Overall Review: I was nervous making this purchase, because it was the most I've ever spent on a computer (having decided to purchase a real high-end model for the first time), and a few of XOTIC PC's reviews had me concerned that I might run into issues buying from them. However, I was happy to find that my new laptop arrived ahead of schedule, with the exact specifications I had ordered, and ready to use. I've been using it for all of my computer and PC gaming needs for a month now, and it works like a dream, just like I had hoped it would; fast and reliable with everything I tell it to do. I don't tend to play extremely technically demanding computer games, so I'm not sure yet how susceptible this model is to overheating with long-term intensive use; but it's been able to smoothly run every game I've tested so far at high graphical settings, and it has rarely become noticeably hot in my everyday use. I can't compare this model to any other MSI or other upper-end laptops because I've never used any, but I'm completely satisfied with both the physical design and the technical performance of my new device, and with the price I paid for what I've gotten. I have no complaints whatsoever, and I'll definitely consider purchasing from MSI and/or XOTIC PC again the next time I need to buy a new laptop.