Hi, got the VN7-591G-744N recently and thinking of tossing in an SSD to work alongside the included SSHD. Can that be done on this model and has anyone successfully done that and also cloned the SSHD contents onto the new SSD, to preserve license, content etc? Plan to use the SSD for OS & programs, SSHD for other data. Might up the RAM to 16GB also for virtual machines.

P.S. Will the warranty be void?

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 10 2015, 06:48 PM

C'mon folks, answers to this would be deeply appreciated.

That clarifies things a lot. Thanks. I was aware of it being done on models sold in other countries and the 17 inch, but wasn't sure if the same internals & techniques also applied to the ones manufactured for the Malaysian market.

Hey, the palm rest area on the right side gets uncomfortably warm. Is this normal under just normal usage? Web browsing only? Even in an air-conditioned room.

Mine has been happening all the time. Currently using an external display and wireless keyboard so not rally affecting but those times when I check or have to use it on the go, it feels quite warm. For its price point, its quite unacceptable, if you ask me and I'm seriously considering having it sent back for warranty claims. Current CPU temp according to Intel Tuning Utility fluctuates between 51 - 52 degrees. Was using a Vaio before this and that device was always super cool (aluminum shell) no matter how hard I pushed it.

To my knowledge, its only a minor improvement, performance wise and so far, makes no difference towards heating. PM me if you are interested in picking up the i7-4720HQ with GTX860M.

Yeah, I know its quite normal and perfectly fine with that. Just the slight warmth under the fight side palm-rest area. Apparently, its where the hard disk resides.

Nah... Mine is like plugged in all the time. Of course, I did a few battery full charges and depletion to properly calibrate its readings. Once stable, hovering the mouse over the power icon, you'll notice "**% available (plugged in, not charging)".

Silly. Might have to go the SSD route sooner than planned.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jun 12 2015, 06:06 PM

Hmmm, Mine isn't and so shouldn't be normal. So try to update graphics drivers and system updates and see if it improves.

Yup... Definitely falls under warranty as long as you can prove it to them when dropping it off and also, no hardware modifications have been done on the laptop.

Did you recently just start using it? Cuz mine started off the same but after a few full charges and discharges. It sort of calibrated? Now it just sits on "96% available (plugged in, not charging)". So try that if u already haven't.

Hey all. Dropped by to inform that you can do a clean install of Windows 10 and still retain the genuine activation. Helped me get rid of all the bloatware.
1. Upgrade as normal from windows 8.1
2. Completely boot into windows 10, run windows update to be further sure that Microsoft servers recognize your Windows 10 license/upgrade.
3. Download the media creation tool from here (64-Bit Version).
4. Create an bootable installation media using a flash drive with at least 4GB. It will be formatted.
5. During install select the same Windows edition as 8.1. In my case, Windows 10 Home 64-Bit with English language.
The rest is easy peasy.

Did a Windows 10 clean install.

I'm also in the market for a decent one, so do post here if you finally get one and review so I consider... Mine's mostly on a table hooked up to an external display with Keyboard n mouse combo. So for now, 4 bottle-caps positioned under the laptop promotes airflow...

Hmm... I don't have any issues with my wifi connection using stock TM Unifi router and one room away..divided by a wall. Sure you might be able to swap the hardware at the cost of voiding warranty. Why not try other routers first to rule out that the issue isn't from that particular router, before seeking other options.

Give it awhile, downloads will be done in the background and Windows will notify you when its done and ready for upgrade.

Hi, what sort of issues are you facing? Also I'm running a fresh install of windows 10 on an Acer Aspire V15 Nitro VN7-591G-744N and up until a few days ago, I started experiencing WiFi connection issues with the stock TM router. There are 6 other devices (mixture of android n apple products) connected to the same router and all work flawlessly except this laptop. The issue is that, it sorts of stops seeing internet connection despite still being connected to the router, but once i manually disconnect and reconnect, full internet access is restored. Thought of upgrading the router to a much better one but since other devices work, I'm worried its the WiFi drivers or hardware in the Acer that's faulty. Help?

Thanks for the review. i mainly use mine as a desktop as well. Its plugged in like 99% of the time. If it was human and AC was its food, it'd have exploded n died from too much food & lack of exercises by now..

Oh I see, I read somewhere about a particular software that enables successful hard disk cloning for the V Nitro, but can't seem to remember where at the moment. In the meantime, try searching in other V Nitro dedicated threads and forums. The answer should be in one.

This^^ ... Also, i believe the OEM product keys are backed up and crosschecked with Microsoft's servers. I got tired of a bloated system, downloaded windows 10 ISO and did a completely fresh install. Windows was activated automatically, no fuss.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Oct 6 2015, 09:32 PM