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mario64

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  1. I've actually considered the regular M1. I like that it's 1/2 pound lighter and doesn't have a notch. As you mentioned, it also gets better battery life and is less expensive too. The only thing holding me back is I'm not sure what kind of fps it can pull on WoW. I'd be ok running at 1080p.
  2. Hi all, just started a new job that will involve some travel. I’m looking for a thin and light 13 or 14 inch laptop that weighs no more than 3.5 pounds and can do solid 60 fps or greater on WoW at medium settings. WoW would be the only game I play on it. I’ve looked at the 14 inch m1 MBP, Razer Stealth 13 and Zephyrus G14. I’ve also considered the Razer Book. Honestly I’m most interested in the Blade Stealth or MBP. Preferably I’d like one which can game on USBC power vs a separate power supply (one less thing to carry). Any other models I should consider? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, mario
  3. Hi all, I just added a Samsung 980 Pro to my ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 laptop. This is in addition to the existing SK Hynix OS drive. Typically in my systems with Samsung nvme drives I use the Samsung nvme driver. In this case, however, I also have a non-Samsung drive. Can I (and should I) install the nvme driver? Thank you, mario
  4. Any specific models you’d recommend? All the reviews I’ve seen show them pushing 50 dB or more when gaming
  5. Thanks for the responses. I'd prefer no higher than 46 db when gaming
  6. Hi all, I'm in the market for a 15" gaming laptop but don't want a "hair dryer" model such as the Razer Blade series. Fan noise per se isn't so much the issue with the Blade as the high pitch whine they have. From what I've read the MSI GS65 is rated to be the quietest one currently available. Is that correct? Any other suggestions? Perhaps the new Alienware m15? Thanks
  7. Gentechpc.com is great. Got mine from them with LM and custom drive configuration
  8. Just like to add that I have now gone through two SB 2 15” units and both overheat. Even with a 100 millivolt underclock I’m seeing upper 90s. As much as I would love to keep it I will be returning it. That can’t possibly be good long term especially given that the CPU sits right next to the screen and battery
  9. Hi all, I recently tried out an Asus Zephyrus. The performance and screen were great but I just couldn't get used to the weird keyboard placement. In addition, it wasn't as quiet as advertised. At ear level I was regularly getting ~44db not the promised 40db for MaxQ. I ended up returning it. Question now is, what is the next best option? I prefer to stay in the under 5 pound range and also relatively quiet. Any recommendations? Thanks!
  10. Gotcha. Nah I’m just playing WoW and various other games, watching movies, etc
  11. Thanks Paradox. Would the real world difference between Evo and Pro be noticeable?
  12. Anyone else have suggestions between the 960 Evo and Pro as replacement for a SM961?
  13. From the numbers I have seen the MX300 is not even close to either Samsung drive
  14. Hi all, I’m looking to upgrade the SM961 512GB in my Asus Zephyrus to a 1TB drive. Considering heat, speed and compatibility which should I choose between the 960 Pro vs Evo? Thanks for any advice mario64
  15. Please forgive me for reviving an old thread but I am facing the exact same dilemma as the OP albeit for slightly different reasons. I’ve always wanted a MacBook and am finally able to. Thing is, I play WoW which is very CPU dependent. Since the MBP GPU is weak I need every ounce of CPU power I can get. At first glance the 3.1 seems like a no brainer. However, I’ve read these laptops throttle under sustained load. Given that, would the 3.1 actually be any faster? Or worse, even slower than the 2.9? Thanks
  16. K70 RGB user with a dead LED. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=134030
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