So I have been using my laptop for gaming for a while now and I feel it just doesn't cut it. Most games I keep everything in the settings at the lowest possible so I can play (ARK is one example) though even then I still get issues.
I am now considering buying a new laptop, desktop, or even trying out building one myself. So just want to hear suggestions on what would be best for me to get. By the way, I am not a tech savvy guy so a bit of explanation on why I should get whatever you are suggesting would be awesome.
Also for anyone wondering about the games I play, the ones I usually play are:
ARK
Dota 2
Minecraft
GTA
Skyrim
Payday 2
Portal
Most of the Command and Conquer series
Warcraft 3
And have recently gotten Star Citizen

To add, I don't need something extremely amazing, I just need functional and preferably not too expensive.