Trouble deciding between 2 laptops

abide

Estimable
Oct 8, 2014
3
0
4,510
Hey guys, I have my eye on two laptops that I'd like to use general work and maybe gaming but am not sure which one is better? the two laptops specs are:

[laptop 1]
Processor: A10-5750M 2.50GHz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 8650G
RAM: 6GB (4GB+2GB) DDR3

[laptop 2 ]
Processor:Intel Core 2 Extreme Q9300 2.53Ghz
GPU: Quadro FX 3700M
RAM: 8GB DDR3

everything else is pretty similiar between the two.

game-debate said [laptop 2] is better but has older parts and I'm not sure if that's a relevant point or not and is why i decided to ask here.

I appreciate any help/response in advance.
 

abide

Estimable
Oct 8, 2014
3
0
4,510


under $500, do you think I can do better? These aren't new laptops but they're the best I've come up with at this price range.
 

popatim

Splendid
Moderator
I was in Staples the other Day and with their current $100 off any laptop coupon there would be several brand new models that fall within your budget. Best buy also has some within your budget. I dont really have any other tech stores around...
 

abide

Estimable
Oct 8, 2014
3
0
4,510
Found this at Bestbuy. Would you say this is better than the first two laptops?

It has an 8610g GPU which seems weaker of the three?

Also it's hp which I've (and apparently others) had problems with overheating. One of the reasons I'm getting a new laptop is to replace my hot hp one.

Edit: I don't care if the laptop is used/refurbished. I'm really just looking for the best bang for my buck for this laptop and these are the best I've seen so far.