The Form

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
  $1000 - $1200 (open to considering a bit lower or higher)
• Are you open to refurbs/used?
  No
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
  Build Quality, Performance, Battery Life, Form Factor
• How important is weight and thinness to you?
  Minor Importance
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
  15.6 inches, but also N/A
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
  Gaming, along with web browsing and streaming
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
  -- Mostly CIV 6, LoL, Valorant (ideally on High settings with 60 FPS); would love to be able to play future AAA titles on Medium settings if possible too
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
  I'm looking for a laptop that doesn't look gamer-y; I want something that has a good build quality (avoiding plastic if possible) and doesn't look like a huge workstation. I'd also love something that doesn't get super loud (fan noise) and hot!
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
  I think everything above covers it -- thanks for the help :)