• Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range: $600-$800

• Purpose: Gaming, desktop replacement

• Screen size preference: 13"

• OS preference (Windows/Mac/Linux): Windows 10

• Gaming requirements (list example games and desired fps/settings): Final Fantasy XIV (Medium settings, 60 FPS) | Fallout 4 (Medium settings, 60 FPS) | Minecraft (Max settings, unmodded) Would love to see it be able to run Star Citizen at all if that ever debuts.

• Other performance requirements: Video streaming of the games above would be a plus around the 720p range.

• Portability requirements (constantly carried, frequently moved, mostly stationary, etc.): Mostly stationary.

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): This will be my first laptop since my 2001 HP Pavilion laptop. I've heard great things about ASUS, but my input isn't strong either way.

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): None.

Qualities I would prefer.: Build quality/long battery life.

Which features would you pay a premium for?: Durability and longevity.

I work as a project manager and would love to be able to pack up and work from the road if need be so portability and durability is a plus. At home, I plan on connecting the laptop to an external monitor/keyboard/mouse at my desk.