Help Choosing a Higher-End Laptop

[ranger9782]

Hi, I just wanted to get the thoughts of this community as I'm trying to find the most suitable laptop for myself.

I bought a Asus UX303-UA zenbook a couple of weeks ago, and I love the design, the i5 processor seemed sufficient, but it had no dedicated graphics, and my brother had no laptop for college...so I'm looking for a new laptop.

I don't game much, but I do occasionally enjoy a couple rounds of Company of Heroes 2.

Here's what I'm looking for:

13.3''-14.5'' screen size
i5 or i7
SSD
Dedicated graphics
Price-range wise, I'd like to stay around 1000-1200, but would spend up to 1500 if I had to.

Here's a couple I'm considering, the screensize being the main reason I haven't ordered them yet.

http/www.microcenter.com/product/459617/Zenbook_Pro_UX501VW-DS71T_156_Laptop_Computer_-_Aluminum_Silver

http/www.microcenter.com/product/460656/ROG_ZX50VW-MS71_156_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Black
No SSD

 

[Purpletalon55]

http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8151-clevo-p650rp6.html

The 1060 is newer and far more powerful than the 960m, i would strongly advise getting it if you want to have a longer gaming lifespan out of the laptop.

 

[Purpletalon55]

small gaming laptops 13 inch range are kinda meh because of how small the panel is and frankly they dont contain that powerful hardware due to weight and size factor a 15.6 inch is the best size point for a gaming laptop, mine is 17.3 inch.

 

[ranger9782]

http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8151-clevo-p650rp6.html

The 1060 is newer and far more powerful than the 960m, i would strongly advise getting it if you want to have a longer gaming lifespan out of the laptop.

That looks like a good deal.

Any thoughts on this MSI?

http/www.microcenter.com/product/467651/GS43VR_Phantom_Pro-006_140_Gaming_Laptop_Computer_-_Aluminum_Black

 

[Purpletalon55]

It's a great pc and if you want to pay the extra for it go for it. But go to a microcenter store and buy.