Predator Helios 18 RTX 4080 - Cheapium

I recently got my hands on an Acer Predator Helios 18, the 2023 model with a full power 175w RTX 4080, a 1600p 1,100 nit mini-led screen, 32gb of DDR5 5600mhz ram, and the NVME equivalent of an unemployed uncle crashing on your parent's couch.
Is the mini-led screen worth it? Is there much difference between the 125w RTX 4080 in the Zephyrus G14 4080 and the 175w RTX 4080 in the Predator 18? Do the fans really sound like a jet engine? Are temperatures absolutely nuts and out of control? Tune in to learn more about one of the sleeper monster gaming laptops of 2023. Bottom line: If you can get one for a decent deal, you will be pleasantly surprised.
This is my first attempt at short, 5 minute reviews to give you guys the basic idea of whether tech is good or not. Spoiler alert: This is 4x longer than anticipated. I clearly have work to do.

[@exdee4798]

I have the 16 inch model and its constantly overheating. Gpu is always hitting the 87 C limit and never reaches its full potential. Cpu is always around 95-100C while gaming. I dont understand why. Some people with the exact same model get better temps than me. Ambient temp is like 76F and i prop it up 3-4 inches and i always use turbo when i game. This is unacceptable for a 2200 dollar machine. Its 5 months old and played in a near dust free enviroment. I didnt wise up in time to return it so im kinda upset as it has amazing potential. I ordered a coolind pad so hopefully i can use the full 175 watts of the GPU. Good video.

[@ktbpylon]

I’m honestly chalking it up to poor Liquid Metal application. Thats the only explanation that makes sense. I’ve spoken to people who have this exact predator 18 model, and their temps are all over the place as well. If you’re still under warranty, you can absolutely send it in for RMA and have them properly apply the Liquid Metal - or you can do it yourself if you’re feeling brave. I’m not saying this is right - you should NEVER have to do surgery on a new $2k laptop to make it useable…but it will probably make a big difference.