Best graphics/home studio laptop under 1,000; 750 and 500

[NoEcho]

Pretty much the title. Friend of mine is going to buy a laptop for her son. He's building a home music studio, likes to play games. I'm not sure exactly what her price point is.... so:

1,000

750

500

TIA

 

[Spartacus09]

First things first to find out:
The actual budget
What games he likes to play
What he does with his his studio (does he compose? remix tracks? podcasts?)

 

[XLeezardx]

What is TIA?

 

[Criticalhitkoala]

What is TIA?

Thanks in advanced.