal - a monster machine, for under $1000. It's a hard combination to pull off. Both PC and laptop entries are welcome. But, before I get into the minutiae of the comparisons, it's best to give some baselines. i7 CPU or better/comparable, minimum of 16G RAM for price range but upgrade-ready is a necessity to a minimum of 32, 1TB HD or better, 3G+ GPU - there's wiggle room here, but it's small and only out of the sake of reasonable ease for entry. You get the idea - it need not be the most modern and cutting edge, but the specs should be respectable.
Upgrade-capable is fantastic, but laptops are more than welcome in this - though plenty of laptops of this caliber are usually equipped with the capacity to do so anyway. To keep it honest, a respectable monitor must be included in the PC build. This is relative but use your best judgment in defining this. In the case of a laptop suggestion, these should be kept in 17"+ range. The winner receives a prize in the form of praise, gratitude, and respect and admiration of peers. Or an uncompromising apathy from peers more likely, but I won't let you down. Probably. Seriously though, all feedback is appreciated.
Upgrade-capable is fantastic, but laptops are more than welcome in this - though plenty of laptops of this caliber are usually equipped with the capacity to do so anyway. To keep it honest, a respectable monitor must be included in the PC build. This is relative but use your best judgment in defining this. In the case of a laptop suggestion, these should be kept in 17"+ range. The winner receives a prize in the form of praise, gratitude, and respect and admiration of peers. Or an uncompromising apathy from peers more likely, but I won't let you down. Probably. Seriously though, all feedback is appreciated.
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