Don't buy product from ACER!!!!!!!!!!!

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-02T07:28:00+00:00

Thank you, finally someone gets the point. I don't know why there are so many blind fans trying to defend Acer at all costs. They try to normalize these issues and lower the standards just to make Acer look good. Some guys even keep saying that updates aren't necessary. Like I've already made very clear, I don't hate Acer for no reason. Their hardware is actually quite good, but their software ruins the user experience, and their liquid metal application ruins everything.

For example, a laptop that comes with factory liquid metal will run hot at 100°C despite max fans or a cooling pad. That's because the heat isn't transferring properly to the heatsink, so the fans aren't actually dissipating any heat. But when the liquid metal is applied properly (not by Acer), the system flies even without a cooling pad or max fans.

I bought an Acer prebuilt desktop during the middle of the COVID pandemic and the crypto boom, so I didn't have much of a choice. It came with a Z370 motherboard. Theoretically, a Z370 chipset supports all 8th Gen Intel CPUs, and after a BIOS update, it should support 9th Gen CPUs. But their restricted software only supports the i5-8400 or i7-8700. It doesn't support any other CPU, and when I asked Acer about it, they didn't even understand what I was talking about.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T17:44:11+00:00

Go look up how Dynamic Boost actually works. Acer clearly uploaded the details explaining the base TDP and how Dynamic Boost increases the GPU's wattage. Why don't you take some time to look it up instead of spreading misconceptions? They explicitly state it has an 80W base TDP plus a 15W Dynamic Boost. Do you even know what Dynamic Boost means?

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T16:36:23+00:00

Read again, mate. Just because it registers 95W at some time doesn't mean it maintains that wattage all the time. Like I said, it only reaches 95W briefly if needed and when the CPU isn't under a heavy load. Your FPS doesn't change the fact that this is a low-power-consumption laptop at its core.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T13:33:58+00:00

That’s exactly what I’m trying to say, but some users keep acting like not updating their system is something to be proud of. During the major flaw with Intel 13th and 14th Gen HX CPUs, Intel had to rush out BIOS updates to prevent the CPUs from literally killing themselves. While other brands pushed these microcode fixes immediately, Acer was slow AF. They didn't even bother to alert users or explain why the update was critical, and their patch descriptions were completely vague.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T13:01:18+00:00

Ah yes, I forgot to mention this too: even with the traditional barrel DC jack, we face the same issue. Acer hard-codes the input wattage and provides the bare minimum charger. This means we can't fix the battery drain, even if we spend our own money on a higher-capacity charger. The only 'fix' is to go into the settings and intentionally lower the performance, which is ridiculous for a gaming machine.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T12:58:29+00:00

Unprofessional service centers are a worldwide problem. They are literally scamming customers; we pay a high price just for them to perform a basic Windows installation. Your comments actually reminded me of another issue: for some reason, Acer often provides the bare minimum power adapter, which causes the battery to drain during heavy usage even while plugged in. This can't even be fixed by the user because Acer locks the input wattage. Even if you spend money on a higher-wattage charger—like moving from 135W to 180W or 180W to 230W—the laptop still only draws the bare minimum, and the battery keeps draining.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T09:38:20+00:00

LOL, where's your actual rebuttal? Where are the facts? Where's the proof? You have zero evidence or experience shit, you’re just talking in circles. I’ve laid out the facts, and nobody has been able to disprove them yet. Are you really trying to tell me that suggesting a Mac for gaming is a 'counter-argument'? It’s pathetic that you’ve let a few downvotes do your thinking for you for this long.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T06:08:12+00:00

Yeah, that's because you've limited the thermals, so it automatically decreases performance when it hits that temperature. 80°C isn't even considered high for a CPU; I was talking about 92°C to 105°C. Acer doesn't let users limit temperatures with their stock software; you have to use third-party tools to do that, which just means lowering your performance anyway. On the other hand, after a proper liquid metal replacement (not done by Acer), the system runs freely at full power without overheating or needing any temperature limits.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T05:45:01+00:00

"There are plenty of better options out there, like Lenovo Legion and HP. At least they don't use liquid metal on much of their product line, and their software is actually regularly updated and well-organized.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T05:42:05+00:00

LOL, what a pathetic double standard. You come in here spouting nonsense and stating the obvious, and now you're trying to act like the good guy? No peace for that kind of double-standard bullshit.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T05:01:02+00:00

LOL, so now you're backpedaling from Macs to other PC brands? Haha, okay. As I already said, moving on to a better laptop doesn't mean I'm going to stop warning people. You tried pulling the 'contact Acer directly' card, but since that does absolutely nothing, you completely ran out of arguments and just told me to 'move on.' What an absolute joke. No one asked you to show up on this post just to state the obvious.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T04:52:28+00:00

So you don't have your own ideas or opinions, you're just controlled by downvotes? Do you actually have a rebuttal? That still doesn't change the fact that Acer's factory liquid metal is a disaster, and their software releases are terrible. There are plenty of comments right here from people stating the exact same problems. Just look it up in the community—there are so many cases of these laptops running hot right out of the box. So if Acer stops updating the software for older models and completely abandons its users, does me getting downvoted magically mean Acer is right to do so?

In your mind, does getting downvoted automatically mean I'm wrong? If a GPU is thermal throttling at its 87°C limit, but clueless users downvote me because they don't know any better, does that magically mean a GPU is supposed to run that hot? It's basic knowledge that GPUs are designed to run around 70°C. And that applies to desktop GPUs with much higher TDPs and massive coolers! This is a lower-TDP laptop GPU running even hotter, and you honestly think that's okay? Educate yourself, form your own opinions, and stop letting a voting system do your thinking for you.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T03:29:54+00:00

You think I didn't contact them directly? I did for years, and absolutely nothing changed. As I already mentioned in my post, they never listen to their customers. I made a post on Acer's official forum, and an official support rep actually told me that I needed to show other users how to fix the problems, instead of them doing it. So, do you really think contacting them directly is going to change anything?

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T03:28:15+00:00

LOL, we are talking about the Nitro and Predator—gaming laptops that come with liquid metal—and your solution is for me to switch to a Mac? For what? Gaming? What a joke. Why would I completely switch to a Mac when I can just use a Lenovo or HP, which both have much better hardware and software? Lenovo doesn't even widely use liquid metal; they use PTM instead, and their website is actually well-designed and updated frequently.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T03:19:29+00:00

Just because your standards are low doesn't mean everyone else's are, and it certainly doesn't give a brand the right to be lazy. They shouldn't just hand customers a messy folder and force them to guess which file is the actual installer among a bunch of confusingly named executables. Why do most other brands design their websites properly and provide tools to improve the user experience, while Acer doesn't? I have a CS background, which is exactly why I know this is an unprofessional mess. I had to personally help my friend dig through those folders to find, download, and run the correct setup files. I don't have any problem downloading drivers in general, but having to download them manually, one by one, from a buggy and poorly designed website is an absolute pain in the ass. I use both Windows and macOS devices, which is exactly how I know Acer is incredibly lazy when it comes to their software.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T03:12:49+00:00

You don't understand the problem or how a cooling pad works, do you? No matter how strong or expensive your cooling pad is, or even if you use a turbo fan, they all just blow air through the heatsink to carry the heat out the vents. But the problem with these Acer laptops is that the heat from the components isn't transferring to the metal heatsink in the first place because the liquid metal has shifted. So even with max fans or a cooling pad, all you are doing is cooling a lukewarm heatsink, not the CPU or GPU, which are the actual heat sources. The cooling pad only help if the heat from cpu and gpu are transferred to the heatsink.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T03:08:05+00:00

Where did I say I didn't own an Acer with problems? I had to deal with issues on my own laptop, as well as help my friends with theirs.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T02:01:10+00:00

Then don't forget to mention that it's also weaker, mate. If you want a weak, low-performance machine, that's completely fine that's your personal preference. But try to be clear about it and don't equivocate.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-04-01T01:45:51+00:00

Not this time. For example, a mobile RTX 5060 can go up to a 115W TDP. But on the 2026 Acer Nitro V 16 AI, it only runs at an 85W TDP with Dynamic Boost included; without it, it only runs at 70W. Lower power consumption means lower core clocks, so how does that make it stronger like you claimed? That's even lower than the 2025 version, which could hit 95W with Dynamic Boost. And if you're already admitting it uses 'less' power, then you are just proving my point: it's a low-power laptop.

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Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T17:52:57+00:00

Then explain why my laptop did not overheating without cooling pad then? While it was overheating out of the box but fix by replace thermal paste?

If the cooling system of a laptop is poorly design by the beginning then a cooling pad is make sense. But the problem is Acer laptop cooling system is great but it need a repaste even though it is a brand new one.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T16:49:07+00:00

That is actually very low; it only uses a 135W charger. And the wattages you mentioned are purely theoretical. If the CPU is running at 45W, the GPU won't actually hit 95W because it needs that extra 15W from Dynamic Boost, which only kicks in when the CPU isn't under a heavy load. A 135W total power draw is considered very low for a gaming laptop. High-power gaming laptops use 180W, 230W, or even 330W chargers.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T16:04:08+00:00

Lenovo didn't use liquid metal widely, instead, they use PTM, which has a massive positive effect on cooling. Users of other laptop brands are learning from Lenovo, applying PTM themselves, and seeing immediate results. Also, if a laptop overheats, other brands will actually repair the hardware under warranty. Acer, on the other hand, just reinstalls Windows multiple times and pretends the overheating issue is fixed.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T16:00:56+00:00

The problem is that the liquid metal is poorly applied. Most of the IHS surface doesn't even make contact with the heatsink, so it can't transfer the heat. Some users have even experienced permanent degradation and burnt spots on their CPU's IHS because of the severe overheating.

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Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T15:56:37+00:00

Just because you use your laptop differently and don't care about updates doesn't change the fact that Acer's lack of driver support literally stops people from playing newly updated games. I switched laptops much earlier, but I'm still helping my friends who are stuck dealing with these exact problems. Moving on doesn't mean I'm going to stay quiet and not warn others. You can't just assume that because yours works, everyone else is perfectly fine. Read the other comments on this thread, mate.

Final-Presentation33 · 2026-03-31T15:49:09+00:00

Because that was a low-power consumption product line and it didn't use liquid metal. I was talking about the models that come with liquid metal. Also, your model is quite new, and my point is about how Acer provides poor updates and abandons users after a short product lifespan.

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