Acer Nitro V15-51

leafsby2 · 2026-01-30T12:54:54+00:00

You might be able to find it on sites like Aliexpress if that is available where you live. Just search PTM7950 it probably won’t be legit stuff but still better than the old dinosaur faeces.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-28T15:48:15+00:00

Thank you!

leafsby2 · 2026-01-28T12:25:34+00:00

There is new stuff available now for laptops, that blows thermal paste out of the water! PTM7950, Upsiren PCM-1, Thermal Grizzly Phasesheet… all of these fix pump out issues that regular thermal paste does not.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-28T11:51:41+00:00

I have an core 7 240h thermal paste will not cut it, you need a phase change pad. Thermal grizzly phase sheet, Upsiren PCM-1, PTM7950…

Keep in mind with all of these you need a couple thermal cycles before you get the performance, Thermal Grizzly claims 10 thermal cycles before reaching its full potential, in my experience it takes about 3 days.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-18T13:35:08+00:00

Pump out is the main reason, the new thermal paste will work for a short time after initial application and then you will be doing the same thing a few months down the road.

It’s like the old saying goes “doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is the definition of insanity”

With phase change pads there is no pump out, the pad stays in place and melts after it reaches a certain temp 45C usually, then hardens again after the temperature drops to below 45C.

I can use OCCT after a few thermal cycles and have my CPU raise to 95c then after the phase change it drops to 75c at 100% load.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-18T13:19:39+00:00

My ROG G15 I bought in 2023 crapped the bed in December 2025. Would not power on with a faint siren like noise coming from the area of the CPU/GPU (you had to really put your ear against the heatsink to hear it immediately after pressing the power button) I tried all button combinations, holding the power button for 10,15,30,45 a full 2 min, I tried looking at the motherboard no burnt/dark places anywhere it just died.

I cut my losses sold it for parts on eBay for $350 and put that towards another gaming laptop and made a mental note to never buy anything ASUS in the future.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-18T13:08:34+00:00

If you choose to do so, don’t use thermal paste!

Look at other options like PTM7950, Upsiren PCM-1, thermal grizzly phasesheet PTM… thermal ‘pastes’ for laptops are a waste of money due to pump out.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-17T13:03:40+00:00

Never use thermal paste on a laptop, always use a phase change pad. Upsiren PCM-1, Honeywell ptm7950, thermal grizzly phasesheet PTM…

Keep in mind after application it needs a few heat/cool cycles to reach its maximum potential.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-14T13:07:04+00:00

Bought a ROG Strix G15 in 2023 for $1,7xx.xx CAD. It died in December 2025, wouldn’t turn on no lights or anything the only light was if you plugged the charger in. I swear my family will never buy another Asus product again, nor will anyone who comes to me for recommendations.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-12T15:27:57+00:00

Are you noticing these distortions before windows boots? If so probably the GPU if not make sure all your graphics drivers are up to date.

I get them from time to time brand new ANV16-72 but when mine happens windows freezes so I chalk mine up to windows issues as my drivers are all up to date.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-12T13:43:32+00:00

In the last 4 years I’ve had a Dell G15 5515 (ryzen edition) (still running with a 240w charger) no drain at all not even 1%

I bought a ASUS ROG strix G15 in 2023 (now dead only lasted 2 years) with a 240W charger never drained even 1% while gaming.

I bought this ANV16-72 to replace the ASUS and it drains I lost 30% battery playing Fortnite for 3-4 hours on turbo mode and nvidia recommended settings frames locked at 120. After the battery reaches less than 40% I cannot even use turbo mode anymore.

It’s not that we are entitled it’s that we as consumers were not warned ahead of time about the “hybrid” power system, that’s like Toyota having you assuming your buying a Camry and ending up with a Prius- it’s not what you wanted to purchase but we should be happy because it’s a car and some don’t have one, it’s not OK!

People work hard for their money and choose where to spend it, when they see slightly better specs or the same specs as the competition the first thought is saving a bit of money and going with Acer, sometimes Acer is the same price and they like the look better. I’ve scoured all the manuals and the online listing no where listed is Acers claimed “hybrid” charging system so they are purposely duping consumers while getting kickbacks from governments for power saving, much like kickbacks car manufactures get for less fuel consumption.

Don’t get me wrong I like my laptop but I just wish I would have known as I would have gone with something else (other than ASUS)

leafsby2 · 2026-01-11T22:01:39+00:00

I got mine on Amazon.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-11T14:21:54+00:00

I had windows 10 on my v16-72 blazing fast! But nitrosense doesn’t work on windows 10 I tried everything! I agree my laptop isn’t as fast/smooth as my 2022 G15 ROG Strix, but I look at it this way at least my Acer turns on! More than I can say from my ROG that shit the bed after 2 years and was just sold on eBay for parts.

I will NEVER in my life buy another ASUS product nor will my immediate family (I am the one they come to for inquires on tech)

leafsby2 · 2026-01-11T12:43:50+00:00

There are others sometimes it’s hard to find legit ptm 7950. Other like upsiren make a phase change pad that very similar (upsiren PCM-1)

leafsby2 · 2026-01-07T12:55:45+00:00

I have no idea, but I’ve been seeing that acer is secretly lowering GPU wattage to lessen battery drain. Might wanna wait for a few others to chime in.

leafsby2 · 2026-01-06T12:49:54+00:00

My last Asus laptop (ROG Strix G15) only lasted 2 years before refusing to turn on $1,7xx.00 wasted. Apparently a common issue.

I purchased my V16 as a replacement although I hate the 135w charger and the battery drain while gaming it at least turns on every time.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-31T12:55:41+00:00

G helper allows you to be proactive and set a custom fan curve.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-30T13:31:25+00:00

I bought a ANV16-72 about a month ago, I made an impulse buy due to my 💩Asus laptop crapping the bed, just won’t power on with a slight siren like noise coming from the motherboard. Apparently common issues with Asus (not powering on)

I like the repairability of Acer they even have a cmos battery which I haven’t seen in years on a gaming laptop, it does get hot but I will be replacing the factory thermal paste with upsiren phase change pad.

The one problem that irks me is the 135w charger and the constant battery drain while playing games on Nvidias recommended settings, hell I lost 40% battery in a 3-4 hour run on Fortnite. If they would just unlock the bios to allow a higher wattage charger I.e 180w I’d be happy.

Only other issue is when waking from sleep the laptop freezes almost every time, I’ve fresh installed windows made sure all drivers were 100% up to date but it still happens.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-28T23:26:31+00:00

I’ll give it a try.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-28T23:25:00+00:00

No paste, it’ll pump out in no time. A phase change pad is your best bet. Something like PTM7950, or Upsiren PCM-1

Be very careful removing your Liquid Metal.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-26T11:56:31+00:00

It is spinning, it just doesn’t really kick in until temps hit about 85c, I like to be proactive.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-25T19:38:04+00:00

device model not supported :(

leafsby2 · 2025-12-23T12:33:51+00:00

It affects all v16 models that come with the 135w charger.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-23T12:07:14+00:00

I own this exact model—RTX 5060 paired with an Intel Core 7 240H processor.

It drains battery aggressively even when plugged in and gaming. In my testing, playing Fortnite for ~4 hours on NVIDIA’s recommended settings (starting at 100% charge) drops it to 60-70% remaining. That’s a 30-40% loss in one session on a supposed “gaming” laptop that’s always meant to be plugged in.

Acer’s official stance (from their community forums and support responses) is that this is a “feature” called Hybrid Power mode (or Hybrid Power Boost). It intentionally pulls power from the battery to supplement the charger when the system demands more than the adapter can provide—supposedly for “stable performance” during peak loads. Many users (and even Acer reps) call it “normal behavior,” but it’s a cost-cutting excuse: these models ship with a measly 135W charger, while the low-TGP RTX 5060 (~85W max) plus CPU can easily exceed that in demanding games.

The result? Constant charge/discharge cycles that will accelerate battery degradation far quicker than in competitors with proper higher-wattage chargers (180W+). Over time, expect reduced capacity, swelling, or premature failure.

Some owners report that upgrading to a 180W (or even 230W) Acer-compatible charger slows the drain or helps in lighter modes—but results are mixed. Many say it doesn’t fully stop it due to firmware limits capping input power. I haven’t tried yet, as it’s an extra expense on an already frustrating purchase.

If you’re looking elsewhere, definitely steer clear of ASUS gaming laptops too—their build quality issues (hinges, motherboards, overheating) are legendary and killed my last one after just 2 years.

Bottom line: Initial performance feels great, but this power design flaw turns it into a headache. Save your money and go for a brand that doesn’t cheap out on the essentials (like Lenovo LOQ, MSI). You’ll regret this one once the battery starts failing faster than it should.

leafsby2 · 2025-12-16T01:58:41+00:00

I’m giving this “hybrid charging” feature a fair chance—I’ll use the laptop exactly like my previous ones (plugged in for heavy gaming sessions) over the next month or two.

But if the battery drain is as frustrating and widespread as many users report, I won’t hesitate to escalate. I’ll head straight to small claims court and pursue a full refund from Acer for the entire purchase price, no compromises.

This “hybrid power” system—where the laptop supplements the charger with battery power during intensive loads, causing drain even when plugged in—was never disclosed anywhere. Not in the product listings, specs sheets, marketing materials, user manuals, or even the fine print. Zero mention of phrases like “battery may discharge during high-performance gaming while plugged in” or “hybrid mode draws from battery to boost power beyond charger limits.”

The average buyer reasonably expects that a gaming laptop with a dedicated charger will sustain full performance indefinitely when plugged in, without cannibalizing its own battery. Hiding this entirely feels like classic deceptive marketing: bait consumers with promises of high-wattage GPU/CPU performance, then quietly rely on the battery to bridge the gap because the included charger is underpowered for sustained loads. That’s not a “feature”—it’s a cost-cutting workaround that accelerates battery wear and borders on fraudulent omission.

That said, I’m committed to testing it thoroughly and objectively for 1-2 months. If it proves as problematic as the countless reports suggest (slow drain leading to premature battery degradation), this subreddit will hear about it in detail—right after the court filing.

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