:slow clap:
Nicely done bro. Nicely done

It is worth it if you are not planning to buck up a lot for the highest end gpu. gtx970m can let you play most game on ultra settings 1080p already.
FYI, if you want gtx980m, the cost will probably increase by RM1.2k to 2k.

I think you pm-ed me before ? You need to pm or email ILLEGEAR to know the way to configure it through BIOS.
I remember Prince J mentioned it before. Pm Prince J
IMHO, I will not turn on Intel Turbo Boost even I'm playing game. Most game will not require the extra clockspeed except games like BF4 64 man map, it will just make your laptop hotter. (Most game is gpu dependent, seldom game is utilizing cpu > gpu)

The easiest way is to set the power settings. This is what I will do if I'm going to turn of ITB by default:
Select Balanced Mode, change its power option to 99%. Leave High Performance as default.
I will use Balanced Mode as my default mode, for normal usage purpose. So everytime you switch on your laptop, it will be around 2.4ghz. When you want to game, switch to High Performance to achieve the extra frequency.

P.S: Personally, I find it better to switch off the ITB using Fn + 9. Maybe I'm used to it already. lol

Kindly refer to first page for all the shortcut keys reference.
Fn + spacebar = off / on / max backlid light
Button besides M1 macro key (left hand side) = off macro keys + back "logo" light

What GPU are you using ? GTX960m or 860m is not high end gpu, so I think around there should be fine.
It is better to do a benchmark and view the score, rather than depending on the score displayed by Windows

You're using Windows 8 or 8.1 right ? If I'm not mistaken, there is an issue in Windows 8 or 8.1 regarding this. Try searching Google to see if there is a fix.


I think there is no point for us to be so angry. If there are less user, it doesn't matter us also. People will judge it once they actually use it for a long period of time.

The review doesn't matter to be honest, it is not from a reputation reviewer also. I will go for LINUS or similar reviewer to get a better non biased review. If people feels that Z5 is not a good machine after reading it, they just miss out one very good laptop, that's all. We didn't loss anything from it, we can actually laugh at them for missing out a good option. haha

But I do agree, when I first receive my Z5, the hinge and the material really don't impress me. It feels cheap and not solid enough. That is my first impression, but after using it for about 6 months, it is pretty good if you manage your laptop well.

P.S: The reviewer clearly doesn't know what to review about the laptop. If it is linus, he will at least mention its sub-woofer, gaming temperature, customize-ability, battery etc etc.
P.S.S: There is also one thing I agree with the reviewer, the USB port tends to have issue when I'm connecting to external HDD. It will keep disconnect and reconnect. Prince J is this normal ? I remember I had pointed it out to you when I visited you at Damansara to have my screen changed to IPS. That time I'm using an external optical drive to show you.

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I still don't get why is there a need to be so offended, especially from a not well known reviewer or review site. I don't even know the review if Arvi haven't pointed out in here. I think there is no need to be so angry, I doubt people will take into consideration for reading the review (at least not a big portion compared to notebookcheck etc)

AW is a PREMIUM grade laptop, so its price will be higher. Just like the HP Omen while Z5 can be considered consumer grade. Both are in two different category. I personally tried the HP Omen and I can ensure you the material is really better than Z5.

Just ignore the review, no point arguing in a review which hardly can get 10k++ viewer

+1

I think I didn't use an external HDD to show you during my visit at the showroom. I used an external optical drive to show you the usb issue. It is a normal laptop optical drive in a caddy bay. My friend 2 years old laptop have no problem powering it up (plug and play) tho.

I also tested with other normal external HDD (which is not a desktop version with enclosure), it sometimes is able to detect the external hdd, but sometime it will keep disconnect and reconnect back. Like what the "review" mentioned.

I feels that it is maybe an hardware flaw. But I don't know whether it is covered in the warranty or not. Since there will hardly be any replacement of component for me already (since it need to change the whole mobo).

Please tell me what I should do now ? Cause I find it quite tough for me to be away from my Z5 as it needs it for work purpose.

Mine happen since day 1 I receive my Z5. Last time I showed Prince J, he use his iphone to test the usb port, and it works. So I assume it should be no problem (we didn't test external HDD)
But it is not the case, external HDD and now even my Samsung S5 have issue in it already. It will disconnect and reconnect on a random occasion when I plugged in the usb cable (samsung cable and external HDD cable)
It happens most of the time but on some rare case it won't happen. Very weird

Please check out the first post in this thread. There are a lists of Macro/shortcut key you can use

Unfortunately I tried those option, still the same. Also I find it quite weird for an old laptop to be able to power-up an external HDD without problem but for my newer Z5 with better power capacity and 8 cells to be unable to power up an external HDD yet along required to use a 2 USB cable to power it up. I'm not complaining tho just feel it is a weird case.

May I know is it possible I delay sending my machine to you guys first ? Cause I am planning to send it to you guys during June to have you guys repaste my thermal compound and check my USB + machine together.
What I afraid is if I delay sending my Z5 to you guys for a check-up, you will "ignore" or not accept the issue.

I feel you bro. Weird right ? Having no problem on Pendrive but Smartphone, External HDD and External Optical drive is having this issue. It mostly is due to not enough power supplied to the USB, but how come an old laptop is able to do those with a lower Cells and capacity battery. haha

If I'm not mistaken, you need to burn/extract the ISO file into your disc so it becomes bootable. I think it won't run the file if you just simply copy and paste the iso file into the cd and run it.

Well it is a weird case I believe. First, what game are you playing ? normal pub/mmr or local lobby ?
I encountered something similar with my gtx860m Z5. When I host local lobby game, my fps will be around 55-60fps. But during normal pub match, it is a constant 60fps (i used v-sync)
Temperature wise it is around there, 65-70c
I know it is a bit illogical, but maybe it is also part of an issue of OS ? Cause I seldom see people game on enterprise version of OS. I believe the driver is different from convention OS version. (But it is UNLIKELY the causes)

P.S: Dota 2 is more CPU intense, try checking whether your CPU or GPU is throttling or not. Also, may I know what software you use for the fps record ? Sometimes those tool will also cause your fps to drop. If you're playing dota, just use the console command to switch on the ingame fps display. It is better to use built in tools than 3rd party's

This is a weird case tho. Dota 2 shouldn't be as demanding as MKX, gpu wise. Like I asked earlier, what type of game are you playing ? Are you hosting a lobby with your Z5 and streaming at the same time ? If it is then the fps will probably drop cause of that. Dota 2 is more CPU demanding.

Sometimes fps will drop if you play it in windowed mode or borderless mode. It is better to play it on fullscreen mode. You should be able to play it on ultra settings (everything maxed). Even my gtx860m can handle it except when I'm hosting local lobby match with my Z5.

I don't think so. Even gtx980 struggle to get 60fps in Witcher 3 ultra settings FHD.

P.S: Do note it is gtx980, not 980m

Wow. Seriously ? How much fps do you get ? 60fps with SMAA ?

gtx960m is a rebrand of gtx860m with slight tweak. So it won't be able to handle high/ultra settings I believe.

First question, are you playing pub/MMR game or LOCAL LOBBY ?
If you're testing using local lobby most probably is due to that, since you're hosting the game on your laptop.. I encounter this before, when I'm hosting local lobby my gameplay will not be smooth (it is still the same currently, i just give up on that since Prince J also couldn't find out the cause)
To be honest, dota 2 is more CPU intense than GPU intense.

You mean when the fan is blowing toward your screen, your screen will shake right ? Haha mine is also the same.. but when I'm looking at the screen I won't notice any shaking movement, just when I pay attention to the screen cover lid I notice the shaking.

Both are using gtx960m by default, but Z5 have gtx970m variant. If compare with the same variant (gtx960m), Z5 have better cooling and sub woofer, Q5 have more professional look and DVD drive.

It is up to your preference, if you're going to use the laptop to meet client, Z5 may not be suitable as it won't give your client a professional look.

The reason most of us choose Z5 is because it has better cooling.