Help choosing between these laptops?

Hey there,
I’m looking to pick up a new laptop—budget capped at $2333. I’m not a hardcore gamer by any means, just some casual sessions here and there, but I’d really like to be able to run things like Grand Theft Auto V or Battlefield 1 without everything turning into a slideshow. I also need it to run Linux, which leads me to my dilemma. I was originally eyeing the Dell Inspiron, but I’ve heard whispers about some compatibility headaches with Linux on that specific model, and frankly, I don't have the patience to gamble on hardware issues.
Right now, I'm torn between these two options:
1.HP Pavilion with an Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.50GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB storage, running Linux 17.3 on a Full HD screen, equipped with an Nvidia GeForce GTX1050Ti 4GB (P/N: NX.GPGEX.015)

2.HP Victus featuring an Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.50GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB SATA + 128GB SSD combo, running Linux 15.6 on a Full HD IPS screen, with an Nvidia GeForce GTX1050Ti 4GB (P/N: Q2QEX.004)

restlessnomad8 said:Hey,
I'm looking for a laptop with a budget of around $2333. I play games occasionally, but I want to be able to run things like Grand Theft Auto V or Call of Duty. I also need Linux. I was considering a Dell Inspiron, but I read there might be some issues running Linux on that specific model, so I don't want to take the risk.
I'm torn between these two:
1.HP Pavilion with an Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.50GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB, Linux 17.3" Full HD, Nvidia GeForce GTX1050Ti 4GB P/N: NX.GPGEX.015

2.HP Victus with an Intel Core i5 7300HQ 2.50GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB SATA + 128GB SSD, Linux 15.6" IPS Full HD, Nvidia GeForce GTX1050Ti 4GB P/N: NH.Q2QEX.004

The Nitro looks better to me. It has an IPS screen and an SSD, so it won't wreck your eyes and the machine will feel much faster.
(I don't get this whole Dell-Linux issue, though. Can't you just download any Linux OS from the web and install it? They're free and there are endless options to choose from. 🕺)