New Gaming Laptop Short List - Need Advice Please

[nullus]

Hello again Community! In my search for a new gaming laptop, I've narrowed my short list down to four potential candidates. I'd love to get some opinions, good or bad, on any of the models on my list (especially any red flags I may be missing). I'm also still open to suggestions regarding other models/options. Main priorities i've already covered elsewhere and don't want to spam up the board with all over again, so I'll just note that it needs to be 17+ in size, Windows 10 and I prefer to get as close to 2 years of reliable use out of it as possible. Cooling is a huge concern, as with all gaming laptops, because I think excess heat is a killer for long term reliablility.

My short list....

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I'm currently leaning towards the Sager or Alienware, but want to hear some more feedback from folks that might know more about my choices. The Alienware is at the absolute top end of my budget and I'd prefer to spend less, like everyone else. Thanks in advance!

 

[velo3100]

I would say this one is the best due to maintainability: http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834233119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Skimlinks-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=12087162&PID=3899435&SID=skim1402X558040X8c2dbb08d1ad6c3b08cc1757a3719cb8&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-Skimlinks

 

[hatib]

whats your max buget

 

[nullus]

I would prefer to stay very near to, or if at all possible, under $1500.00.

 

[hatib]

this one
http/www.xoticpc.com/msi-ge62-apache-pro001-p-8590.html?startcustomization=1

 

[nullus]

Thank you, but per my original post i'm looking for a 17 inch model.

 

[hatib]

this one will do i made some changes
http/www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8677-clevo-p670re3-p-8650.html?startcustomization=1
change the display to gsync,change the m.2 slot 1 to samsung 850 evo 250gb and also add copper tubing it will be gr8

 

[nullus]

Very close to what I had considered. Didn't realize I could upgrade the copper tubing (wasn't on the Sager site I had looked at). I added Windows10 with backup usb to the list as well, which pushed it up another $105 but I definitely have a front runner now. I love the option to upgrade the cooling. A little more digging tells me 8 GB of ram should be fine for starters, with the option to upgrade later. Thanks again.

 

[hatib]

Very close to what I had considered. Didn't realize I could upgrade the copper tubing (wasn't on the Sager site I had looked at). I added Windows10 with backup usb to the list as well, which pushed it up another $105 but I definitely have a front runner now. I love the option to upgrade the cooling. A little more digging tells me 8 GB of ram should be fine for starters, with the option to upgrade later. Thanks again.

you are welcome