Best gaming laptop under $1,000?

Bob

I want a gaming PC. I currently use an Xbox but I have decided I should get a new gaming laptop, because I wanted a new laptop anyways.
So, I've been researching a lot. I've found 3 choices:

- Toshiba Satellite P50-ABT2G22 Laptop
Intel core i7-4700MQ
4GB DDR3
500 GB Hard drive
2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 740M with Optimus
15.6 inch screen
PRICE: $729
Link: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098991

- Qosmio X70-ABT2G22 Laptop
Intel core i7-4700MQ
4GB DDR3
750 GB Hard drive
3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770M with Optimus
17.3 inch screen
PRICE: $930
Link: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098978

-Buying or building a dedicated desktop gaming PC
Budget: $400

My question: What should I choose? Should I buy one of the laptops? Should I make a desktop (if so, what specs?)? Do you have a better laptop recommendation for me?

Also, how long should those laptops last me before they are outdated? Specifically the Qosmio, which I am leaning towards.

AND, if I get one of the laptops, should I upgrade to 6GB DDR3 for $50 extra?

Answer
Definitely build your own. It's fun, relatively easy, and you learn a lot about computers in the process. Not only that, but it's cheaper to get good parts that would be very expensive if they were pre-made.

Building a gaming computer?

Taylor

I would like to build a nice gaming computer.I want it to have nice components.Prefferably brands like intel and Nvidia not and. I would also like to have windows 8 on it. What are good components for this?(I need specific components not just suggestions.)I also want it to be relatively quite and fast. I have never built a PC before so if you have any good tips please tell me them.Also are ther any good websites to help me with building a computer?I want to buy all my components from newegg. Thanks for any answers! Oh and also price is not an issue as long as it doesn't go above $3,000

Answer
Wow, $3000? You can build a ridiculous machine under that price...

ASRock Extreme 4 Z77 Motherboard: $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697

Intel i7-3770k: $330
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501
with Hyper 212 EVO: $35
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Samsung 840 PRO Series 128GB SSD: $140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192
with Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB HDD: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

Corsair HX 80 PLUD GOLD 750W PSU: $120
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

G-Skill 16GB DDR3-1600Mhz RAM: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568

LG-Blu-Ray Combo Drive: $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136252

CM Storm Enforcer: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119240

Windows 8: $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416550

At this point you are up to $1140 and you still need a graphics card, the most important part of your build. The best is the GTX 690, but it is $1000. Still within your budget, so by all means get it, but these offer better performance/price value:

GTX 680: $470
GTX 660 ti: $280

If you get the GTX 690, upgrade the PSU to a higher wattage than 750. You won't need more than 800 or 850 unless you get multiple video cards.

(It capped my answer at 10 links, but you can find these on Newegg easily. Check reviews for different brands, prices quoted are EVGA.

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