Budget Desktop/Laptop

[PotatoBananaMan]

I have 2 major questions,

 

1. Should I buy a laptop or a desktop (this is for gaming purposes)?

 

2. What laptop or Desktop should I buy (If desktop - can you please list the parts) (I have a budget of $1050)?

 

Thank you guys so much for all the help in advance

[thekeemo]

I have 2 major questions,

 

1. Should I buy a laptop or a desktop (this is for gaming purposes)?

 

2. What laptop or Desktop should I buy (If desktop - can you please list the parts) (I have a budget of $1050)?

 

Thank you guys so much for all the help in advance

Desktop always

Where do you live (country)

what peripherals do you need?

[Guest]

Welcome to the LTT forums.

 

One question: Will it need to be moved often? 

 

Before asking for build suggestions read this:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

[Unilision]

I have 2 major questions,

1. Should I buy a laptop or a desktop (this is for gaming purposes)?

2. What laptop or Desktop should I buy (If desktop - can you please list the parts) (I have a budget of $1050)?

Thank you guys so much for all the help in advance

I recommend desktop.

Location? Perpherials needed and Monitor and os?

[Guest]

For gaming, you're going to have more options available if you go with a desktop. If you really need the mobility, you might have to go with a laptop, however. This build was from a few months ago and it might be a good starting point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmuNTpKGOZU&index=3&list=FLFY0w0GxE1aX38DUlUJE_Bw

[PotatoBananaMan]

Desktop always

Where do you live (country)

what peripherals do you need?

I live in the US

I am in my 2nd year of college

I do not need any peripherals

[Unilision]

@PotatoBananaMan

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.88 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($124.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $965.44

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 16:18 EST-0500

Change the motherboard if you want a different colour scheme. Though this is good enough just for gaming. Also you can go for Gigabyte G1 Gaming, Asus Strix, or Msi Twin Frozr 970 if you dislike the Zotac