Heh, I've hit a new low recently with my computer experiences. I used to be able to play games on a Dell Inspiron 9100. It was great, although Dell's service broke the boundary's set for things that are terrifyingly bad.

Recently (8-10 months ago, actually) I was forced to get a new computer. Being the poor person that I am, I had a Gateway GT4016 forced on me. Trust me, this computer will kill me first before any of you can for me using a Gateway.

After months of headaches and dents in my wall (which, I would like to add, probably contributed to said headaches), I got fed up with a HORRIBLE computer and am looking to get a decent laptop. Wherein lies the problem. My budget is about $1200 to $1400, and I would like one with 120 GB of storage and the ability to AT LEAST be able to play a game such as Oblivion.

I've been looking around am on the verge of just screaming my head off and making my own laptop from a barebone one. Any advice on what I should get for the barebones, or if you could direct me to a laptop (that's GOOD) that can do what I listed above?