Buying a new laptop

[Emperor Nero]

So I am buying a new laptop for college, graphics, music editing, and botting. I would like to run maybe 5 bots but I would really settle for 2 or 3. I would also like to run some reasonable games, I mostly play strategy games so anything that can run Starcraft II is good with me. The catch it that I only have 400 - 500 USD, I know it may be a little unrealistic. Any recommendations?


Don't spam 'U needz a dsktp'. It has to be portable for my classes.

 

[MitchelltheGreat]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pa...wter/3184708.p?id=1218384143330&skuId=3184708

uses non integrated graphics and has an AMD Phenom II process 4gb memory

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba...lver/2850838.p?id=1218357908846&skuId=2850838

Toshiba - Satellite Laptop / AMD E-Series Processor / 14" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Drive - Matrix Silver

 

[Emperor Nero]

Ewww... AMDs, I really prefer Intels.

But thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Joker91]

You're not going to get what you want for that price.

You could run Starcraft II on low with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834215105

But even that is $30 over your budget.

 

[kill dank]

Newegg is partially down right now.
But I suggest either the ACER or ASUS on the top of this list
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&N=100006740 4020&IsNodeId=1&name=$400 - $500

Mind you I wasn't able to look very in-depth because of the server problems.

You're not going to get a good dedicated gpu or processor for $500. You should get a higher budget.

 

[Noam]

How have you gotten the money for the budget so far? You could try using an old laptop for a bit and getting 100 or so extra bucks. that would help alot.
Try getting a very basic laptop that can easily be upgraded when you have the cash.

 

[kill dank]

Try getting a very basic laptop that can easily be upgraded when you have the cash.

Why? The only thing really worth upgrading on a laptop is the RAM and HD. You will definitely need a decent processor. Something a "basic" laptop won't have.



But on the other note, even another $100 will make a huge difference. $500 is about the price for low-end craptops.

 

[Terrankiller]

MSI makes some good gaming laptops.