![]() We’ve covered the larger model in another article, as in this review we’re focusing our attention on the 15-inch Predator Helios PH315-52 model. Our review configuration comes with an Intel Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GPU (a 80W overclocked implementation), as the better value variant in the entire stack. We’ve gathered our impressions down below, with the strong points and the quirks. Make sure to go through our findings if you’re interested in getting this notebook, and get in touch in the comments section if you have any questions or anything to add to the article. Update: We’ve updated our initial article from 2019 in March 2020 with long-term impressions. There’s no dedicated part with just these impressions, I just went and updated each of the sections accordingly. We’ve also updated our benchmarks, gaming, thermals, noise and battery life tests based on the current, mature BIOS and software package. Update2: Our detailed review of the 2020 Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 is available over here. ![]() ![]() Intel Coffee Lake Core i7-9750H, six-core (i7-8750H on this sample) The specs sheet as reviewed – Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52Īcer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52 gaming laptopġ5.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 px resolution, IPS, 144 HZ, matte, AU Optronics AUO82ED panelĪnd here are our thoughts on the newer 2023 Acer Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 updates. Don't need to download drivers, as windows will automatically download them for you.Killer 1550i AC WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0, Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet LANģx USB-A 3.1, 1x USB-C gen 2 (?), HDMI 2.0, miniDP, LAN, headphone/mic, Kensington Lockģ62 mm or 14.25” (w) x 254 mm or 10” (d) x 22.9 mm or. After reinstalling download the softwares like Predator Sense from acer's official website. Download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's official website. In the end, if you don't like it, you can always remove it, without any hassel.Īlso I would suggest you to reinstall Windows 10 on your PC (as preinstalled Windows is very bloated). Regarding fan speed, always game on Windows, as games are more optimised on Windows, hence don't worry about fans. Summary - since you bought a gaming laptop, hence you shouldn't think about the battery life, as it will suck eventually. Check this answer I posted in the past, to successfully undervolt your laptop. But undervolting will help to reduce the temps significantly. Overheating - It does not overheat, but still it is a bit warmer on Ubuntu (Ubuntu - 60 normally and Windows - 50 degrees normally), than on Windows. However, under very low usage, windows can get upto 5 hours, but on Linux it doesn't matter whether the laptop is in idle mode. On windows I get around 3-4 hours and on Ubuntu I get around 2.5 hours of screen time. A LOT.īattery life - Battery life is pretty much poor on helios 300 itself (whether on Windows or Linux), due to the power hungry hardware. Hence I would conclude that it is not possible to control fan speed. Believe me I have spent the first 2 months daily searching for any software which would let me control the fan speed, but all in vain. I have personally installed around 7-8 distros, and all run fine.įan speed - no, I have not yet found any software which would let me control fan speed. There is no modern laptop on which Linux cannot be installed, i.e., yes, you can easily install any Linux distro on this laptop. I have used Acer Predator Helios 300 (2018 version, PH315-51 and also 2019 version, PH315-52), hence I think I can answer them satisfactorily.
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