Until I purchased this laptop, I was using a laptop that I had gotten in 2012. I was just at a point where I needed a new laptop. This laptop has definitely met a need.For starters, I am happy with the SSD. It is super fast. Bootup time is about 12-15 seconds. Compared to what I was experiencing before that is super fast. 16 gigs of RAM is great and is really becoming the minimum standard of gaming at this point.I usually just game on my Xbox, however I was pleased that this computer had no issues running Gears of War 4, State of Decay 2, and some random others that I happened to try. Recently I downloaded Call of Duty Warzone and while I had to set the graphics at low / minimum, the game ran pretty smooth and there definitely wasn't any visual lag from what I was seeing.If you are looking for a low end gaming / home use laptop this is a good buy. If you are looking for a gaming machine that will last you for a couple of years, than you need to keep looking and buy something a little bit more powerful.My only complaint with the laptop is that the plastic material protecting the screen isn't that great. This is not a laptop that you should be man handling or throwing around. Not a problem for me, but something to keep in mind.