I waited to write this view so that way I could download all the games and software that I had to see if it would stifle but it hasn't.  The aluminum and black accent with white backlighting makes it very clean. I like to play some older high-end games like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Fable, Jade Empire, Tropico 3 and Civ 5 and this laptop plays to these games at top speed. I don't get lag on frame rate or high fan noise. It does make me feel as though it could play some AAA games on lower settings. The product is quiet and beautifully made. I thoroughly love this product and personally think it's a great buy. The pandemic slowed down its arrival but it's worth the wait.