Desktops are more cost effective than laptops, however do not cheap out on your monitor, you need fast refresh rates. "Supreme" graphics? Don't be surprised to drop $1500. Laptop $2500. Laptops are harder to upgrade, but will hold up to Skyrim for years to come and nicely packaged. Caveat, I am in a region of Canada that does not offer much competition for computer suppliers. I am the type that buys local when I can, so my opinion is likely to be skewed.