Computer for college recommendation, United States, 1600-1700 USD max

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country

United States

• Budget

$1600-$1700 USD

• Are you open to refurbs/used options?

Yes

• Screen size

Any, would prefer 13" or more

• Weight limit

Any, would prefer 5-6 pounds max but I'm flexible on this point

• Purpose

Schoolwork and gaming

• Form factor

Standard/clamshell

• Intended usage

Mostly for schoolwork, so no crazy demands there, but I would also like to be able to run games that my current computer is struggling with (The Witcher 3, rdr2, Balder's Gate 3, and Elden Ring are the games that come to mind).

• Desired battery life

Im flexible, but I would hope for it to be around 6-8 hours, so it can function for school. This is more important to me than other requirements.

• Please list, in order of most important to least important, the priority between Size, Weight, Performance, Battery life

- Battery life

- Performance

- Weight

- Size

• Info/Requirements
• I'm trying to pick out a computer for college, but I need advice. I'm not going into anything particularly computer heavy (IR and bio), but I would like something that is able to run AAA games. I've only used hand me downs my entire life, so I don't really know much of anything about picking computers. I don't know if my requirements are achievable, and if they aren't please tell me so I can adjust.