1supermiguel is right, i have a ~$2,600 laptop (Dell Studio 1747 $3000 in 2010 at purchase) and it still runs GTA IV just fine so you cannot find a gaming laptop under $1000. As he said a MSI laptop would be good, it would be best because they offer upgrade ability for future upgrades and they are packed with power around $3000 that can game GTA V no problem as I am looking for a new laptop.