Laptops don't really fit with the list of features you listed. I'd look at a gaming desktop next.
I am looking for a device on which I can do the best of both worlds: gaming and student research/homework. Games that I mostly play: DOOM, Diablo, (some) WoW, etc. Windows only.
Most important factors: ***price, ***speed, **storage, **customization, **multitasking features
My current device is incredibly slow, so speed is super important to me, because it has become incredibly frustrating.
Thanks!

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