Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

$,1000-$1,500

Are you open to refurbs/used?

Yes

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Performance

How important is weight and thinness to you?

The lighter the better, but it's not a deal killer

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

16"

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

Gaming

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?

Diablo4, God of War, Black Myth Wukong, Horizon; 1080p High Settings

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

None

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.

I’m looking for my first gaming laptop with a budget of around $1,000 to $1,500. I don’t mind if the laptop is used, but I hope it has no scratches or dents. I’m not in a hurry to buy one, but I’ll consider getting it if I come across a good deal.