Well I went with the XA1 as well...It felt more right. So thanks again!

For sh**s and giggles...Which of the two would you pick?

So its time to flip a coin is it? Well thanks for the help tho. It's gonna be one of the two, so I do appreciate the input.

I thought they had the same cpu...Would you go with the 740QM? Thats the one I'm leaning towards. I'm thinking either GPU will work for my demands, plus the one with the better CPU has blu-ray drive...I dont think thats important for games, but it cant hurt.

Well I'm looking at two models now. Don't know how to link. ASUS G73JH-X5 Republic of Gamers , ASUS G73JW-XA1 Republic of Gamers. Same except for graphics card.

I've heard the games I want to run arnt very "GPU intensive" but depend on the CPU more. WoW, Diablo3-who knows, not out, and The Old Republic. I'll be running other games, just want to make sure games like those can be maxed out.

Nevermind...Its windows 7 home...Do you see why I need your guys help.

Just noticed something, all of the ASUS laptops at Amazon have windows home...Should they not have 7 if they are new? Does it really matter?

Ok I'm at Amazon right now, still cant believe I didnt think to go here. Still one question, there seems to be a choice with most of these rigs ATI 5870 or Nvidia gtx 460m?

I never even thought about going threw Amazon.