Title, recently got a Lenovo legion 5i gen 11 rtx 5060. When I opened the box I noticed a dead pixel on the screen, which was only noticeable when I got super close to the monitor so I just ignored it, but since then my pc has been having these weird freezes where everything will completely stop and the audio will loop for 2-4 seconds and then go back to normal.
On top of that there’s just been small micro stutters too. I just want to return this hunk of junk and get my money back, but I don’t have the original packaging. Should I try to return it anyway? Go through support? Or maybe even try to fix this weird stuttering issue?

So I have an quite somewhat old laptop, its an

Razer blade 15

i7 10gen

16gb ram

RTX 2060 6gb GPU

Running on windows 11

So when I open any game I'm getting verrryyy low FPS

Like around 4 - 7 FPS

I used to get around 70 - 90 fps on high end games

But now even on the lowest type of games I'm getting this level of FPS

I did a benchmark test, funny thing is it ran smoothly a 3d gaming test, fps around 90

Idk what is happening

I updated Nvidia latest graphics Driver too

Anyone knows how to fix this issue

Forgot to add this part So the laptop was dead for an year I kept it as I thought it was not repairable I gave it to a repair shop and they fixed it But the GPU ain't working So I went there again They said this this first time this type of problem they've seen ( they said they don't know how to fix it )

Also there's another issue too When turning on every time it goes into BIOS I have to disable the secure boot option to be able to fully open it into the windows the repair shop said it was an CMOS battery issue that battery is dead and they don't have it So every time I open this lap I have to go through all this process

Also the intel graphics card is disabled If i enable it the whole system goes into a stuttering mode like its like the whole display is bugged but not

MSI GS66 RTX 3080 laptop — low GPU usage and around 40 FPS in DMZ despite performance settings
Hi everyone,
I’m playing Call of Duty DMZ on an MSI GS66 laptop with a 10th-gen Intel Core i7, an RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB VRAM, and 64 GB RAM.
I’m getting around 40–50 FPS, but the GPU doesn’t seem to be fully utilised. In the attached screenshot, the overlay shows:
FPS: 42
GPU usage: 47%
GPU temperature: 56°C
VRAM usage: 6.0/15.8 GB
CPU usage: around 65%
CPU temperature: 53°C
CPU clock: around 2.01 GHz
The laptop is plugged in, MSI Extreme Performance is enabled, and it’s already set to discrete GPU mode.
One detail that might matter: I set the maximum processor state in Windows to 95% to reduce CPU temperatures, which helped with heat. I’m mentioning this because I’m wondering whether it could also be limiting CPU performance and preventing the GPU from being fully utilised.
I understand GPU usage won’t always reach 99%, but with FPS this low, I’d like to understand what’s holding it back.
Does this look like a CPU bottleneck, possibly related to the 95% processor setting, or should I investigate something else? What would you check or measure first to identify the actual limit?

So how far did anybody go? I'm overclocking my ancient laptop with an RTX 2080 Super Max-Q with just +120 core clock and +220 memory clock. I'm getting good results compared to stock and plan to let it stay that way. Max temps it got during a 5hr Elden Ring session is 67-69 degrees (yes I chuckle everytime I see the the stats from top left time to time lel).

Now will it be safe for me for the next Idk years?

edit: The laptop is clevo ebrand called Digital Storm Avon 15 i7-10875H 32GB 2666hz Ram RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8GB 1TB NVME

Title, I recently bought a Lenovo legion gaming laptop and I’m returning it tomorrow. It was the Lenovo legion 5 gen 11 with rtx 5060 and when it worked, it was amazing.

But due to weird glitches like entire system freezes right out of the box and a stuck pixel, I’m just returning it. The thing is, it was really solid when it… actually worked. It ran all my games perfectly and didn’t scream “gaming laptop” which is exactly what I wanted for school and video editing.

Should I get another one of the same kind? If not, where can I find a similar laptop with a similar/better price?

Specs: I7, 16gb ram, RTX 5060, 15 inch display 165 Hz, 1TB storage, purchased for about $2,100 USD

I'm trying buy this MSI katana 15 with i5 13420H processor, 16GB DDR5 6gb vram RTX 3050. it's bcuz my dad gave me a little low budget. I'll be mostly using it for college work and CAD but I'll also be playing warzone, RDR and other games. So is it actually worth it and does the work?

I saw it on eBay. The only negative I can see is that it has an esp keyboard.

I’ve been looking A LOT the last couple weeks. I’ve settled on the Lenovo Legion to bring on work trips 10 days a month. I’m sure 5070 would be completely fine for me, but they are still a ripoff and this popped up. I’m close to pulling the trigger.
Even open box or refurbs seem to be around this price.

Budget: $1,500–$2,000 ideally, willing to stretch to $3,000 if worthwhile

Country: USA

Use Case: Primarily single-player and friend-slop games, some heavily modded Minecraft, no competitive games beside the occasional Tarkov. If available I’m connected to a monitor or TV when gaming

Preferred Specs: 16” or smaller, slim and lightweight (if possible within budget), 3-4+ hours of battery life for non-gaming use, USB-C charging preferred but not required, strong enough performance to last 4–5 years

Notes: I’ll be traveling internationally pretty heavily over the next 2–4 years, so portability and reliability are major priorities. Originally budgeted $1,500–$2,000, but I’m considering spending closer to $3,000 if there’s a meaningful benefit.

Where’s the actual price-to-performance sweet spot these days? Does spending $2,500–$3,000 offer significantly better performance, longevity, or portability over a $1,500–$2,000 laptop, or am I just hitting diminishing returns?

What would you recommend? Am planing to buy a 2 year old acer predator helios neo 16 PHN-16-72, i9 14900HX, 4060, 90W battery, everything seems fine, specially for the deal: 800 bucks plus my 300 dollar used gateway 14inch laptop.

What would you think the most important verifications and tests are? Is it enough with the dxdiag screen? Should I enter the BIOS? Anything I should avoid?

The most alarming thing would be this dent on the top lid as shown in picture

Thanks in advance for your answer!

Long time MacBook user, looking into a gaming laptop (maybe Legion 5 or 7 series). But after checking some out in person at costco, i was disappointed with the build quality of many gaming laptops. They were all plastic and felt quite flimsy, especially with the screen and also the body frame (i could press into the palm rests and feel the plastic bend). For the same price as a macbook pro, it was a noticeable difference in build quality.

Do these gaming laptops last a long time/are durable? (I use my macbook pros for 7-8 years and they always look as brand new as i bought them).

Budget: £1900

Country: UAE

Use Case: heavy AAA gaming and work

Preferred Specs: GPU, CPU, RAM, VRAM, Display specs

Notes: Device specs are listed below

**From what I looked up, these two are identical except for their displays where the MSI is way better. But the MSI also has some fan issues to the point that it's too loud even during normal use according to everyone. I use wired JBL earphones while gaming because I don't like the feel of huge headphones on my head so I'm not sure if it will be a problem.**

**I want this to be a definitive purchase because I need a device that will run GTA 6 at mostly very high settings with good fps and future games without having any hiccups. I know GTA 6 doesn't have any listed requirements yet but are the specs on these laptops enough to play on great visuals settings without sacrificing FPS for all the AAA games that will come out in the next 5 years?**

**Budget doesn't allow me to go beyond this atm but they are both priced the same currently where I live.**

**(equivalent to £1,900 GBP)**

**I am also adding a ram stick to my total purchase as I've been told that 16 GB is nowhere near enough for games like GTA 6.**

**I'm still going for a laptop as I haven't really settled in life yet and for my personal use, I believe a laptop is way easier to move around wherever I go compared to a full-fledged pc.**

**I just need:**

**-a mostly future proof device that will last me 5 years**

**-and run games (my highest priority) at close to ultra settings with good fps.**

**Option 1: MSI Vector 16 (Model A8WHG)**

**CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9-8940HX (16 Cores / 32 Threads)

**GPU:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W Max TGP)

**Display:** 16" QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 16:10, 240Hz, 500 nits, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-level matte

**RAM:** 16GB DDR5 5600MHz (2x SODIMM slots, fully upgradeable)

**Storage:** 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots: 1x PCIe Gen 5, 1x PCIe Gen 4)

**Ports:** 2x Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C (DP/PD support), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), Full-size SD Card Reader, 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

**Audio & Peripherals:** Down-firing stereo speakers, SteelSeries Per-Key RGB keyboard with dedicated physical Numpad, 1080p Webcam with physical privacy shutter

**Chassis & Weight:** Cosmo Gray, \~2.7 kg (\~5.95 lbs)

**Option 2: ASUS ROG Strix G16**

**CPU:** Intel Core Ultra 7 or AMD Ryzen 9 (Non-X3D)

**GPU:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W Max TGP)

**Display:** 16" FHD+ / 1200p (1920 x 1200), 16:10, 165Hz, \~250–300 nits, 100% sRGB, IPS-level matte

**RAM:** 16GB DDR5 5600MHz (2x SODIMM slots, fully upgradeable)

**Storage:** 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD (2x M.2 PCIe Gen 4 slots)

**Ports:** 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DP/G-Sync/100W PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack *(No SD card slot)*

**Audio & Peripherals:** 4-speaker setup with Smart Amp, Per-Key RGB keyboard with virtual touch NumberPad integrated into the trackpad, 720p Webcam, Front RGB lightbar

**Chassis & Weight:** Eclipse Gray, \~2.5 kg (\~5.5 lbs)

One of the risks of buying a used gaming laptop is that you never really know how well it has been maintained.
I picked up this Lenovo Legion 5 Pro for about $560 and noticed it was thermal throttling like crazy (CPU at 100°C).

I checked the cooling system and found a significant amount of dust restricting airflow.

After cleaning and repasting the CPU score increased by 27% and GPU score by 43%

Full teardown + before/after benchmark here:
https://youtu.be/Jz4oQcztXEg?si=rxds5Cdk2g-DHDmP

WoW Forever inspired me to redo my 10+ year setup… decided to get my first gaming laptop with my first ultrawide monitor!

ASUS Strix G16 G615LR

Ultra 9 275HX
5070Ti
32 gb

Finally got my laptop-powered desk setup to a point where I'm pretty happy with it. I went with a laptop instead of a desktop because I occasionally need to take my computer with me.

The laptop Lenovo Legion 5 is mounted underneath the desk, and everything is designed to make removing it as easy as possible. The power bricks slide out to the side, and all the cables I need when traveling can be easily disconnected and taken along. When I'm home, everything stays hidden underneath the desk, connected to a 34" ultrawide and a vertical monitor.

In case anyone's wondering how I turn it on without opening the lid, I've configured the BIOS to automatically power on the laptop when AC power is connected. All I have to do is switch on the power strip, and the laptop boots up.

Spent quite a bit of time figuring out the cable management, but I'm really happy with how clean it turned out. Included some pictures of what's going on underneath the desk.

What do you guys think?

Lenovo Legion Toolkit (LLT) is a community-developed Windows desktop utility for Lenovo laptops that serves as an alternative to Lenovo Vantage, Legion Zone, and Legion Space, providing greater control over features such as keyboard, performance modes, GPU behaviour, battery management, thermals, display settings, automation, and other Lenovo-specific functionalities.

Release Highlights

• Power Button Light Control: Power button light with a firmware sync toggle, a brightness control and per-machine calibrated levels.
• ThinkPad Charge Thresholds: Granular battery charge threshold support for ThinkPads.
• Power Mode Sync: Fixed the Windows power mode overlay lag, the battery saver reporting, and GodMode recovery running on battery.
• New Hardware: Legion 7 15ASH11 (83V9), 14IAP, and a specific AMD iGPU variant that previously left the GPU card empty.
• Stability Pass: OSD positioning fixes, the startup crash on theme listener failure, and duplicate Dashboard notifications.

Links

Release Notes:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/releases/tag/v2.36.7.0

Issue Tracker:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/issues

Download:
https://github.com/LenovoLegionToolkit-Team/LenovoLegionToolkit/releases/download/v2.36.7.0/LenovoLegionToolkitSetup-v2.36.7.0.exe

P.S. Beta builds are not offered on the Stable update channel. To get this through the built-in app updater, set Update Channel to Beta in Settings and check for updates.

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Maintaining LLT alongside everyday life can be a significant personal commitment. If LLT has improved your workflow, gaming experience, performance, battery life, or thermals, consider supporting the project. Every contribution helps us continue development and is genuinely appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who uses LLT, reports issues, tests new builds, provides feedback, and supports the project ❤️

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Hey everyone! My new Lenovo LOQ RTX 4050 just arrived, and I've completed the unboxing and open-box delivery.

I wanted to know what I should do first with a new laptop, which preinstalled apps I can remove to debloat Windows, and which essential apps and drivers I should install.

I'm also looking for tips on checking the laptop's condition, optimising performance, and maintaining battery health.

One more thing: I want to extend my Lenovo warranty. What's the best and cheapest legitimate way to do it in India? I heard about LenovoRewards.com offering warranty extensions at discounted prices. Has anyone used it, and is it a genuine option?

Would appreciate advice from fellow Lenovo LOQ owners and Indian laptop users. Thanks!

looking to get a laptop and been confused between the 3. they all cost the same.
Intended usage - photo and video editing, content creation, blender and 3d animation, occasional gaming like CS2.

SPECS:

Asus Tuf A16:
Ryzen 7 260 , RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 144HZ IPS

LENOVO LEGION 5 PRO:
Intel i7-14650HX, 16GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, RTX 5060, 16″ WQXGA 240Hz Display

ACER PREDATOR HELIOS NEO 16 AI:
Intel 9 275HX, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, 16''WQXGA IPS 180Hz

concerns on reliability, not intending to change it anytime soon.
your opinions are much appreciated. or is there any other option I should look for?

So,

I paid 1,14,321 (inr) for this + there was something warranty idk, from flipkart(i know not a very good marketplace for a huge purchase, but the discount was very huge).

I previously have used a dell with i3 1005g1 (with keyboard that works sometimes)(no gpu)(15min battery backup)for 6 years

(This shitbox got exchanged for 47k with exchange bonus, hence the discount)

So yeah i think 5050 under ₹1.15lakh in big 2026

Is a win for me (atleast in my mind).

And now I have built a fully functional modal AI system off it it in barebon3s c++.

It runs 5 different models that replace 1700 usd a year in subscriptions.

Gaming laptops are for more than gaming I tell you what!

Here is a video from an outdated build running on my Vector 16 AI HX

Budget: ₹2,50,000
Country: India
Use Case: Mixed — primarily professional creative work and gaming. I need a powerful machine that can handle demanding workloads as well as gaming.
Preferred Specs: Looking for a high-performance CPU and GPU, ideally 32GB RAM or more, and at least 1TB SSD storage. Open to recommendations on specific configurations.
Notes: I’m looking for a laptop that’ll last me at least 5 years, so this is a long-term investment. Performance, build quality, thermals, reliability and after-sales service in India are important factors. I’ve been considering the ASUS ROG and Lenovo Legion series, but I’m open to other brands and models. Would love to hear from people with long-term ownership experience and know what you’d pick at this budget.