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All-in-one online protection so you can enjoy life online. McAfee Total Protection delivers a single, simple solution to safeguard your privacy and identity, wherever and whenever.
Customer Rating
5
Good price for what you get ...
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
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Verified Purchase:Yes
I trust McAfee for my Intel based machines so this package was a great value for the price paid.
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![Dances with Wolves [Limited Edition SteelBook] [Blu-ray] [3 Discs] [1990]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Customer Rating
5
Great value !
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
The extended version is nearly 4 hours long, so grab some popcorn.
The audio is OK for the age of the film, so I don't particularly understand how the DTS 7.1 audio really help this regard.
The audio is OK for the age of the film, so I don't particularly understand how the DTS 7.1 audio really help this regard.
It's cool that the Theatrical version is also included.
Nice package; love the steel box.
Nice package; love the steel box.
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G513 is a high performance RGB mechanical gaming keyboard that features advanced technologies in a modern and sleek design. G513 includes full spectrum ~16.8M color RGB per key lighting with LIGHTSYNC technology, choice of mechanical switches, and a memory foam palmrest to deliver utmost comfort. G513 is the perfect blend of performance, advanced technologies and features, and unparalleled build quality and comfort.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent keyboard ... junk G Hub software
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an excellent keyboard ... the problem is with Logitech's junk G Hub software. It's garbage-ware. Buy it for the keyboard, install the software to get the color layout you want and then uninstall the G Hub.
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Customer Rating
5
Looks great !
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
This 4K movie looks great. It's pretty funny too. Highly recommended.
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Share your adventure playlist with this JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker. Its IPX7 waterproof rating and rugged housing provide protection against water splashes or immersion, and its voice-assistant integration lets you access Siri or Google Now from a mobile device. Connect to two devices simultaneously with this JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker for alternating playback.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's JBL, so the expectations were high. It's solidly constructed, pairs easily and sound great. Don't bother with other low-cost offerings - go with the best !
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I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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LG - 5.1.2-Channel Hi-Res Audio Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos Technology - Black
Go beyond surround sound to the dynamic audio of Dolby Atmos with this LG sound bar. It produces conventional 5.1-channel sound and works with Atmos 3D audio sources and high-resolution audio for a more realistic experience. This LG sound bar works with Google Assistant and Chromecast for voice-command capability of your entertainment selections.
Customer Rating
1
DSP Issues Never Truly Addressed...
on May 3, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
In follow-up to my rather detailed TIN review, I've been working with LG to obtain support and remedy for the faulty operation of this sound bar within the 1 year warranty period.
LG no longer supports this product, so even at a highly discounted $650 price, it's simply not worth it. The single firmware update LG did provide in the summer of 2018 added a center channel control that does not rectify the issue... and in fact, it makes overall operation worse - as Object Oriented sound (with respect to dialog in this particular case...) doesn't rely solely on center channel positioning.
It's also interesting that the Dolby Atmos and 'Movie' modes of operation behave the exact same way in the new 2019 SL10 sound bar. This points to some serious design issues coming from the LG engineering team.
I recommend prospective buyers demo the Samsung or Sony sound bars - as they decode Atmos sound-fields correctly.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This AudioQuest Big Sur BIGSUR20R RCA-to-RCA cable features PE foam insulation to help minimize timing errors and soundstage smearing, resulting in crystal-clear audio transfer between home theater components.
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed ...
on April 20, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
Just what I needed and priced lower than Amazon. Excellent build quality and a brand I trust. I know they are just interconnects but I can tell the difference in performance.
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Exceeded My Expectations
on January 18, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Solid value, worth the price of admission.
G-Sync is great.
RTX in games like Battlefield V is amazing.
Power consumption is way better than expected.
Noise is non-existent.
Software support is back on track @ Nvidia - It's AMD that has the serious issues now.
G-Sync is great.
RTX in games like Battlefield V is amazing.
Power consumption is way better than expected.
Noise is non-existent.
Software support is back on track @ Nvidia - It's AMD that has the serious issues now.
This card exceeded my expectations and I'm not one to throw down six hundred dollars on a GPU. As a matter of fact, I've never spent more than a 299 in the past nor have I thrown down hard earned money for a 'Reference Card'. But this purchase was worth every penny!
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![Avengers: Infinity War [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/13e789dc-ee48-49b9-9948-b1c75217f8b7.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Don't believe the hype ...
on December 1, 2018
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
Don't believe the hype - sure there are layers upon layers to this movie but the whole thing is worth the ride. Own it so you can watch it twice or more. You'll need to as there is simply too much content to process in one sitting. Great picture, great sound.
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![Solo: A Star Wars Story [Blu-ray] [2018]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/47300ebc-b822-4085-8b88-533bac64ea08.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Way Better Than Rogue One !
on November 2, 2018
Posted by: YourMainDude
from The South
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a good Star Wars spin-off production. Plenty of action, great picture quality and immersive sound. This backstory was way better than expected and the entire production far outshines Rogue One.
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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.
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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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7 years, 4 months ago
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YourMainDude
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I have an Alienware Aurora R4 with a GTX 760. i know this card will be a huge upgrade but im wondering if my possessor will handle the 2070? i have Intel i7-4820 CPU @ 3.70GHz. also my power supply is a Alienware™ 875 Watt Multi-GPU.
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.
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.
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 card be good with a 550w power supply i am using an i7 8700k and i want this card but i only have a 550w power supply
The Nvidia site clearly states that a 550W supply is the minimum requirement. An 8700k is a very power efficient CPU, so assuming you don't have a lot of other high power consuming devices in your rig - like a huge bank of traditional power hungry hard drives and other PCI cards - and your power supply is of a good quality, I wouldn't worry.
You've met the 'typical' minimum spec defined by Nvidia. Battlefield V running in Ultra RTX mode barely pushes my 'loaded' system above 300 watts with this card.
You've met the 'typical' minimum spec defined by Nvidia. Battlefield V running in Ultra RTX mode barely pushes my 'loaded' system above 300 watts with this card.
7 years, 4 months ago
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YourMainDude
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.
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.