: Hospital bed laptop for son
: Hospital bed laptop for son
I need to find a good gaming laptop within a budget around $1,000 or so. I want something that fits his needs and is suitable for college later on. Medical expenses are expected to rise quickly, so I should look for deals soon—maybe on sites like Newegg or Amazon. I’m also thinking about checking local listings such as Facebook Market or Craigslist in Seattle. Thanks for all the suggestions over the years!
I'm sorry about your son's situation, hoping he recovers quickly and finds relief.
Medical expenses are likely to increase soon? Yes, I can confirm that from my father's experience before he passed away.
What kind of gaming laptop would fit a budget around 1,000 or 1,200 dollars? Or something more affordable?
Which games does your son enjoy playing or is he currently into them? Mobility might be important too, given his fatigue from treatment and medications.
Are you looking for someone in the Seattle area on Facebook Market or Craigslist to sell an old computer around two years old?
Since you're in the USA, BestBuy, Newegg, and Microcenter all have search options.
I just want to wish you well and encourage your son to stay strong!
Good luck!
His friend owns an ASUS ROG with a 3060, so I should aim for something similar. The ASUS TUF appears suitable. There are numerous factors to consider. The MSI Sword listed below is available at BestBuy.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-sw...dA...EIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I’d aim for the top specifications possible within the budget, particularly if durability is important. Laptops usually stop improving beyond basic memory and storage, so this is the point where spending a lot really adds value. I’m uncertain about the treatment details, but I was ready to use my laptop comfortably for hours while connected. However, I lost interest quickly and stopped using it. Now I can only watch movies or TV shows. I usually bring my tablet with Netflix or Amazon, keeping videos ready, but rarely finish a full movie during a 5-6 hour session. Once back home, things get easier and I’m not in the mood to watch anything—let alone play games that require focus. I’ll be starting my third round of chemotherapy in a few weeks, so I’m hoping everyone can manage their treatment better and enjoy some gaming time together.
Taking care of myself during this process is crucial for mental health. Everyone in the treatment center shares similar experiences, which makes it easier to talk, share stories, laugh at misunderstandings, and compare notes. I hope he has a positive experience too.
If possible, I’d go all out with a laptop to extend its lifespan. Otherwise, based on what I’ve seen, a model with a 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and a mid-range CPU should be the best fit for that price range.
I also prefer Asus TUF models and have thought about getting one myself. Just check different sellers to find the best specs when you’re ready to buy. Newegg, Best Buy, and Amazon seem like solid options.
Thank you for your thoughts, your background, and may your recovery be smooth. The plan involves staying in a hospital for six days at a time undergoing a gradual fusion process, then spending two weeks at home before the cycle resumes.
Do you need a 1TB SSD now? Or is 500GB sufficient? Is this requirement consistent with the latest games? Does each new title demand an additional 100GB of storage?
Consider these options: 16 GB RAM for a laptop? 3050 vs 60 vs 70—what’s the ideal range? Rizen and Intel, where should I set my limit? I haven’t followed the recent CPU releases closely.
I'm not finding a better deal than the MSI Sword at BestBuy currently. It's priced at $999 with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 3060 processor, though I'm unsure about the exact Intel CPU model. I could go up to $1,200. Edit: The version with the 3070ti is listed at $1,200. It's unclear if the difference between the 3060 and 3070 models justifies the cost for a laptop. MSI - Sword 15.6" 144hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti - 1TB SSD - 16GB Memory - White Model: Sword1512698 SKU: 6511433
The minimum setup is around 1 tb of storage unless he anticipates playing only a few games, which wouldn't consume much space. Not every game requires 100 gb+, but many newer AAA titles will. Having 16 gb of RAM is sufficient for most purposes. 32gb is turning into the standard but isn’t essential just yet. Storage and RAM can be upgraded yourself, making a $100 investment for a 1 tb SSD more sensible than buying a 500 gb one for $50.
For the CPU, I’d avoid going back more than one generation—opting for Ryzen 5000 to 7000 series and Intel’s 12/13000 series. The GPU should match your budget; I’ve seen some models with a 3070 GPU priced around $1200, but typical options are 3060 or similar.
Looking at the current market, this setup seems the best I can find for about $1100.
It's in my cart. Are you sure the cost reflects a good deal since it's Windows 10? It doesn't seem like a typical sale price, but it looks nice. Should I think about upgrading further or if adding another $100 wouldn't change much?
I didn't notice much improvement around that price. I'd have to increase the cost by $2 to $300 for a more suitable laptop based on what I'm seeing. The AMD components are what make it more affordable, while similar Intel builds are at least $100 more expensive. Amazon's interface is so complicated that it's tough to determine if they offer better options. Windows 10 should be fine since Windows 11 is free to upgrade to if desired. Of course, someone else might discover something even better from another source I'm not aware of.