1440p monitor! I am definitely jealous :) You may want to consider liquid cooling so that you don't have to keep the side computer wall open most of the time. (Not a good thing when at a LAN party).

In regards to the touchpad on your laptop, I know what you mean. I have learned my lesson when I am buying a computer in a store. It is best to play around with the touchpad to see how well it works BEFORE you take it home.