Elky64

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  • Yes I'm aware of all that yet my gripe w/Windows updates is that it doesn't bar well for the faint of heart or those less than tech savvy. The problems is, updates are still too dumb in deciphering whether it should or shouldn't install and just dives right in, results in many instances aren't known until it's usually too…
    in I reset my nitro 5 and it's stuck at 31% for an hour Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • There was absolutely nothing on mine (stickers or the like) indicating warranty would be void if opened so just went ahead with it. Even if there were more than likely would have taken the plunge anyway as that's just me.
    in Latest ACER Nitro cannot be upgraded Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • That's great yet won't address a stubborn update that, decides to take forever to install, and/or messes with Windows boot partition rendering computer useless. Yes you'll be back up and running in no time yet w/o that update. Then there's a good probability you'll have to go through the same process when that update wants…
    in I reset my nitro 5 and it's stuck at 31% for an hour Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Yup at others have already stated fully upgradable. Smaller access panels would have been preferred yet removing whole bottom panel isn't really a biggie, doing so does allow for access to other components at same time so there are benefits. Just upgraded my Nitro AN515-54, two M.2 MVMe SSDs, a 2.5" SATA SSD, and 32GB RAM,…
    in Latest ACER Nitro cannot be upgraded Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • MaClane is right it can take up to several hours sometimes as W10 is funny that way. Time can vary considerably from one rest to another, even on same computer. Just did resets in the past month on a few laptops with one taking a good 4 hours, another took less time (1.5 hours) but at one point I swore it was dead…
    in I reset my nitro 5 and it's stuck at 31% for an hour Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Well I definitely wouldn't put my Nitro 5s display in the same categories you mentioned, have heard Acer gets their panels from different sources so maybe I lucked out. Yes colours were a wee bit off but after a quick display calibration... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idk3Pwyj0pY ...I'm happy enough. As for being…
    in Need Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54 (2019) information from users Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • For what you are getting in terms of specs, upgradability, and Canadian pricing, I personally think you've done pretty good. The only thing you have to ask yourself is "what is my intended usage?" Answer that then you'll have a better idea whether something priced lower will suffice for your needs. But if you plan on some…
    in NITRO 5 AN515-54-585H M.2 Nvme Pcie slot questions. Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • You're welcome Hotwheels... On the upgrade front yes Acer done good. Good deal on the Nitro 5 AN515-54-71FT missing that one, enjoy! Definitely would be upgrading the ram though to 16GB if it were me LOL. I'm not longer a heavy hitter when it comes to computing so $700 CAD I paid for the AN515-54-55YM seemed more than…
    in NITRO 5 AN515-54-585H M.2 Nvme Pcie slot questions. Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Here's a broader shot w/bottom cover off, two PCIe slots w/heat shields on left side (middle)...
    in NITRO 5 AN515-54-585H M.2 Nvme Pcie slot questions. Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Your Nitro 5 is eerily similar to my AN515-54-55YM in regards to specs other than weight, mine is 0.20 Kg heavier for some reason. Under the hood it could be a different story though especially where the PCIe slots are concerned. Mine has two PCIe slots both supporting M.2 NVMe SSD's while only one of those slots supports…
    in NITRO 5 AN515-54-585H M.2 Nvme Pcie slot questions. Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Your Nitro 5 is eerily similar to my AN515-54-55YM in terms of specs, only differentiator I could find is mine weights 0.20 KG more which is weird. Of course under the hood it could be a different story especially as to what PCIe slots it has. In the case of mine, it had two PCIe slots both supporting M.2 NVMe SSD's while…
    in NITRO 5 AN515-54-585H M.2 Nvme Pcie slot questions. Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • I watched Linus video too prior to buying my Nitro 5 and personally finding the display to be pretty decent. But then I'm coming from laptops that are 6 years and older that only have 1366 x 768 resolution displays so the Nitro 5's is a definite upgrade for me. Screen actually gets more than bright enough too as I find…
    in Need Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54 (2019) information from users Comment by Elky64 January 2020
  • Thank you very much for your prompt response and answers, much appreciated.
    in Nitro 5 (Model: AN515-54-55YM) RAM/HD's Supported Comment by Elky64 December 2019
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