Help choosing a budget gaming laptop (~$700)

[serrie4]

Seems that the budget gaming laptop range is $700-800 and I've been doing some research. I'm willing to spend a little more money if I get enough value out of it. If there isn't much difference then I'd rather spend less money. So far I have these options but willing to consider others if you have a suggestion!

Dell suggested from a budget website...and I have amazon prime:
$740
https/www.amazon.com/dp/B015PYYDMQ/?tag=thewire06-20&linkCode=xm2&ascsubtag=WC38536

MSI from micro center but it's $800 only after rebate (but 1100 online!?)
http/www.microcenter.com/product/464634/GE62_Apache_Pro-254_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Aluminum_Black


Woot.com has refurbished ones for sale...is that worth it? one is 90 bucks more than the other not sure if the extra specs are worth the extra money:
$700
https/sellout.woot.com/offers/hp-omen-15-6-full-hd-intel-i7-gaming-laptop-11?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_pc_2_4
$790
https/sellout.woot.com/offers/hp-omen-17-3-full-hd-intel-i7-gtx965m-laptop-14?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_pc_2_2


Those are what I've found so far in the 700-800 dollar range. Which one is the best/has most value? Any other place I should look?

Thank you so much!

 

[starscream27]

Definitely the MSI
http/www.microcenter.com/product/464634/GE62_Apache_Pro-254_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Aluminum_Black

You'd be hard pressed to find one with better specs within that budget. I'd definitely recommend it.

However, If you can spend 200 more, here's one with current gen Pascal based GPU
https/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1TS-001A-00487&cm_re=1060_laptop-_-1TS-001A-00487-_-Product

cheers