After nearly 6 months (uninterrupted) continuous use, suddenly began to spin the fan. Even with only the smallest amount of CPU and / or GPU (at temperatures less than 45 degrees Celsius !!), the fans immediately went and uncontrolled high at 100% !? After I reset the system (only Systemwiederherstelllung ... then factory settings) and the problem was still there, I could rule out a "software problem" de facto. A hardware defect was the most likely of the possible causes. So back to the dealer (Saturn) with the notebook. Saturn it have then sent to Acer and said it would max. Last 2 weeks. Just 9 days later I got my "pick-SMS" and could pick up my notebook again. The service staff of Saturn then told me when you pick up that Acer workshop would replace the entire motherboard (on record) and the problem could be resolved. Of course I tested the notebook on the spot and it was really everything again OK!
1 star I have to pull off yet. A notebook should last a bit longer than 6 months !? Otherwise, I am "thrilled" by the device itself still. Apart from the (temporary) "fan problem" that thing runs as usual "quick as lightning and whisper" !!
Also there is nothing for me at the service of Saturn or expose Acer! There was a problem and the two have quickly taken care of ... and respected their promises Repair!
But thumbs up !!!
Such things can happen ... and times when the service then also proceeds as smoothly as in my case, I'm not a "vindictive man." Both Saturn, and Acer have exemplary behavior and my laptop quickly and without any cost for me (as a motherboard is also not exactly cheap) repaired! ... And apart from this (of course annoying) "temporary fan Problem" I love this laptop yet! :-)
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I have this equipment not purchased through Amazon (but with their competitors "Saturn", which I have thanks to an action also get a 150 voucher !!), but I would like to submit a review on Amazon here.
That this great device has also earned easy! :-)
After almost 4 years was / I had to replace my "old" multimedia laptop (Acer Aspire 7741G) and went on a search for a successor, in terms of performance (CPU and GPU), a whole corner should be sportier, as my old notebook was already frequently come to his "power limit".
About Chip.de and Notebookcheck.com I then stumbled upon the information that Acer would release a completely new series of "powerful multimedia / gaming notebooks" ...
the "Nitro series" Acer was thus already on the way !! :-)
Even the sheet ago, I was thrilled. Not only because the components (also considering the price) were all "powerful", but also because they are very nicely matched! The components work well together and no "brakes the other out." This is no small matter!
- I like the design very well. Especially the soft-touch surface and the backlit keyboard, as well as the chrome hinges,
are real "eye-catcher" and look just great! The total processing has (again) convinced me!
- The display (! A matte, 17.3 "Full HD IPS panel) is much better than the old panel of my 7741G The AR coating and.
the significantly higher screen brightness, make the "outside work" for the joyous event. Also, the
Display brightness very well distributed and there is no "light islands".
- The thermal (heat) this notebook is simply outstanding! Even with more complex Aufageben, heated
the unit barely. Now (here writing this review), the notebook is "cold" and the fan ... is the
ever schonmal jumped? ... ;-)
Joking aside ... the appliance heats up and the fan hardly (it should even be used) is as good as no
do not listen! Although the "Dust-Defender" running, the fan remains so quiet that you hardly hear him! The Acer the
Thermals (with such a slim case!) As well in control, has just deserves respect !!!
No comparison to the old Acer 7741G !!
- The CPU (Core i7 4710HQ 2.5GHz) is beyond doubt and the GPU (GeForce GTX 860M with new Maxwell
Architecture!) Gets along with almost all current games! This is no comparison with my "old" (Core i5 430M, ATI
Mobility 5650HD) * lol *
- Also, the OS (Win 8.1) is not nearly as bad as people say! Personally, I find the "tile-optic" cruel and I
also had some "concerns" before, if I deal with it and would get used to it?
Fortunately, the OS Win 8.1, yes, but can easily (and a few hand movements) back into the "old look" transform.
And with the freeware "Classic Shell" even the returns (feature rich) Start menu in the old look back! ;-)
- Even an SSD had been Nocht not granted to me! I was literally "floored" when I saw how fast this
Notebook can boot thanks to its fast SSD! The notebook boots up (without lock-screen and a password query) in
not even 6 seconds (!!) and then also "fully operational". absolutely fantastic !!! :-)
- The 4 speakers are not for the "audiophile". They are quite OK, but not "outstanding". Thanks to built-in Bluetooth
Everything can be with minimal effort, yes, but to hear about the "native plant" or "external boxing"! ;-)
- The 128 GB - SSD whips the OS and key programs forward, while the 1TB HDD more than enough
Keeps ready space for photos, videos and Co..
- 8 GB RAM are not outstanding ... for normal 08/15 home users it should be enough but all! ;-)
- A "true joy" is the (unfortunately built firmly!) Battery (yet) ... If you activate the "Power Save Mode" or
overdoes it in the "balanced mode" not with the brightness, the battery does actually almost 4 hours!
Does not sound first like much, but for a notebook of this size and amenities already a "decent value" !!
- A Blu-Ray burner is also still there. So no reason to complain! ;-)
All in all a truly "great and powerful overall package". I can only recommend this notebook. Thanks to the top-class CPU and GPU, of course, it is also geeigent for users who want sometimes deny a "current game". To me it is so far at least not yet succeeded only bring this notebook sometimes rudimentary "noticeable sweat" to! ;-)
ACER ... great job ... Congratulations !!! :-)
MFG
PS: Even though Saturn assert in their data sheets, it would be installed "no SD card slot," said the right
Of course not at all! It's definitely a card slot available !!! ;-)
If the fixed-built battery but then someday give up the ghost, Acer offers the exchange of
Batteries in its own workshops. The price of 59 passes for this service more than fine, especially since
Acer, the shipping fully accepts! (Source: Acer Germany)