Gaming laptop for Sims 4 with all packs

Prov31Simmer​ b059f46c3de0e53c​ You are right about the cost. I bought an HP Omen laptop for around 2000 and it was a good little machine but the games I play and Sims 4 would have it throwing a lot of heat. I even bought one of those cooling fans that you sit the laptop on to try and help keep it cool bc we all know that heat can kill a video card faster than anything. I had never tried gaming on a laptop before so the experience was not ideal for me so I sold the laptop and bought an Omen desktop and I am thrilled with it. However it cost me quite a lot more than the laptop did but I am sure there are cheaper models. I tend to max out everything I can for longevity.  Unless you absolutely have to have a laptop, I would recommend going with a desktop because it is easier to keep it cool and definitely way less noisy. As a rule of thumb for me personally, I never consider anything costing below 1300 whether it is laptop or desktop because there is one thing true in life and that is that you get what you pay for. Whatever you decide, test it out within your return window (which is usually pretty short time) and make sure you're happy with it. Also remember if you decide to return one, many places charge a restocking fee so the refund won't be the full amount you paid. I learned that the hard way. Sorry for adding more than you asked for but I hate to see anyone shocked like I was. Anyway, it is all a personal choice and what you can afford but saving up that extra 500 to be able to spend on it would help get a way better device. Trying to decide on a new computer really is a form of personal torture lol. Puzzleaddict's recommendations look pretty solid for the price points for sure. Why does it seem the prices are better when I am not the one looking to buy grrr. Anyhow, I wish you the best with your decision!