Yes you are right, something thin and light as this will be my main daily driver. About thickness no specific thickness as long as not thicker than 2inch will do, and for weight, preferably less than 2.5kg if possible.

Being realistic, this kind of devices cannot be too thin as well due to sufficient cooling is needed and to pack a decent hardware and battery. So ultrabook dimensions are secondary. However would like the 15inch size factor as it balances both portability and performance.

Agree with you on the gpu part, 2070smq or 2070n will do fine for me.

I have Auros & onyx pro shortlisted for now, and will wait out as your advice to see what q3 has to offer.

Thank you again for your valueable advice. In between, keep up the good work on your reviews! I like your blog alot, helps to educate us a lot on gaming laptops 😄

This post has been edited by fish@5311: May 3 2020, 01:08 PM

You don't need thin and light then if you're fine with 2.5kg and 2 inch

You're welcome

Aorus 15g - the mechanical keyboard much WOW.

One of the selling point. However Tongfang aldy have mech kb long time ago.

That looks good. Any where we can try this Aorus 15g in malaysia?

got a few authorized resellers but i forgot who

Hey guys, after watching a couple of videos online regarding the new intel processors, it seems the 10th gen is not a worthy upgrade to the 9th gen. I mean the gain are marginal at best.


https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/laptops-and...60151702cpmyw10


So I've been looking at laptops with 9th gen cpu and cant help but notice Dell G5 5590 with rtx 2060 is only rm4599. Is there a better deal from a manufacturer in terms of support? I really dont want to deal with boutique manufacturer with abysmal warranty support. I remember with dell before at my workplace they offer on site support and replacement PCs while they fix the broken pc. These laptops come with 2 year onsite support which is most manufacturers didn't offer at the price point.

Edit: link to the laptop.



This post has been edited by Blunt: May 6 2020, 08:44 AM

G5 5590 has bad cooling

Can consider Legion Y540 customize (apply code LENXCIMB), also with 2 yr onsite

How bad is the cooling? Can you point me to a review or article?

Edit: yeah i saw a couple of video online, seems like if you UV it should be bearable.

I did check out Y540 but their cheapest RTX is around 6000 and they dont offer installment on Maybank cards. Plus the only laptops i found with rtx from major manufacturers for under 5000 is from dell.

This post has been edited by Blunt: May 6 2020, 10:45 AM

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G5-15-55...U.440535.0.html
-latest BIOS make things even worse (slow fan speed), CPU barely handling 30-35W under CPU+GPU load (even thinner+lighter laptops did better)
-undervolt won't solve bad thermals
-a quick search of 'Dell G5' in SuggestALaptop discord and you'll know how bad it is (including user feedback)
-conclusion: avoid this hot mess, and possibly all current Dell G gaming laptops, since BIOS updates make thermals worse and worse, including older ones with 7th/8th gen CPUs (Dell's approach nowadays unfortunately)

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: May 6 2020, 10:53 AM

Hi all sifus..


Need some help and recommendations.

I have an 8 years old Lenovo Laptop. Boot time takes forever. Around 3 mins. Is it better for me to just buy another gaming laptop or just buy 500gb SSD instead? It can run 60 fps with very low settings for Dota 2. It really hurt my eyes tho.

Purpose: Dota 2, CSGO, Dota Underlords
Budget: Cheapest Laptop that can play Dota 2 on high settings

Not that hardcore tho. Just playing 2-3 hours max and 4-5 hours during weekend. Not really urgent. However, I do travel a lot, so, I would like to bring my laptop when I am outatation. It would be good the laptop is bundled together with gaming mouse and backpack.

Any suggestions?

Better change a new one (IMO change every 3-5 yrs), if you have the budget. What's your max budget?

Thanks for the reply.

4k max. Btw, is it wise to buy laptop using easy payment plan or just use savings instead?

Hi bro ZM,

Wanna seek your advise. Does Acer Predator Triton 300 price at RM3599 is ok?

I really dig the 4 zone RGB keyboard and 144hz with 72% ntsc. Spec also wise come with i5 9th gen and GTX1650.

I come across other model (GTX1650) at similar price such as,
- Forge 15
- Illegear Raven SE
- Lenovo Legion Y7000
- Asus TUF FX505DT
- Acer Nitro 5
- HP Pavilion Gaming 15

But only the Triton 300 come with 4 zone RGB with 144hz, 72% ntsc.

The Forge and Raven might also come with 120hz, but its not 72%ntsc. If wanna opt that color panel, pricing will close to 4k already.

Thanks in advance.

Pc Image Website has listing for this:
ASUS TUF FA506I-VAL118T METAL FORTRESS GRAY ( R7-4800H,8G 3200*2PCS,1TB PCIE,RTX2060 6G,WIN10,15.6" FHD 144HZ) Rm5,699

https://www.store.pcimage.com.my/asus-gamin...-fa506i-val118t

Worth it?
Wonder why it's listed with 48wh battery though

Any preferences on weight and battery life?

Not sure what you mean by the last question
Triton 300 uses same cooling as Nitro 5, not recommended as in order to achieve acceptable thermals, you need to turn on max fans

If you prefer 144Hz 72%, can consider Legion Y7000SE customize (apply code LENXCIMB)
A bit expensive IMO, moreover cooling isn't good

Either 48Wh or 90Wh battery, unfortunately our market get 48Wh

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: May 7 2020, 10:45 AM

[quote=ZM Fong,May 7 2020, 10:44 AM]
Any preferences on weight and battery life?

Not sure what you mean by the last question



Not too heavy of course. I will carry them quite a lot during my travel. No issue on battery life.

Just asking whether buying a laptop by credit card instalment is better than just pay by cash?

If payment by instalment then I would go for higher/better quality gaming laptop. If just using cash, then the budget will be tighter.

GTX1650 gaming laptop can play Dota 2 on high settings?

Max weight you can accept in kg?

Payment method depends on you TBH

1650 sure can play D2 at high settings

2.5kg is max imo..

Just looking at the cheapest n capable gaming laptop that can run Dota 2 at high settings.. No need fancy screen whatsoever.. Just a casual gamer..

Lenovo Legion Y7000SE 81T0001HMJ / 3FMJ, add 8GB RAM for dual channel

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: May 7 2020, 05:51 PM