[SOLVED] Buying a $1200 Gaming Laptop! Final Decision: MSI vs Gigabyte?

[HusseinH]

Hey guys! Simple question: which is better? Right now I want to buy the MSI, but what are your thoughts?
Both are very pretty and performance is similar if not the same. 3DMark score 0.100 pts better on the Gigabyte.

I will be using the laptop for gaming, graphics (Photoshop), and some 3D rendering. Maybe also recording YouTube videos? Anyway, thanks. Links below:

MSI:
http://www.xoticpc.com/msi-ge70-apache-pro012-p-6956.html
Gigabyte:
http://www.xoticpc.com/gigabyte-p27gv2cf1-p-7126.html

 

[Bolin]

The msi weighs 1.10lbs less than the gigabyte which is a bit cheaper, has a better CPU and has 4GB less memory. Both should be pretty good IMO, I'd recommend the gigabyte based solely on specs, perfomance and cooling. I'd take the MSI based on weigh, portabilty and overall quality. You can't go wrong with any of them.

 

[HusseinH]

Alright, thanks! I will take the MSI because of the weight, portability and as you say, quality.