For those who have the most common AN515-52, i5 8300h, 1050ti. These are the custom settings: XTU undervolt -0.130v, MSI Afterburner GPU overclock, core clock: +180, memory clock: +880. (Don't go lower on the undervolt, CPU crashes on idle if you do. I already tested these settings extensively, and this is the sweet spot for the GPU) Also, always use Max fan speed on NitroSense when gaming, they are gonna rev up, so is gonna be loud anyway. My CPU won't even reach 90C, but I took the risk of using liquid metal, so take that into consideration. Undervolt itself lowered my thermals from 7 to 10 C alone. Good luck.
@@kingchrystia1417 it's normal if it's stock. I modified it to cool it with liquid metal and crank up the fans to maximum when gaming. I can't undervolt it now since one of the latest bios updates, it used to help a lot with temps
@@suyrant6909 few of them have but it usually make it cost more and takes to much volume in chassie so it is unussual and only takes place on extreme conditions
*Jarrod* Can you please recommend me best one from these 3 laptop *Lenovo Y540 - i5 9th gen gtx 1650* *Acer nitro 5 - i5 9th gen gtx 1650* *Asus Rog strix G series - i5 9th gen gtx 1650* The main *purpose* is to take laptop for *video editing* So please help me to *choose best one*
Great video, very detailed ! The custom settings that you used, they are safe settings ? Can I apply them using MSI afterburner and expect smooth performance without any crashes ? Thanks for helping out !
I have spent some time testing my NITRO 5, and hope this comment might be helpful for some owners of this laptop. So, if you don't want to change the thermal pasting, or download software to under clock etc, there are few things you can do to not burn your hardware and still be able to play games (comes with compromise) with some easy adjustments with no extra software or hardware mod required. In the nitro sense app, set it up to power saver, this will have an impact on performance but it will keep the thermals on check, when this option is highlighted my laptop never went over 75 degrees even after heavy gaming. Not the best solution but works, you will have to compromise and set graphics on lower settings than the laptop can actually handle, but sadly using the 100% of this laptop makes me a bit nervous since I could cook a meal with the temperatures it reaches, was playing wow (game you can play on a toaster) and it was giving me temps of over 90 degree Celsius if I left the damn high performance mode. There are also some tweaks you can do on the NVIDIA control panel 3d graphics settings, just a quick search in UA-cam will pop up some good videos and you can squeeze a bit more performance and better looking games. Also don't forget to go to the game settings on windows, and be sure your games are actually using your NVIDIA GPU. With only this 2 tweaks (Power saving mode + NVIDIA panel tweaks) I am now able to play SFV looking smooth and good (Had to compromise and use 720p res and medium settings) and not burn my system, I don't play the most demanding graphical games so it was extremely annoying having 90+ degrees all the time when it clearly didn't had to happen (lowering life expectancy of your laptop for no god damn reason).
Bruh I have a friend with the Ryzen version of the laptop and his temperatures never reach more than 75 no matter what, Intel version overheats a lot I might just get the Ryzen one
@@ItsNylrak I have the intel version and yeah I regret it, I used to get very nervous with 90 degree temps before I did some tweaks and set it to power saving mode, quite sure I lowered the life expectancy of my laptop since I did some heavy gaming under those temps for months, tried buying a cooling pad (gives you only like 1 or 2 degrees less tops) some other kind of external heat vacuum, also not the best, put some external fans, combination of all but nothing really worked, only thing that work with out changing the thermal pasting was throttle the power consumption via setting and using it on power saving mode.
In terms of gaming, photo and video editing which laptop would perform better and is your preferred laptop? The Acer Nitro 5 gtx1650 or the Asus TUF Fx505 Gtx1650? Which of the two would have no heating issues whatsoever? Hoping to get a reply, Im really just a noob. Thanks!
Hey Jarrod's Tech, I am planning on buying this laptop with GTX 1650 GPU. My question to you is that I am not that big a gamer but want to do deep learning and things like that, should I need to worry about this twin fan placement? Should I invest on the one with fans on different sides? If possible, please reply as early as possible!
would the 17 inch run slightly better as it would have more room in the chassis or based on the specs it would run the same? I just purchased the i7 9750h, GTX1650 and 16gb Ram
acer predator is the best .. but i couldnt decide between the 2018 or 19 model even after watching ur comp. video .. can u suggest me ?? is 200 worth the upgrade???
2019 Version has better thermals. If you have not bought the laptop, Y540 is worthy consideration, because the fan noise is seriously loud on Predator, although if you turbo both to max, their noise level will be similar.
Do you recommend a specific cooling pad? I just got this laptop and it definitely runs a little warm. I plan on undervolting using intel XTU. Just was wondering if you had a specific recommendation. Love the vids. You go so in depth and really help consumers. thank you! :)
There is one above all of the cooling pads that actually decreases significantly the temps. IETS GT300 or any model similar because all of the models do the same, it even has RGB, but it really cools your PC, it is a bit loud, but it cools
Thanks, I've done some in the past but the unfortunate fact is there is very little interest. I could spend a day looking at a keyboard or mouse, or I could spend the same time doing content more people would be interested in, just the way it is unfortunately.
So I'm either getting an acer nitro 5 with an i5 and a gtx 1650, or I can get a desktop with an i3 9100f and a gtx 1650, pls help me idk which one to get as I would go desktop for easy upgrades and more options
Hi Jarrod, I picked one of these up from the harvey norman the other day. I find while gaming the heat is right underneath the WASD keys, so looking for possible solutions. Do you have any experience with liquid metal cooling paste? The undervolt temps are not that impressive to me. Im also looking for possilbe extra fan 10x10x3 or 8x8x4 to put in/on the LAN port. just need a way to power it.
Hey, I don't actually have any experience with liquid metal, you'll definitely want to research that we'll as it needs to be applied carefully and specifically to avoid breaking your machine
@@JarrodsTech The heat behind the WASD keys comes from the DDR4 chip, I've moved it to the lowest slot. Now the heat is under the ZX key area. This also has a massive impact on the CPU temp. Now its running low to mid 80's while gaming.
For clock speed/temps? I'd like to, but it's hard as sometimes I test with a different room temperature over the course of a year as the seasons change. I need to invest in AC for the room I test in for consistent comparable results, but that's a pretty big expense.
Hello Jarrod, we meet again. What do you think about this and MSi GF63's cooling? I've been hearing positive vibes due to MSi's cooling is better than the Acer. Thanks again.
Hey, I only tested the last gen version, but it seemed adequate despite only having one fan. Not yet sure how that would differ with the newer model, hopefully MSI send it over soon for me to test
A little help here..... Which laptop is better - lenovo legion y540, acer nitro 5 or asus rog strix g531. All three of them have gtx 1650 and intel i5 9300H. Please tell me which has better gaming performance🙏🙏
Amazing video! However I didn't understand one thing, is it worth to buy a cooler pad for this notebook? I recently got one and I'm already seeing so much complains about it's cooling system that I want to do everything I can to prevent overheating.
It can help a bit, but you get most of the improvement just by undervolting instead. If you already have the cooler then might as well try with and without and see how it goes.
Do you suggest using the fans at max speed? Although it can significantly reduce the temperature of the laptop, but from what I read online, the lifespan of the fan will be reduced and you will be prompted to clean your fans from dust more often due to the increase in air flow.
If you want to run cooler and don't mind the noise, yes. I doubt you'll meaningfully decrease the life span of the fans, they're typically rated for a lot of operation
Jarrod'sTech this was a major concern for me. I finally got an answer. I don’t mind the noise and I wondered if the longevity of the fans would at stake. Now I know. :)
Hello Jarrod. Can I ask how you generally undervolt and what software you use?, because I use Throttlestop. I just change the core and cache offset by for example -120mv and intel gpu by -60mv. Do you think these adjustments are enough or is it worth messing around with turbo ratio limits, speed shift, etc.?
I use Intel XTU, generally Throttlestop is going to be better, generally I only ever touch core voltage offset (does cache too in XTU) and that's good enough for me.
@@JarrodsTech Thanks a lot for quick response man... I usually just use gaming laptops due to my job. Your vids are very helpful, seen your charts and you've got good results so I think I will not mess with undervolting so much and just stick to adjusting the basics.
I’m going off to uni soon to study computer science and I was looking at your review of the Lenovo ideapad l340. I want to get a laptop that can handle all of my uni needs but also double as a good gaming laptop. Where I live the l340 is going for £650 (around $800) I can’t find a better laptop for the same price but honestly I don’t exactly know what to look for, £650 is probably the most I could spend on a laptop right now and I need it to last about 4 years at least. Do you have any recommendations for better a better laptop at that price? Thanks
It's ok if you need something with a less "gamer" look, the only others with similar price/specs I'd probably prefer if Nitro 5 is out would be the Dell G3, at least it has dual channel memory potential, though CPU power limits are still on the lower side like this machine so performance is down a little vs slightly more expensive options (nitro 5 doesn't have this issue, and also has better fan speed control).
Jarrod'sTech thanks for the response! I’ll definitely look into the g3, I’ll still try looking for a nitro 5 at a decent price but I have to ask, should I get a laptop with a 1050, 1050 ti or a 1650? I’m mostly hoping to future proof the machine at least for the next 4 years, do you think a 1050 will do?
hey jarold nice video once again! may i ask some (kinda) dumb questions? Is undervolting a cpu will be dangerous? (will it void the warranty?) undervolting will increase the laptop perfomance? or it will be different for different specs? thx jarold love ur reviews on nitro 5 as i just bought it 2 weeks ago👻
Kun Andreas Undervolting isn’t dangerous (it won’t void warranty), it will increase performance by decreasing temperatures so the cpu will be able to run at higher clocks but temps will be kinda similar unless you turn off turbo boost which will limit your cpu to base clocks it will decrease temps by a lot and no performance loss in games which AREN’T CPU intensive
I'm not Jarrod, but i will leave my 2 cents here: Undervolting with intel xtu is not dangerous as even if you undervolt too much the laptop will just crash and reboot. After the reboot all voltage configurations will be reset to the default, so it will be fine again with no harm at all. Undervolting doesnt hurt the cpu, overvolting that does. The worst it could happen is the laptop lock up and reboot and then it will reset the voltage configs. And no i dont think it does void warranty, as the manufacturers cant even prove you done it if you reset to the default configuration, and its not something that can damage the cpu. Undervolting may increase performance even if clock speeds are a bit lower than the theorical maximum of the cpu because it may drop less the speed than it would with thermal and tdp throttle in stock configs. But keep in mind that even 2 cpus with the exact same model may undervolt differently, one may go down -0.150v, the other may not even be able to pass -0.05v without crashing, its a matter of luck. They call this "the silicon lottery".
@@eduardoavila646 also if i have the i5 series should i undervolt less or more? considering im pretty new to this kind of thing,i think its better to ask experts like u guys about this
I'm a long run gamer and i wanna buy acer nitro 5 do you think i can go for it? Or shall i go for ASUS TUF fx505? But idk what to choose im confused as ASUS had AMD Ryzen processor and many say amd processors face heating problems too
AMD laptops tend to run cooler than Intel ones as the power limits are lower, this does however mean performance is not quite as good. If you're looking at an Intel based Nitro, then it will probably perform better than an AMD based TUF.
Hi I bought Acer nitro 5 ryzen 5, now I'm thinking to return it and exchange it for i5 processor, do you think it's a better option as I'm gonna be using it mainly for gaming? Cos I heard i5 is better for gaming and doesn't drain that much the battery?
I heard a lot about this laptop heat. Its really really hot right? Unless use all tricks such as undervolted and max fan as you do, the heat could go pretty further from user's expectation. How do you think about this nitro 5 gtx 1650 i5-9300h vs lenovo legion gtx 1650 i5-9300h?
You can see the temperatures in the video. I would expect lower specs to produce less heat, by how much I cannot say without testing. Nitro 5 has better fan control than Lenovo.
I love your videos in terms of contents, quality of your tests, which are much more specific than others, BUT you should consider your voice tone. First time i watched it, it really made me want to sleep 'cause of a balance voice tone without going up or down. You should try EMPHASIZE words with your voice when talking, which will definitely make your vids more interesting. Thats my recommendation for you. Hope your channel will thrive :D
This video couldnt come at a better time I'm actually in the process of finding out best undervolt settings with my Nitro 5 using Throttlestop. My current settings ar -0.150mv with processors max frequency at 3.8ghz. Irs hitting 75c but I'm happy with the results.
@@JarrodsTech Ooh I forgot to mention mine is only i59300h and 1650 config. I'm lowkey glad I didn't go for the i7, I'm beginning to realize Ntiro's chassis couldn't handle its temp.
I have the 2020 version with 2 fans on each side, when working normal load, it is at 35 degrees Celsius! Coolest laptop ive owned. Im not a pc gamer but wanted a strong cpu for programming, compiling etc.. and some gpgpu programming
After using this notebook for 2 years - version with 3550H and 1650, I had my ups and downs with this one. I like that it's quite modular - have 3 drives installed and upgraded memory. However in terms of gaming... I had throttles and notebook turned off while playing Crysis 1 (original) :D... This happens on stock settings with pretty much every cpu intensive game, new or even some older. Without watching several videos on youtube which showed me Ryzen Controller and reading articles I'd be lost. Official acer forums are also full of very unintelligent people that will tell you lot of nonsense about throttle temps being ok though not all people there are like this. With Ryzen controller set up to limit temp to 85c and TDP limit, cooling pad and so on this is a very potent machine. Though... this CPU apparently can't handle sea of thieves well... I decided to keep this laptop for some more time. Sister recently bought lenovo with newer AMD cpu and it runs cool and quiet. I was not much more expensive than Nitro 5. Maybe next time I'll just buy that one rather than another Acer.
It'll work fine without one, it's basically the same as this but a little thinner with a metal lid. Any cooling pad should work more or less the same, they all perform the same basic tasks. Some have extra features like USB pass-through / RGB lighting etc, but to be honest I haven't really used enough to fairly compare.
@@JarrodsTech The Uk Prices for the helios are not that amazing however since black friday is coming up i might aswell pick up the helios 300, however it only comes with 8gb ram do u know whats the best 8gb ram stick i could purchase? also another 256 gb nvme thanks
It's ok, depends on the price vs the Helios which is a way better machine. I have more info in the full review, linked in the description. I've also compared it with the Helios on the channel too, and the Lenovo Y540, which is the only other machine around that price I'd look at.
Is there any chance of the laptop not being able to withstand the heat and shutting down in the middle of some work? I'm thinking of purchasing the i5 variant
I've only tested the i7 which would be a worst case as there's no higher CPU available in this laptop at the moment, so I would expect the i5 to run better as far as thermals are concerned.
For those who have the most common AN515-52, i5 8300h, 1050ti. These are the custom settings: XTU undervolt -0.130v, MSI Afterburner GPU overclock, core clock: +180, memory clock: +880. (Don't go lower on the undervolt, CPU crashes on idle if you do. I already tested these settings extensively, and this is the sweet spot for the GPU) Also, always use Max fan speed on NitroSense when gaming, they are gonna rev up, so is gonna be loud anyway. My CPU won't even reach 90C, but I took the risk of using liquid metal, so take that into consideration. Undervolt itself lowered my thermals from 7 to 10 C alone
Jarrod I have the exactly same laptop and when I play any heavy game like Battlefield 1, WatchDogs 2 or GTA V with -130 MV undervolt, max fans, laptop stand, the CPU tends to reach 90-92C! ANY THOUGHTS?
I guess just the way it is, could look into a repaste as you've tried everything else, will also depend on your ambient room temp, generally a 1c increase to room temp = the same to the internals, and I test at 21c.
I have nitro 5, it's nice, but the cooling system is horrible, because it overheats and shuts down by itself after playing like 10 minutes. That's why I don't play on high settings. I also lowered how much my laptop uses the cpu. It's bit slower, but works fine now
Are those the fans of the cooling pad that reduce the heat or just the better airflow elevation of the laptop done by the cooling pad? If you just elevate the laptop with cooling pad without turning on fans.... what is the result in that case?
I am about to get an Acer nitro 5 with i5 9300h and a 2060 but i am worried about instantly changing anything so is a cooling pad like the thermaltake massive 20 rgb worth it?
Whoohooo... It's finally here... Exactly what I was looking for Thanks a Million Jarrod... You are awesome.... Just waiting for you to make a comparison!!! Keep up the good work. Cheers!! 😍😍🤗🤩🔥😎
I’m lookin at one with an i7 16gb of ram and an rx2060 at the price it seems to good to be true. I’m worried that it won’t be able to utilize the good gpu very well thoughts?
i got acer nitro 5 ryzen 7 5800H 16gb ram and 3060. my idle is on 48-56' i have 96' max while playing squad, ground branch, zero hour etc. any fix lowering my idle temp?
Hmmm, noticed the cooling pad + undervolt + max fans = more thermal throttling (note the lower cpu core frequency) Makes me wondering with max fans + cooling pad might be causing some turbulence? Just a weird anomaly I noticed.
I noticed it too, happens sometimes, I am not sure. Someone suggested the power drawn for the cooling pad lowers performance but I'm not so sure about that 😅
@@JarrodsTech Something you can try (regarding power draw) would be to use a phone usb charger plug and connect that to the cooling pad for power. That would eliminate power draw issues (if that is truly the case.)
@@lordhighbinary2006 I know it's 2 generations apart and while I didn't test my sister's N5 with 7300h or the 8300h one, my friends dell inspiron 15 gaming 7300h did have persistent power limit throttling.. I am starting to wonder if Intel i5 X300h line have power limit issues at this point. Edit. Power limit throttling would cause lower core clocks as can been seen here and severely constrict FPS
I’m really confused should i get a high end gaming laptop or build a pc ... I travel rarely and I don’t take my last laptop it outside home alot .... what do you guys think??
Probably not next week as the whole week already has videos scheduled, maybe the week after, unfortunately something else came in with a tighter deadline that I had to prioritize over it. The GX502 is here though and I'm working on it.
@@JarrodsTech And did you have at least some slight look at it? Because my laptop died and I need to order something sooner the better. And I can not choose between Lenovo Y740 and GX502. Could you please give me your view on what is in your opinion better choice? It is for IT studies + regular gaming (not hardcore). In my country they cost about the same.
I dont know if you agree with me, this new design of the small bezels are not comfortable when you open the laptop, it doesn't feel stable and it causes more screen bleeding by the time
With the fan at stock yes it thermal throttles, increasing fan speed removes this, I think it's fine, the throttle limit on the CPU seems to be 92c, for comparison the Dell G5 goes all the way to 99c.
I know it's a bit late but I just got the best solution for Acer Nitro 5 overheating :- 1.) Go to power options> advanced settings> change advanced settings> processor power management>change maximum as well as minimum processor rate of both battery as well as plugged in from 100% to 99%. 2.) Download Intel XTU and undervolt your cpu for my nitro 5 i got stable undervolt at -0.1. 🙂
Hello I bought the new Acer nitro 5 with i5 12500h type of processor. On idle the cpu temp is between 45-50 c. But when I start the game (hogwarts legacy) it spikes up90c and fluctuate between 75-85 c some 90-94 spikes. I think that is not so bad for a gamer laptop in high setting but the fans are very frustrating its loud asf. The cpu ifan 4000-4200rpm the GPU 4500-4600 rpm but very very loud nearly I can't hear the speakers What can I do I read about to set my cpu max processor state to 99, it will help? Thank you for the answer
Will this laptop be good for music production? I am looking for better battery life, better cooling and performance, gpu doesn't matter to me as i wont be gaming. Any suggestions?
Battery life is meh, cooling is meh unless you sit the fan on maximum (under heavy load that is). Latencymon results are good though so might be ok for music production, I have no personal experience with that workload though.
I'm having a weird problem with my Nitro 5, same model from the video (AN515-54). My fans are not automatically slowing down. When I'm gaming they go up like they're suposed to, but when I quit my games and let my cpu and gpu idle, the fans keep the same rpm and don't slow down, even after the laptop gets cooler. Does anyone know what I'm suposed to do here? Seems like it's a common problem with this model but I can't find a solution.
I'm unsure between buying the i7 9th gen model and the i5 9th gen model( 1660ti both same specs otherwise). I read that the i7 will have overheating issues cos of the higher TDP. What do you suggest I should buy mate? The i5 or the i7?
@@007ronsean Oh, figured you were talking about the AMD model sorry. I got the video mixed up. I haven't had a chance to compare an i5 version but I would expect cooler at the expense of performance, so depends what your priority is. Personally I'd go the i7 if the price isn't that huge.
The price difference isn't that much. It's about 140$. I asked on Reddit, they said I should go for the i5 as there won't be much of a difference for gaming, but the i7 would be a better choice if I had to do editing work, which I don't. What do you think the performance difference would be gaming wise between the i7 and the i5? Also the heat issue would be there for the i5 as well right?
I got a Nitro 5 17" 3 months ago. I dont game on it and the only time it used to get warm is when you laid it down somewhere and blocked the bottom vent. That was until about a week ago, do not know whats changed, i have not changed anything, but now it runs warm all the time and i cant figure out why. I keep having to stop what i am doing and setting the fans to max to get it to cool down. I dont do anything that pushes the laptop to anything like its limits, so annoying.
@@peterbap6351 Chun there is a new BIOS update on the Acer website that after testing for two days appears to have cured the problem for me, sitting back down in the 40s for me so maybe try that.
My son has the an517-51-784 version with I7 9750H and RTX2060 graphic card and playing Minecraft with shadders at high performance the CPU temperature gets 90ºC. Is this normal CPU temp? Thanks.
When I'm playing Warzone my temperature goes to 90-92. But I'm playing on auto fans. If I set it to maximum speed I will no longer have drops of fps? Because now I have 80 fps sometimes but sometimes it drops to 50. Is it thermal throttling? And also should I undervolt my laptop to have stable 60 or 70 fps? Or undervolting will cause that I'll have less fps?
Same here bro, when I was playing in bed, it happens, 93degree max.. but when I kept it in plain table where it can intake air and exhaust fine, the temperature drop to 83 degrees max 😊😊,,,
Bro, can u tell me how you clean screen of nitro 5. My screen has a lot of stinks. I tried to use laptop screen cleaner but it made more stinks on screen. Please tell me
3 years later, my Acer Nitro 5 (AN512-42 Ryzen 7 2700u w Mobile Vega Graphics | RX 560X 4GB) is hitting 95 C whilst in idle mode. Well to be fair the fans are not spinning anymore, and the thermal paste was later reapplied 2 year later. Haven't opened my Laptop since there are stripped screws, but I'm guessing the fan is either dirty or its ded.
Hello I have the exact same model. I repasted the GPU and CPU and saw that there is some orange paste besides the grey thermal paste on the GPU and CPU. I dont know what that paste is and what its needed for. That orange paste is on 6 spots. Is it possible that thats a thermal paste for each core? I wonder if it would lower my temps if i repaste them aswell? Is it even Thermal paste just in orange color? Regards
All Coolboost does is ramps up your fan speed when on auto settings, so it's perfectly safe to do at any time. I turned it on after noticing my CPU temps were getting towards 90 degrees. It did help moderate heat spikes a bit.
I did a research and it seems that acer service is terrible if something goes wrong with the laptop as they only have mail in warranty. Should I go for the Lenovo L340 instead of nitro 5?
Eh, I feel like there are issues with that type of thing regardless of who you pick, I don't personally let it decide what product I pick. L340 will perform significantly worse, lower CPU power limit, no fan control, single channel memory. It does look less "gamery" though. You can see my experience with lenovo support in my L340 review, they tried to charge me $200 for a HDD cable lol.
@@JarrodsTech Yea i agree most of the companies have crappy support but in the case of lenovo I have the option to opt for a on site warranty for 2 or 3 years whereas with acer I am limited to one year mail in warranty which can be a pain in the ass. I have removed l340 from my shortlist and swapped it with Y7000. But unfortunately you haven't reviewed it yet :(
@@JarrodsTech I had a Nitro 5 (i5 8300h, 144hz screen, GTX 1060), it was hitting 95C CPU and 70C+ GPU when playing Dota 2 on mid Graphics. I returned it after three days as my finger tips would be very uncomfortable and computer was extremely loud. I read around and didn't feel as though undervolting etc. would be enough. Thought it was a defective model, got a replacement and saw the same things. So just returned that one as well and spent my money on a Medion Erazer X6807 (exact same specs) and runs a lot cooler (albeit louder) though I'm going to get a cooling pad anyway. Think I should have made more effort for a solution or there a chance of an issue with this particular batch of Nitro 5s and I got unlucky?
@@jackm7324 it could be defective or... your unit comes with bonus dust clogging the vents. Here's my tip, put your hands on the exhaust when you're playing, if the air doesn't come out as much as your fan sounds, something is blocking the vents. you'll be surprised how much difference it made once you clean it.
THIS TRICK SHOULD DEFINITELY WORK: follow steps:- 1) right click on 🔋on task bar , go to power options. 2)click on BALANCED. 3) then click on advanced settings, go to processor power management 4) change the maximum processor state to 60%( battery & plugged in) There you go problem solved , like this and reply if your problem got solved :))
Please can you tell which is beter from too this laptop : 1==>LENOVO Y540 WITH I5 9G, GTX 1650 4GB, 8GB RAM, 1T HDD+ 128GB SSD 2==>ACER NITRO 5 WITH THE SAME SPECS please tel me which of too laptops is better for gaming and work and ho of this too laptop have better cooling in game Help me to make decisions before i buy
Y540 maybe perform a bit better in some high FPS games as you can disable Optimus, but the Nitro 5 has better fan control with the option of louder/faster speeds.
I have the Acer Nitro 5 2018 with i7-8750h, GTX 1060 6 GB, 256 Gb SSS + 1 Tb HDD. I ve undervolted the CPU -0,125 mV, limit power management at 80 % and a cooling pad for the laptop. The max temperature i've had in Battlefield, GTA, AC Origins , Forza Horizon 4 was a max 60-67 Celsius with a room temperature of 28-30 degrees ( I live in South-East Europe, it's very hot this summer, above 35-38 Celsius outside). It depends how wll it is configured. Personally, I'm very satisfied with this laptop.
That sounds extremely low, I just retested the 2018 Nitro 5 with same specs because I'm doing a comparison of 2018 vs 2019, will be up with the results in a couple of weeks.
Depends on how much you use it. Typically I find the battery dies first on most laptops followed by the charge connection. But after 4-5 years something will probably break and won't be worth fixing. If you want a computer that lasts 6+ years buy a desktop running ryzen and upgrade it later.
I have the 2008 Acer Nitro 5 model with the highest specs. Whats weird with Nitro 5 laptop is that on normal usage (Google Chrome, Slack, and one editor open) the CPU usage and temperatures are getting higher reaching at least 92 celcius degrees, which is not normal for what Im using the laptop (on gaming it reaches up to 97 degrees CPU and 85 degrees GPU). The funny thing is that the laptop is not getting hot and the moment I open task manager or CPU-Z the temperatures return back to normal (40 - 55 degrees) and the fans slow from 5000 RPM to 2800 RPM. Hope u have encountered it as an issue and have a solution for it. Thanks :)
i think its a perfect budget gaming laptop .. i dont think that nowadats thers a gaming laptop with a 8th/9th gen that can handle high temps very well out of the box ... an undervolt and cooling pad are necessary ... u can evzn use a vacuum cooler ... for a student its definitely the 1st option id consider ( althought i bought an asus tuf fx505 lol ) you sir always leave me speechless about laptop reviews keep up the colossal work jarrod 👌
I agree but i have i7-8750h on my msi gl63 8rd and the cpu never reached 90C while playing AAAgames on ultra I think due to good cooling solution implemented
Check out the full review of the 2019 Nitro 5 here: ua-cam.com/video/7TnPzPZbo0E/v-deo.html
Is lenovo y540 better than this one (from your precious video)
hello.. can you tell me how to download acer nitro 5 factory OS ?.. please
Y540: "Why cant you just be normal?!"
Nitro and Helios 300 fans:
*SCREAMS*
😂
lmao
im geek guy, can u explain this to me ?
@@vittorioakbar1395 look up "Why can't you just be normal" meme
@bob simons really man? damn I'm really confused here cause I've planned to buy it next week. any suggestion for me?
For those who have the most common AN515-52, i5 8300h, 1050ti. These are the custom settings: XTU undervolt -0.130v, MSI Afterburner GPU overclock, core clock: +180, memory clock: +880. (Don't go lower on the undervolt, CPU crashes on idle if you do. I already tested these settings extensively, and this is the sweet spot for the GPU) Also, always use Max fan speed on NitroSense when gaming, they are gonna rev up, so is gonna be loud anyway.
My CPU won't even reach 90C, but I took the risk of using liquid metal, so take that into consideration.
Undervolt itself lowered my thermals from 7 to 10 C alone.
Good luck.
Weird, because I have the same laptop and I actually had my Laptop spike to 95. Is there something wrong with mine or no?
@@kingchrystia1417 it's normal if it's stock. I modified it to cool it with liquid metal and crank up the fans to maximum when gaming.
I can't undervolt it now since one of the latest bios updates, it used to help a lot with temps
@@BtoBaCh Ah, ok. Thanks for the explanation
Thanks for all the laptop reviews, they are super high quality too! Just ordered the metabox prime s as my first computer.
Cheers! Nice, hope it goes well!
Jarrod'sTech is the channel that has good quality ,good review ,honest ,And always replying to his viewer's!😁
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Hi idol hehehehe
Me playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on a 1060 and i5 on an Acer Nitro 5:
The sun:
*"Finally, a worthy opponent!"*
lmao
Yesss I’ve been waiting for this one!!
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Bro how to prevent this
I recommend placing two square items at the back of the two corners, this helps the airflow an thermals
Yeah, that worked for me
What do u mean
@@brioche_al_cioccolato I don’t understand
@@maiz3558 basically lift up the back, put small erasers or something on the bottom near the back, it helps with airflow
made it even worse
I could imagine if Acer had a white and gold version of the nitro 5, just like the other Helios 300
People do seem to like the white!
@@JarrodsTech yup
@@JarrodsTech wait, why can't laptops have 3 fans?
@@suyrant6909 few of them have but it usually make it cost more and takes to much volume in chassie so it is unussual and only takes place on extreme conditions
@@reformedorthodox oh
*Jarrod* Can you please recommend me best one from these 3 laptop
*Lenovo Y540 - i5 9th gen gtx 1650*
*Acer nitro 5 - i5 9th gen gtx 1650*
*Asus Rog strix G series - i5 9th gen gtx 1650*
The main *purpose* is to take laptop for *video editing*
So please help me to *choose best one*
MoboGameplay i just buy the acer nitro 5 and i feel so good.
I haven't used the Strix G, but the Y540.
@@JarrodsTech thanks
@@AdityaGupta_1 no buy the asus it's better trust me
0:48 Hey you know what? Maybe it might be helpful to stick a vacuum cooler at the back left hand side, where there's no fan installed. :D
Exactly
It's not perforated
Wow thanks for the Flir pro thermal heat range. Great video. Bit much on the specs. Very thorough review!
Can't afford F-35
Just get a nitro.
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@@JarrodsTech stop
@@pajo5014 huh
Great video, very detailed ! The custom settings that you used, they are safe settings ? Can I apply them using MSI afterburner and expect smooth performance without any crashes ? Thanks for helping out !
If you have the i5 8300h gtx 1050ti, undervolt no more than -0.130v, and overclock gpu 180, 880
Not bad for a budget notebook. Can't wait for your full aero 17 review.
It's scheduled for this Friday 👍
I have spent some time testing my NITRO 5, and hope this comment might be helpful for some owners of this laptop.
So, if you don't want to change the thermal pasting, or download software to under clock etc, there are few things you can do to not burn your hardware and still be able to play games (comes with compromise) with some easy adjustments with no extra software or hardware mod required.
In the nitro sense app, set it up to power saver, this will have an impact on performance but it will keep the thermals on check, when this option is highlighted my laptop never went over 75 degrees even after heavy gaming.
Not the best solution but works, you will have to compromise and set graphics on lower settings than the laptop can actually handle, but sadly using the 100% of this laptop makes me a bit nervous since I could cook a meal with the temperatures it reaches, was playing wow (game you can play on a toaster) and it was giving me temps of over 90 degree Celsius if I left the damn high performance mode.
There are also some tweaks you can do on the NVIDIA control panel 3d graphics settings, just a quick search in UA-cam will pop up some good videos and you can squeeze a bit more performance and better looking games.
Also don't forget to go to the game settings on windows, and be sure your games are actually using your NVIDIA GPU.
With only this 2 tweaks (Power saving mode + NVIDIA panel tweaks) I am now able to play SFV looking smooth and good (Had to compromise and use 720p res and medium settings) and not burn my system, I don't play the most demanding graphical games so it was extremely annoying having 90+ degrees all the time when it clearly didn't had to happen (lowering life expectancy of your laptop for no god damn reason).
Bruh I have a friend with the Ryzen version of the laptop and his temperatures never reach more than 75 no matter what, Intel version overheats a lot I might just get the Ryzen one
@@ItsNylrak I have the intel version and yeah I regret it, I used to get very nervous with 90 degree temps before I did some tweaks and set it to power saving mode, quite sure I lowered the life expectancy of my laptop since I did some heavy gaming under those temps for months, tried buying a cooling pad (gives you only like 1 or 2 degrees less tops) some other kind of external heat vacuum, also not the best, put some external fans, combination of all but nothing really worked, only thing that work with out changing the thermal pasting was throttle the power consumption via setting and using it on power saving mode.
Great content keep it up!
Thanks!
In terms of gaming, photo and video editing which laptop would perform better and is your preferred laptop? The Acer Nitro 5 gtx1650 or the Asus TUF Fx505 Gtx1650? Which of the two would have no heating issues whatsoever? Hoping to get a reply, Im really just a noob. Thanks!
Nitro, the i5 beats the 3750H and will be better with video exporting in premiere due to quicksync.
Hey Jarrod's Tech, I am planning on buying this laptop with GTX 1650 GPU. My question to you is that I am not that big a gamer but want to do deep learning and things like that, should I need to worry about this twin fan placement? Should I invest on the one with fans on different sides?
If possible, please reply as early as possible!
generally laptops with opposite side fans tend to have better thermal performance than the twin fan placement
would the 17 inch run slightly better as it would have more room in the chassis or based on the specs it would run the same? I just purchased the i7 9750h, GTX1650 and 16gb Ram
acer predator is the best .. but i couldnt decide between the 2018 or 19 model even after watching ur comp. video .. can u suggest me ?? is 200 worth the upgrade???
Absolutely yes.
2019 Version has better thermals. If you have not bought the laptop, Y540 is worthy consideration, because the fan noise is seriously loud on Predator, although if you turbo both to max, their noise level will be similar.
Hell yeah.
@@JarrodsTech okk
@@mohdalhag5043 thnx for suggestion
Do you recommend a specific cooling pad? I just got this laptop and it definitely runs a little warm. I plan on undervolting using intel XTU. Just was wondering if you had a specific recommendation. Love the vids. You go so in depth and really help consumers. thank you! :)
Not really, they all do basically the same thing, I compared some here: ua-cam.com/video/tXvKiy65pwg/v-deo.html
@@JarrodsTech awesome! Thanks for taking the time to respond! Appreciate it :)
There is one above all of the cooling pads that actually decreases significantly the temps. IETS GT300 or any model similar because all of the models do the same, it even has RGB, but it really cools your PC, it is a bit loud, but it cools
As usual awesome JT do some gaming peripheral videos too
Thanks, I've done some in the past but the unfortunate fact is there is very little interest. I could spend a day looking at a keyboard or mouse, or I could spend the same time doing content more people would be interested in, just the way it is unfortunately.
@@JarrodsTech I'm planning to buy nitro 5 amd edition cause I'm tight in budget JT, it's a good choice or not and what are cons it have?
So I'm either getting an acer nitro 5 with an i5 and a gtx 1650, or I can get a desktop with an i3 9100f and a gtx 1650, pls help me idk which one to get as I would go desktop for easy upgrades and more options
Hey! I know it's late, but I'm getting this laptop soon! What do you use to undervolt your laptops?
what is the price you are getting it for? since the new version of the nitro 5 is out
XTU if intel
throttlestop works too
welp i sucked it up and got myself a acer nitro5 17 inch gtx 1650 i5 10300h 2020. love your videos man
exact same model as mine
Hi Jarrod, I picked one of these up from the harvey norman the other day. I find while gaming the heat is right underneath the WASD keys, so looking for possible solutions. Do you have any experience with liquid metal cooling paste? The undervolt temps are not that impressive to me. Im also looking for possilbe extra fan 10x10x3 or 8x8x4 to put in/on the LAN port. just need a way to power it.
Hey, I don't actually have any experience with liquid metal, you'll definitely want to research that we'll as it needs to be applied carefully and specifically to avoid breaking your machine
@@JarrodsTech The heat behind the WASD keys comes from the DDR4 chip, I've moved it to the lowest slot. Now the heat is under the ZX key area. This also has a massive impact on the CPU temp. Now its running low to mid 80's while gaming.
Would be nice to see it in the compatison chart with other 1660ti and 2060 laptops how you usually do it
For clock speed/temps? I'd like to, but it's hard as sometimes I test with a different room temperature over the course of a year as the seasons change. I need to invest in AC for the room I test in for consistent comparable results, but that's a pretty big expense.
I really don't like the color red and the curves on it, but the performance is ultimate!!!
Hello Jarrod, we meet again.
What do you think about this and MSi GF63's cooling? I've been hearing positive vibes due to MSi's cooling is better than the Acer. Thanks again.
Hey, I only tested the last gen version, but it seemed adequate despite only having one fan. Not yet sure how that would differ with the newer model, hopefully MSI send it over soon for me to test
@@JarrodsTech Surely thanks. I'm buying the MSi with 9750h and gtx 1650 in 2 weeks. I hope i won't regret my decision 😂
A little help here.....
Which laptop is better - lenovo legion y540, acer nitro 5 or asus rog strix g531.
All three of them have gtx 1650 and intel i5 9300H.
Please tell me which has better gaming performance🙏🙏
Y540 is my pick, I haven't tested the Strix yet though so have no opinion on it at this time.
Okay!!!
Thanks for the help.....
Amazing video! However I didn't understand one thing, is it worth to buy a cooler pad for this notebook? I recently got one and I'm already seeing so much complains about it's cooling system that I want to do everything I can to prevent overheating.
It can help a bit, but you get most of the improvement just by undervolting instead. If you already have the cooler then might as well try with and without and see how it goes.
@@JarrodsTech how much should you undervolt the i5 9300h 1660 ti 16gbram version? I am really afraid of increasing the undervolt to - 0.0140v
@@taxfraud1212 as much as you can while remaining stable. This will vary between chip, there is no global value.
@@JarrodsTech Thanks for the advice! :D
ok nice one im learning tnx guys great vid
Do you suggest using the fans at max speed? Although it can significantly reduce the temperature of the laptop, but from what I read online, the lifespan of the fan will be reduced and you will be prompted to clean your fans from dust more often due to the increase in air flow.
If you want to run cooler and don't mind the noise, yes. I doubt you'll meaningfully decrease the life span of the fans, they're typically rated for a lot of operation
Jarrod'sTech this was a major concern for me. I finally got an answer. I don’t mind the noise and I wondered if the longevity of the fans would at stake. Now I know. :)
Lol, it's better to have to replace a couple fans that any other internal component
Hello Jarrod. Can I ask how you generally undervolt and what software you use?,
because I use Throttlestop. I just change the core and cache offset by for example -120mv and intel gpu by -60mv.
Do you think these adjustments are enough or is it worth messing around with turbo ratio limits, speed shift, etc.?
I use Intel XTU, generally Throttlestop is going to be better, generally I only ever touch core voltage offset (does cache too in XTU) and that's good enough for me.
@@JarrodsTech Thanks a lot for quick response man... I usually just use gaming laptops due to my job. Your vids are very helpful, seen your charts and you've got good results so I think I will not mess with undervolting so much and just stick to adjusting the basics.
Cheers!
Comfortable for lap use? Couch UA-cam and web browsing?
great video. is there a link to that cooling pad used by any chance?
Yea that’s what I want to
I’m going off to uni soon to study computer science and I was looking at your review of the Lenovo ideapad l340. I want to get a laptop that can handle all of my uni needs but also double as a good gaming laptop. Where I live the l340 is going for £650 (around $800) I can’t find a better laptop for the same price but honestly I don’t exactly know what to look for, £650 is probably the most I could spend on a laptop right now and I need it to last about 4 years at least. Do you have any recommendations for better a better laptop at that price? Thanks
It's ok if you need something with a less "gamer" look, the only others with similar price/specs I'd probably prefer if Nitro 5 is out would be the Dell G3, at least it has dual channel memory potential, though CPU power limits are still on the lower side like this machine so performance is down a little vs slightly more expensive options (nitro 5 doesn't have this issue, and also has better fan speed control).
Jarrod'sTech thanks for the response! I’ll definitely look into the g3, I’ll still try looking for a nitro 5 at a decent price but I have to ask, should I get a laptop with a 1050, 1050 ti or a 1650? I’m mostly hoping to future proof the machine at least for the next 4 years, do you think a 1050 will do?
Nice review!, but when is the GX502GW review coming???
Maybe another week away, still lots to do.
hey jarold nice video once again!
may i ask some (kinda) dumb questions?
Is undervolting a cpu will be dangerous? (will it void the warranty?)
undervolting will increase the laptop perfomance? or it will be different for different specs?
thx jarold love ur reviews on nitro 5 as i just bought it 2 weeks ago👻
Kun Andreas Undervolting isn’t dangerous (it won’t void warranty), it will increase performance by decreasing temperatures so the cpu will be able to run at higher clocks but temps will be kinda similar unless you turn off turbo boost which will limit your cpu to base clocks it will decrease temps by a lot and no performance loss in games which AREN’T CPU intensive
@@MAA20020 so if i want to see some improvement once i UV,i should turn off the turbo boost?
I'm not Jarrod, but i will leave my 2 cents here:
Undervolting with intel xtu is not dangerous as even if you undervolt too much the laptop will just crash and reboot. After the reboot all voltage configurations will be reset to the default, so it will be fine again with no harm at all. Undervolting doesnt hurt the cpu, overvolting that does. The worst it could happen is the laptop lock up and reboot and then it will reset the voltage configs.
And no i dont think it does void warranty, as the manufacturers cant even prove you done it if you reset to the default configuration, and its not something that can damage the cpu.
Undervolting may increase performance even if clock speeds are a bit lower than the theorical maximum of the cpu because it may drop less the speed than it would with thermal and tdp throttle in stock configs.
But keep in mind that even 2 cpus with the exact same model may undervolt differently, one may go down -0.150v, the other may not even be able to pass -0.05v without crashing, its a matter of luck. They call this "the silicon lottery".
@@eduardoavila646 my god,both of u are laptop genius,thanks a lot guys😘
@@eduardoavila646 also if i have the i5 series should i undervolt less or more?
considering im pretty new to this kind of thing,i think its better to ask experts like u guys about this
I'm a long run gamer and i wanna buy acer nitro 5 do you think i can go for it?
Or shall i go for ASUS TUF fx505?
But idk what to choose im confused
as ASUS had AMD Ryzen processor and many say amd processors face heating problems too
AMD laptops tend to run cooler than Intel ones as the power limits are lower, this does however mean performance is not quite as good. If you're looking at an Intel based Nitro, then it will probably perform better than an AMD based TUF.
so undervolting is not necessary right ? it will be enough to turn the fans to max ? btw mine is a i7 9th too
Hi I bought Acer nitro 5 ryzen 5, now I'm thinking to return it and exchange it for i5 processor, do you think it's a better option as I'm gonna be using it mainly for gaming? Cos I heard i5 is better for gaming and doesn't drain that much the battery?
I heard a lot about this laptop heat. Its really really hot right? Unless use all tricks such as undervolted and max fan as you do, the heat could go pretty further from user's expectation. How do you think about this nitro 5 gtx 1650 i5-9300h vs lenovo legion gtx 1650 i5-9300h?
You can see the temperatures in the video. I would expect lower specs to produce less heat, by how much I cannot say without testing. Nitro 5 has better fan control than Lenovo.
I love your videos in terms of contents, quality of your tests, which are much more specific than others, BUT you should consider your voice tone. First time i watched it, it really made me want to sleep 'cause of a balance voice tone without going up or down. You should try EMPHASIZE words with your voice when talking, which will definitely make your vids more interesting. Thats my recommendation for you. Hope your channel will thrive :D
This video couldnt come at a better time I'm actually in the process of finding out best undervolt settings with my Nitro 5 using Throttlestop. My current settings ar -0.150mv with processors max frequency at 3.8ghz. Irs hitting 75c but I'm happy with the results.
Nice, mine crashed at -0.15v so could only get -0.14v.
@@JarrodsTech Ooh I forgot to mention mine is only i59300h and 1650 config. I'm lowkey glad I didn't go for the i7, I'm beginning to realize Ntiro's chassis couldn't handle its temp.
I have the 2020 version with 2 fans on each side, when working normal load, it is at 35 degrees Celsius! Coolest laptop ive owned. Im not a pc gamer but wanted a strong cpu for programming, compiling etc.. and some gpgpu programming
The older models have one fan? Cause i am looking for the 2021 model with ryzen 7/rtx 3070
After using this notebook for 2 years - version with 3550H and 1650, I had my ups and downs with this one. I like that it's quite modular - have 3 drives installed and upgraded memory. However in terms of gaming... I had throttles and notebook turned off while playing Crysis 1 (original) :D... This happens on stock settings with pretty much every cpu intensive game, new or even some older. Without watching several videos on youtube which showed me Ryzen Controller and reading articles I'd be lost. Official acer forums are also full of very unintelligent people that will tell you lot of nonsense about throttle temps being ok though not all people there are like this.
With Ryzen controller set up to limit temp to 85c and TDP limit, cooling pad and so on this is a very potent machine. Though... this CPU apparently can't handle sea of thieves well... I decided to keep this laptop for some more time. Sister recently bought lenovo with newer AMD cpu and it runs cool and quiet. I was not much more expensive than Nitro 5. Maybe next time I'll just buy that one rather than another Acer.
You are an absolute lifesaver, thank you my man
I want to get the Nitro 7, do u think it is fine to get with a cooling pad? If so which cooling pad would you reccomend
It'll work fine without one, it's basically the same as this but a little thinner with a metal lid. Any cooling pad should work more or less the same, they all perform the same basic tasks. Some have extra features like USB pass-through / RGB lighting etc, but to be honest I haven't really used enough to fairly compare.
@@JarrodsTech The Uk Prices for the helios are not that amazing however since black friday is coming up i might aswell pick up the helios 300, however it only comes with 8gb ram do u know whats the best 8gb ram stick i could purchase? also another 256 gb nvme thanks
is it comfortable for putting on your lap for web browsing and youtube?
I was planning to buy either a nitro 5 or a legion y540 that I will use for design work and gaming on the side.
Which laptop would you recommend most?
Personally I prefer the more professional look of the Y540, and the option to disable hybrid mode is a nice advantage.
@@JarrodsTech thank you. I am kinda drawn to looks of the y540.
Nitro 5's red accents is not very appealing to me
No problem, yeah same.
@@JarrodsTech what about thermals
Should I go for this laptop or nah? I'm quite scared due to the bad reviews.
It's ok, depends on the price vs the Helios which is a way better machine. I have more info in the full review, linked in the description. I've also compared it with the Helios on the channel too, and the Lenovo Y540, which is the only other machine around that price I'd look at.
Is there any chance of the laptop not being able to withstand the heat and shutting down in the middle of some work? I'm thinking of purchasing the i5 variant
It does implies for the same i5 version too right, so basically the thermal control is best for the price range for core i5? Plz do reply!!!
I've only tested the i7 which would be a worst case as there's no higher CPU available in this laptop at the moment, so I would expect the i5 to run better as far as thermals are concerned.
@@JarrodsTech Thank you
For those who have the most common AN515-52, i5 8300h, 1050ti. These are the custom settings: XTU undervolt -0.130v, MSI Afterburner GPU overclock, core clock: +180, memory clock: +880. (Don't go lower on the undervolt, CPU crashes on idle if you do. I already tested these settings extensively, and this is the sweet spot for the GPU) Also, always use Max fan speed on NitroSense when gaming, they are gonna rev up, so is gonna be loud anyway.
My CPU won't even reach 90C, but I took the risk of using liquid metal, so take that into consideration.
Undervolt itself lowered my thermals from 7 to 10 C alone
Jarrod I have the exactly same laptop and when I play any heavy game like Battlefield 1, WatchDogs 2 or GTA V with -130 MV undervolt, max fans, laptop stand, the CPU tends to reach 90-92C! ANY THOUGHTS?
I guess just the way it is, could look into a repaste as you've tried everything else, will also depend on your ambient room temp, generally a 1c increase to room temp = the same to the internals, and I test at 21c.
Jarrod'sTech It’s 40C in my room 😂 I think I should open some windows now
Jarrod'sTech Can this much CPU temp while gaming damage cpu or decrease its life span?
I have nitro 5, it's nice, but the cooling system is horrible, because it overheats and shuts down by itself after playing like 10 minutes. That's why I don't play on high settings. I also lowered how much my laptop uses the cpu. It's bit slower, but works fine now
Are those the fans of the cooling pad that reduce the heat or just the better airflow elevation of the laptop done by the cooling pad? If you just elevate the laptop with cooling pad without turning on fans.... what is the result in that case?
Both, I compared cooling pads with just a normal stand here which will show the difference: ua-cam.com/video/tXvKiy65pwg/v-deo.html
Thanks!
I am about to get an Acer nitro 5 with i5 9300h and a 2060 but i am worried about instantly changing anything so is a cooling pad like the thermaltake massive 20 rgb worth it?
Whoohooo... It's finally here... Exactly what I was looking for Thanks a Million Jarrod... You are awesome.... Just waiting for you to make a comparison!!! Keep up the good work. Cheers!! 😍😍🤗🤩🔥😎
I'm editing a comparison against the 2018 Nitro 5 at the moment, and plan on doing one against Helios 300/Lenovo Y540 too!
@@JarrodsTech spoilers!!!
I’m lookin at one with an i7 16gb of ram and an rx2060 at the price it seems to good to be true. I’m worried that it won’t be able to utilize the good gpu very well thoughts?
Me too. It looks too good to be true. Something doesn't feel right but i still think I'll buy it...
I bought this model 2 weeks ago and it works like a beaut, no problems whatsoever.
i got acer nitro 5 ryzen 7 5800H 16gb ram and 3060. my idle is on 48-56' i have 96' max while playing squad, ground branch, zero hour etc. any fix lowering my idle temp?
Am not surprised, I have Acer Nitro 5 2017 version tho...one thing I hate about it is the two fans are on the right said... instead of separating them
Yeah I know what you mean. I never used the 2017 model, but I actually have a comparison coming soon between the 2018 and 2019 models!
@@JarrodsTech Okay cool
If you had to chose, legion y540 or Nitro 5?
Hmmm, noticed the cooling pad + undervolt + max fans = more thermal throttling (note the lower cpu core frequency)
Makes me wondering with max fans + cooling pad might be causing some turbulence?
Just a weird anomaly I noticed.
I noticed it too, happens sometimes, I am not sure. Someone suggested the power drawn for the cooling pad lowers performance but I'm not so sure about that 😅
@@JarrodsTech Something you can try (regarding power draw) would be to use a phone usb charger plug and connect that to the cooling pad for power. That would eliminate power draw issues (if that is truly the case.)
@@lordhighbinary2006 I know it's 2 generations apart and while I didn't test my sister's N5 with 7300h or the 8300h one, my friends dell inspiron 15 gaming 7300h did have persistent power limit throttling.. I am starting to wonder if Intel i5 X300h line have power limit issues at this point.
Edit. Power limit throttling would cause lower core clocks as can been seen here and severely constrict FPS
Which thermal management is better in acer nitro 5 AN515-43 or asus tuf fx505dt?
I’m really confused should i get a high end gaming laptop or build a pc ... I travel rarely and I don’t take my last laptop it outside home alot .... what do you guys think??
Build a pc. It's way more cost effective than a laptop.
If you don't need the portability then spend less money for more performance on a desktop PC.
does using the fan speed at max reduce the fan lifespan?
Hi :) nice vid. When will be Asus GX502?
Probably not next week as the whole week already has videos scheduled, maybe the week after, unfortunately something else came in with a tighter deadline that I had to prioritize over it. The GX502 is here though and I'm working on it.
@@JarrodsTech And did you have at least some slight look at it? Because my laptop died and I need to order something sooner the better. And I can not choose between Lenovo Y740 and GX502. Could you please give me your view on what is in your opinion better choice? It is for IT studies + regular gaming (not hardcore). In my country they cost about the same.
I dont know if you agree with me, this new design of the small bezels are not comfortable when you open the laptop, it doesn't feel stable and it causes more screen bleeding by the time
I will be comparing this against the older 2018 model in a future video so I guess we'll see 🤔
So Acer nitro 5 is the over heating laptop or not? Your opinion, Is it okay with acer nitro 5 temperature?
With the fan at stock yes it thermal throttles, increasing fan speed removes this, I think it's fine, the throttle limit on the CPU seems to be 92c, for comparison the Dell G5 goes all the way to 99c.
Buget acer nitro vs hp pavilion 15 vs dell g3 which laptop is good in gaming
I know it's a bit late but I just got the best solution for Acer Nitro 5 overheating :-
1.) Go to power options> advanced settings> change advanced settings> processor power management>change maximum as well as minimum processor rate of both battery as well as plugged in from 100% to 99%.
2.) Download Intel XTU and undervolt your cpu for my nitro 5 i got stable undervolt at -0.1. 🙂
Yeah undervolting is a good way of helping.
what are the custom settings you were talking about can u please to me would mean alot
Hello I bought the new Acer nitro 5 with i5 12500h type of processor. On idle the cpu temp is between 45-50 c. But when I start the game (hogwarts legacy) it spikes up90c and fluctuate between 75-85 c some 90-94 spikes. I think that is not so bad for a gamer laptop in high setting but the fans are very frustrating its loud asf. The cpu ifan 4000-4200rpm the GPU 4500-4600 rpm but very very loud nearly I can't hear the speakers What can I do I read about to set my cpu max processor state to 99, it will help? Thank you for the answer
Which you think better to get. This Acer Nitro 5 or the Acer Helios 300 i78750H gtx 1060?
Nitro 5 is going to smash it with these specs, 1660 Ti dominates the 1060.
Will this laptop be good for music production? I am looking for better battery life, better cooling and performance, gpu doesn't matter to me as i wont be gaming. Any suggestions?
Battery life is meh, cooling is meh unless you sit the fan on maximum (under heavy load that is). Latencymon results are good though so might be ok for music production, I have no personal experience with that workload though.
For how many hours can I do gaming on it before it gets mad with the heat?
As long as you want. I am showing worst case results here within the ambient room temp tested, full heat saturation has taken place.
Thanks Jarrod!
I'm having a weird problem with my Nitro 5, same model from the video (AN515-54).
My fans are not automatically slowing down. When I'm gaming they go up like they're suposed to, but when I quit my games and let my cpu and gpu idle, the fans keep the same rpm and don't slow down, even after the laptop gets cooler.
Does anyone know what I'm suposed to do here? Seems like it's a common problem with this model but I can't find a solution.
Do you think the i5 version of the same laptop would be a better choice?
Better for what? Performance, yes, cooling, probably not.
I'm unsure between buying the i7 9th gen model and the i5 9th gen model( 1660ti both same specs otherwise). I read that the i7 will have overheating issues cos of the higher TDP. What do you suggest I should buy mate? The i5 or the i7?
@@007ronsean Oh, figured you were talking about the AMD model sorry. I got the video mixed up. I haven't had a chance to compare an i5 version but I would expect cooler at the expense of performance, so depends what your priority is. Personally I'd go the i7 if the price isn't that huge.
The price difference isn't that much. It's about 140$. I asked on Reddit, they said I should go for the i5 as there won't be much of a difference for gaming, but the i7 would be a better choice if I had to do editing work, which I don't. What do you think the performance difference would be gaming wise between the i7 and the i5? Also the heat issue would be there for the i5 as well right?
Hello does anyone know what could be the issue when there is an faint clicking sound on the upper right side of the laptop, near the fan area
I got a Nitro 5 17" 3 months ago. I dont game on it and the only time it used to get warm is when you laid it down somewhere and blocked the bottom vent. That was until about a week ago, do not know whats changed, i have not changed anything, but now it runs warm all the time and i cant figure out why. I keep having to stop what i am doing and setting the fans to max to get it to cool down. I dont do anything that pushes the laptop to anything like its limits, so annoying.
Same problem with the warmth, no heavy tasks but always higher than 70~80°C
@@peterbap6351 Chun there is a new
BIOS update on the Acer website that after testing for two days appears to have cured the problem for me, sitting back down in the 40s for me so maybe try that.
@@jaguar3248 thanks for your response :)
My son has the an517-51-784 version with I7 9750H and RTX2060 graphic card and playing Minecraft with shadders at high performance the CPU temperature gets 90ºC. Is this normal CPU temp? Thanks.
When I'm playing Warzone my temperature goes to 90-92. But I'm playing on auto fans. If I set it to maximum speed I will no longer have drops of fps? Because now I have 80 fps sometimes but sometimes it drops to 50. Is it thermal throttling? And also should I undervolt my laptop to have stable 60 or 70 fps? Or undervolting will cause that I'll have less fps?
Is that Celsius or Fahrenheit?
With the GPU gtx 1050 ti in Max speed fans the problem stops. Thank you for your nice tip.
No problem!
If i5 8300h, you may undervolt 0.130v, and overclock gpu 180, 880
Nice video. Thanks.
My Nitro 5 maintains temps between 85 and 95° during games like far cry 4 and PES 2019. Is that safe?!
Please reply sir!!
Same here bro, when I was playing in bed, it happens, 93degree max.. but when I kept it in plain table where it can intake air and exhaust fine, the temperature drop to 83 degrees max 😊😊,,,
Bro, can u tell me how you clean screen of nitro 5.
My screen has a lot of stinks. I tried to use laptop screen cleaner but it made more stinks on screen.
Please tell me
ozone wagle I think I fiberglass cloth will help
ozone wagle also how good is the nitro 5 I'm thinking of getting one
@@ozonewagle i use a soft cloth
But still some dirt will be there.try and keep it clean
3 years later, my Acer Nitro 5 (AN512-42 Ryzen 7 2700u w Mobile Vega Graphics | RX 560X 4GB) is hitting 95 C whilst in idle mode. Well to be fair the fans are not spinning anymore, and the thermal paste was later reapplied 2 year later. Haven't opened my Laptop since there are stripped screws, but I'm guessing the fan is either dirty or its ded.
Rushdown Revolt
a platform fighter can crash my Acer Nitro 5 in a matter of minutes
Hello
I have the exact same model. I repasted the GPU and CPU and saw that there is some orange paste besides the grey thermal paste on the GPU and CPU. I dont know what that paste is and what its needed for. That orange paste is on 6 spots. Is it possible that thats a thermal paste for each core? I wonder if it would lower my temps if i repaste them aswell? Is it even Thermal paste just in orange color?
Regards
That sounds unlikely but honestly I don't know what that would be.
should i buy acer nitro 7 i7 9750h 1660ti or acer predator helios 300 i5 9300h 1660 ti? I do casual gaming and video editing
pls reply
Probably the nitro 7 the i5 9300h is a lil underpowered
In your opinion, do you think changing thermal paste and using cooling pad will help in reducing much of the heat?
Sure.
My laptop has a coolboost option. Can I use coolboost with a cooling pad when playing games? There is no possible harm, right?
Was about to ask the same thing
All Coolboost does is ramps up your fan speed when on auto settings, so it's perfectly safe to do at any time. I turned it on after noticing my CPU temps were getting towards 90 degrees. It did help moderate heat spikes a bit.
I did a research and it seems that acer service is terrible if something goes wrong with the laptop as they only have mail in warranty. Should I go for the Lenovo L340 instead of nitro 5?
Eh, I feel like there are issues with that type of thing regardless of who you pick, I don't personally let it decide what product I pick. L340 will perform significantly worse, lower CPU power limit, no fan control, single channel memory. It does look less "gamery" though. You can see my experience with lenovo support in my L340 review, they tried to charge me $200 for a HDD cable lol.
@@JarrodsTech Yea i agree most of the companies have crappy support but in the case of lenovo I have the option to opt for a on site warranty for 2 or 3 years whereas with acer I am limited to one year mail in warranty which can be a pain in the ass. I have removed l340 from my shortlist and swapped it with Y7000. But unfortunately you haven't reviewed it yet :(
Your subscriber from india .
Love ur videos
Thanks!
I have the 2018 model with a gtx 1060 and a 144hz screen. Temps still hit high 80s even with undervolt
Yeah runs hot, I just retested it and will compare it with this new 2019 model in a future video.
@@JarrodsTech I had a Nitro 5 (i5 8300h, 144hz screen, GTX 1060), it was hitting 95C CPU and 70C+ GPU when playing Dota 2 on mid Graphics. I returned it after three days as my finger tips would be very uncomfortable and computer was extremely loud. I read around and didn't feel as though undervolting etc. would be enough. Thought it was a defective model, got a replacement and saw the same things. So just returned that one as well and spent my money on a Medion Erazer X6807 (exact same specs) and runs a lot cooler (albeit louder) though I'm going to get a cooling pad anyway. Think I should have made more effort for a solution or there a chance of an issue with this particular batch of Nitro 5s and I got unlucky?
@@jackm7324 it could be defective or... your unit comes with bonus dust clogging the vents. Here's my tip, put your hands on the exhaust when you're playing, if the air doesn't come out as much as your fan sounds, something is blocking the vents. you'll be surprised how much difference it made once you clean it.
THIS TRICK SHOULD DEFINITELY WORK: follow steps:-
1) right click on 🔋on task bar , go to power options.
2)click on BALANCED.
3) then click on advanced settings, go to processor power management
4) change the maximum processor state to 60%( battery & plugged in)
There you go problem solved , like this and reply if your problem got solved :))
Soham Karnik wouldn’t the performance go down though?
Please can you tell which is beter from too this laptop :
1==>LENOVO Y540 WITH I5 9G, GTX 1650 4GB, 8GB RAM, 1T HDD+ 128GB SSD
2==>ACER NITRO 5 WITH THE SAME SPECS
please tel me which of too laptops is better for gaming and work and ho of this too laptop have better cooling in game
Help me to make decisions before i buy
Y540 maybe perform a bit better in some high FPS games as you can disable Optimus, but the Nitro 5 has better fan control with the option of louder/faster speeds.
What is the best laptop for content in your opinion?
Content creation? For me the new gigabyte Aero 15
Jarrod'sTech Thanks man, I love your video.
I have the Acer Nitro 5 2018 with i7-8750h, GTX 1060 6 GB, 256 Gb SSS + 1 Tb HDD. I ve undervolted the CPU -0,125 mV, limit power management at 80 % and a cooling pad for the laptop. The max temperature i've had in Battlefield, GTA, AC Origins , Forza Horizon 4 was a max 60-67 Celsius with a room temperature of 28-30 degrees ( I live in South-East Europe, it's very hot this summer, above 35-38 Celsius outside). It depends how wll it is configured. Personally, I'm very satisfied with this laptop.
That sounds extremely low, I just retested the 2018 Nitro 5 with same specs because I'm doing a comparison of 2018 vs 2019, will be up with the results in a couple of weeks.
@@JarrodsTech I can make some prints if you like. And I've forgot: Nitro sense is on balanced with fans on auto + CoolBoost on.
I have Acer nitro 7.Will it last for 6years if my laptop runs at 80-94°?
Depends on how much you use it. Typically I find the battery dies first on most laptops followed by the charge connection. But after 4-5 years something will probably break and won't be worth fixing. If you want a computer that lasts 6+ years buy a desktop running ryzen and upgrade it later.
@@bdcopp oh
Could you make a small clip showing the tools you used to open the laptop??
Or inform me on how you can safely open this laptop?
@@-tempest-6333 It's so easy, you have videos here on youtube how to do it.
I have the 2008 Acer Nitro 5 model with the highest specs.
Whats weird with Nitro 5 laptop is that on normal usage (Google Chrome, Slack, and one editor open) the CPU usage and temperatures are getting higher reaching at least 92 celcius degrees, which is not normal for what Im using the laptop (on gaming it reaches up to 97 degrees CPU and 85 degrees GPU). The funny thing is that the laptop is not getting hot and the moment I open task manager or CPU-Z the temperatures return back to normal (40 - 55 degrees) and the fans slow from 5000 RPM to 2800 RPM.
Hope u have encountered it as an issue and have a solution for it.
Thanks :)
what are the specific pros and cons of cpu undervolting and gpu overclocking ?
pro: more performance
con: none once you get it stable, maybe more heat for the GPU OC, but better thermals/performance with the undervolt.
i think its a perfect budget gaming laptop .. i dont think that nowadats thers a gaming laptop with a 8th/9th gen that can handle high temps very well out of the box ... an undervolt and cooling pad are necessary ... u can evzn use a vacuum cooler ...
for a student its definitely the 1st option id consider ( althought i bought an asus tuf fx505 lol )
you sir always leave me speechless about laptop reviews keep up the colossal work jarrod 👌
Cheers! Yeah that seems to just be due to Intel continuing to crank up the speeds without improving the architecture 😰
I agree but i have i7-8750h on my msi gl63 8rd and the cpu never reached 90C while playing AAAgames on ultra
I think due to good cooling solution implemented
9rds nailed it in cooling never reached 80k for me
@@aminekhald6709 thats very cool ... but i guess the gl 63 isnt really a budget galibg laptop ...
@@anandhavel9516 thats awesome enjoy