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ValityMental
post Apr 13 2015, 09:54 AM

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I just went to Acer Service center this morning to ask regarding on switching to IC Diamond TP. They say they have to refer to KL whether can change or not, unless using their own thermal paste yes.

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post Apr 13 2015, 07:47 PM

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QUOTE(miong93 @ Apr 13 2015, 01:16 PM)
Wow. I thought most laptop now comes with locked BIOS so you can't do those undervolt stuff already. Good to know that software can be used rclxms.gif
May I know what is your config for your Acer ? 4720HQ + gtx960m + 8gb ram + 1tb HDD ?
If your Acer is the old model, gtx860m + 4710HQ, your temperature is definitely too high. You're even in an air condition room. IIRC, in aircond room, your temperature will be <85 for gpu and cpu.
Do a benchmark. Do it for about 1 hours. See what temperature you get for your CPU and GPU. If it is stable it should be around 80-85 or even lesser.

P.S: You may consider other thermal paste like GC Extreme. I heard that it is better than IC Diamond.
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The one i have is 4720HQ with GTX860M rather than 960.

If gaming 80+/90 consider safe?
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post Apr 17 2015, 12:23 AM

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Guys my laptop reached 100% it wont have like what plugged - not charging , it keep on showing charged - plugged in . Wouldn't it affect the battery . battery life? HMMM
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post Apr 17 2015, 12:56 AM

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QUOTE(zuhaili87 @ Apr 17 2015, 12:44 AM)
It certainly will affect the battery life. But the effect is not as bad as heat. Heat is battery no.1 enemy. I suggest just unplug the charger whenever it reaches 100%. nod.gif or even better just use the battery as u wish since sooner or later the battery will deteriorate anyway, thats the side effect of built in battery. biggrin.gif
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Okay thanks , why other will have like not charging why mine won't? and what laptop cooler do u recommend me to get? biggrin.gif
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post Apr 17 2015, 08:18 AM

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QUOTE(zuhaili87 @ Apr 17 2015, 07:59 AM)
Different manufacturer different setting. Actually when i use v nitro before this i never use any cooler, since the fan is at the back theres no point of using cooler, just make sure that u lift up the back part a bit higher so that the air can easily flow. That would do the trick. U can try and see the difference in temperature when u lift and not lift the back.  thumbup.gif
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So i'm so unlucky to get 'such sets' . Okay , will do , will keep you update with the temp , whats your temp when playing d2 under aircorn room?
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post Apr 17 2015, 08:31 AM

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QUOTE(zuhaili87 @ Apr 17 2015, 08:30 AM)
I cant remember correctly as i already sell the laptop  tongue.gif  if im not misaken D2 under aircond room should be below 82C for both cpu n gpu in max settings. nod.gif
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How much you sell? I plan to sell to get illegear blink.gif , 1 week old lappy hahaha
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post Apr 18 2015, 11:45 AM

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Since my laptop wont cut off charging should i go service centre to ask them? It may affect the battery life if plugged in charging and playing
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QUOTE(miong93 @ Apr 18 2015, 12:46 PM)
Try after it is fully charged, switch off the power adapter and wait a few seconds. Then plug it back and switch on the adapter. The indicator of the battery will most probably be updated by that time
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Okay will do , if it still wont cut off charging , any solution?
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post Apr 20 2015, 02:52 PM

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Just send my V Nitro to service center just now , regarding on my smart charging. They have no idea about what happened lmfao.

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QUOTE(shadowlck @ Apr 27 2015, 12:04 PM)
Oh btw guys, my fan starts running frequently while playing games after updated bios to latest version biggrin.gif
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When is the bios update? why i dont have notifcation for that? cry.gif
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post Apr 27 2015, 07:29 PM

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Just bought GTA V , ready to roll tomorrow biggrin.gif
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post Apr 28 2015, 11:29 AM

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Why when i play GTA V it will like delay or lag? what setting is the best tho?
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post Apr 28 2015, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(shadowlck @ Apr 28 2015, 12:04 PM)
Well, you can try to test the settings for yourself until it suits you. Or you can follow my setting in the previous post.
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Why will my GTA V delay when driving? My friend at my house play wont delay wor. whats happening , is it due to my laptop or what? internet speed we connecting through same wifi tho.

We are having the same spec laptop as well.
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post Apr 28 2015, 03:08 PM

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Ok guys , i realised the problem already which is i put power saving mode it will lag , but once i change to Balanced mode , everything work fine , getting a constant of 50+ fps. biggrin.gif
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post Apr 28 2015, 10:18 PM

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Just sent my V Nitro for warranty today , bought on 12 April,2015 . Went in to service center twice already.

Today is the 3rd time , i'm requesting for 1 to 1 exchange as the temperature is going up to 98C even in Balance mode , Turbo boost is disabled.

So yeah , hope they replace me a new unit . I'm hoping to get a illegear z5 , will see how. Get the V Nitro and sell it off and top up for a z5.

Acer is kinda making me disappointed.

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Tested the GTA 5 at PC Image Kuching , with the sales person beside me , he see the temperature he also shock , Playing at Mid Setting.


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post Apr 28 2015, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(shadowlck @ Apr 28 2015, 10:28 PM)
Wow that is some serious temp you've got. Not sure if mine will turn me down like this  sad.gif Happy getting your z5  biggrin.gif
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Yeah , kinda what's ur feeling when your laptop newly bought , 2 weeks old , went to service center for 3 times already?

I'm not getting it yet , but i hope can , cause need top up like 1.2K+/- doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif
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QUOTE(chok_FuNG @ Apr 28 2015, 11:07 PM)
bro, is it really that unsatisfied? cause i m planning to get 1..but it looks like got many problems..
do you play dota 2?will it be overheat when playing dota2?
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Not to say unsatisfied , just that with that i got a bit lose hope.

Dota 2 i have no problem , constantly getting 60+/70C
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post Apr 28 2015, 11:25 PM

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QUOTE(chok_FuNG @ Apr 28 2015, 11:23 PM)
ya bro, i knew your feel  nod.gif
what is the temperature when u tested gta V at Pc image? i cant see it clearly... 90 +?
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Yup sad.gif , yeah 97C/ 98C .

My unit is faulty i guess that why i requested to change a new unit smile.gif

Letting go the new sealed unit , let me know if you're interested , letting it go cheap
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QUOTE(zuhaili87 @ May 7 2015, 06:37 PM)
Wow u get a new sealed set?
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sadly they didn't accept my request , they just replaced the heatsink module.
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QUOTE(iverice @ May 10 2015, 02:41 PM)
Then have your issues been fix after replacing the heatsink?
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Issued has been fixed.

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