The lag is probably coming from demand of the higher 1080p graphics compared to the 720p graphics the ASUS had. You could try lowering the graphics settings of the game and see if that helps. Good luck!
Personally, I think the brewing method has a huge impact on how the coffee tastes. I won a Stanley French Press from work and ever since Its the only way i brew my coffee. I find it brings out the true flavour of the coffee (also adds a slight oily...
Just remember to look at the laptop as a whole and not just the processors. Basically you need to decide what the purpose of the laptop is (Buissness, Gaming, school etc...) and go from there. For your price range, I'd assume you would like it more...
