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Revisited: Level51 Forge 15 series - with CM Mastergel Maker paste

Retested thermals of Forge 15 series with CM Mastergel Maker, some interesting results. Notes: Ambient temp is around 26C Auto fan curve is used There is CPU undervolt of -50mV by default. Custom undervolt is -100mV (highlighted in blue colour) Thermal paste application method - CPU: line method, GPU: X method Laptop is plugged in Forge 15 (i7-9750H, GTX1650) CPU - Aida64 FPU only: Performance mode (PL1 60W) Stock: 80-82C, 3.11-3.13GHz UV: 80-81C, 3.25-3.26GHz UV+PL1 75W (override): 91-94C, 3.51-3.53GHz PL1 cannot be 80W or more, otherwise VRM will throttle GPU - Unigine Heaven: With CPU UV, CPU disabled turbo, Extreme profile, windowed mode 60-62C, average ~1683MHz Aida64+Heaven: Max fans enabled, CPU UV CPU: 55W (capped), 90-93C, 3.13-3.19GHz GPU: 50W, 75C, average ~1588MHz Enabling max fans will have the same result in CPU or GPU only load. Forge 15 Elite  (i7-9750H, GTX1660Ti) CPU - Aida64 FPU only:  Performance mode (PL1 60W) Stock: 79-80C,

[REVIEW] Level51 / Aftershock Vapor 15 Pro (i7-9750H, GTX 1660Ti)

[With in depth thermal testing and thermal results with CM Mastergel Maker Nano thermal paste] An Intel collaboration. Welcome to my review on Level51 / Aftershock Vapor 15 Pro thin and light gaming laptop, also known as Tongfang QC7 (LAPQC71A). Main specs of the review unit are as below: i7-9750H GTX1660Ti 16gb dual channel RAM 512GB NVMe SSD 15.6 inch 144Hz IPS Intel AX200 W10 (unactivated) Note: This review is originally a video based review, therefore there will be only a few images. Design Starting off with the design of the laptop. The matte black colour makes the laptop look professional IMO. The design is clean. There are no disturbing or fancy lines, which makes it suitable for professional/business environments (remember to off RGB lights). One word to summarize the design – minimalistic. What do you think? Build quality The laptop chassis is mainly made from magnesium alloy. The lid has only minimal flex when twisted. The sam e can be said when forc

[REVIEW] Illegear Onyx Pro (i7-9750H, RTX 2070)

A gaming laptop under 1.7kg? With a 2070MP somemore? Welcome to my review on Illegear Onyx Pro thin and light gaming laptop, also known as Tongfang GK5CP7Y (Tongfang: ODM, GK5-Y: model). Main specs of the review unit are as below: i7-9750H RTX2070 Max-P 16gb dual channel RAM Seagate Barracuda 510 256GB NVMe SSD 15.6 inch 240Hz IPS Intel AX200 W10 Note: There are many images in this review, take note if you're using mobile data with limited quota Design Starting off from the design of the laptop. I really like the grey colour brush finish which makes the laptop looks shiny and premium. The footprint is also very small for a gaming laptop. The design language is minimalist. There are no disturbing lines which is suitable for professional/business environments. Overall design looks great in my opinion. Selenite Pro and Onyx Pro side by side Build quality The laptop chassis is mainly made from magnesium alloy. Due to its low weight (which will be discus