The best overall laptop

Alright tech guys I have a challenge. I am currently searching for the best overall laptop to purchase. I am looking for a combination of processor power, economy and features. I have about 1,100 dollars to spend, so I am looking for the best laptop for that price. I will admit, I do want an i7 processor (or equivalent) and at least a 650 GB hard drive. Any suggestions? I am not biased towards any single company or product, so I can be swayed any direction. Thanks so much for your guidance!
About me: Avid gamer, college student, and I do like to work with Adobe AfterEffects so I need a powerful computer!

I will just toss out ASUS as the brand that I recommend without hesitation 99% of the time. One of the guys who are more intune with current models may have a better suggestion for you, but they currently make the best PC laptops on the market.
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