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These are the thermal results obtained from users themselves. Some are tested with stock power limits (no more power limit issue) while some are tested with manual power limits (override). Thanks for all users who contributed to this small survey! (sorted from worst to best) 1. i5+1650 - ambient ~32C, CPU undervolted -100mv, max fans Aida64 FPU+Unigine Heaven (extreme) CPU: ~95C, <43W GPU: ~75C, 50W (lifted bottom - same result) 2. i5+1650  - ambient <20C, CPU undervolted -100mv CPU: Cinebench R15 Max 85C, ~4GHz, 63-65W (stock undervolt -50mv) Max 79C, 4GHz, 57-60W CPU: Aida64 FPU - PL1 50W Max 79C, 3.30-3.33GHz GPU: Unigine Heaven (extreme) Max 65C, 1635-1770MHz, 50W FPU+Heaven: PL1 50W, max fans CPU: Max 95C, ~3.3GHz, 50W GPU: 72-74C, 1590+MHz, 50W PL1 45W: CPU: Max 92C, 3.33-3.36GHz, 45W GPU: 72-73C, 1605+MHz, 50W 3. i7+1650  - night ambient temp, CPU undervolted -125mv, uneven core temp max 10C CPU: Cinebench R15 Max 87C, 4GHz, ~70W

"It plays my games well - it's a good gaming laptop..." well first, that's not how you do reviews. Some people thought that I'm too strict when recommending gaming laptops. Let's say a gaming laptop runs hotter but has similar performance compared to other models with cooler temps. If I'm not strict on that, basically I can recommend almost all gaming laptops. So what's the point of choosing gaming laptops then? Just buy the cheapest possible gaming laptop with the specs you wanted. Remember, low temps help in hardware longevity too. Even you get similar performance it doesn't mean that the model with worse cooling is worth buying. This is how I recommend laptops - you might not like my way but that's fine. Everyone has different opinions. Next time don't ask me why I don't recommend cheapo models like Acer Nitro 5 and Asus FX505. Here is your answer.

Max-Q not needed. In this review we’ll take a look on Illegear’s new Laguna SE. 2070MP GPU in a thin and light chassis – can it cool well? We’ll find out. Main specs: - i7-9750H - RTX 2070 8GB - 16GB 2666MHz RAM (single channel) - 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD - 144Hz IPS - Intel 9560 Based on Quanta NLCA chassis (slightly modified design) Product page: https://store.illegear.com/extreme-performance/203-illegear-laguna-se.html 1. Build quality, input devices Build quality is good-excellent. Most of the laptop is made of aluminium which feels premium - double layer anodized aluminium body (metallic black with gold accent) according to Illegear. The aluminium lid has some flex when twisted, but it will be locked out at certain point. Applying force on the middle of the lid results in some flex. The lid has little to no wobbling due to the tight hinge, still you can open the lid with 1 hand. The aluminium keyboard deck has little flex on the middle part but that’s about it, ot

Review link: https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1067274-review-illegear-prodigy-laptop-i7-9750h-gtx-1660ti/ https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1047386-review-illegear-onyx-laptop-i7-8750h-rtx-2060/ I've retested thermal performance for these 2 models. Here are the results: Onyx (9750H+2070MQ) Notes: Turbo mode, equilibrium mode and max fans are used CPU is undervolted -100mv core+cache BIOS N.1.52, EC 2.04.09 PL1 70W, PL2 85W BD PROCHOT is 95C GPU driver is 431.60 Test is conducted in A/C room (~24C) Laptop is plugged in Core temp difference is ~6C CPU - Aida64 FPU only (70W) Max 88C, ~3.41-3.42GHz GPU - Unigine Heaven (Extreme preset, 1080p no fullscreen) Average: 80C, 1600MHz Undervolted: 76-78C, 1650MHz@0.8V FPU+Heaven CPU: Max 95-96C, 2.8+GHz, 41-44W GPU: Max 81-82C, 1455MHz@0.7V (base turbo clock for 2070MP) (no problem handling heat in Game mode, refer to Prodigy testing results below which has same cooling solution) Prodigy (9750H+1660T