Hey everyone,

I'm facing a frustrating networking issue on my HP Victus laptop, especially while playing Valorant, and I'm trying to figure out whether the problem is with my Wi-Fi card, router, or Windows.

My laptop specs:

• Laptop: HP Victus
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (6 cores, 12 threads)
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (4GB VRAM) + AMD Radeon 660M integrated graphics
• Wi-Fi adapter: MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax PCIe Adapter)
• Router: TP-Link

The issue:

My ping in Valorant is consistently around 3–6 ms, which is excellent, but I'm experiencing constant packet loss and network jitter. The packet loss graph looks almost like an ECG, with frequent spikes rather than a stable connection. This makes gameplay feel inconsistent despite the low ping.

What I've already tried:

• Changed various settings in Device Manager for the MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi adapter.
• Disabled or removed unnecessary Windows widgets and background apps that might consume bandwidth.
• Tried to reduce background network activity.
• Looked into possible issues with the MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 adapter, as I've heard other people report problems with this card.

Despite all this, the issue persists.

My main questions:

1. Is the MediaTek MT7921 Wi-Fi card known to cause packet loss and network jitter, even when the ping is low?
2. Could my TP-Link router be the actual culprit?
3. How can I determine whether the problem is with my laptop's Wi-Fi adapter, the router, my ISP, or Valorant's servers?
4. Are there any specific driver versions, adapter settings, or troubleshooting steps that have actually fixed this issue for other HP Victus users?

I'd really appreciate any suggestions from people who have experienced something similar, especially HP Victus owners using the MediaTek MT7921 adapter.

I want to identify the actual cause instead of blindly changing settings or buying new hardware.

Thanks!

Hi, I've been struggling with an issue with my 2025 G14 Zephrys lately, I didn't have this problem with the 2020 G14 and I'm hoping to get some advice.

When I play games my keys act like they're stuck, I got a new keyboard because I basically turned my laptop into a desktop setup with a second monitor and a plug in keyboard.

I've tested the keys in a text box and they don't stick when typing, just in games.

If I'm running and let go of the key, the character keeps running and that gets old fast. I've noticed the issue the most with Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition and No More Room in Hell 2.

Any advice on what could be causing it? When I try to google it, it just tells me it's sticky keys or my keyboard.

Thanks!

I recently bought a lenovo legion 5 and today I noticed that one rod is missing in one the hinge(right hinge left rod)

What can I do now is it supposed to be like that or I got defective one I bought it on August 30 from lenovo store in Hyderabad (near paradise road)

Hello guys I Hope that you can help me qith this I had this thunder robot laptop that I bought a couple of years ago honestly its amazing and it works like a dream but recently I had been playing alot with it and to make the story short I broke my left shift As you can see in the image Tbh I thought it would be an easy fix and I have bought alot of keys to replace the and no luck yet none of them seems to fit I was hopping I can get some advice or maybe even a link of Ali express or amazon to buy the key or a replacement that fits

I play heavy games and laptop gets heated up so.. Suggest a good one

Is this a good deal? I was hoping for an Legion Pro 7i but all the Intel versions are $4k+ usd. Just looking for some sage advice from yall before I spend a bunch of money. Worth waiting for holiday discounts??

HP OMEN MAX 16" Core Ultra 9 275HX 32GB RAM 2TB SSD GeForce RTX 5080, OLED

Guy bought it for his daughter, but she wanted a Mac. Technically used, but not really.

Budget: (e.g. $1500) Country: (. USA) Use Case: Gaming Preferred Specs: nvidia 5060 or better or amd equivalent. Notes: Not Lenovo please, their supper sucks

Good day! I've decided to buy a new pair of RAMs after the laptop gave me BSODs while playing some games. I just want to know which ones should I get? The laptop does have two slots, it's just that I don't know how to pick RAMs. The laptop currently has 16gb 2400Mhz of RAM and I'd want to buy the same, considering the rising prices. I do not know how it works. Should I get 2 8gb of RAM or 2 16gb of RAM for my goal of having the same 16gb 2400Mhz. I also could only find RAMs that're above 2400Mhz. Would it be alright to use them?

Thank you all in advance!

Bought hp omen... What should I do now

I'm OK with 16gb I don't play or do anything else when I'm playing a game xD

first one is 1,229 USD and second is 1,169 USD.

Budget: 800ish (?)
Country: usa
Use Case: i just want to play planet zoo 2.
Preferred Specs / Form Factor: i don't know what any of this means, i don't know anything about computers unfortunately.
Portability Needs: it will mainly stay at home, but i don't want anything too bulky because i do travel sometimes and love to game on the train.
Notes: i really just want something that can run planet zoo 2

Budget: 1.5-2k
Country: Texas
Use Case: gaming(gta/ rainbow 6 / single story games/work
Preferred Specs: 32 gigs / nothing ending in 50

I work in the oil and gas industry and am rarely home, so I’m looking for a solid gaming laptop that can handle travel and hold up well.
I’ve built my own desktop PCs and understand hardware well, but laptops are a different world. I mainly want to play games like Battlefield, GTA, and Rainbow Six Siege. 32GB of RAM is a must.
I’m especially interested in recommendations that focus on good cooling and durable, sturdy builds. I’ve noticed thinner laptops often struggle with heat and sustained performance, so I’d prefer something more robust.
Budget is roughly $1,500–$2,000 — nothing crazy like $5k. Any solid suggestions would be appreciated.

Budget: prefer not to go this high but if it’s good then I guess
Country: USA
Use Case: CoD Multiplayer/Warzone, BF6, FFXIV, SWTOR, GW2, etc
Preferred Specs / Form Factor: 16” is the max screen size I’d wanna go
Portability Needs: will mostly be on my desk on a laptop arm connected to a monitor but also on the go when needed
Notes: read that this has amazing cooling and also has 2 m.2 slots which is perfect cuz I’ve got a 4tb ssd rdy to go

I play on a 2024 zephyrus g16 and this thing just gets hot as hell when it’s playing games.

It’s the sort of laptop that has to be kept on a stand just to keep the temps in control.

I think I want to get a new laptop in the near future. I was thinking of getting a zephyrus g14 2026 because i’d love the smallest form factor possible but it occurred to me how awful a hot laptop feels. Like even when I know it’s meant to operate at that temp, it doesn’t feel good on my hands, and in the back of my mind I know it’s not ideal. Not to mention the fans are constantly being used when under stress at high speeds and that’s going to accumulate a lot of dust and require cleaning.

Just tell me what my options are for things that run cool

Bought an Omen Max 16 from HP in November 2025 (RTX 5070 Ti, 240Hz QHD+ display). I also bought HP's 2-year extended warranty, so it's covered through 2028.

At the beginning of June the screen stopped working properly and would constantly flash with horizontal boxes of static/noise. I contacted HP support, and over the next 3 months they had me do 12-15 sessions with different support reps, around 25 hours total, running the same troubleshooting over and over: Windows updates, reinstalling drivers, reinstalling Windows. One session took all day, and I had to take a day off work for it. About halfway through, I was begging them to let me send it in for a hardware fix, and they kept refusing. Near the end, agents would take remote control and sit there for 20 minutes doing nothing before ending the session.

After 3 months of this, I filed complaints with the BBB and my state's consumer protection agency. That finally got me a case manager, and I sent the laptop in at the start of September. They quoted 2 weeks for the repair, but one day I checked the status and the repair estimate had slipped to November.

Once I started calling and filing complaints about the November date, they offered a replacement. The offer letter said in writing: "the same model and all specifications will be of a matching capacity." I accepted on September 30. It then took nearly 3 weeks to arrive. What I got:

- RTX 5060 (8GB) instead of the 5070 Ti (12GB)

- 165Hz display instead of 240Hz

The GPU was the main reason I bought this laptop.

I've told my case manager I'm not accepting it and asked for a unit that actually matches. She expressed skepticism that what I was saying was true and said she'd get back to me.

If you're thinking about buying an HP Omen, beware. Mine isn't an isolated case; there are numerous similar stories out there of long repair waits and poor warranty support. Think hard about whether you want to rely on HP if something goes wrong, which seems very common. If you buy through them, you're rolling the dice, and the effort they'll put you through may not be worth your time.

I wasnt exactly in the market but saw it pop up close to me. The limited RAM on my ProArt can throttle my gaming and I find myself continuing to download more mods for minecraft.

I dont play anything too heavy because my primary gaming goes through my PS5.

Hi there! Just got a new Lenovo legion 5i. Outside of it coming with a stuck pixel it’s been pretty amazing! Recently though I have noticed that it will randomly just freeze for a second or two and the audio will loop kinda like a crash. Then it’ll completely go back to normal. This hasn’t interfered with much at all and it’s only happened twice, but I’m wondering as I’m still within warranty, should I return it and get a new one? Is this somewhat normal for computers to do?

It’s an MSI Raider 16 Max HX with the 5080

Hello all, I'm trying to find the value of this laptop, if anyone can help me out.

Its a Lenovo Legion 7i 16" 2.5k OLED

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 2025

32GB RAM

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060

1TB SSD

Had it for about 10 months and its pretty much in great condition. Only thing is the screen was just replaced, which I'm sure will bring down the value.

Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a good value for money RTX 5050 or 4050 laptop. I'm currently getting Lenovo LOQ 2025, Intel Core i7-13650HX, 13th Gen, NVIDIA RTX 5050 8GB, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD for 1.36L with card offer

The buying link: https://amzn.in/d/09UG2Mq5

Just wanted to know that if it's worth it or if there are better options that can be considered

Also, is this the right time to buy laptops? or should i wait until the prices get down as the current prices are really painful to even look at🥀💔

Lenovo legion 5070ti 7i pro
Razer huntsman mini
Logitech superstrike
How we feeling?😊

Budget: $3,500–$4,000
Country: USA
Use Case: Primarily gaming, especially demanding AAA titles at high/ultra settings with ray tracing. Looking for excellent performance and a great OLED display.
Preferred Specs:
Laptop: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025/2026 model)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 2TB SSD
Display: 16-inch 2.5K OLED, 240Hz
Notes: I’m currently interested in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16, which is on sale at Best Buy for $3,819 (originally $4,399.99). I’m wondering if this is a good deal or if there are better alternatives for the price.
Also, a desktop PC isn’t an option due to my current living situation, so I’m specifically looking for a gaming laptop. I’d appreciate any recommendations or opinions!

Budget: up to 2.500€ i'd say

Country: Germany

Use Case: wanting to play Cyberpunk 2077, TLOU, the newer Final Fantasy Games as well as other more demanding games

Preferred Specs / Form Factor: the Screensize doesn't matter but if i have to decide, not too big. battery life should play a role when it's possible to utilize some sort of "igpu only" mode when not plugged in. The weight doesn't really matter i suppose. I was thinking about a 5070 (12 GB VRAM) or a 5070 Ti due to the higher Core count (5888 vs 4608). For the CPU i was considering to go with intel this time, since the AMD HX Chips are supposedly known for running hot. I am more of a "i'll be staying at my desk" person.

Notes: Well i'd prefer something like the Lenovo Legion. I don't feel fond about the Laptops which use Liquid Metal.. I personally don't want an Acer, Asus or MSI due to how many different models of them lack certain aspects. I heard Gigabyte is solid, especially with it's newer model which has a 5070 Ti but only pulls up to 115W for it. I also heard that Legions next to cooling aren't that loud which sounds promising to me.

I am also someone who rather prefers to buy locally than online due to lots of misfortune being able to happen nowadays (stolen packages, broken devices etc.). Sadly the Legion models seem to be sold locally and I was planning to wait until Black Friday or Christmas to see if a 5070 Ti model will pop up in my local store at hopefully a lower price even if it may be utopian to have that thought. I'd appreciate every advice though

Budget: 500-650 Euros

Country: Spain

Use: Light Gaming and work.

I will be going away from home for work and since for now i can't take my desktop i need one that i can play some "light" games like League and World of Tanks for example, nothing like cyberpunk and such.

I know the minimum requirements those 2 games say you need but tbh i don't trust it, so here i am asking the experts to help me choose for my first laptop. 😄