<p>For gaming the only thing I really need is it to be able to run Starcraft II at high-ish settings without stuttering. I’m not really into FPS’s and other more hardware intensive stuff. </p>
<p>Also the battery life is about 6-7 hours with integrated graphics switched on, so I wouldn’t call that horrible. Maybe you’re thinking of the M15x/M17x, which have like 70 minutes battery life?</p>
<p>Would an SSD help keep a laptop cooler, since there’s nothing inside rotating 7200 times a minute? Or is that not noticeable at all. </p>
<p>Mhmm, do you have any other suggestions then, preferably under 1200 USD?</p>