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Msi vector 5080

Hello everyone, so I just bought the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG with the Intel ultra 9-275hx/ RTX 5080 and I’m waiting for it to arrive.

I wanted to ask people who already own this laptop: is it very loud during gaming or even during normal use like browsing or watching videos?

How aggressive are the fans?
Do temperatures stay under control?
And overall, are you happy with the cooling system and noise levels?

Olá pessoal, acabei de comprar o MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG com a Intel ultra 9- 275hx / RTX 5080 e estou esperando ele chegar.

Queria perguntar para quem já tem esse laptop: ele é muito barulhento durante jogos ou até mesmo durante o uso normal, como navegar ou assistir vídeos?

Quão agressivos são os ventiladores?
As temperaturas ficam sob controle?
E no geral, vocês estão felizes com o sistema de refrigeração e os níveis de ruído?

Estou prestes a comprar o laptop MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-628XES (16”, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080). Que dicas você pode me dar? Você acha que é uma boa compra?

É recondicionado "como novo" com garantia de 3 anos por €1850.

Como estão as temperaturas nesse modelo?

Além disso, você acha que eu poderia conseguir algo novinho com uma RTX 5070 Ti pelo mesmo preço que seria uma opção melhor?

Especificações

Processador: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (2ª geração, 24 núcleos, 24 threads)

Tela: 16” Quad HD+ nível IPS, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3

RAM: 32GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16GB, até 96GB)

Armazenamento: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Gráficos Dedicados: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

Gráficos Integrados: Intel Graphics

Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211)
2.5Gbps LAN

Bluetooth: 5.3

2x Thunderbolt 5, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, Leitor de Cartão SD

90Wh (4 células, 5845mAh)

2.7kg

357 x 284 x 22.2–28.55 mm

Nahimic 3, 2 alto-falantes (2W cada)

Teclado retroiluminado RGB com 24 zonas, teclado numérico, 99 teclas, tecla Copilot

EPEAT Silver

Slot para cadeado Kensington, TPM 2.0, proteção de privacidade da webcam

Pessoal, estou prestes a comprar um portátil na PCComponentes mas ele é recondicionado e aparece como “estado: como novo”. Nunca comprei nada recondicionado lá e, sinceramente, como estamos a falar de um portátil potente e caro, estou um bocado de pé atrás sem saber o que esperar.

Gostava de saber se alguém aqui já comprou recondicionados na PCComponentes e como foi a experiência. Tiveram problemas? O estado vinha mesmo impecável? E em termos de garantia e suporte, eles cumprem bem os 3 anos?

O portátil em questão é um MSI Vector com RTX 5080, à volta dos 2k€ mas como tenho desconto vai ficar por 1800 e Pouco.

Agradecia mesmo feedback honesto de quem já passou por isso 🙏

I’m seriously considering buying the new Lenovo Legion Pro 5i instead of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI.

The Legion comes with almost the same specs for basically the same price: Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti and an OLED display, but it’s completely brand new.

What’s making me hesitate is that the MSI has an RTX 5080, which is obviously more powerful, but I keep hearing mixed opinions lately about MSI’s build quality and after-sales support.

On the other hand, a lot of people seem to praise Lenovo Legion laptops for having better build quality, cooling, keyboard, overall reliability and customer support.

So now I’m stuck between raw GPU performance and overall laptop quality/experience.

What would you choose?
Is the Legion Pro 5i the smarter option overall, or is the MSI Vector still the better machine because of the RTX 5080?

I’m seriously close to buying an MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-628XES 16" with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD and RTX 5080 for €1860 refurbished, but it’s listed as “like new”.

What do you guys think about this laptop? Is it really worth it?

I’ve heard a lot of people saying that MSI’s after-sales support has become pretty bad lately and that the build quality isn’t what it used to be, so I’m a bit undecided.

For basically the same price, I can get the new Lenovo Legion Pro 5i brand new with almost the same specs, except it comes with an RTX 5070 Ti and an OLED display.

So what would you choose?
Is MSI actually that good, or should I just go with the Legion?

Boas, pessoal. Ambos estão ao mesmo preço e gostava de saber qual dos dois vale mais a pena. A MSI tem boa reputação? Vale a pena aproveitar a RTX 5080 face à RTX 5070 Ti, tendo em conta que o Lenovo tem ecrã OLED e o MSI não? De resto, o MSI traz a 5080 (mais a gráfica integrada), mas é recondicionado. No site diz "Como Novo" e vem com garantia de 3 anos, mas fico sempre de pé atrás porque alguém o devolveu, sei lá... Ou acham que devia ir para o Lenovo Novo?
1860€

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Bem, pessoal, estou super empolgado! Amanhã
podemos ter o início das pré-vendas do GTA 6. Todos os GTAs me marcaram bastante, desde o San Andreas até ao GTA V, mas sempre tive um carinho especial por um que, para mim, foi incrível: o GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony. Não sei bem porquê, mas adorava jogar com
• Luis Lopez, aquele ambiente de discotecas, a vibe de segurança...
Agora, com este novo GTA 6, acho que tem tudo para dar certo. Acredito mesmo que vem aí um jogão, completamente diferente de tudo o que estamos habituados a ver!
Mas quero saber a vossa opinião: acham que vai ser um sucesso histórico ou vai ser um flop? E já agora, qual foi o jogo que mais vos marcou em cada consola?
Os meus marcos foram:

PS2: Manhunt 1 / Driv3r, San Andreas, Vice City
PS3: GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony
PS4: The Last of Us / Red Dead Redemption 2
PS5: GTA 6? 007? Talvez ARC Raiders por ser divertido!

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Hey everyone,
I’m seriously considering buying a Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with these specs:
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RTX 5070 Ti 12GB
32GB DDR5 RAM
1TB SSD
16” OLED/WQXGA 240Hz display
80Wh+ battery
I know the Legion series has a really strong reputation, but I also feel like there are a LOT of Lenovo fanboys online, so I’d like honest opinions from people who actually own or have used this laptop long term.
My main use would be heavy AAA gaming, multitasking, media consumption, and daily use for several years.
What I’d really like to know is:
How are the temperatures during heavy gaming?
Does it thermal throttle at all?
Are the fans loud under load?
How good is the build quality and hinge durability?
Any motherboard, screen, battery, or QC issues?
Does performance stay stable over time?
Is Lenovo reliability actually as good as people say?
Have any of you experienced early failures or annoying issues?
I’m currently comparing it to an Acer Predator Helios 16 AI with basically the same specs, but the Lenovo costs around €400 more mainly because of the OLED display and supposedly better build quality.
So for people who’ve used both brands or this model specifically:
Is the Legion Pro 5 REALLY worth paying extra for, or is the hype exaggerated?

Hey everyone,
I’m seriously considering buying this laptop and I’d like some REAL long-term opinions from people who actually own or have used it:
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI
Specs:
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
RTX 5070 Ti 12GB
32GB DDR5 RAM
1TB SSD
16” WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz IPS display
90Wh battery
My main use would be heavy gaming, multitasking, media consumption, and daily use for several years.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed opinions online. Some people say the Helios lineup is great value, while others mention overheating issues, loud fans, or long-term reliability concerns.
So I wanted to ask:
How are the temperatures during AAA gaming?
Are the fans really that loud?
Does it thermal throttle?
How good is the build quality and hinge durability?
Is battery life decent for normal use?
Does performance stay stable over time?
Any crashes, motherboard issues, screen problems, or QC issues?
Has Acer improved in terms of reliability compared to older years?
I’m also comparing it to a Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with similar specs, but the Lenovo costs around €400 more.
Do you think the Acer is worth it for the price/performance, or is the Lenovo actually worth paying extra for?

Hey guys, I ended up returning a regular HP Omen because I felt it lacked performance, but it was also my mistake for choosing an RTX 5070 with only 8GB of VRAM. Now I’m considering upgrading to a 5070 Ti, but I’m really undecided between two models: the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i.

Specs:

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-95W4
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- RTX 5070 Ti
- 32GB DDR5
- 1TB SSD
- 16” WQXGA 240Hz anti-glare IPS display
- Price: €1869

• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- RTX 5070 Ti
- 32GB RAM
- 1TB SSD
- 16” WQXGA 240Hz OLED panel, DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, and G-SYNC
- Price: €2279

My question is simple: is the price difference really justified? I see a lot of people hyping Lenovo, but I’ve also heard about software issues with Acer and some Legion Pro 5 units dying early.

I’d like honest opinions about price/performance, build quality, cooling, reliability, and overall experience. Do you think the Lenovo is worth the extra €400, or is the Acer the better value for the money?

PS: Please vote fairly and with an open mind, no fanboys 😅 I see a lot of people blindly defending both Acer and Lenovo, so I’m really looking for unbiased opinions.

I have discounts on both, so the prices already include the discount.

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Boas malta, acabei por devolver um HP Omen normal porque senti falta de performance, mas também foi erro meu por ter escolhido uma RTX 5070 com apenas 8GB VRAM. Agora estou a pensar avançar para uma 5070 Ti, mas estou bastante indeciso entre dois modelos: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 e Lenovo Legion Pro 5i.

Specs:

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-95W4
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- RTX 5070 Ti 12 vram
- 32GB DDR5
- 1TB SSD
- Ecrã 16” WQXGA IPS 240Hz antirreflexo
- Preço: 1869€

• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- RTX 5070 Ti 12vram
- 32GB RAM
- 1TB SSD
- Painel OLED WQXGA 240Hz, HDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision e G-SYNC
- Preço: 2279€

A minha dúvida é simples: a diferença de preço justifica-se mesmo? Vejo muita gente a puxar pela Lenovo, mas também já ouvi falar de problemas de software na Acer e Legion Pro 5 a morrerem cedo.

Queria opiniões honestas sobre qualidade/preço, construção, refrigeração, fiabilidade e experiência geral. Acham que o Lenovo vale os mais 400€ ou o Acer acaba por ser a melhor escolha pelo preço?

PS: E por favor, votem com dignidade e consciência, sem fanboys 😅 Vejo muita malta fanática tanto pela Acer como pela Lenovo, por isso queria mesmo opiniões imparciais.

Tenho desconto nos 2 por tanto o preço está atualizado com o desconto.

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Is it worth the price considering the quality? I want a PC that will last me a long time.

I have an 18% discount on all of them.

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Hi everyone,
I'm buying a new laptop in Europe and I've narrowed it down to these three models, all featuring the new RTX
5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7). I want something that will last and won't underperform due to power limits.
Here are the options:

1. MSI Vector 16 HX AI (1980€- New)
   • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD.

2. HP Omen Max 16 (€1,969 - Refurbished "Like
   New")
   • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD.

3. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (€2,279 - New)
   • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD.

My main concerns:
• Performance & TGP: Is any of these "capped" or power-limited? I want the full potential of the 5070 Ti.

• Future-proofing: Is thr •"tra 9 on the Legion worth the €250+ premium ol
MSI?

Build Quality: Any known issues with these specific chassis (thermals, hinges, or software bloat)?
The Omen is the cheapest but it's refurbished. The
MSI seems like the performance sweet spot, but people always rave about the Legion's build quality.

Which one would you choose and why? Thanks!

Hi everyone. I’m a 27-year-old male, and I’m reaching out because 6 months ago, a Holter monitor test showed an average heart rate of 59 bpm. However, while sleeping, my heart rate dropped to a minimum of 28 bpm with several sinus pauses.

The device shows that between 2 AM and 7 AM, my minimum heart rate was 30 bpm and the average was 45 bpm.

The specific results were:
• 4 isolated supraventricular premature beats (SVPs);
• Normal AV and intraventricular conduction;
• 18 sinus pauses over 2.5 seconds, with the longest being 4.11 seconds, all occurring while I was asleep (meaning my heart stopped for over 4 seconds).
• Sinus rhythm throughout the entire recording.

I’ve had several ECGs and discovered I have a Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB). The doctor who reviewed the test didn’t even mention it—I only saw it in the report myself—and I’ve been told it’s often considered normal.

I have never felt any symptoms: no fainting, no dizziness, and no serious episodes, thank God. But these numbers terrified me. Two months ago, I found out I have high blood pressure for unknown reasons. I have a sleep apnea test scheduled for next week, though my doctor says it's unlikely since I’m athletic/lean and don't snore much.

I do weightlifting but not much cardio. I’m asking about this because a pacemaker was initially mentioned as a possibility if these numbers become dangerous. In three weeks, I’ll be doing a 7-day Holter monitor to see how things look over a full week. Honestly, I’m scared of the results; I just want these pauses to go away.

This has been a huge life lesson because some days I can’t stop thinking about it, fearing I might die in my sleep. What do you guys think? I don’t mind getting a pacemaker; I just want to live well and feel like the doctors are paying attention. I’ve sought three different opinions, and none recommended a pacemaker yet because I’m young and asymptomatic, but the numbers are still there. My resting heart rate often drops to 43 bpm while sitting.

My doctor says it is almost certainly due to high vagal tone, but I just want this resolved. What are your thoughts? For those of you who are younger and got a pacemaker, what was the reason?"

Boas pessoal!
Recentemente comprei um Portátil HP Omen com a RTX 5070 (8GB VRAM), mas vou devolvê-lo porque sinto que 8GB de VRAM para jogar a 1440p (QHD) já estão no limite. Quero uma máquina que me dure bem uns 4 ou 5 anos sem ter de baixar texturas por falta de memória gráfica.

Tenho acesso a umas promoções e estou indeciso entre estes modelos. Qual acham que vale mais a pena o investimento?

1. HP OMEN MAX 16 – Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7) | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 1600p 240Hz IPS (500 nits) – Preço: 2118€

2. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i – Ultra 9 275HX | RTX 5070 Ti (12GB) | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 1600p OLED 240Hz – Preço: 1868€

3. HP OMEN MAX 16 – Ultra 7 255HX | RTX 5070 Ti (12GB) | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 1600p OLED – Preço: 1790€

4. MSI Vector 16 HX AI – Ultra 7 255HX | RTX 5070 Ti (12GB) | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 1600p 240Hz IPS – Preço: 1658€

5. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S – Ultra 9 275HX | RTX 5070 Ti (12GB) | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 1600p LCD – Preço: 1539€

As minhas dúvidas:
• VRAM: Para longevidade extrema, acham que os 16GB da RTX 5080 justificam o salto para os 2118€, ou 12GB já são o "ponto doce" para os próximos anos?
• Construção e Thermals: Já ouvi críticas sobre o aquecimento de uns e gráficas limitadas noutros. Entre Lenovo Legion, HP Omen Max, MSI Vector e Acer Predator, qual costuma ter o melhor sistema de refrigeração e qualidade de construção?
• OLED vs IPS: O Lenovo e um dos Omen têm ecrã OLED.

Digam a vossa opinião
Ps. Tem que ser portátil.

Hey Sims community, I recently installed the game and I’m really enjoying it, but I feel like I need something more. Does anyone know where I can download the best mods for this game? From builds to cars and even 18+ mods?

Could you share a top 10 list of the best mods and the links?

I’m new to this, so I don’t even know where to start when it comes to installing mods.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently stuck choosing between a few gaming laptops and would really appreciate some honest opinions from people who know this stuff better.

Here are the 2 options I’m considering:

1. MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – cheaper option)

Ryzen 9 7945HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” 1920x1200, 165Hz

~€1540 (refurbished, “like new”)

2)MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – higher-end)

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM, 140W)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” QHD+ 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3

~€2020

I mainly play demanding AAA games and I want something that will last me around 3–4 years without running into major issues.

My main doubts:

Will I actually notice a big difference between 1600p vs 1200p on a 16” laptop screen?

Is the QHD+ display really worth it or just a “nice to have”?

I’m trying to avoid regretting the purchase in a couple of years 😅

Thanks a lot for any help!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently stuck choosing between a few gaming laptops and would really appreciate some honest opinions from people who know this stuff better.

Here are the 3 options I’m considering:

1. HP Omen 16

Ryzen AI 7 350

RTX 5070 (8GB VRAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, 100% sRGB

~€1390

2. MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – cheaper option)

Ryzen 9 7945HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” 1920x1200, 165Hz

~€1540 (refurbished, “like new”)

3. MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – higher-end)

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM, 140W)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” QHD+ 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3

~€2020

I mainly play demanding AAA games and I want something that will last me around 3–4 years without running into major issues.

My main doubts:

Is 8GB VRAM still enough in 2026+ for AAA gaming or will it become a bottleneck quickly?

Will I actually notice a big difference between 1600p vs 1200p on a 16” laptop screen?

Is it worth paying extra just for the 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)?

Is the QHD+ display really worth it or just a “nice to have”?

I’m trying to avoid regretting the purchase in a couple of years 😅

Thanks a lot for any help!

Estou neste momento indeciso entre alguns portáteis gaming e gostava mesmo de opiniões honestas de quem percebe disto melhor.

Aqui estão as 3 opções que estou a considerar:

1) HP Omen 16

Ryzen AI 7 350

RTX 5070 (8GB VRAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, 100% sRGB

~1390€

2) MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – opção mais barata)

Ryzen 9 7945HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” 1920x1200, 165Hz

~1540€

3) MSI (RTX 5070 Ti – versão mais cara)

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM, 140W)

32GB DDR5 RAM

16” QHD+ 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3

~2020€

Eu jogo principalmente jogos AAA pesados e quero algo que me dure cerca de 3–4 anos sem grandes problemas.

As minhas dúvidas principais são:

8GB de VRAM ainda é suficiente em 2026+ para jogos AAA ou vai tornar-se um bottleneck rapidamente?

Vou notar mesmo uma grande diferença entre 1600p e 1200p num ecrã de 16”?

Vale a pena pagar mais só pela RTX 5070 Ti (12GB VRAM)?

O ecrã QHD+ compensa mesmo ou é só “nice to have”?

Estou a tentar evitar arrepender-me daqui a uns anos 😅

Obrigado a quem ajudar!