My friend's computer broke and mine sucks! Help us figure out laptops. ($600-$900)

[Farsala]

Barozi said:

Farsala said:

So my  friend is in more need then me, but we both certainly need new computers. We are both looking for laptops. I am no expert, and I might buy directly again.

I bought this 8 years ago for $900: https://www.amazon.com/G73SW-A1-17-3-Inch-i7-2630QM-Processor-SO-DIMM/dp/B004I1J864

But now it is having major problems, I can't even play Crusader Kings 2 anymore.

Now I look at a laptop like this: https://www.amazon.com/i5-6300HQ-keyboard-Microsoft-signature-Anti-Glare/dp/B01LXCBXQO/ref=pd_lpo_147_tr_t_3/166-7076094-2072220?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7NQZVG6J51PEN5922YTX


It looks pretty decent, but the processor seems kind of slow and less screen size plus middle pack GPU.

What are your thoughts for laptops?

They are not good for gaming.

Expect that to read several times in this thread.

Already expected, but I been gaming 8 years on mine so I don't really care. Lasted longer then my desktop.