Hi ZM Fong, currently I am looking for gaming laptop, and now considering on Acer Helios 300 (2019).

As I check the spec and price on (MSRP & retailer), both models (54KG & 76CQ) is RM800 apart, the only difference is the CPU (i5 9300H vs i7 9750H).
If I want buy it for normal usage and gaming* only, is i5 version is good enough or is it worth to spend another RM800 for i7 version?
Also is RTX2060 a good GPU, in terms of thermal and performance? I am hoping for 1660Ti version, but Acer not offer it for Malaysia market.


Gaming: More on strategy/management game like DOW3, EU4, HOI4, Total war TK, FM series, possible some FPS/ARPG/Stealth game.


Other than Acer, Lenovo Legion series & custom gaming model also under consideration, just:
Lenovo Y540: Very little review on it. Just know that Jarrod'sTech has just buy it, now waiting him to get his laptop to review.
Lenovo Y545: From BOAT review, repaste and undervolt don't seems to help much on thermal.
Lenovo Y740: The price is high.
Custom gaming: after sales service difficulties, coz I live on the Northern region.

I see, just Acer did not bring in the 1660TI (not sure about future), may have to reconsider again if needed...

Anyway, thanks for the clarification.

Bad news, Lenovo just revise the accessory price for Y7000 SE, No more RM1 item.....
But, it is still the best deal to choose if compare with Y540.

Hi, may I know if the Lenovo ADP (Accidental Damage Protection) is a good addition, or it is not necessary to get? Coz 2 Years ADP will cost RM399, if select the 2Y Premium Care.

Y7000 SE, which currently the best deal among the gaming laptop.

Plan to buy it before Lenovo start to mark up the price.

Not sure if I need 1TB SSD though (since got 1TB HDD), but I do agree that getting a laptop with the spec above for only RM4.7k (eCoupon applied) is definite best value

Wow, best. Guess I can try and see.

So u buy it already or just testing?
Wonder how did he know who's order need to adjust price (freebie)? Did he ask for your ID or order number to do so?

Ooo...I see, would try my luck then
Thanks ya

No luck, the operator don't want to change to RM1...

Yesterday night I try talk to another operator again, and she say can add the mouse and bag (at Rm1) for me after I place the order without bag & mouse (as she say will add in).

So far not update on my order yet (about add the bag/mouse), so not sure whether she will add it or not

Actually I have place the order, so nevermind already.

Also, the operator (Ashwini) say she can help to add bag & mouse from RM1 after I place order, I no need add the mouse & bag (only need add warranty), then she will add it on her side). Not sure whether she is say true or not, coz I don't see any update on the freebies yet. Will try to email her and see got luck or not, if no luck then let it be loh...

Since I also apply 8% shopback on top of 20% discount on the purchase, so I not thinking to cancel the order just to get the RM1 freebies, feel like not really worth it.

I get it by using ShopBack. But 8% cashback is during Cybersales, now is 6% already, but still consider okay

Lenovo website mention ship within 6-8 weeks.
But for my case, just 5 days after placing order, they already prepare to ship out my laptop. I was quite surprise that Lenovo production line suddenly become so efficient

Btw, for the RM1 bag & mouse, I think the Lenovo rep did not add for me as promised, she also not reply my email...
But nvm already, as I able to find another good deal for Y gaming Armored Backpack (not RM1 of course, but still a good deal)


How about you bro? Has Lenovo already ship out you laptop?

Ya, I also surprise when receive shipment notification email from them, I actually repeatedly check back the order status to re-confirm back. Just hope that them don't simply throw lemon unit to me


Regarding the freebie, maybe kena scammed kot...haha

But frankly speaking, I won't mind if the Lenovo rep lady cannot give the RM1 freebie (not even free lol), she can just tell me honestly, just like the other Lenovo rep George, as he honestly tell me that he can't help on the RM1 freebies.

Rep lady got say that Lenovo got keep recording of our conversations with rep (login member is for sure, guest not too sure) for reference, so she oredy know that I will buy Lenovo laptop (once mention in chat with her during Sept & with another rep George). So actually no need for her to do "extra" just to get me to buy laptop, coz I will eventually buy from them.

So I really don't understand what the rep lady are thinking, maybe she just want me to put her Rep ID during checkout (like compete with other Rep to hit sales quota?), just guess...

Ok, let me think about it

That's good

Finally, received



From order to receive, just 8 days only

Maybe they want to do crowd control?


Sure, coz I am noob on the undervolting & testing

Just that recently I am quite busy with work, so the testing progress will slow abit. Hope you don't mind

I customize the laptop.

My spec:
i7-9750H
Win 10 Home
Office Trial - (Default)
16GB (8+8) RAM - (Customize)
GTX1660Ti - (Default)
1TB HDD - (Default)
1TB SSD - (Customize)
15.6 IPS 144Hz - (Customize)
WLAN 2X2, BT 4.1 - (Customize)

Arrival date is only estimated and should be reach earlier, that is before 21st Oct.
My laptop initial arrival date is estimated 15 Oct, but actual arrival is 11 Oct.