I want a cheap laptop, too. Mine is going to die.
Price range is low, but I want to play some games lookin good. 900 Max.
I'll be back in a few min with some candidates.
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This has the best specs in that price range, quad core(sandy vagina chip) + GT555 and 750gb hard drive all with 6 gigs of ram. This will be a HUGE step up from your core 2 duo. Just 1 core from that quad core can match the speed of the core 2 duo, and you have 4 of them. Not to mention it is hyperthreaded.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834246151
I left you 100 dollars to spare if you want to buy a cooling pad and gaming mouse or w/e your heart desires.
Enjoy Chris.