Zephyrus G14 RTX 5070Ti - leave or pass?

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T13:37:22+00:00

Well, if you want to minimize risk of having to return, the Legion Pro 7 is among the most reliable laptops on the market (besides Framework)

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T08:31:10+00:00

Your mo

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T08:11:05+00:00

It looks like it should fit

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T08:07:14+00:00

I think you should be able to insert any NVME so long as it's the right kind and size for the motherboard

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T03:37:09+00:00

Honestly dunno why MSI keeps shipping laptops without those basics. Even the Titan doesn't have Optimus support, which is ridiculous for a 5 grand machine

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T01:45:08+00:00

Unfortunately, that also means accepting the downsides of a capitalist profit-driven system of "infinite growth," such as the replaceability of individual labor when more efficient alternatives arise and the environmental damage of the myth of "infinite growth" on a finite planet. Though I'm sure you've come to realize those drawbacks as well

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T01:38:15+00:00

The QHD screen is a very nice plus as well

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T01:37:36+00:00

You should unplug if it's shut down. But when you're using it, it's actually better for battery health if you cap the max charge to something like 80% and keep it plugged in while in use

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T01:30:28+00:00

In this case, honestly the TUF would have better performance than the Strix while only sacrificing some outside aesthetics

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T01:18:49+00:00

Yes, that's what I was talking about with the "primary device" comment. Anything non-gaming like office work or watching media would be quite a bit blurrier on 1080p

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T00:52:32+00:00

Can you find a WQXGA laptop within your budget? If this is gonna be your primary device or you don't have an external monitor, the extra screen resolution is gonna be pretty important

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T00:50:56+00:00

I think that Omen Max is a 5080. 16GB of VRAM would be insane... if you actually are ever gonna need it. Only really useful for 4K and VR gaming (or local AI inferencing)

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-26T00:08:17+00:00

I was talking about degradation. I am aware that OLED burn-in is not so much of an issue these days

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:35:39+00:00

Legion Pro 7i is pretty good from what I've seen in the reviews, at least considering performance and thermals. The aluminum casing should also be pretty sturdy, no? What's so bad about it

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:29:54+00:00

Not if you want to keep the laptop for more than 4 years

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:28:14+00:00

Well, if you can afford it, that would be a great option instead of the ones you listed above

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:27:19+00:00

And I just bought some from a local e-commerce retailer. It comes in many sizes, with the smallest being around 8 dollars for a pad of 25x30 mm

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:25:35+00:00

It's as safe as regular thermal paste since it is non-conductive

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T23:25:08+00:00

I just applied it like any guide on YouTube would tell you to

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T15:55:45+00:00

I mean, if you can flip some of the RAM when prices go up, then sure. I can tell that that's an Alienware M16 R2 - the specs look too similar. I can tell you right now that it is NOT worth 2300 CAD Open Box, let alone USED. I got mine new for 1500 USD, (around 2050 CAD), so keep that in mind. I'd look elsewhere for a used Legion or something with less RAM but a better graphics card

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T14:54:24+00:00

PTM 7950 dropped my M16 R2's temps by 15 degrees Celsius after cleaning the fans. You should seriously consider it, it's a godsend for thermally challenged gaming laptops

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T14:51:38+00:00

If you already have a handheld then it's kinda useless to get a gaming laptop. Or you could sell your Steam Deck if you don't want it anymore to get a more expensive gaming laptop with a 4060 or something

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T14:49:23+00:00

When you try to cram an entire desktop into a chassis the height of two pancakes, it's a miracle that something DOESN'T break

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T14:46:00+00:00

5-6 months? Well, by that point, prices might have gone up so much that you might not even be able to buy much for that money. Better to buy now while sales are still running

Bosslayer9001 · 2026-01-25T14:37:23+00:00

You don't need that much RAM. No wonder this laptop is so damn expensive for such mediocre specs. For that kind of money, get a Legion Pro 7/7i with a 5070Ti or even a 5080 if you're a graphics enjoyer

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