How to configure and buy a high-end performance notebook for less than $1000

If you are looking to buy a Gaming notebook, or just want a high performance notebook on a budget, or don't want to spend an extra $1000 for the name on the rig, and need help to configure a beast of a machine, or if just looking for the next best deal, Then you have come to the right place. You can configure a gaming Sager 15" notebook with 1280x800 wuxga resolution, single nVidia Geforce 9600M GT graphics card (class 2), Core2Duo P8400 Montevina Core 2.26 Ghz 1066 Mhz FSB , and load up with a 160GB 5400RPM SATA 150 hard drive all for less than $1000.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paypal Account or
• Credit/Debit Card/Check Acct/Money Order

1. Navigate to the following page, and then click "CUSTOMIZE" If you want to upgrade RAM, Hard drive, Processor, etc.:
   
   http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np2096-custom-laptop-built-compal-jhl90-order-p-2409.html

2. Configure Display for the ultimate resolution:
   
   1200x800 WXGA
   
   (Can be upgraded to 1680x1050 WSXGA resolution)

3. Choose processor type:
   
   (Dual Core) Intel Montevina Core2Duo P8400 2.26 Ghz w/ 6MB L2 cache-1066Mhz FSB
   
   (Can be upgraded to a T9600 Core2Duo 2.8GHz)

4. Choose video Card type:
   
   512MB PCI-Express nVidia Geforce 9600M GT GDDR2 DX10
   
   (This is a class 2 performance card. Class 1 is best while anything lower than class 3 is unsuitable for gaming)

5. Choose Primary hard drive type:
   
   160GB 5400RPM SATA 150
   
   (Can be upgraded to 320GB 7200RPM SATA 300, 500GB 5400RPM SATA 300, etc.)

6. Leave the default entries for the following: Total cost $991
   
   Artic Silver 5 thermal compound
   Standard dead pixel policy
   RAM 2448 (2GB) DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMS)Dual Channel Memory (Upgradable to 4GB)
   DVD-RW combo drive (Upgradable to 2x BD-RE Blu-ray drive)
   Internal 7-in-1 card reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
   Internal Sound Blaster 3D Audio Card
   Internal Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
   Internal Intel Pro 802.11 a/g/n wireless card
   Built-in 2.0 MegaPixel camera
   Included Black carrying case
   9 cell Smart LI-ION battery
   AC Adapter
   (Driver/utilities disk included only. Use existing O/S disk (or purchase XP/Vista-all Editions x64/x86 for $80-$177 additional cost)
   1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty (upgradable to 3 year parts/labor)

Tips & Warnings

• Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, Wire Transfer for PayPal eCheck are eligible for a instant 3.0% off enter coupon code "cashrebate" at checkout
• i.e., transfer money via credit card or checking account to your paypal account, then make purchase through Paypal and get 3% discount.