Desktop Build + Nvidia Shield vs Laptop Alienware 15

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I want to play games outside of home within 10-20 miles. which build is better suited for gaming not just at home and having the power to play games 75+ fps? (Although i wont just game)

PC: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($318.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Azza Stealth Mini ITX Desktop Case ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1066.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-22 12:24 EST-0500

Laptop: http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-15-r2/pd?oc=dkcwf01bc&model_id=alienware-15-r2

Which is a better deal so i can game outside of home? A small PC which i can game on with the Shield Portable, or a Laptop where i can sit at a desk and play?
 
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Wow, good question.

What games do you play?

Screen size doesn't seem to be the issue just the gaming experience itself.

And I suppose the budget is around $1000/$1200ish.

With either you are going to have to plug in to play because the laptop battery won't last either.

The horsepower and expandability of the desktop unit is a point in its favor but for portability
and use for other things means it has an accessory bundle to carry around too.
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Wow, good question.

What games do you play?

Screen size doesn't seem to be the issue just the gaming experience itself.

And I suppose the budget is around $1000/$1200ish.

With either you are going to have to plug in to play because the laptop battery won't last either.

The horsepower and expandability of the desktop unit is a point in its favor but for portability
and use for other things means it has an accessory bundle to carry around too.
 
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You are correct. the budget is $1098 and CANNOT be 1 dollar more. If i pay $1 more its out of my budget.



I might go with the Laptop because It has a built in monitor/screen.
And yes. I will bring the charging cords, earbuds, mouse. I wont bring a heavy big monitor so Alienware might suit my needs.
I already have a vga monitor so its not in the part list.
And the alienware offers Graphic amplifiers which i can buy later. I heard it will boost the heck out of any Alienware Laptop.
 
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