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typhoonadventure replied to sonicentropy on HP Victus 16-D0224tx 16.1" FHD 144hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i5-11400H, RTX 3050Ti $999 Pick Up @ JB Hi-Fi
careful you put up a forum post here trying to hear from others who have issues with the nitro 5 and you get a ton of people with nothing...
27/06/2022 - 17:36
typhoonadventure replied to Juiciness on HP Victus 16-D0224tx 16.1" FHD 144hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i5-11400H, RTX 3050Ti $999 Pick Up @ JB Hi-Fi
I have 2 nitro's and nothing but pain with them both overheating and dealing with Acer who don't wanna know me and have admitted there are...
27/06/2022 - 12:56
typhoonadventure replied to dazzledayz on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
Honestly if we can just get the ball rolling and get something else at the same time that will work fine. Honestly if HN had somethign...
24/06/2022 - 14:05
typhoonadventure replied to Quantumcat on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
unfortunately with his disabilites and comfort level it's not an option, he's content with having a laptop plugged in, a mouse put under...
24/06/2022 - 14:03
typhoonadventure replied to terrys on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
may shock you as well but you don't need nike shoes to go for a run. Contrary to a lot of marketting not everyone games on a desktop with...
24/06/2022 - 13:58
typhoonadventure replied to Kangal on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
People have to get their head out of this mindset of we can just find or buy other computers, it's not an option. You might be able to do...
23/06/2022 - 21:47
typhoonadventure replied to Kangal on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
I don't have sending it in as an option. Not having computers for a few days for us is bad, not having them for weeks just isn't doable. We...
23/06/2022 - 21:41
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
it's really not an option. I think i'm at the point of just having to insist on a refund and source alternatve laptops
23/06/2022 - 20:56
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
They've already confirmed its a known issue to the nitro 5 series with no known fix. This implies it's defective by design. part of acer's...
23/06/2022 - 20:44
typhoonadventure replied to AndyC1 on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
I find it really weird they're offering a gift card and no solution, it just seems like they want this to go away instead of being...
23/06/2022 - 20:30
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
we've already had the manufacturer declare that it's a known issue and that the current nitro 5 series are suffering from it. That should...
23/06/2022 - 20:28
typhoonadventure replied to Juiciness on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
hows that normal? its not running on battery, it's overheating
23/06/2022 - 20:25
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
This is literally what i'm getting with each round, each side keeps saying its the others problem.
23/06/2022 - 20:16
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
Don't own a desktop, went completely over to laptops years ago. Found it way more cost effective to just get a new model laptop every 12-24...
23/06/2022 - 20:15
typhoonadventure replied to AndyC1 on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
I hate conflict, what would be a way to tone this down to avoid a conflict, this feels like it would be going in for a fight.
23/06/2022 - 20:12
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
I had a mate go over and do their risk management profiles in the factories to meet targets and reduce lost hours. He summed it up for me...
23/06/2022 - 20:11
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
again even two days would be too much. I need mine for work, I also play competetively. He has hospital visits where he's lying there awake...
23/06/2022 - 20:02
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
he's old, stubborn and likes cool things. He also hates Apple with a passion. Before this I had him on a Dell G3. He watched blurays off an...
23/06/2022 - 20:00
typhoonadventure replied to BewareOfThe Dog on Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
we need the computers for daily use. Can't be without them don't have any backup. We would transfer files onto a drive and put them on...
23/06/2022 - 19:59
typhoonadventure commented on Dell G15 or Acer Nitro 5? - Budget $1000
i'm having nothing but dramas with acer from the nitro 5. The series has known overheating issues and they don't care.
23/06/2022 - 19:44
typhoonadventure posted a forum topic Acer Nitro 5 - Nothing but Pain - Caught between Harvey Norman and Acer over The Acer Nitro 5 Being Dodgy
So, black friday sales purchased the nitro 5 on special, grabbed one for me and one for my father. Had issues from the get go with them...
23/06/2022 - 19:32
typhoonadventure replied to abctoz on Luv-a-Duck Frozen Duck (2.1kg) $14 (Was $25) @ Coles
No it's Aladeen.
20/06/2022 - 19:31
typhoonadventure replied to Canberralad92 on [Refurbished] Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 Laptop - Ryzen 5800H + RTX 3060 - $1,469 Delivered @ Dell Outlet
What i've noticed out of acer is quality control and longevity. Had numerous mates through the years who have grabbed them where it's been...
16/06/2022 - 10:33
typhoonadventure replied to McFly on [Refurbished] Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 Laptop - Ryzen 5800H + RTX 3060 - $1,469 Delivered @ Dell Outlet
See my thread on dealing with two overheating nitro 5's and harvey and acer each playing "not it"
15/06/2022 - 19:11
typhoonadventure replied to Yummy on [PS4] Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut $49 (C&C / + $5.95 Delivery) @ Harvey Norman
this thing showed TLOU2 how to go make a good game.
09/06/2022 - 10:53
typhoonadventure replied to Polypterus on Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (15.6" FHD, i5-11400H, 8/512GB, RTX3060 6GB) & Bonus $100 Gift Card $1195 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
so mine which I use at home and work is either on a stand by a window with plenty of ventilation or just on a open air desk at work. My...
08/06/2022 - 17:36
typhoonadventure replied to CVonC on Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (15.6" FHD, i5-11400H, 8/512GB, RTX3060 6GB) & Bonus $100 Gift Card $1195 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
it really shouldn't be like that for an off the shelf product. This is like when acer were telling me not to game on it as it strains the...
08/06/2022 - 08:24
typhoonadventure replied to Dvbargain on Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (15.6" FHD, i5-11400H, 8/512GB, RTX3060 6GB) & Bonus $100 Gift Card $1195 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
it really seems to be luck of the draw on this one. People having issues either have it overheat or have it throttle uncontrollably. The...
07/06/2022 - 23:17
typhoonadventure commented on Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop (15.6" FHD, i5-11400H, 8/512GB, RTX3060 6GB) & Bonus $100 Gift Card $1195 + Delivery @ Harvey Norman
Heads up currently dealing with warranty on this for both myself and my father. Acer's support has been terrible as has harvey's. Acer...
07/06/2022 - 23:11