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Slick 18

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*virtual wheels*

By virtue of an a completely unexpected bonus from work, I’m now in the position to upgrade my computer system from the snail I currently own.

And I mean snail:
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This puppy wasn't exactly built for sim racing, in fact, probably is better for getting school reports done and looking up videos on youtube. Based on archived reviews, I'm even seeing that this guy missed the i3 core processor train, and ranked very low on graphics. That being said, I'm thinking anything is going to be an upgrade over this dinosaur.

I have already been to Best Buy a couple of times in the past couple of months, but now I'll be in a position to buy starting Thursday. I don't want to go and buy an all-out for a gaming laptop. I'll still need to use the laptop for when I bring work home, and surf the web otherwise, so it won't be a gaming dedicated computer. The only things I'm looking to do gaming wise is be able to run NR2003, MVP Baseball 2005, and possibly a PS2 Emulator, that's it. I imagine that it going to take *some* RAM, but nothing totally major.

These are the two I am looking at right now. Keeping budget in mind, I'm trying to keep the PC cost under $1000 -- as I'll be adding in the 3 year service plan/protection, Lifetime Microsoft Office, a case, a mouse, depending on the model, a stylus, and a wheel. Preferrably that keeps the cost under $1500.00 all in.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-env...asted-anodized-finish/6364578.p?skuId=6364578


Does anybody else have any suggestions on a laptop that can double as a partial gaming computer, but is more fit for everyday usage as well? What kind of operating systems should I be looking for/staying away from? What graphics packages should I be looking for?

Lastly, is anybody looking for a new backmarker in their racing leagues?
 

mtblillie

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Gonna have to look into the USB attachment for that one `52`
No doubt they make one somewhere.

I was looking at going for the full upgrade and getting alienware. It's supposed to be great for simming, maybe you can find something within your price range there....
 
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Check this out! On Sell now for $99.00
 

Slick 18

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Does it have to be a laptop????

I'd like to mainly have it so that I have the capability of pulling data home from work to work it. Of course I could use a gaming rig for the same purpose, but I like the mobility of a laptop first, then as a mode for part-time gaming (mainly so I can get back to creating).

I think I'd get more functionality out of what I'm looking for in an "ultrabook" I believe as they are referred to.
 
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Check this out! On Sell now for $99.00
Is this site legit? I'm seeing some great deals!
 
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There's no way they could sell that desktop for $99 and also offer free shipping on it. I'm guessing once they get your credit card info you would never hear from them again.
 
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