I'm a recovering console addict (ENDED - ga's still open)

Edit: So it seems my goals were unrealistic and I'd need a much more expensive laptop (or a cheap) desktop to play my games. I would still love it if you guys told me your favorite computer out of the list :)
Thanks for all the answers!

If you are on a budget dont buy laptop for gaming. Get a desktop PC. You will get more for less money.

Laptop gamer and recovered console addict here as well, it will most likely cost you over 500$ for a decent gaming laptop that can run all of the aforementioned even in low settings. Setting up a desktop though is more cost efficient and effective as others said as well, but if you move around places a lot like me or any other reason, investing on a laptop would be a decent choice.

I'm surprised what newer integrated graphics can do, but all of these are out IMO. You can for sure buy a used PC for the $300 range that will run all of those games though. Just take time on your local CL or other online classifieds.

Lenovo laptops are made very well, Dell are cheap and disposable, I dislike the cheap made HP computers from last years, i would buy Asus too, didn't check specs on each yet

Check this site out https://pcpartpicker.com/ you can play with some PC parts and prices and it will tell you if they are compatible or not. It will also help you play with different prices and what you're looking for in a build.

Also, Please do not get a laptop, far more expensive than what you can get out of a desktop.
Think of it this way, a 500$ Desktop is = 860$ Laptop.

If you're really going to go with one of these, I'd suggest the HP ZBook 17. It's got the fastest processor and the best graphics card out of all of those. Looking at reviews it's apparently made for heavy use in graphics design so it should be able to handle some games (emphasis on some, you won't run The Witcher 3 on this).
Also, I don't want to discredit everyone else in this thread but I've spent 3 years gaming on a laptop with a 1.7Ghz processor and integrated graphics (ie. shit) and I was perfectly fine. Obviously it's not ideal but you make due with what you have ;) (for comparison, the one I'm recommending has a 2.9Ghz processor and a dedicated graphics card)

Welcome to the Master Race, brother :)

Buy a desktop pc and improve it over time

Honestly, I have both a desktop and a laptop gaming rig and I bought them around 3-4 years apart (laptop being most recent) and I can tell you that my desktop is still more powerful and I paid less for it... I highly suggest building a desktop and upgrading over time when needed. PCPartPicker is such a useful website and the community there is very friendly and helpful. I made so many great tweaks because of them and got the perfect PC for my budget and what I want to play!

Good luck on the PC search! ^^

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BX80677G4560-Pentium-Desktop-Processors/dp/B01NCE8T92
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-2400MHz-Memory-Black/dp/B01ARHBBPS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493769411&sr=1-1&keywords=8+gb+ddr4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MEFABEL/ref=twister_B01N2QQH3J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-VS-Series-450w-PSU/dp/B00X8QBT6M/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493769451&sr=1-3&keywords=corsair+450+w
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-Motherboard-H110M-Pro-VD/dp/B017NIDYH2

Thanks for all the comments so far! It seems like its pretty unanimous that none of the computers I've listed will run games Like the Sherlock one.

If anyone knows any laptops around $300 that can, feel free to suggest!
I think Ill buy a laptop first and then get a desktop right after. I need a laptop currently for mobility.

1. Don't buy laptops used, it's far more risky than with most other electronics.
2. Buy PCs for gaming unless portability is necessary to your usage.
3. Don't buy HP/Compaq (for laptop OR PC), as they're notorious for their poor manufacturing oversight (and thus frequent defects) and lousy customer service. It doesn't mean you can't get a functional computer from them, it just means you're running a lot more extra risks with them, and that they're a company you likely shouldn't support to begin with.

Only go for the laptop if you really need the mobility, otherwise you'll miss out on the better performance.

I'd save up for something like this at least https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BYg9QV

Build a Custom Gaming Desktop PC and Upgrade later if need to.

The only thing I know about laptops is to avoid Toshiba :p

For $200-$350, a laptop capable of gaming is going to be difficult to get. You might be able to find something used with a dedicated mid-range graphics card that's a few years old, like this (or something even cheaper on Craigslist), but you're unlikely to be able to run Witcher 3 very well. NotebookCheck, while not super reliable, does have a solid hierarchy of laptop graphics cards as well as gaming benchmarks to go with them, if you want to see what kind of card will play the games you're interested in.

A custom desktop could manage Witcher 3 towards the upper end of your budget (though you may want a couple used parts). If you need the mobility, it might be beneficial just to get a basic laptop and spend the rest on a desktop, instead of spending it all on a laptop. There's a good chance you'll end up with better overall performance that way, and still have mobility. Otherwise, there are ~$500 laptops that can be pretty decent for gaming

If you just need a simple laptop, I'd say wait for a decent sale. Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg actually tend to have pretty solid laptops for around $300. You might also get lucky with something direct from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. As an example, this was on sale for $350 recently. But, again, you won't really be gaming much here.

I have no idea of any $300 laptop to play the Witcher 3 but I have a bump at least.

Honestly? You can probably find a nice refurbished desktop for that price.You probably know about www.newegg.com.

I would recommend spending the money just on a tower; if you have friends/family with computers then see if they have extra mice or keyboards or even displays.Maybe from your dad's pawn shop! If not then just put those items together slowly when you find yourself with the funds, unless it's a matter of your current pc dying.

Edit:It looks like some very helpful people have answered already in more detail, but if you have questions that occur to you over time or just wanna hash some things out you can hit me up on chat:)

To be honest none of these are good enough if you're looking to play the latest AAA games. Save up, build a custom PC and trust me it'll be worth it :) Also just like what some have already said don't buy a laptop unless you REALLY need the portability, because you'll get more bang out of your buck if you get a desktop.

Unless you are planning to play a lot outside your home, forget laptops. They suck. You'll end up paying 2-3x more for the same desktop parts. Mobility is definitely not cheap.
A decent suggestion is to buy from a friend that wants to upgrade their rig. I got my last pc for R$1000,00 ( about US$350) from a friend and it was a lot better than those laptops you listed there.
Buying parte separatedly is also a valid choice. pcpartpicker.com is your best friend here. I can show you a few desktop builds that is close to your budget since I just assembled mine.
edit: Here's a decent budget pc that can run witcher 3 It's missing a monitor and a mouse+keyboard. M&K you can get for 10 bucks. Get a second-hand monitor, it's one of those parts that is hard to break (and to hide any problems), so it's not a problem to get one that has already been used.

Basically? Listen to the people who have already posted. Desktop > Laptop if you're looking for the best specs at the lowest possible price. Maybe sniff around eBay or the pawn shop to see if anyone's letting go of a gaming rig that's a couple years old- it'll be tricky on your budget, and you may still need to save up some more money, but it's a better option if you're not able to build your own computer or buy one for full price.

Re that Lenovo laptop in particular: (a) my slightly elderly custom desktop has considerably better specs than that, and it still barely runs Sherlock Holmes: TDD, and (b) their laptops only seem to last for a year or so before they start going bad. The one I'm typing on now has already permanently killed one battery, and something inside is obviously falling apart, because I removed a loose piece of plastic from inside the case last week, and there's already something new rattling around in there whenever I move it. Not a problem if you're upgrading every year, and I've had better luck getting cheap gaming laptops from Lenovo than from anywhere or anyone else, but you'll still be spending more money for less performance overall.

Thank you everyone for laying down the truth for me. I definitely had unrealistic goals. I've read all of your answers so far and there is a lot of good advice in there!

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