Have been very happy with the purchase of this laptop for gaming. A huge upgrade for me graphics-wise to any laptop I've previously had and has been handling games well (RDR2 as one example). Have been playing most games on high/ultra graphics settings. Battery life is poor, but not surprising, but doesn't really bother me as this is used at a desk and not for carting around. Nitroboost for cooling works well – though definitely recommend having it on a laptop pad/not directly onto a desk as it does get hot – I've got it mounted on a laptop stand and it's made a difference. Was a little apprehensive about the 17" size, but getting the GB I wanted, was happy to get this. Overall, very happy with my purchase as a casual, turned slightly more serious, gamer.