I'm very late to this video but I'm so thankful for you. I didn't realize that the laptop had room for an entire second drive, and was planning on paying to have everything transferred to a new one. You saved me a ton of time and money, thank you!
@GalaxyTechReview3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help out, thanks for watching!
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
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@NonaPrince6 жыл бұрын
Can u tell which ram did u use?
@eroticjellyfish5 жыл бұрын
thanks for the very informative and clear procedure!
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@dhavalbheda73914 жыл бұрын
So, after two years now i want to add a hdd but the problem is i don't have those 4 screws which comes with the power cable. So will it be fine without fixing those 4 screws on the side and just adding top screws to connect to the laptop ?
@JP-USA-KUMA7 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING VIDEO! This is the benchmark on how to do these. Clear video. Clear voice. No music. YOU ROCK!!!!!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your support!
@QuestionThings1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos, they were what helped me decide to buy the Helios 300 from amazon yesterday, and I actually just got it a few hours ago today. I remembered seeing this video in your list and thought I would check it out, as I just remembered that I recently upgraded the hard drive on my PS4 from the original stock 500gb one to the 1tb sshd, and that I've had that 500gb one just sitting in the box in my closet! I'm gonna go install it right now, I was so glad I remembered I had that thing, better than sitting around on the couch and sticking your hands down the cushions and finding old money that fell out of your pockets! 😁
@flygon7276 жыл бұрын
45 degree angle on RAM saved my life. Had no idea how to reinsert the ram after I removed it to fix another bug and it wouldn’t start correctly(cuz it was never inserted properly. Great video and explanation. Will be even more useful when I get my extra sshd
@kruno455 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I already updated my drive but other videos failed to mention the screws that secured the hdd to the caddy. Unfortunately I had to secure mine thanks for being thorough!
@StraightEdgeZap5 жыл бұрын
helpful video. i was shocked how quickly the stock hard drive filled up, had to go back and double check that its only 256 gigs. this will help a lot
@Pendragoongp7 жыл бұрын
Damn, with videos of this quality, and how much you actually communicate with your viewers, you deserve so many more subs than you have.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Pendragoon thank you.
@JacksawJack6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, first time installing anything on a laptop. I thought it would be a nightmare of integrated hardware.
@CrazyGaming-ig6qq5 жыл бұрын
I bought this used with just a 256ssd a
@aflynn85185 жыл бұрын
I heard acer deliver them for free if you ring them
@Chace9574 жыл бұрын
or you can order a screw kit off of amazon...has a bunch of replacement screws for things like this. faster than acer probably
@tarx11787 жыл бұрын
I saw your comment on Moniz' video, dude, after watching one of your reviews, I immediately subscribed. Very thorough with the reviews and testing. I like how you have playlists for them. Keep it up man, thanks for the videos!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+tarx thank you that's appreciated I appreciate the support
@XiNightmareZiX7 жыл бұрын
wow I don't even have this laptop yet and I feel like I've had it for months thanks to your videos man.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
No problem thanks for watching!
@workphone93427 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Do you think the same side cooling design will perform worse than the 2 way cooling? My personal thought is that this cooling system has both pros and cons than the traditional method. The con is when both GPU and CPU is under load, the 2 in 1 heat pipe solution needs to travel all the way from the GPU and pass through CPU then exhaust which means longer distance for the heat to travel so less cooling rate. This is also a pro, since both CPU and GPU is connect under the same heat pipe which means when running CPU only or GPU only tasks the performance will be much better. Because it will use all 3 heat pipes and 2 fans to cool only the CPU or GPU. However this is a gaming laptop, which means both CPU and GPU will be constantly under load during gaming. So I conclude this setup is more suitable for a workstation than a gaming machine. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Nathan Fang so far thermals have held pretty well under gaming load I have seen nothing over 80 Celsius on the GPU or the CPU and that was streaming OverWatch for over an hour last night
@QuestionThings1237 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review I can stand by that, just finished getting mine set up with an HDD that I put in that spare slot, and I ran The Witcher 3 on ultra settings for well over an hour, all while Predator Sense was running, and 80 degrees Celsius was the highest the CPU hit, and it was just for a second at one point then dropped back down to low-mid 70s, and the GPU hit 78 at its highest. This was also with CoolBoost turned off, with CoolBoost turned on, it seemed to drop a few degrees on either one
@sir1bar8957 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review is there a way to repaste for the CPU and gpu on the laptop?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Sir1Bar yes you would have to open the laptop and unscrew the heat pipes that cover the CPU and GPU and then you could wipe off the old thermal paste and apply new thermal paste if you wanted to
@sir1bar8957 жыл бұрын
thanks
@Crown-Coke6 жыл бұрын
New Sub. Do you recommend the 15" or 17"? Thanks
@joundanhamza79094 жыл бұрын
17 is much large , 15 is better i guess
@senciddimisin7 жыл бұрын
Seriously, Thank you so so much. I'm glad there are people like you out there.
@senciddimisin7 жыл бұрын
I've one important question though. I'm not good at the aspects of hardware and I actually don't know if I should upgrade the RAM or not. And If I want to upgrade in the future what brand of RAM should I buy? Are all type of RAM's competible with every computer? Can you suggest me a name or a link? Sorry for all these question. Thanks
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
In my opinion 16GB is enough, but if you do want to upgrade you would need DDR4 2400 Laptop RAM.
@alaaadel75215 жыл бұрын
Nice ... I am waiting for my purchased acer to arrive and that video really made my day
@aioanb99817 жыл бұрын
Ah shit, I threw the charger box away cause I thought that was all because I thought you gotta request for the kit. GOD DAMMIT!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
whoops.. I have had other subs say the same thing. That's why in the video I specifically show to screws in the accessories box in the unboxing. BUT it's easy to purchase 4 screws of of Amazon or somewhere I am sure.
@aioanb99817 жыл бұрын
How do I know what size are the screws so I know for sure it fits.
@aioanb99817 жыл бұрын
About 3 weeks in and storage running really low.
@banethermo7 жыл бұрын
It is these screws www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Screw-Label-Swap-Tray/dp/B0038KU1YO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502955808&sr=8-3 If you don't want to buy the whole pack you could try to go to a laptop repair store and ask them to give you 4 for cheap/free
@senciddimisin7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorr y to butt in but why are there seperate screws in the package?
@Toyodude7847 жыл бұрын
I bought this laptop from amazon i received it and went to put in my hard drive in the bay when i opened the door there was no caddy not cable to attach my hard drive but i got the little baggie with the 4 screws. Contacted acer and they said they would send out a kit for me so i'm waiting to see whats happen , other than that i love this laptop i made my purchase based on the good reviews you gave on the laptop highly happy with my purchase. thanks Galaxy Tech Review. ACER should send you free shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . Love your vid man
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes contacting Acer was the right move.
@Xero_Wolf7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Joseph Same here. Was about to order the hard drive caddy, didn't realise Acer would send one for free.
@baltogames15017 жыл бұрын
I also recently bought one of these and had nothing in the HDD bay. Acer sent me the caddy and cable, however the screws they included were too wide to mount the caddy to the laptop. Now I am waiting for a universal screw sent I just ordered from amazon. Very inconvenient. If you are in the same boat as I am, here is the screw set I ordered: UEB 300pcs Screws Box Set for Universal Laptop PC Computer Repair Dell HP Lenovo Asus Acer Toshiba Samsung
@tranquilcapy6287 жыл бұрын
How did it go? I had the same situation a bit more recently and just got the installation kit today, but I'm kind of stumped on how to install the cable myself. The package didn't include any directions and there's this black strip inside the storage bay where the sata cable is supposed to go, and I'm unsure if I need to lift that up or just slide the cable over it or ... what. So yeah, kind of at a loss.
@Toyodude7847 жыл бұрын
Nick in regards to installing your cable you have to remove the entire back of the laptop (exposing the fans,motherboard etc) just below the fans there would be a connector on the motherboard that would be labeled "JHDD2" the cable connects there. Then its just a matter of putting it back together making sure the other end of the cable is in the bay and out on the way of anything that would damage it. There is a picture of the internals on this site so you can see how the cable is routed " laptopmedia.com/highlights/inside-acer-predator-helios-300-17-inch-ph317-51-disassembly-internal-photos-and-upgrade-options/ " i hope that helps cheers.
@Spider2B7 жыл бұрын
your my hero this video was super helpful thx!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Epic Player83 welcome.
@fireknave49166 жыл бұрын
thanks luke i was honestly wondering if i could add a hard drive or had to replace it and the ram was a bonus so again i thank you sir this video helped me alot
@GT-tn2nx7 жыл бұрын
Which would you recommend adding? HDD or SSHD?
@GT-tn2nx7 жыл бұрын
Just_Prodiigy is this a general problem or just a coincidence with a few people?
@GT-tn2nx7 жыл бұрын
Just_Prodiigy okay thanks a lot m8!
@adeloperates62037 жыл бұрын
HDD's are a log bgger and cheaper, SSD's are better for gaming but mainly sandbox and stuff where you need to load a lot of things, but HDD's are generally better.
@haytch53987 жыл бұрын
AdelOperates - SSDs are better. They are like HDDs but don't have any moving parts and are more powerful but expensive. HDDs are still beast if you pair it with a good SSD
@ghfhgfuuu6 жыл бұрын
Amazing Spodermon SSD
@MyInstantSearch7 жыл бұрын
Will the Samsung 960 Pro work fine on it?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Yes it will.
@MyInstantSearch7 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review Woa, great! Was planning to get the 2 TB SSHD and 960 pro, how's the combo?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
The m.2 slot is NVME compatible so the 960 pro should work, I have not bought it and tested it myself so I can't say, I just stuck with the pre installed m.2 drive.
@MyInstantSearch7 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review what about the performance of segate SSHD? Is it better than the stock 1tb from Toshiba?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Yes it is,
@fluxx60897 жыл бұрын
Extremely Helpful! Thankyou so much Galaxy Tech Review!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
No problem glad I could help!
@catllionare4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! 🙏🙌 I challenged myself to do this and I succeed with the help of this video so thank you so much for that. I can't believe how much more room my laptop has now! Hahaha I'm still in awe! 🤗🤗🤗
@GalaxyTechReview4 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@405miranda7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I m from india. I bought this laptop from an online store. the product i received had a HDD already installed in the secondry compartment ,and when i removed it and boot the laptop there was no 1tb space available in my predator. so does this mean that my internal hdd is faulty ??? or that compartment itself is the main storage compartment? And if that is the case do i have to remove the already installed 1 TB HDD and add a 2 TB HDD to upgrade it?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
there is 1 compartment for a drive (shown in video) but there is also a m.2 SSD slot as well. Most configurations here in the US come with the 256GB m.2 slot filled and the 2nd compartment open for install of a new drive. Looks like your model only came with a 1TB drive installed in the compartment and no m.2 drive. So you have 2 options, but an m.2 drive and make that your boot drive (you will of course have to install windows on it) Or replace your 1TB drive with a 2TB drive. (again you would either have to clone your 1 TB drive or do a fresh install of windows)
@udit0437 жыл бұрын
Hi bhai, same here.. Call me 9009-875-316 I think we both bought it from flipkart
@shaheerdocrat53986 жыл бұрын
Yeah it seems that Flipkart sold the same model with a 1tb and a 128gb ash and 8 GB ram with a gtx 1050 ti. I remember seeing the price at 50k during that one offer and then it kept going upwards. Even for the lower specs than the us model that I have, it's worth it at 50k
@udit0436 жыл бұрын
405miranda Hi, I have personally contact Acer about the issue & they assured me by saying "product is 100% genuine". If you want details then I could forward you :)
@shaheerdocrat53986 жыл бұрын
Udit Raikwar Flipkart was probably selling a stripped down version of this laptop. This kind of hardware is prohibitively expensive in india
@beanzebubb7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm super new to this PC stuff. I installed the Firecuda, but I'm not sure what to do next. Is it supposed to show up on my computer? If yes, mine isn't showing. I don't know If I did something wrong
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Juan Pacheco you have to go to Windows settings then Disk Management and create a partition on the new hard drive you just installed once you do that it will show up in my PC
@Remixdj36 жыл бұрын
In the disk management screen, but i'm not sure on how to create a new partition for the hard-drive.
@W2DYY736 жыл бұрын
Hugh Williams me neither, I have the same problem
@kennychawla30226 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review Hi. I am having a problem in turning it on. I just press the power button and keyboard lights blinks and nothing happens.. it doesn't turn on. Please can you help ?
@nivekkhan97076 жыл бұрын
@juan pacheco. All you need to do is open disk management and look below it should say disk 0 and Disk 1. Check the disk you added if. Your disk should say inallocated at the bottom of the window. Left Click it to select. and then right click to create new.
@kyseroutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Just ordered this laptop today with the same hard drive to add. Thanks for the great vids helped me decide
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help, enjoy your laptop!
@kyseroutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review over all you think it's good? Was that your review in amazon? Haha I thought it might be
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Kyser Parrott yep that was my review on Amazon
@kyseroutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review I got the laptop seems really nice so far, but iv added the same tb you did and I can't find it in storage?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Kyser Parrott you have to go to settings in Windows and then go to Disk Management and then create a partition on that new Drive it will then show up in my computer or what Windows 10 calls my PC
@LampP0st2 жыл бұрын
Just did this, thank you!
@quito7877 жыл бұрын
Don't buy this laptop. Mine had the bottom hardisk caddy and sata cable missing so I can't install a second drive. And I am unable to get the parts! It looks like there are many victims. :( Buyer beware!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
interesting because as you saw in my video I had all the stuff included. I would suggest contacting Acer for the parts, I am sure they will help you out.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+gendail71 I would hang in there I know it's a pain in the butt but I'm sure that Acer will take care of you
@terryellison36517 жыл бұрын
Ooooh so I'm not blind, the SATA connecter just wasn't there... :(
@dandessoffy25497 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review hi
@dandessoffy25497 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review can you make a video of how to install stall the sata cable safely for the second hard drive that so many people ( including myself) did not get that are awaiting the parts. Like does it matter that the battery is integrated and does it have to be removed before messing around with the motherboard?
@jacksonliller77026 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for uploading! I was wondering how the speeds compare when gaming from something installed on the C drive to something installed on the 2nd SSD. Since you mentioned you review games, I thought you wouldn't mind weighing in on the topic. Please advise!
@ErickArruda10007 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. This video helped me a lot! Helllo from Brazil!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Erick Arruda no problem
@capelli82756 жыл бұрын
Erick, o seu notebook veio com o cabo sata e o caddy?
@simbionicseagull76206 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro gonna buy this laptop looks epic and has amazing specs for the price. Nice video :)
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and your support!
@chrissitko97427 жыл бұрын
After looking at some other gaming laptops.....this one it is. Specs and price. Can't beat it. Thanks for making my decision. Lol
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Sitko thanks for watching
@josepacheco50085 жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial! Thumbs up 👍🏻
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
welcome
@mrskye08 Жыл бұрын
hi, my acer only came with the ssd when i purchased it. if i put the HDD, will the laptop automatically recognize it like plug and play, or do i have to do something else like install drivers etc? thanks!
@arimatrix6 жыл бұрын
8:58 Actually it's 2 from the CPU which turns into 3 from the GPU
@oguzhanizgi72227 жыл бұрын
Thank you Galaxy Tech Review. I watched all reviews and bought this laptop. It is very quality.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Oğuzhan İZGİ thank you for watching and your support it's appreciated
@lordsgate77747 жыл бұрын
Oğuzhan İZGİ amazondan mı getirttin? Kaç günde geldi, gümrük sorunu çıktı mı, üründe taşıma sırasında sorunlar olmuş mu? Lütfen cevaplar mısın?
@chiscochacon2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks, it helped me a lot..!
@agar3s6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! it was pretty useful :)
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help
@revanvonheaven82703 жыл бұрын
@@GalaxyTechReview Ballistix 2x16Gb 3000mhz does it support this yes or no.
@Asphalt2097 жыл бұрын
Great video. Waiting for triton unboxing :)
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Got 3000 dollars you can loan me to do that video? LOL
@marrylee32007 жыл бұрын
awesome video like the way you put in details 🖒 hey btw can i insert an sata ssd inplace of hhd in that slot
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+marry lee thank you and yes you can
@addisonkempf6496 жыл бұрын
thanks for the help! it worked just as you said!
@christo60682 жыл бұрын
Thx needed to upgrade RAM
@nuclearnade71896 жыл бұрын
thx for making this video now i know how to install that
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
+Mr Nate88 no problem thanks for watching
@nutanbissessar63215 жыл бұрын
amazing vid it really helped me to do what i had to do keep it up god bless
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching glad it helped
@blinkobsession1826 жыл бұрын
How did you ground yourself before installing? Or would you recommend the anti-static wrist strap? Thanks!
@Paulo-zr5zo7 жыл бұрын
That's what the vx15 lacks,... hopefully this arrive soon in my country
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Paulo 👍
@darthwade3425 жыл бұрын
This video helped me alot thanks man
@williambroock6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, great video! Will the Firecura be worth the extra dollars when compared to the Barracuda or the WD Blue since the laptop already have 256GB SSD? What HDD do you reccomend?
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
+williambroock yes the firecuda is an sshd so has a bit of solid state memory to help loading times this is an advantage over just a regular HDD
@veronicawhite58687 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks so much for posting these videos! You were really instrumental in helping me decide to get the Helios. Stupid question, is any hard drive compatible with the Helios? I have a super old laptop and I want to transfer the hard drive. Thanks!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Veronica White as long as the drive has a SATA connection and not the old IDE connections you should be fine
@madhugochar7087 жыл бұрын
super helpful great job
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+madhu gochar thank you for watching and your support glad I could help
@justinpauser32477 жыл бұрын
Wow this looks like an amazing laptop! will you be uploading gaming videos on this laptop? like with the vx15
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+JmasterJ243 pauser yes I will.
@corvus9177 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review Hi there! Thanks for the videos and for the thorough review of this particular laptop. I'm definitely planning on getting it, and I was wondering if the drive bay has enough room for a 9.5 mm thick HDD, or if I need to get a 7mm thick HDD. Thank you.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+corvus917 the ones that I have used were 7mm
@satansbf61204 жыл бұрын
Hi, I did not receive screws with my laptop, can you recommend some screws that fit in the side of the HDD? The ones you linked in the other comment are too big and makes the HDD not align properly in the bay
@nj97557 жыл бұрын
Do a review about the thermals of the laptop while gaming! Also if there are any hotspots on the palm rest and keyboard area?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Nolan Jaerold Rivera gets warm above keyboard. Did they test stream of OverWatch last night you might want to watch that I talk about thermals the entire time. The highest the GPU got was about 70 Celsius and the highest of the CPU got was about 77 Celsius
@augustomantero82666 жыл бұрын
Thanks for so much help !!!
@brianw85426 жыл бұрын
Nice video does this laptop come with a screwdriver to add a hdd? Or do i have to but one? If so which size/kind of screwdriver do i need
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
No it does no the size I used was a PH0 (phillips head screwdriver size 0)
@emanuelaguilar73455 жыл бұрын
Hi, how to do you configure on the laptop, so you can install the programs in the added hard drive ?
@dyl0w5 жыл бұрын
type in disk management in windows and partition the hard drive
@trinhmai48847 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the videos, I am going to purchase Acer Predator Helios 300, and also I am willing to get 1tb Seagate Firecuda too. But I have one question that after you put 2nd HDD on this laptop, any after works needed to be done? What I mean is that it is simply to put it on the laptop, and then just turn on the laptop then it automatically fits in and works? I hope to get a reply back from you soon. Thank you (I am not type of IT person, so I just wanna make sure that I got things right. Also, do you have any recommendation like where to put laptop while installing 2nd HDD or what types of the screwdriver to use?)
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
use a size PH0 screwdriver. As for what you do after. Once installed, got to Windows Settings then to Disk Management and create a partition on the new hard drive, it will then show up in "My PC" Enjoy your new laptop.
@trinhmai48847 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review Thank you for replying me with useful information. I'm still figuring out the way to create a partition on new hard drive. I went thru some KZfaq videos but still got confused by the way they're doing it. Most of the time, they "shrink volume" and input some numbers, in which I am totally blind of. I think there might be some people who have a similar concern, so if you could do a very short video about how to create a partition, we really really really appreciate it.
@eternallymaze6 жыл бұрын
Which one is better this laptop or the Asus ROG strix GL703V 17.3 inch gaming laptop
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
I have not tested the Asus myself.. but for the money you can't go wrong with the Acer
@eternallymaze6 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review yep true I really wanna get the laptop in the video but scared I mess up with adding the hdd
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
nah just follow my video it's simple
@yan79477 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this video are useful.... By the way, the storage drive are using the 2.5 inch one? (well, just to make it sure)
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Yanuar Ramadhan yes I use a 2.5 in Drive 7 mm
@yan79477 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review Nice, thanks
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
np
@mohammedAbdullah-he6op6 жыл бұрын
will the 2.5" 15mm fit in?
@MyInstantSearch6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sahilagnihotri49514 жыл бұрын
Helpful video I have a doubt, the Predator has 1Tb HDD and 128 GB SSD by default and my question is that can i still upgrade my SSD+ HDD by 2 TB along with the default storage space i have. In total I mean (1tb hdd+128 gb SSD+2 TB(ssd+hdd) ? Or there is a limit to extend it?
@GalaxyTechReview4 жыл бұрын
a limit because that 1TB sata drive is already in the slot, the best you can do is replace it and double the 1tb to 2tb
@mellowords Жыл бұрын
Does this model of the Predator Helios 300 (2017) have a limitation on the second SSD's storage capacity? Wondering if I can grab a 2TB 2.5" SSD, or if it'll just be incompatible. Thanks for the great video!
@GalaxyTechReview Жыл бұрын
2TB will work just fine.
@mellowords Жыл бұрын
@@GalaxyTechReview how about 4tb?
@JasimMajeed75 жыл бұрын
Very informative video ❤️
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@enzopulido25795 жыл бұрын
What would you prefer? A Dell G7 or Acer Predator Helios 300? I am looking on that price range and their performance i hope you can help me make up my mind.
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
I have never tested a G7 so can't compare.
@loisisaiahjashlefrancisco76337 жыл бұрын
My model also did not come with the HDD cable and Caddy, requested for a kit from acer support. they sent me instructions however for the part where i have to open up the lower case and look for the HDD cable connector, it does show the pictures. do you know where the HDD cable connector is in order to connect the HDD cable? and how should i place it so that it can still show through the HDD opening even when the lower case is on.
@Cool_Adam6 жыл бұрын
Jashley Francisco Where did you buy it from Amazon?
@aer48816 жыл бұрын
thanks man...you help me at all... 😁😊
@areebraza82626 жыл бұрын
If only there was a love button instead of a like button...
@DarkGaiaFiend6 жыл бұрын
Question, I plan on buying either the Helios 500 or Triton 700. What ram should I use. Because the dimensions look different from a standard desktop Ram. Planning to upgrade to 32gbs on either of them and M.2 and add a HDD
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
DDR4 2133MHZ PC4-17000 260-PIN should work just fine.
@mrBytemare6 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine today and really hope the HD comes with the cable.
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
if it doesnt and you are in the US or Canada you can request a free kit HERE csapps.acer.com/kit-request/#submit
@mrBytemare6 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review thanks but from norway:)
@gizkapoison6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I might be buying this laptop for christmas, if I were to upgrade the rap for 2 16gb slots, which would you recommend?
@shanehayes94026 жыл бұрын
Great video I'm new to taking apart computers and I was jw if you can upgrade the battery on this laptop battery life is not the greatest .
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
To my knowledge there is no upgrade for the battery. It is a gaming laptop after all battery life usually is pretty poor on gaming laptops
@TheBabai076 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Now, my question is, what is your recommended brand of memory stick for this acer g3-572?
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
Any name brand memory will do, just make sure it is the same speed as the memory you already have installed.
@df73608 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a loud crackling/feedback issue with my front speakers on the right side only. It doesn't always harken straight away, but it gets so loud, rebooting is the only thing that gives me a short break. Any ideas? It's about 7 years old now, my i17 predator. Cheers
@peace-52254 жыл бұрын
I have the same laptop but with 4gb ram and i need dire help. This video helped me a bit
@GalaxyTechReview4 жыл бұрын
You can replace the RAM with something like this amzn.to/2Br9RIk
@SOTairsoft7 жыл бұрын
Exactly the video I was looking for. Quick question, is this port compatible with straight SSD? Or does it need to be a SSHD/HHD?
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+teufelhunden1775 SSD will work as well.
@SOTairsoft7 жыл бұрын
Hey, I appreciate the fast response! One more question... I'm looking for an SSD to put into the computer, do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+teufelhunden1775 yes the one I link in the description. The Seagate firecuda
@NayaA-Ri7 жыл бұрын
Galaxy Tech Review will this work, i mean plug and play... Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E250B/AM) www.amazon.com/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f35NzbP83R4WR
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+maungtea yes.
@agouhaokip74165 жыл бұрын
Which Optane module did you use? I want to upgrade my laptop but I don't know which Optane module to buy. So, any suggestions?
@elibryan85103 жыл бұрын
not sure if you still reply but what can I do if I can't find the 4 screws you mentioned came with the accessory box?
@angelsx826 жыл бұрын
Hi,I'm about to get this laptop from Amazon.Is it worth it in 2018?Is the screen ok because in the reviews they mentioned it's not that bright?And last is there better option for about same money?Thanks
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
Still the best "bang for your buck" Screen is fine, unless you are playing in direct sunlight or something, but who does that? lol
@TheTXSaint7 жыл бұрын
Once you add the new HDD (In my case a 1TB 7200 Firecuda), after turning the laptop back on is there anything you need to do to get the laptop to recognize the new HDD? Also, in what cases should you choose to save to the HDD as opposed to the SSD? Sorry for the probably basic question, just getting into PC gaming.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+TheTXSaint once you install it you will need to go into Windows settings then Disk Management and create a partition on that drive so that it will be recognized by Windows once that's done you're good to go you can put whatever you want on the HDD I usually put game installs on mine and then they run just fine
@AbhriyaRoy7 жыл бұрын
Hey! It would be great if you could tell me which 16gb RAM you would suggest!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Crucial has a nice 16GB set on Amazon amzn.to/2jMRjft
@Kurisu-SanYT3 жыл бұрын
what kind of screws are those?
@everardogarcia53165 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you'll see this but is it possible to install games from the Microsoft store into the second hard drive? Games from the Microsoft store won't install onto my external so I need to know if I can put them in the second drive before I buy one. Great vid btw.
@bruhroof7 жыл бұрын
Im new to this Laptop game, but this is the only thing you need to do to get more storage on the laptop right? If I wanna have more videos, photos and games i just need to buy one such hard drive and place it in right? Your channel is super helpful btw
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes to add extra storage just buy a 2.5 inch 7mm sata HDD or SSD and install it.
@bruhroof7 жыл бұрын
thanks allot :) subscribed
@endjack2186 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me more about the screwdrivers? I find no poper tools for tearing down. It would be great if there is a link for the screwdrivers.
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
just need a ph0 phillips head screwdriver. The little kit I use is the one I did a review on way back HERE amzn.to/2sytE4s
@gz22236 жыл бұрын
Yo, im saving up for this pc and i want to know if a barracuda 4tb HDD would work, or not. 3’5. Im a rookie pcs so i think i need help xD. Luvd the vid btw, also if u got any suggestions or tips i would appreciate it alot❤️❤️❤️
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
You need to have a 2.5" hard drive or SSD 3.5" is too large to fit in the Bay
@manideepgupta24335 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Can I know the size of the screws used for HDD given in the box, so that I can buy it from amazon? I missed those screws.
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2Xhh5fv will work
@CloneCommander507 жыл бұрын
Do you know if that SATA Cable + interposer is a standard connection for laptops? Or is the connector going to the motherboard proprietary? I ask because mine, like many others, did not come with the connector or caddy for a second drive.
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
Dmitri Zaitsev I'm not sure if its proprietary or not you may want to contact Acer directly and ask them.
@iliasbelkiss10674 жыл бұрын
i have a question you didnt add 2nd hdd you just ugraded the old one. pls how can i add an ssd (not upgrade my old hard disk)
@GalaxyTechReview4 жыл бұрын
Not true mine came with a m.2 ssd as the boot drive so that drive bay was empty when I purchased it. If you bought one that already has a SSD or HDD in the drive bay then you may have an open m.2 slot on the motherboard you can fill..
@SacCarScene5 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me if you need to partition the 2 TB HDD after installing it on a new Laptop? I am planning on adding one to my new laptop.
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
after you install it you need to partition and format it through "Disk Management" in windows, before windows will see it yes.
@eduardextreme43876 жыл бұрын
Can you make an disasembling tutorial for acer nitro 5 an 515-51?It would be very helpful...
@karmasymptoms115 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Sadly, 2/4 screws to the expansion HD bay have been stripped. It most definetly could have been my clunky hands but I'm almost certain the screws were over tightened. Any suggestions? I am most likely going to return/exchange but would rather not. Thanks!
@GalaxyTechReview5 жыл бұрын
hmm for stripped screws, no unfortunately I'm not sure what you can do for that.
@tamalbanerjee63666 жыл бұрын
Is there a display-hinge cover that you need to remove before you remove the back plate? I recall that you did that in the VX15 video, but that step was not shown here. Also, in the VX15 video you pulled the back plate from the front. How does it go in the Helios? Thanks.
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
same as the VX15 accept there is no hinge cover.
@tamalbanerjee63666 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@RTBHvideo7 жыл бұрын
Is there anything we should know about the battery? Can it be replaced or will we be able to upgrade it to a larger size at some point? Thanks!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
it can be replaced you have to remove the bottom cover and then it can be unplugged from the main board. Don't think they will make larger batteries for it in the future.
@Smallnutz6 жыл бұрын
I bought the Acer Predator Helios 300 g3 572 59wg. Im correct that I cant Upgrade the Laptop to have the HDD + Sata SSD + M2?? Thanks for the lovely Video! Great Job!
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
There are only two slots one for an m.2 drive and one for a sata hard drive. So you can have two drives total.
@Smallnutz6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fast answer ! And thanks for your time and engagement for this video and answers!
@GalaxyTechReview6 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@Endorion_YTC7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, once again!
@GalaxyTechReview7 жыл бұрын
+Endorion no problem
@pretz55845 жыл бұрын
Also do you know what type of screws you need if you have lost the accesories package with the power supply.
@KoinoniaLifeGroup4 жыл бұрын
Hey Galaxy Tech Review, love the video but Can you post a link or two to the RAM you used??
@GalaxyTechReview4 жыл бұрын
This is the exact RAM module I used amzn.to/2Z7QRvs
@jadshikhkhalil53067 ай бұрын
I was wondering of anyone could help me with a problem I'm having. I opened my laptop completely and there was a wide wire or something like taht that was connected to the hdd holder and that's why I can't do anything with my computer where does that wire go because it's not connected to the motherboard or anything like that