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Step up your game with the precision of this CORSAIR M65 RGB gaming mouse. Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame, this mouse offers smooth, balanced performance and boasts weight-tuning zones for custom weight distribution. This CORSAIR M65 RGB gaming mouse has an 18,000 DPI sensor that offers impressive precision on almost any surface.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this mouse. The Ultra is a great follow-on too. No sticky, soft-touch coating to go bad. The glide, the buttons, the scroll wheel and even the cable are all top shelf IMHO. A great mouse @ MSRP ... a total steal at a sales price as low as 39.99.
Corsair has officially dethroned Logi for me. Corsair software isn't buggy and it just makes sense ... and their build quality is second to none.
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quality
5
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5
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4 memory lights up your PC while delivering peak performance in a compact form factor just 44mm tall for wide compatibility with CPU coolers. Every module boasts ten bright, individually controlled RGB LEDs for brilliant illumination. Take control with CORSAIR iCUE software and completely customize every module~s lighting to match your system, create your own custom lighting profiles, and synchronize lighting across all your CORSAIR products. A custom PCB provides superb signal quality for superb performance and stability on the latest Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboards, while tightly screened memory chips unlock superior overclocking ability. For mesmerizing, completely customizable RGB lighting and the best in DDR4 performance, equip your PC with VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL.
Customer Rating
5
Corsair Quality
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent Ram for the price. The RGB feature is fully customizable and well controlled via the iCue software. I had issues with Team Group modules that didn't illuminate and T-Group blamed the motherboard but that wasn't actually true. So I opted for the Corsair Vengeance and everything is working great. Even @ C18 these are not much slower in real-world performance vs. C14 dimms and the iCue software doesn't throw Windows Event errors like other products. My Cinebench 23 scores are still way above 15k and everything runs smoothly - be it gaming or productivity.
My mobo is the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme and this 16x2 kit is just what I needed. Since I 'go dark' on the mobo's RGB zones, iCue gives me all the control I need and will come in handy using their keyboard & mice products.
Highly satisfied and highly recommended when on sale!
Length of ownership: 11
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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The ARRIS SURFboard S33 is a DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem that delivers the fastest speeds and the latest technology. With a 2.5 Gigabit and a 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, the S33 enables a multi-gig experience for things like online gaming, 4K video streaming and more. It~s best for cable internet speed plans up to 2.5 Gbps and setup is simple with an easy-to-use app. It's compatible with any Wi-Fi router and saves you money on monthly rental fees. Upgrade your home network with an SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem.
Customer Rating
1
Buyers Beware
on May 14, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Can't knock the speed on this thing; detected no measurable loses compared to my aging Netgear modem. In other words... I get all the speed I am paying for.
But the problem with this modem (and I suspect many others now...) is that if you have Comcast/Xfinity, they will provision this modem and download their boot module into it, which then locks you out of the 'Web Manager' internal status web page of the device. I thought something was fishy when I couldn't log into through my router arrangement @ 192.168.100.1 - so it prompted me to connect my laptop directly to it (as Arris recommends anyway). What I got was a login page that wouldn't allow access because the user name or password had been altered - meaning - the defaults were modified. It's important to be able to see the internal logs and the signal/bonding stats from time to time to see if your ISP is having outside infrastructure problems. With Comcast shutting things down, they are basically altering the device you paid for with no notification. Not cool. Not cool at all.
The other problem that prompted me to score this device low is the mobile app Arris prompts you to use to set up and configure your device. Don't waste your time with that on this particular device. It offers nothing of value beyond the information you already have access to on the bottom product label or the quick start card. It's these types of not-even mediocre attempts to promote 'mobile app' benefits that are pretty much deceitful - and that would otherwise prompt me to give this modem 0 stars if the BB review section allowed it. Coupled with the no-go Web Manager lock-out ... I can't recommend this product whatsoever.
Giving this modem 'average' scores on performance and connection quality only because I've used it for such a short period of time. If you sort the reviews by lowest score first, you will see that the S33 also has medium to long term reliability issues that the typical social media agents of Arris will reply to in recognizably unsupported ways. Take those for what they are worth!
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3
Performance
3
Setup
1
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Effortlessly charge your Surface Duo 2* with this versatile USB-C~ power supply, now with longer USB-C~ cord for easier connectivity, plus Fast Charging.
Customer Rating
5
Must Have
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Microsoft quality albeit at an OEM price. Must have for Surface Duo 2 owners.
Length of ownership: 167
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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3
Ease of Use
5
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![John Wick: Chapters 1-3 [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/553d4483-9198-4965-bd0b-e291835965cf.jpg)
Keanu Reeves suits up as legendary assassin John Wick in this action-packed triple feature. Included here are John Wick (2014), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), and John Wick: Chapter Three - Parabellum (2019).
Customer Rating
5
John Wick FTW
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent series. Outstanding visual and audio presentation. 4K is the only way to go with John Wick!
Length of ownership: 298
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high performance computer systems, routers/modems, external storage devices, game consoles and other electronics in your home or business. These UPSs supply electronics with abundant battery backup during outages and stabilize unsafe voltage levels. They also provide power protection from damaging surges and spikes, and allow the use of management software so you get the most out of your UPS. Premium features of this family may include Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), an LCD display, Smart Outlets, energy saving functions that reduce electricity use, network manageability, Watchdog, or configurable outlets. Together with the rest of the Back-UPS Pro's standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep your system available.
Customer Rating
5
Always APC
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Top quality. Have never experienced and issues with APC backup UPS power products. The batteries are easy to replace after 5 or 6 years and it's a cost effective way to avoid recycling old units. The display is clear, bright and informative. I only wish this new generation of UPS's had the older feature of 'switched' outlets.
Length of ownership: 195
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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![James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/80242f88-0229-4988-86d8-8ab993950404.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Great visual quality and sound
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great visual quality and sound. Buy it on sale and save a bundle. Highly recommended.
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The R1280T powered bookshelf speakers have a modern look with quality audio sound. If you~re looking for affordable and versatile bookshelf, computer or home theater set of speakers with uncompromising sound, the R1280T speakers are your go-to 2.0 speaker system. With a 4-inch bass driver and a calibrated, flared bass reflex port, this bookshelf speaker system delivers robust, rich bass notes and well-balanced audio for an immersive listening experience. Volume dials on the side allow you to control the bass and treble. The dual RCA input and included cables let you connect to various external devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, or record players. These Edifier powered bookshelf speakers come with a compact-sized remote control for easy operation. The faithful sound production and performance of the R1280T are any audiophiles dream. Many Edifier customers are use the R1280T for connecting turntables for the best audio experience.
Customer Rating
1
Not Energy Start Compliant
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Computer speakers are usually 'green' in that they go into a sleep or standby level of power use without intervention. These speakers sound great once the have been through a 50 hour break-in period ... but the remote control doesn't have a power off function and the speakers don't go green.
If you want them off, you need to reach around and click the switch (not always convenient depending on your placement...) or by using a power strip. Not acceptable considering the price.
Length of ownership: 45
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
4
Value
3
Ease of Use
1
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In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's XV271 gaming monitor - the Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. This AMD FreeSync Premium monitor takes gameplay to the next level of smooth, the game~s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less, low dimming and ComfyView display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display.
Customer Rating
3
Stuck pixels
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good color rendition, brightness and contrast. The slim bezel design is also very appealing and the unit is light weight without feeling cheap. My unit has a chain of stuck pixels which was surprising, because Acer QC is usually top-shelf.
For those wondering, if you use DP and connect to relatively modern GPU, this monitor will default to 280 HZ straight out of the box. And 280 HZ vs 240 HZ is indistinguishable without invoking 'over drive'.
Very minimum light bleed, almost zero IPS glow and looked fantastic even before using a Spyder X Pro. There is also an app called 'Acer_Display_Widget' that works really well if you're prone to wanting to switch display mode quickly without going into button presses on the rear of the monitor. This can be handy if you want to switch from gaming to content creation or to whatever else...
Wanted to love it but it's a return and I'm not interested in playing the panel lottery this time around. Stuck pixels!
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
3
Value
4
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Pressure cook, slow cook, sear, saut~, boil, simmer, and steam with the Crock-Pot Express Easy Release. The Easy Release Multi-Cooker lets you pressure cook foods up to 70% faster than a conventional oven but also lets you drop in your favorite ingredients for a delectable slow-cooked meal. It features 3 innovative functions that will take your cooking to the next level. Manual Pressure lets you customize recipes by setting any cook time plus high or low pressure. Simmer Function cooks gently and slowly and helps thicken sauces, and Boil allows you to create more one-pot dishes, such as pasta, poached eggs, and more. When used as a pressure cooker, it features a front steam release dial to keep your hand safe and away from the hot steam being released. The nonstick cooking pot removes for easy cleanup and 6-quart capacity can serve over 7 people, perfect for family meals or large gatherings. The Crock-Pot Express also includes a recipe book, steaming rack, and spoon.
Customer Rating
5
This is the One
on October 11, 2021
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
We love it. Easy to use, easy to clean and multi-functional. Probably gets the most use out of ALL of the kitchen appliances we own. Has never let us down... but that's what you get when you purchase Crock-Pot brand. It's big, so check the dimensions vs. your counter space arrangement. But the large capacity of this thing makes a world of difference.
Recommended!
Length of ownership: 156
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 Gaming Laptop: Increase your productivity with this 15.6-inch Full HD ASUS Notebook laptop. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology ensure seamless pairing with compatible devices, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM provide powerful performance. This ASUS Notebook laptop has a 1TB SSD for ample storage and rapid boots, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics deliver crisp visuals.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Overall Computer
By FlyKen
I ordered this Computer when Bestbuy first offered it, the week of June 1, 2020. At the time I also owned what I would call the previous generation of this computer, the GU502GV-BI7N10, which BestBuy also sells, its in the same price range as this computer. I wanted to compare the two in Benchmark testing and upgrade options.
During the benchmark testing between this computer and the GU502GV, the CPU performance was noticeable better in this computer. This computer has the 10th gen I7 and the GU502GV has the 9th gen I7
When I did benchmark testing on the graphics card, the 2070 on this computer did slightly better then the 2060 found on the GU502GV.
This computer and the GU502GV have similar motherboard layouts. With the option to upgrade the ram and add a second SSD -
I put in a second SSD on this computer, the 1TB Samsung EVO.
This computer comes with a onboard 8GB ram module and a removable 8GB ram module. The GU502GV has an onboard 16GB module with an open slot for addition ram.
The information I was able to find for max ram for both computers is as follows.
This computer motherboard can have ram upgraded to 48GB, I am currently running 24GB
GU502GV can be upgraded to 32GB
Battery Life is similar. Both lasting around 4.5 to 5.5 hrs for normal use and 1.5 to 2 hrs with gaming.
Both have the option for USB C charging. This computer does come with thunderbolt unlike the GU502GV.
ASUS has four different modes of performance on both computers. Silent, Performance, Turbo, and Manual. When the computers enter into Turbo mode the fans can get pretty loud but that is expected due to the heat the CPU and GPU are putting out. This computer in my opinion does a better job with fan management then the GU502GV.
For the body difference they are almost identical besides the GU502GV having a metal lid, which is nice but leaves finger prints all over it.
Both computers are great performing machines but if you have the extra couple bucks for this computer versus the GU502GV. I would highly recommend this computer, since this is the one i decided to keep.
Game on!
YourMainDude
The South
Avoid
June 14, 2020
Armoury Crate ecosystem is complete garbage and Asus technical support is fail.
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Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135~ diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don~t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you~re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Impressive
By YourMainDude
from The South
The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom is impressive.
Having fiddled around with a number of different security cameras, I was eager to try out what Lorex had to offer – not having any experience with their products. The Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security Camera far exceeded my expectations.
From the moment I opened the packaging, I could tell this was a solid product. It feels well-constructed in the hands and doesn’t feel at all cheap.
Set up was quick and smooth. I immediately replaced the provided microSD card with a Sandisk 400 GB, Class 10 flash chip. The instructions gave the impression that the internal memory controller was limited to 256 GB but I can attest to the fact the camera recognized and formatted the full available capacity of my microSD … coming in just over 377 GB. Thumbs up!
This camera requires the use of a mobile app and I am always a bit apprehensive going into product demo’s where apps are the glue that makes everything Go. In this case I was shocked & quite impressed. The setup guides you through the entire process simply & with ease, automatically directing the customer to point their mobile device to the QR code located on the bottom of the unit. The camera was recognized quickly. Setting up the Lorex account and adding WiFi credentials was also quick & painless.
Once the camera was operational and I was swiping through the app I noticed how almost everything seems logical, organized and seemingly ‘in the right’ place. This app is much better than what I’ve experienced from other competing products… so kudos to the app designers at Lorex.
The wealth of settings, from an easily controlled privacy mode to the settings for People detection and motion tracking, to setting up scheduled recordings – all made sense to me straight away. You can enable audio recording as well as use this device for two-way communication. Wasn’t expecting that feature. Very cool. You can also do still photo grabs with ease. I really can’t think of any additional features I’d want in a single, standalone security camera at this price point.
The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security camera has one of the best HD images I’ve seen on my Samsung S10. The on-the-fly zoom is responsive and only loses a lot of image quality on extreme zoom ins... but still good @ this price point.
I do have some complaints and concerns but hopefully future firmware updates will improve these ‘performance based’ aspects of the The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security camera.
I did notice lag and slowness to the overall motion tracking experience. I would have thought the AI stuff built into this security camera would have been crisper & more reactive. More importantly, if you use the scroll wheel (think original iPod…) function built into the app, the pan & tilt is even slower to respond. I don’t see using these aspects of the camera once it is properly placed, but I am still left with the impression that these controls – over a localized home network – could be more responsive. In any event, these sluggishness aspects weren’t enough on their own merits to ding the review a Star. What did (does) make me penalize my review is that along the way, and for some unknown reason, the camera stopped detecting movement (motion) and/or recognizing people thereby, not triggering a detection notification and not tracking anything. I tried disabling and enabling motion tracking to no avail. It took a complete resetting of the device and adding it back into my Lorex (app) account to get it to work again. I only noticed this once in the 5-day time span I had to review this camera. Hopefully this was just a software/firmware glitch that will be improved upon in future software updates.
All-in-all I am very impressed with The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security Camera and truly believe it will fulfill the needs of a vast number of customers. The non-cloud/local (expandable) storage platform is great. The app overall is well thought out and well designed as a result. The depth of customization is clearly superior to many other products in the price segment and the build quality is solid.
Pros:
Expandable, local only storage.
Well-engineered mobile app.
Outstanding HD and better than usual night vision clarity.
Well-engineered mobile app.
Outstanding HD and better than usual night vision clarity.
Cons:
The ethernet port is for ‘service only’ which I think is kind of a detriment.
The tracking and app control performance can be sluggish at times but I think that is an area that will be improved upon with future software updates.
More and more companies going the route of diminutive 'quick setup' guides in-the-box. The Lorex web served 'full manual' is kind of clunky but there if you need it.
The tracking and app control performance can be sluggish at times but I think that is an area that will be improved upon with future software updates.
More and more companies going the route of diminutive 'quick setup' guides in-the-box. The Lorex web served 'full manual' is kind of clunky but there if you need it.
YourMainDude
The South
A Quick Follow-up
August 14, 2020
For anyone interested in archival & playback efforts relating to the captured video content on the Lorex - Indoor Pan, Tilt and Zoom Wi-Fi Network Security Camera, Lorex does offer a free, stand-alone program (executable) tool that allows the customer to playback video files on a PC or Mac. The file format is .dav and the playback quality of the files from the microSD card using 'Lorex Player Lite' is quite good. The program is small in size, portable and doesn't need to be installed in the Windows environment.
Can't comment on it's usage in the Mac OS realm... perhaps others will chime in. It should be noted that Lorex was once part of FLIR - the infrared camera company. This very likely contributes to the high quality of the imaging system. They are now owned by Dahua.
Can't comment on it's usage in the Mac OS realm... perhaps others will chime in. It should be noted that Lorex was once part of FLIR - the infrared camera company. This very likely contributes to the high quality of the imaging system. They are now owned by Dahua.
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5No Quality Control at MSI....Very Sad!
By Tommy
Have gone through 7 MSI laptops with Best Buy, all with hardware and software defects. Both MSI GS66 Stealths had horrible screen bleeding. So bad it wasn’t even worth playing games with dark scenes and movies with black letter box bars...how distracting! Besides the screen bleeding, I also had tons of software issues and bugs, as you can see from the pictures. Also, every single MSI laptop I bought had fingerprints, scratches, dust everywhere, and crazy bad chassis defects. Very sad considering the price of the GE66 Raider and GS66 Stealth.
The quality control at MSI seems to truly be non existent and I have yet to hear anything from them in regards to these issues. Not surprised unfortunately. One of the units was obviously used as it didn’t have any of the protective plastic on the back of the screen and ports like my fiend who bought the same unit. I was also unable to register the product on the MSI website cause it was used. I truly don’t get how there are all these amazing, stellar, positive reviews for these laptops? Very interesting considering what I went through.
I have 100% always purchased all my computers and tech from Best Buy. Unfortunately, I no longer have the peace of mind to do so anymore..... not when you’re spending over 2K. I will say this. Their customer service is amazing and still is. That is actually the one positive thing I experienced through all of this. Thank you Best Buy for having some of the BEST customer service out there. I don’t blame you at all, I blame MSI.
In a nutshell....go with ASUS. The company seems to have a lot better quality control and I have yet to experience any screen bleeding, OS errors / bugs like I did with all the MSI units. The units with ASUS also come brand new with no scratches, fingerprints, dust, etc.
YourMainDude
The South
Asus is just as bad...
October 31, 2020
It's all anecdotal
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Try again msi
By baconator4lyfe
Had to knock off one star due to same issues as the previous models. The fans are super high-pitch. And they use the cheapest thermal compound possible. The cpu always runs hot. I mean.. it just idles at 55-60° Celsius. The gpu fans stay off until needed. But the cpu fan runs 24/7. You CAN manually adjust the fans to stay off until it gets warm but it never cools off anyway. I think its due to undervolting being locked. I tried with tutorials to be able to undervolt the cpu but I just simply couldn't. And the Dragon Center software is hot garbage.. So I returned it.
Anyways.. build quality is amazing. Screen was very nice. Battery life was god tier. You can expect about 8-10 hours on very light use (watching youtube). Track pad and keyboard were good. The steel series software was WAY more difficult than it needed to be.
Anyways.. build quality is amazing. Screen was very nice. Battery life was god tier. You can expect about 8-10 hours on very light use (watching youtube). Track pad and keyboard were good. The steel series software was WAY more difficult than it needed to be.
YourMainDude
The South
I Concur
November 6, 2020
I Concur, the CPU fan (not sure which one because there are actually two...) has a measurable pure tone (high pitch) that is fairly steady around the 1kHZ frequency - which is completely unacceptable in quiet, content creator settings. Neither "Silent" mode or ultimate battery mode kill the pitch. Look, people don't need explanation that high powered gaming laptops have loud fans under load - that whooshing sound it common across ALL high end laptops - but the fixed & constant pure tones is defect in design. I returned my GS66 because the Asus M15 has better fan designs that are pitchy.
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great laptop for students
By Anthony
I found this laptop while searching for a powerful laptop that could last me through the day while at college. So far I have been quite happy with my purchase.
The good
- great performance
- not bad temperatures for a notebook and excellent temperatures with coolerboost on
- fans can be very quiet when not under load (more on that later)
- sleek, easy to carry design
- comfortable keyboard
- nice screen
- battery can last a long time if settings are configured to extend it (dim the screen, battery saver, change fan profile, and lower refresh rate to 60hz)
- great performance
- not bad temperatures for a notebook and excellent temperatures with coolerboost on
- fans can be very quiet when not under load (more on that later)
- sleek, easy to carry design
- comfortable keyboard
- nice screen
- battery can last a long time if settings are configured to extend it (dim the screen, battery saver, change fan profile, and lower refresh rate to 60hz)
The bad
- mainly just the coil whine. Personally I believe it is because when it is not under load the fans are practically inaudible, so they do not drown out the sound. If you have any background noise, it is not really noticeable and when under load it is never audible. That said if you can hear it, it will drive you insane. I think the rest of the laptop holds up well enough to overlook this though.
- mainly just the coil whine. Personally I believe it is because when it is not under load the fans are practically inaudible, so they do not drown out the sound. If you have any background noise, it is not really noticeable and when under load it is never audible. That said if you can hear it, it will drive you insane. I think the rest of the laptop holds up well enough to overlook this though.
YourMainDude
The South
1kHz Prominent Pure Tone
December 4, 2020
It's not coil whine, it's commutation noise from one of the CPU fans. It's prominent and pretty much fixed around 1kHz. (most likely the smaller of the two CPU fans...)
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Fan sound dreadful
By JH11
The noise (fans I assume) was intolerable. I didn't even try to use the machine because it was so bad. The fans were whirring non stop with a tinny sound even with CPU usage at 4%. Unfortunately I can't upload video of laptop/sound here. Returning to the store.
YourMainDude
The South
1kHz Prominent Pure Tone
December 8, 2020
A 1kHz Prominent Pure Tone from one of the two CPU fans. In layman terms, that means an annoying high pitch.
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Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Enjoy clear, detailed sound with these refurbished Mystic Black Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds. The active noise-canceling feature reduces ambient sounds for enhanced audio clarity, while the rechargeable battery supports up to 8 hours of playback. These Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds boast built-in microphones for hands-free calls.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Dependable
By Samsung
I have owned many of ear buds but the features these have out do them all. The way I lost my last pair was I fell asleep with them in and one fell out and the dog chewed it up. Lol not with these they stay put.
YourMainDude
The South
Funny Story
February 8, 2021
Made me laugh
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Too many issues
By Moon
Too many issues. Bloat ware, nvidia optimus, NOISE,
Hinge and closing detection, buggy software and etc.
Better stay off, save your time.
Hinge and closing detection, buggy software and etc.
Better stay off, save your time.
YourMainDude
The South
Noise Confirmed
February 21, 2021
1kHz discrete pure tone emanates from left-side fan. Silent mode or manual fan controls cannot compensate.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great at gaming, but struggles at multitasking?
By NewbieEnthusiast
Pros:
This laptop is a beast coming from my MacBook Pro 2015 Retina 13”. It can run GTA V at 80+ and Apex at 120+ Both on Ultra Settings. It runs Osu at 440 FPS but I think that the display caps at 165 so it’s kind of overkill. I have ZERO complaints about it gaming. I don’t hear the fans because I’m wearing some good headphones and using the inline mic/3.5mm port.
This laptop is a beast coming from my MacBook Pro 2015 Retina 13”. It can run GTA V at 80+ and Apex at 120+ Both on Ultra Settings. It runs Osu at 440 FPS but I think that the display caps at 165 so it’s kind of overkill. I have ZERO complaints about it gaming. I don’t hear the fans because I’m wearing some good headphones and using the inline mic/3.5mm port.
Ehhhs:
I was concerned how the vents blow the hottest air right onto the display but if ASUS thought it wasn’t of concern I guess it’s ok. I also wouldn’t recommend anyone to touch the middle part just in front of the screen where the system monitoring lights are (between the two vents) but that’s easily avoidable.
I was concerned how the vents blow the hottest air right onto the display but if ASUS thought it wasn’t of concern I guess it’s ok. I also wouldn’t recommend anyone to touch the middle part just in front of the screen where the system monitoring lights are (between the two vents) but that’s easily avoidable.
Cons:
My only concern is a multitasking issue. I have updated all my drivers and updated the BIOS using the MyASUS app. When I am on a Zoom call, which is when I need it work the most reliably, if I have another application such as Chrome running with Zoom on the same desktop or a separate one, Zoom will hang and freeze, and I will lose connection to the Zoom call. This is a huge issue, something I hadn’t experienced before on even my 5 year old MacBook. I hope ASUS fixes this in a future update because until that time I have to stare blankly at people’s faces with no way to browse Reddit in the background at the risk of losing connection.
My only concern is a multitasking issue. I have updated all my drivers and updated the BIOS using the MyASUS app. When I am on a Zoom call, which is when I need it work the most reliably, if I have another application such as Chrome running with Zoom on the same desktop or a separate one, Zoom will hang and freeze, and I will lose connection to the Zoom call. This is a huge issue, something I hadn’t experienced before on even my 5 year old MacBook. I hope ASUS fixes this in a future update because until that time I have to stare blankly at people’s faces with no way to browse Reddit in the background at the risk of losing connection.
Just a super small issue: the RGB keyboard is great, the first one I’ve owned in my life, but why does the down arrow key/Page Down key have the light a different hue? Like the whole keyboard will be white backlit, but the down arrow is tinged different. Please see my pictures.
YourMainDude
The South
Suggestion
March 2, 2021
Try uninstalling Sonic Studio and another other Asus audio-bloat software and see if your multi-tasking performance greatly improves. If it does, use something like Boom3D instead. Yes, that will cost you a few bucks but it's totally worth it.
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Game like a pro with this MSI Raider gaming laptop. The Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM run graphic-intensive games smoothly, while the 1TB SSD offers rapid start-ups and ample storage space. This MSI Raider gaming laptop has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, which produces detailed images on the 15.6-inch Full HD screen for advanced gameplay.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent higher-end gaming laptop
By paranoia2mb
Great gaming laptop! The GeForce RTX 3070 definitely gives it a push into the higher-end category for sure. No coil whine noises in any mode, the LED lightbar is actually very cool looking. 32GB of RAM standard definitely gives you plenty to do graphic design + video editing, so this is a great creator's laptop as well. Cooling solutions work really well so the laptop doesn't get too hot.
The only issue (and it's kind of my fault), is that I wanted to upgrade to add an additional NVME SSD. The back panel has a "factory" sticker on it that MSI says doesn't actually void the warranty, so it's kind of odd that it is even there. The back panel is insanely difficult to remove. Once I got it off after taking out all the screws and using some plastic prying tools, the SSD install was super easy--kudos to MSI.
Unfortunately, trying to get the plastic case back on did not go well. Just about all of the plastic tabs broke off trying to get this thing back on--not kidding, ALL of them, the ones that hook in by the lightbar. Who came up with this insane design?! I have NEVER encountered this kind of difficulty with the back panel of a laptop before.
I got all the little plastic chips out of the computer thankfully, but now the back case is a bit floppy because, well, there are no tabs holding it in on the lightbar side. I reached out to MSI Support and they're sending me a new back panel--FOR $87!!! What can I say? It's my fault I guess.. but it still stings.
If you don't want to upgrade anything on the laptop and don't intend on taking off the back panel to upgrade, you'll love this thing. If you want to add an NVME, you might be looking at an $87 do-over.
YourMainDude
The South
Good Info
April 4, 2021
Glad you shared your unfortunate experience with the bottom panel. You helped me to make the right decision.
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Heighten your gaming experience with this VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card. The NVIDIA Turing architecture incorporates real-time ray tracing and AI features for enhanced realism, and the 8GB of memory supports peak resolutions and frame rates. Dual-axial 13-blade fans and a vapor chamber keep this NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card cool and quiet.
Will this PCI Express 3.1 x16 card work in PCI Express 3.0x16 slot? Limitations?
3.1 specs are presented to make this card - what they call - future proof. That said, saturating a PCI 3.0 link isn't even a thing yet - 3.1 is simply a marketing push. Believe it or not, this card performs just as well at 3.0 x 8 as it does if allowed to link at 3.0 x 16.
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Heighten your gaming experience with this VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card. The NVIDIA Turing architecture incorporates real-time ray tracing and AI features for enhanced realism, and the 8GB of memory supports peak resolutions and frame rates. Dual-axial 13-blade fans and a vapor chamber keep this NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card cool and quiet.
The image for this card shows a DVI-D connector. The specifications only lists HDMI and DisplayPort. I need DVI-D and have found adapters to not work or provide sub par resolutions. Which is accurate? Pic or Specs?
Get in the game and keep up with all the action on this Logitech gaming keyboard. The slim design fits easily with gaming setups, while LED backlit RGB mechanical keys are programmable to meet specific gaming styles. Multi-key rollover turns every shot or battle maneuver into a single motion. The cylindrical key shape of this Logitech gaming keyboard provides an easy touch and effortless interaction.