Sure it'll run WoW etc smooth..but I'd go with your-
http://www.amazon.com/N71JQ-X1-17-3-Inch-Versatile-Entertainment-Laptop/dp/tech-data/B00352LR0M/ref=de_a_smtd
You gotta realize unless its plugged in when you do any real gaming on it..that battery is gonna drain fast...thats for any laptop.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-5730.23825.0.html
theres some info about that card and many others etc for ya.
im sure that notebook will atleast get about 9k-14k on 3dmrk06
That ati 5730 is good but there are alot better...just depends how much u wanna spend.
Also hard drive speed matters for gaming aswell..sooo yeah go with the 1st since its 7200rpms vs that 5400 snail .







