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Posted January 14, 2019
jJust got an Acer Nitro5 gaming laptop (no Optane memory or Oculus, although on the machine it has the "Oculus-Ready" icon) and I could use a few pointers on using this thing for gaming. Since I really know nothing about gaming laptops I'd seriously appreciate some advice. This model is the entry-level one, by the way. Thanks in advance!
Posted January 14, 2019
Advice? Buy some games, install them, play them. Laptops aren't the anti-solution to gaming as they were way back when.

I guess I would advise some sort of external backup device, since laptops tend to have less storage than a desktop. And, well, a separate storage scheme is a good idea anyway, whether laptop or desktop. Other than that, get a good full-size mouse as you would for a desktop.
Posted January 14, 2019
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HereForTheBeer: Advice? Buy some games, install them, play them. Laptops aren't the anti-solution to gaming as they were way back when.

I guess I would advise some sort of external backup device, since laptops tend to have less storage than a desktop. And, well, a separate storage scheme is a good idea anyway, whether laptop or desktop. Other than that, get a good full-size mouse as you would for a desktop.
Thank you! Forgot about the mouse.
Posted January 14, 2019
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HereForTheBeer: Advice? Buy some games, install them, play them. Laptops aren't the anti-solution to gaming as they were way back when.

I guess I would advise some sort of external backup device, since laptops tend to have less storage than a desktop. And, well, a separate storage scheme is a good idea anyway, whether laptop or desktop. Other than that, get a good full-size mouse as you would for a desktop.
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Fran67: Thank you! Forgot about the mouse.
I would suggest you buy a 24"-27" screen for your laptop. Also a mechanical keyboard can be great.
Posted January 14, 2019
I'd suggest a cooling pad. Laptops like to heat up a lot if they are just laying on the table as the heat is usually vented down. Especially if you plan on taxing it a lot. Heat is the number one enemy of every laptop.
Posted January 14, 2019
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idbeholdME: I'd suggest a cooling pad. Laptops like to heat up a lot if they are just laying on the table as the heat is usually vented down. Especially if you plan on taxing it a lot. Heat is the number one enemy of every laptop.
this

and not just a simple one. but raised one. where you can tilt laptop to almost 45 degrees

Something like this

Raises the screen to almost eye level saving the strain on your neck. very comfortable to type or game.

didn't have one for 1 year and it was ok. but the second i sat down on laptop with one i knew that it is a must have. got one immediately.
Posted January 14, 2019
Great advice! Thanks.
Posted January 14, 2019
Experiment with undervolting the CPU, they say it's something you can use to bring temps waaay down than normal. I'll do undervolting too, sooner or later, on my Asus gaming laptop.
Posted January 15, 2019
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KingofGnG: Experiment with undervolting the CPU, they say it's something you can use to bring temps waaay down than normal. I'll do undervolting too, sooner or later, on my Asus gaming laptop.
Easier to start with Intel XTU and find the right voltage offsets for your CPU. Then reset the settings to default and use ThrottleStop to apply those voltages - it's very lightweight compared to the bloated XTU. I personally uninstalled XTU after finding the right offsets for me. Here's a very good guide.
Posted January 15, 2019
again, thanks for great advice
Posted January 15, 2019
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Fran67: again, thanks for great advice
What CPU and GPU does your laptop have?
Posted January 15, 2019
SWAT 4. Because everyone needs SWAT 4
Posted January 15, 2019
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Linko64: SWAT 4. Because everyone needs SWAT 4
Preach it brother!
Posted January 15, 2019
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Linko64: SWAT 4. Because everyone needs SWAT 4
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DreamedArtist: Preach it brother!
I would...but


Sir, you're in my spot.
Posted January 16, 2019
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DreamedArtist: Preach it brother!
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Linko64: I would...but

Sir, you're in my spot.
Steps aside, Go ahead sir, your play now.
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