Is this the best I can get for my budget??

[Gregmillr]

I'm off to college after the Summer, I play games a lot and will be doing homework on it obviously.

I'm wondering if this laptop is the best I can get for my ~$600 budget?
http/www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834310645

OR: Would it be cheaper to go with this even though I live in Canada?(Plus it's slightly better)
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312434&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6146836&SID=jz7iu6tgx56i


My only concerns/questions are: I've had bad experiences with laptops because parents bought them, I play games and they get EXTREMELY hot and usually overheat. Will this one get hot and/or overheat?

This helps a lot,
Thanks!

 

[Prostar Computer]

The A10 APU will treat you better than the A8, especially in gaming, since it has a better iGPU. To circumvent your overheating issue, blow out the air vents every 2 months or so to clear dust from the fans, keep the laptop slightly elevated from the surface so heat can escape easier, and you may even want to consider a laptop chill pad.

 

[Gregmillr]

Is there much difference between the gfx cards? The A8 is dedicated - wouldn't it be better?

 

[shane45]

Here is a create link http/howtofindqualitycomputer.siterubix.com hope this help!

 

[Prostar Computer]

Is there much difference between the gfx cards? The A8 is dedicated - wouldn't it be better?

Oh! I missed that. Yes, the 7670M will be better for gaming v.s. the A10 7660G. The A10 will give you better all around performance. Either way, you're sacrificing a little something.