Hello I am about to be a college freshman and so I am currently looking to buy a new laptop. At first I was interested in getting a G74 series laptop, however deemed it far too unwieldy to be lugging it around campus all day long.

So I wanted to know what comes closest to the performance of the G74, without the bulky unwieldiness that it carries. That doesn't mean however that I want the thinnest and lightest laptop, I just want something that can fit in a bag but is still a powerhorse of a laptop and can run games without much concern.

I prefer larger screens but it isn't a priority so long as it is a nice one. Battery life is important too, but most of the tasks I'll be doing unplugged will most likely not eat much battery life.

Price isn't much of an issue at this point since this laptop will have to last me for at the very least 4 years.

Thank you! If there is anything else you need to know about me please ask, and thank you again for helping.