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expiredDr.W posted Oct 24, 2022 01:11 PM
expiredDr.W posted Oct 24, 2022 01:11 PM

MAINGEAR Vector Pro 2: 17.3" QHD 240Hz, Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Pro $1699.99 (In-store Only)

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$1699.99 $2499.99 at Microcenter in-store only.

SPECS:
  • 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440) 16:9, 240Hz, 350-nits, 100% sRGB, LED-backlit, Anti-glare, LCD Display; MUX Switch
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor 8C/16T @3.30GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.90GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB
  • 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-4800MHz SODIMM RAM
  • 1TB NVMe m.2 Gen 4 Solid State Drive
  • Windows 11 Pro Preinstalled
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX200 (2.4 I 5 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • 4-zone RGB Keyboard
  • Stereo speakers
  • FHD Infrared Webcam with Windows Hello support
  • 6 Cell Battery (7900 mAh – 91.24Wh)
  • 230W AC Adapter
  • 5.00 lbs. (2.27 kg)
  • Model: GM7RG7P
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x MicroSD card reader
    • 1x RJ45 Ethernet Port
    • Headphone / Mic jack

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$1699.99 $2499.99 at Microcenter in-store only.

SPECS:
  • 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440) 16:9, 240Hz, 350-nits, 100% sRGB, LED-backlit, Anti-glare, LCD Display; MUX Switch
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor 8C/16T @3.30GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.90GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB
  • 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-4800MHz SODIMM RAM
  • 1TB NVMe m.2 Gen 4 Solid State Drive
  • Windows 11 Pro Preinstalled
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX200 (2.4 I 5 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • 4-zone RGB Keyboard
  • Stereo speakers
  • FHD Infrared Webcam with Windows Hello support
  • 6 Cell Battery (7900 mAh – 91.24Wh)
  • 230W AC Adapter
  • 5.00 lbs. (2.27 kg)
  • Model: GM7RG7P
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x MicroSD card reader
    • 1x RJ45 Ethernet Port
    • Headphone / Mic jack

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uter-black

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Oct 24, 2022 01:18 PM
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CataguyOct 24, 2022 01:18 PM
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Specs look good, though feels like it would probably double as a space heater.
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Oct 24, 2022 01:58 PM
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Oct 24, 2022 01:58 PM
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The only video review (brief) available of this laptop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlbUTl1TyM
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Quote from Cataguy :
Specs look good, though feels like it would probably double as a space heater.
No it won't. Let's stop acting smart without having any knowledge about the product. On top that, it is very well established fact that AMD Ryzen based laptops runs cooler and longer due to the CPU's high energy efficiency.
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Oct 24, 2022 03:02 PM
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OP, you may want to mention that this is In-Store Only.
Oct 24, 2022 03:43 PM
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LeviathanUltimaOct 24, 2022 03:43 PM
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What is the gpu wattage?
Oct 24, 2022 04:52 PM
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mattymsu25Oct 24, 2022 04:52 PM
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Quote from Suryasis :
No it won't. Let's stop acting smart without having any knowledge about the product. On top that, it is very well established fact that AMD Ryzen based laptops runs cooler and longer due to the CPU's high energy efficiency.
Nope, thermals on this are trash
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Nope, thermals on this are trash
Based on what you are confirming this?

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Oct 24, 2022 05:07 PM
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TurtlePerson2Oct 24, 2022 05:07 PM
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Quote from Cataguy :
Specs look good, though feels like it would probably double as a space heater.
It has a 230W AC adapter, so I'd guess it draws about 230W max. That's a lot for a laptop and it will probably feel warm to have your hands resting on it when gaming, but it's only about 1/6 of the way to a space heater.
Oct 24, 2022 07:20 PM
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organicaOct 24, 2022 07:20 PM
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Better off buying a 4090
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Oct 24, 2022 11:22 PM
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woohootOct 24, 2022 11:22 PM
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Having bought the RTX 3080 QHD version of the Vector Pro laptop with 64GB of RAM earlier this year (as well as owning several other gaming Laptops and 4 high end PCs ranging from 3080's through 4090s), its actually a solid thin performer. Haven't tried the 3070Ti model with the 240hz so I can't say much on this. IMO, it's worth the money but it can get slightly loud with the fans on full blast (which it should be while gaming).
Oct 25, 2022 12:11 AM
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max1001Oct 25, 2022 12:11 AM
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Quote from Suryasis :
No it won't. Let's stop acting smart without having any knowledge about the product. On top that, it is very well established fact that AMD Ryzen based laptops runs cooler and longer due to the CPU's high energy efficiency.
Dude. It's the GPU that's gonna be the problem......
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Oct 25, 2022 12:17 AM
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YuowinOct 25, 2022 12:17 AM
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I don't have any experience with this particular new generation model but I did own the one of the previous generation ones. "MAINGEAR Vector Pro MG-VCP17A-3080 17.3" Gaming Laptop Computer - Black; AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 3.3GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6; 64GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 2x 1TB Solid State Drive (RAID 0)" Is the one I purchased when I knew I'd be stuck in the house for months recovering from several foot surgeries.

My biggest complaints were the keyboard (think 13/15" 2016-2019 Apple Macbook Pro keyboards), it constantly double typed or didn't register keystrokes in certain areas. The key caps rubbed off very easily as well, half my keys were worn after a month. The fans are very loud as pointed out above. I tried tweaking with the profile management software to get it to only kick the fans on high when it needed it temp wise but couldn't get it to work properly even after several reinstalls and eventually a full nuke of the OS and just gave up.

Performance wise for the price however, I don't think you can beat it. I had no problems playing any AAA title on it and no lag issues or dropped frames in any game.

Microcenter also will repair onsite or replace it if you ask them to. So if you have a problem you can go in and just exchange the laptop. I had it 6 months and took it in to repair and they offered to just return it and I got my full purchase price back in credit since I no longer needed a laptop. I believe they do the same with their PowerSpec desktops.
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CataguyOct 25, 2022 03:37 PM
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Quote from Suryasis :
No it won't. Let's stop acting smart without having any knowledge about the product. On top that, it is very well established fact that AMD Ryzen based laptops runs cooler and longer due to the CPU's high energy efficiency.
Yes, let's ignore that GPU.
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Quote from Cataguy :
Yes, let's ignore that GPU.
It has enough cooling to handle it and it doesn't get any hotter than other gaming laptops with the same GPU. But I am still waiting for your review links showing it is getting super hot and worse that other gaming laptops. The thing is your understanding is extremely limited about gaming laptops. Otherwise, you would be aware that this Chassis is a generic chassis and used by lot of other manufacturers like Elukronics and XMG and there are plenty of reviews available. But who cares about those right when you can just produce the outcome out of thin air.
And another thing, you did not understand the logic about having an highly energy efficient Processor and how it helps during load when both CPU and GPU are stressed, which is understandable based on your posts. This cooling on this chassis can handle around 170W-180W total power. In combined Load, the RTX 3070 Ti will always consume around 125W which is the max power without the boost. Now AMD processors can perform very well in 35W to 45W TDP, unlike Intel Processors and the laptop normally limits the CPU TDP to 35W and allowing the GPU to boost over its base TGP of 125W, up to 140W, without stressing the cooling solution. Because of that, this laptop, despite being Thin & Light, does perform very well compared to heavier laptops, without being too hot. May be learn a thing or two before trying to act smart.
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mattymsu25Oct 25, 2022 09:47 PM
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Quote from Suryasis :
It has enough cooling to handle it and it doesn't get any hotter than other gaming laptops with the same GPU. But I am still waiting for your review links showing it is getting super hot and worse that other gaming laptops. The thing is your understanding is extremely limited about gaming laptops. Otherwise, you would be aware that this Chassis is a generic chassis and used by lot of other manufacturers like Elukronics and XMG and there are plenty of reviews available. But who cares about those right when you can just produce the outcome out of thin air.
And another thing, you did not understand the logic about having an highly energy efficient Processor and how it helps during load when both CPU and GPU are stressed, which is understandable based on your posts. This cooling on this chassis can handle around 170W-180W total power. In combined Load, the RTX 3070 Ti will always consume around 125W which is the max power without the boost. Now AMD processors can perform very well in 35W to 45W TDP, unlike Intel Processors and the laptop normally limits the CPU TDP to 35W and allowing the GPU to boost over its base TGP of 125W, up to 140W, without stressing the cooling solution. Because of that, this laptop, despite being Thin & Light, does perform very well compared to heavier laptops, without being too hot. May be learn a thing or two before trying to act smart.
Thermals are still trash.
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