Looking for gaming lap top for $3000 - $3500... New to gaming computers!

1) What is your budget? about $3000.00

2) What size notebook would you prefer? 15 -17

d. Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
e. Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. USA - xoticpc or gentech

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: MSI GT80 sli 980m / Sager NP9870-s gtx 980
b. Dislike: graphics cards GTX 970M and down
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Maybe, but probably not

6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Gaming and MS office

7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Mainly taking it with me everyday to and from places/ work

8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? YES - I really dont know, maybe like Titan fall, COD, Battlefield, GTA-V, and other cool games.

9) How many hours of battery life do you need? 2 hours would be nice

10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? online is ok, I would like to see one in person, but thats out of the question for now.

11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (Windows 7 / 8), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows -10...?

Screen Specifics

12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Everyone is different. Some like really small text, while others like their text big and easy to read. (Scroll down to see screen resolution information.)

13) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? (Scroll down to see explanations.)
Not sure.... I would like 4k,.... but its not a deal breaker

Build Quality and Design

14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? to a degree... I cant have something that is bright and stands out too much,

15) When are you buying this laptop? 2-3 weeks

16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 4+ years

Notebook Components

17) How much hard drive space do you need? Do you want a SSD drive? First - SSD 250 ish / Second - SSD 1TB

18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD Burner, Blu-ray Reader or Blu-Ray Burner? I really dont know if I need on, Im sure it would be nice - do I need it for gaming?

A little extra about what Im looking for....

I am interested in the gt80 or the sager np9870... others are not out of the question, but I want the best graphics card I can get. I am a little concerned about it being a 10 lb laptop plus the power brick because I will be taking it with me to and from work. I understand that its not super mobile friendly, but Im not walking more than a few blocks with it in my back back either.
I do understand that to get the performance I am looking for I will have to have the weight. I did look at the gs70 series, but am concerned that the 970m wont be good enough for me.
I have heard of issues with the gt80 using more power than the brick can supply and thus using the battery also and the troubles that go with that. Is that still an issue? Do any other laptops have this issue?
I am transitioning from a macbook pro and this will be my first serious gaming laptop and my first windows lap top in quite some time. Is there any other lap top you would recommend me looking into?... my budget is in the $3K - 3.5K, although I would like to stay under $3K if possible.

I am doing research and looking at all kinds of reviews for these laptops. I will be looking to purchase in the next 2 -3 weeks.

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Looking for gaming lap top for $3000 - $3500... New to gaming computers!