Re: Finding A Laptop.

I would choose this instead

https://www.amazon.com/GL703GE-ES73-8th-Gen-i7-8750H-processor-FireCuda/dp/B07BP9G913/ref=sr_1_23?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1535412977&sr=1-23&keywords=gaming+laptops&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A2289792011

I personally wouldn't go looking for last gen intel with your budget when the 8th gen is a better cpu.