I’m looking to build or buy a pc or gaming laptop for under 1000. Are there any options or is my budget too low? 

Late reply but i have a pavilion gaming laptop ec-0000 (or something like that) you can find them for 700 big problem is the storage one i have doesn't have a lot so I've had to factory reset to refresh memory but i believe this is solvable and ram is also upgradable however consider everything and if you want to make the investment get something that may be over 1000 because then you wont need to reinvest as fast not that you usually would  however i also would go for a PC over a laptop due to them being able to upgrade easier if you do choose a laptop don't choose something cheap make a investment and look for one's that can be upgraded that way you are able to upgrade if needed finally always look in reviews and then fact check them via tests and compare what you need and what it has.

Would this laptop work