120 Hz Panel Upgrade for Acer Predator Helios 300

I recently came across an Inspiron 7577 thread (a GTX 1060 Max-Q laptop priced at $999, solid competitor to the predator helios 300) and saw that many people have had success replacing the panel on the Inspiron to something better, like a 120 Hz IPS panel.

My Predator Helios 300 runs marvelously. I have undervolted the CPU and used custom fan curves plus a slight OC to run the GPU at 1900 MhZ consistently at lower voltages. My temps never get above 70 C on either CPU or GPU. The only issue is the seriously awful screen. Forget screen bleed, the colors are muted and the 60 hz display seems like an oversight for a great laptop.

Has anyone had success with installing a 120 Hz panel into the Helios 300? Would something like:https://www.ebay.com/itm/192047673461?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

work well with the laptop?

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Jebediah

Red-Sand said:

Hi guys!
The answer is YES it's compatible.

https://youtu.be/HoO9q_svwz0

Hello all, I just purchased and installed this screen on my Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-571-77QK laptop and it's not at 120hz. Am I missing something? I also have the latest driver.

Jebediah

Jebediah said:

Red-Sand said:

Hi guys!
The answer is YES it's compatible.

https://youtu.be/HoO9q_svwz0

Hello all, I just purchased and installed this screen on my Acer Predator

Jebediah said:

Red-Sand said:

Hi guys!
The answer is YES it's compatible.

https://youtu.be/HoO9q_svwz0

Hello all, I just purchased and installed this screen on my Acer Predator Helios 300 G3-571-77QK laptop and it's not at 120hz. Am I missing something? I also have the latest driver.

Whoops... disregard. It's at 120hz. :-)

Nasalmirror

uturn0427 said:

Yup, tested and working great. Model: N156HHE-GA1

Very Bright, 94% NTSC(16.4 million colors), and brightness controls via function keys works perfectly. It takes about 30days to ship but verified working. Your welcome

Data sheet: http://www.panelook.com/modeldetail.php?id=33306

How do you order from the site? I can't really understand how does it work ahah

xapim

@Nasalmirror after u created a new account choose one of the sellers available in the list and order add to inquiry cart or create a new one while adding it

Nasalmirror

xapim said:

@Nasalmirror after u created a new account choose one of the sellers available in the list and order add to inquiry cart or create a new one while adding it

Thank you, really appreciate

Looking forward to getting that juicy new screen

EDIT: in the registration process, it does say to insert company information. Does it mean I can't buy a panel as a private?

RETKOVCANIN

Great and constructive comments guys kept me reading and asking the rest of the community for assistance. Im having brand new Acer Predator Helios 300 model 317-52-75GX 17inch. Bought allready 2 monitors and shipped them back because couldnt find any proper monitor to support above 60hz refresh rate with this machine. Can anyone recommend great up to 35inch monitor up to 600 pounds price tag? Anyone any feedback about outside monitor? Im also reconsidering doing 17inch monitor upgrade up120hz.. Anyone done it?

Nasalmirror

Red-Sand said:

Hi guys!
The answer is YES it's compatible.

https://youtu.be/HoO9q_svwz0

I've got 1 question: the helios 300 doesn't have G-sync, does it? Isn't it bad to put a 120hz panel for gaming with a gtx 1060, when it would not be able to put out 120fps? Wouldn't it stutter or something without G-sync??

Sorry for the numerous questions, but I really don't understand clearly V-sync, G-sync and all that stuff. I'd love a better panel on my helios 300, and the N156HHE-GA1 seems like a really nice replacement. But if it makes some heavier games stutter, could be a deal breaker for me.

dibsfreenergy

uturn0427 said:

Yup, tested and working great. Model: N156HHE-GA1

Very Bright, 94% NTSC(16.4 million colors), and brightness controls via function keys works perfectly. It takes about 30days to ship but verified working. Your welcome

Data sheet: http://www.panelook.com/modeldetail.php?id=33306

What model of the helios 300 are you using? will this work for a PH315-51 which came stock with a 60hz display?
if not then does anyone know where i can find a good 120hz or even 60 hz display as i broke my stock one and the replacement im using is terrible.

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