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6/19/2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Review I wish I had
By Sarbear123
I'm going to write a review I wish I could of read. Jumping into it, this gaming laptop is severely underrated.Cooling / Heat:I only use this laptop with the Llano V12 cooling pad. It works great with some laptops, okay with others, and not at all with some. Fortunately, this laptop pairs incredibly well with it. If you get this cooling pad and update all your drivers and the BIOS, you should never have a hot laptop—ever. On performance mode via Alien Command Center, I can run this laptop for hours at full throttle, and it never exceeds 70 degrees Celsius. That’s a bold claim, but I back it up with tools like MSI Afterburner (for GPU monitoring), Samsung Magician (for SSD monitoring), and HWMonitor (for overall system monitoring), and the results blow me away. This cool performance is thanks to recent updates and my consistent use of the V12 cooling pad. The laptop never feels hot to the touch—just slightly warm in the upper right corner, and even that’s minimal.Performance:I have the i9, 4070 version, and I upgraded the SSD to a Samsung 990 Pro 4TB. With everything updated, this laptop is ridiculously fast. On my 4K Hisense U8N, demanding games hit FPS ranges of 60 to 85. On my 1440p 240Hz Asus monitor, everything I’ve tested averages 120fps or higher. Nothing dips below 100 fps, even with maxed-out settings.Look:This is subjective, but I think it’s beautiful. I got the white one, and the RGB strikes a perfect balance—minimal enough to avoid looking like a carnival spaceship, yet present enough to feel stylish and legit. For me, it’s spot-on. The build quality is solid, and it exudes quality all around.Pains:Fresh installing Windows via USB requires a second USB to install multiple drivers so the computer can recognize the SSD you want to use. Figuring this out took a lot of trial and error—even Dell support couldn’t help, and I ended up relying on AI to crack it. The easiest workaround is to grab a $20 SSD external reader and clone the stock SSD to the new one, one-to-one (a tip for anyone out there). The power brick is massive, which isn’t a problem for me since I only need portability around the house, but it could be a hassle for someone on the go. Overclocking? Don’t bother. When I tried it, the performance boost was barely noticeable, and after an hour, it bricked my computer. Even a slight voltage increase was too much, and the tiny gains weren’t worth the risk.I snagged this for $1,600 before tax, upgrades, and accessories. (GET the cooling pad, especially if you’re worried about heat, it transforms the temperature so much it feels like a different machine.) The next tier laptops starts at $2,600 minimum (4080/4090 etc) so compared to that, this laptop is worth every penny. I’ve got no complaints once everything’s dialed in. I can’t stress enough how much the newer BIOS and driver updates from late 2024 and 2025 improve this machine’s performance.
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6/1/2025
3.0 out of 5 stars Average laptop
By Nicanor Ranchero
1. Power supply is soo big, heavy and don't fit on the lap top soft case.2. The battery even full charge it's only last for 3 hours. Just enough for a quick meeting hook up on a overhead projector.3. It runs hot, hotter than my two old dell laptops. Can't operate on your lap.Aside from the above items it's great, boot up very quick. I use it with solid works CAD and perform very well.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the resolution and refresh rate of the built-in display?
The 16-inch screen has a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 165Hz with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).
How does the cooling system handle intense gaming sessions?
It uses an Alienware-inspired thermal design with four heat pipes, improved fans, and a Vapor Chamber with Element 31 thermal interface material to manage heat during demanding gameplay.
What is the dedicated video memory (VRAM) on the NVIDIA RTX 4070 graphics card?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in this configuration has 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory.
Can this laptop output to a 4K external monitor for gaming?
Yes, it supports direct graphics output, allowing you to game in 4K resolution on compatible external displays.
What is the function of the Game Shift key (F9) and how does it affect performance?
Pressing the F9 (Game Shift) key maximizes fan speeds and can automatically engage Dynamic Performance Mode, boosting CPU power for demanding in-game situations or intensive tasks.

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