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<p>If he’s not already fully aware, I’d make it clear to him that gaming should not come at the expense of academics/internships/ECs. </p>
<p>Also, $1300 for a gaming-capable notebook is actually on the inexpensive side considering hardcore gamer notebooks can go for 2 to 4 grand easily depending on configuration options/capabilities. Then again, most gamers I know tend to game on their desktops to get the most capabilities in the most cost-effective manner. </p>
<p>I also find it interesting how $1300 is considered expensive for a notebook considering when I was in college, you needed a minimum of $1700-2000 to get the lowest-end notebooks. Back then, $1300 was barely enough to get a budget to mid-range desktop for basic office/home usage.</p>