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Thank you for buying our comprehensive step-by-step guide for maximizing the performance of Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) with RTX 4070! INTRO Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the world of high-performance computing. This eBook is specifically written for Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) with (RTX 4070), and it's more than just a manual, it's a gateway to unlocking the hidden power of your laptop. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional gamer, or someone who craves efficiency and speed in everyday computing, you're in the right place. With over 15 years of experience in testing, reviewing, and enhancing laptops, our team of experts at LaptopMedia Labs decided to share the way we're optimizing our own laptops. Our guide will walk you through each step of the optimization process, from straightforward hardware upgrades to advanced software tweaks. So, let's embark on this journey together. Scroll down, and let's start unlocking the power that lies within your laptop. 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Please note that while our guides are comprehensive, some of the resources included are the intellectual property of their respective companies, and may be sourced externally. Every resource should be used legally and in accordance with its respective licenses and terms of use. LaptopMedia cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss resulting from the application of these guides, tools, or external resources. The results presented in this eBook were achieved under controlled laboratory conditions. Before and after applying the modifications outlined in this guide, all variables were kept constant to ensure accuracy. However, it's important to note that the specific outcomes may vary. Factors such as your computer's current workload, the software installed, the version of the operating system, and the ambient temperature can all influence performance. Therefore, the values and improvements mentioned should be considered as estimates rather than guarantees. If you have any questions, suggestions, or other inquiries, you can reach us via our Contact Us page. HARDWARE UPGRADE If possible, it’s always a good idea to start with the right hardware upgrade. In this case, it could be a must, because some of the AN17-41 come with just one RAM stick. In our case, adding one more RAM module improved the gaming performance of this Nitro by about 10%! Of course, you could skip this chapter for future reference. Watch our video demonstrating how to open and upgrade the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41): Step 1: Opening the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) Ensure the Acer Nitro 17 is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 11 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. You can pop up the plate by carefully raising it while holding firmly the two plastic exhaust vents on the back. Hint: Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing. Step 2: Battery Removal The battery isn’t fixed to the base with screws because there is a dedicated socket for it on the inside of the bottom plate that keeps the unit in place. Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard carefully to avoid any damage. Just lift away the 90.61Wh unit from the chassis. Caution: Handle the battery and its connector with care to avoid any damage. Memory Upgrade Locate the two SODIMM slots that support DDR5 RAM for memory upgrades. If your Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) has one RAM module installed, and if you're considering an upgrade, the preferred module types for optimal performance, ranked from best to least, are 2Rx8 > 1Rx8 > 1Rx16. Although performance improvements can be substantial in some cases, these modules are rarer and more expensive due to higher manufacturing costs. For more information, read our analysis: Boost your gaming performance by up to 37%, just by choosing the correct RAM type. You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Storage Upgrade Identify the two M.2 PCIe x4 slots compatible with Gen 4 SSDs for storage expansion. Hint: Don't forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available. You can buy Gen 4 M.2 SSD modules here: Here are your options: Option 1: Upgrade your current SSD with a faster single SSD The pre-installed SSD is the SAMSUNG MZVL21T0HCLR-00B07, offering 6.56 GB/s and 4.92GB/s sequential read and write speeds, respectively. The easiest way to improve it is by swapping the pre-installed drive with a more powerful one. You may want to use our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings and choose the best drive you can afford. In addition to Sequential Read/Write, take note of IOPS 4K Read/Write and Latency Read/Write as well. Here's an example of a performance gain simply by replacing the factory SSD of the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) with a different model (Kingston KC3000): +38% Faster Seq. Write; +9% Faster Seq. Read. Option 2: RAID configuration RAID 0 significantly enhances performance in sequential reading/writing, while RAID 1 provides greater security for critical data. It's important to note that loading games, for instance, mainly depends on reading a massive number of small files, where RAID 0 has limited impact. Its strength lies in reading/writing/moving large files, which can be beneficial in certain work scenarios like navigating through a high-quality timeline in a video editing app, saving large projects, etc. Although RAID 1 doubles the life of your SSDs and keeps your data safe (if one of the drive fails, the other one still has your files), it has a major drawback: it halves your total disk capacity. Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) with two SSDs in RAID0. Blazing Fast. 2.5X Faster Seq. Write; 2X Faster Seq. Read. PREPARING CLEAN WINDOWS OS If your laptop comes with a pre-installed Windows OS, you can skip this chapter. Step 1: Obtain a Flash drive with a minimum of 8GB capacity. Step 2: Ensure there's no important data on the Flash drive, as it will be formatted. Step 3: Download the latest Windows 11 ISO from our recommended website: https://os.click/. Step 4: Prepare the Flash drive using Rufus: Download, install, and open Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/. Ensure the correct Flash Drive is selected (disconnect other USB devices if necessary). Click 'Select' and choose the ISO file. Click 'START' to begin the process. Rufus will offer several options; make your selection or follow the example settings shown below. Optional Step for RAID configurations: Copy the Intel RST driver If you're building a RAID configuration, you may need to copy the RST-F6floppy folder from the MAX OUT archive to your Windows Installation Flash drive. Optional Step: Copy the 'Drivers' partition Some configurations have a partition containing all necessary drivers for the OS. If you plan to replace the factory SSD or configure a RAID setup, it's advisable to copy the Drivers partition contents first. If using the same Flash drive for the Windows OS, ensure it has at least 8GB of free space after the Windows installation. Here’s the process: 1. Boot from Windows Installation Media: - Insert your Windows installation USB drive into the laptop. - Restart your laptop and press F12 or Del to access the boot manager. - Choose to boot from the USB flash drive. 2. Access Command Prompt: - Once the Windows Setup starts, press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt. 3. Prepare the Flash Drive: - In Command Prompt, create a new folder on the flash drive for the drivers. For example, if your flash drive is E:\, use: mkdir E:\Drivers 4. Copy Contents from D:\ Partition: - Use the xcopy command. For example, to copy from D:\ to E:\Drivers: xcopy D:\*.* E:\Drivers /E /H /K This command copies all contents, including subdirectories and files (even hidden and system files). 5. Finish the Process: - After the copying is complete, type exit to close Command Prompt: exit - Safely shut down the computer (use shutdown /s in Command Prompt): shutdown /s INSTALLING WINDOWS OS If your laptop comes with a pre-installed Windows OS, proceed to Step 4. Step 1: Use the Flash Drive Insert the flash drive into the computer and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If you have a RAID configuration, the SSD drive(s) might not be visible. To resolve this, click Load driver ➤ Browse, and navigate to the “RST-F6floppy” folder you copied earlier. Click Next. The driver will install in a few seconds, and the RAID setup should appear as a single drive. If the drive is still not visible, you may need to download the latest Intel RST drivers from intel.com. If multiple versions are available, choose the “Floppy” variant. If only an .EXE file is available, you'll need to extract the driver. Here’s how: Open CMD and navigate to the location of the SetupRST.exe file (in Windows 11, open the folder in File Explorer, click on the address bar, type cmd before the address, and hit Enter). Enter this command: SetupRST.exe -extractdrivers SetupRST_extracted This will extract the drivers in the same folder: production -> Windows -> xxx (number) -> Drivers. Copy this folder to the Flash Drive. Step 2: Create Partition Create a new partition and click Next. Step 3: General Settings The PC will restart automatically. You can remove the flash drive at this point. Now, select your region and keyboard layout. Then, click I don’t have internet, followed by Continue with limited setup. Optional Steps: If you didn't follow the PREPARING OS chapter exactly, or if you didn't prepare your flash drive with Rufus, or if you're setting up a pre-installed Windows OS, the “I don’t have internet” option may be missing. Don’t worry. If you prefer not to connect your PC to a Microsoft account, use no@thankyou.com as the email address at the “Microsoft Account Sign in” screen. On the following screen, enter 0 as the password. You'll encounter an error, but this will allow you to bypass this step. You might want to decline all additional features offered during setup. Congratulations, Windows is now cleanly installed. Let’s proceed with the setup. POST-INSTALL WINDOWS SETUP Step 1: Installing Drivers Option 1: Installing Drivers Manually If your laptop doesn’t have a Drivers partition, download the necessary drivers from Nitro 17’s official driver page. The recommended driver installation sequence is: Chipset Integrated Graphics NVIDIA Graphics Audio LAN Card Reader Wireless LAN Bluetooth Touchpad ME (Intel Management Engine) Radio Switch Others Alternatively, you can install drivers through the Device Manager. Option 2: Installing Drivers from the Acer Nitro Sense app. 1. Download the application from the official support page of the laptop. 2. Follow the instructions to install the app. 3. Open the app and navigate to the "Live Update" tab. 4. Click on the refresh icon 5. Choose "Update All" to install all available updates, or select specific drivers to update individually. Step 2: Gaming Dependencies Install runtimes required for most games and apps. 2.1. DirectX: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Download/confirmation.aspx?id=35 ⚠️ Be sure to uncheck "Install the Bing Bar". 2.2. Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes For a comprehensive installation, use the All-in-one setup from Techpowerup: https://www.techpowerup.com/download/visual-c-redistributable-runtime-package-all-in-one/ 1. Extract the archive. 2. Run install_all.bat. 3. If Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks it, select More info > Run anyway. 4. Approve each User Account Control prompt (approximately 12 times). 5. Done. Step 3: Checking the Stock Results 1. Download and open GPU-Z. 2. Install and run 3DMark. Test with Wild Life Extreme and Time Spy, noting your results. 3. In GPU-Z’s Sensors tab, click twice on each temperature box (Core / Hot Spot / Memory) to see the highest recorded temperatures. Acceptable temperatures are 90°C and below for "GPU Temperature", up to 95ºC for "Hot Spot", and up to 100ºC for "Memory temperature". Higher temperatures can be stable too but require more frequent maintenance. Step 4: Disabling Core Isolation / VMP For gamers prioritizing performance, consider disabling Memory Integrity and Virtual Machine Platform. 3.1. Press the Win key and type 'Core Isolation'. Switch off Memory Integrity and restart your computer. 3.2. Press the Win key again and type 'Windows features'. Unselect Virtual Machine Platform (if selected). Step 5: Removing Bloatware 5.1. Pre-installed Windows OS: If your computer came with Windows pre-installed, you likely have unnecessary bloatware. Uninstall these apps from (Win key -> Add or Remove programs). The default bloatware is Bing Weather, Candy Crush Friends Saga, Microsoft Skype App, Netflix, Xbox App, Zune Music, but you'll probably see more apps that you don't need. 🧠 For advanced users: Use Bulk Crap Uninstaller by Klocman for mass uninstalls. 5.2. Clean Windows Installation: Primarily, consider removing OneDrive. Open CMD and execute this command: for %a in ("SysWOW64" "System32") do (if exist "%windir%\%~a\OneDriveSetup.exe" ("%windir%\%~a\OneDriveSetup.exe" /uninstall)) && reg delete "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}" /f > nul 2>&1 Check for other unnecessary apps in (Win key -> Add or Remove programs). Step 6: Managing Startup Apps Review and manage apps that run on startup, especially after uninstalling bloatware. Press the Win key and type 'Startup Apps'. Turn off unnecessary apps. 🗒️ Notes: - Realtek HD Audio Universal service is part of Realtek's audio driver package. - Disable Microsoft Edge's startup if you don’t use it. 🧠 For advanced users: Use Autoruns for a comprehensive view of all startup apps and services. Step 7: Visual Cleaning Customize the taskbar by disabling new features and buttons. Right-click on the taskbar -> Taskbar settings, and set to Off as preferred. Step 8: Installing Recommended Apps Here are our recommendations for default apps: 🎬 Media Player - VLC 🌐 Internet Browser - Chrome / Firefox ⬇️ BitTorrent Client - qBittorrent 🗜️ File Archiver - 7-zip Opt for open-source software whenever possible. PERFORMANCE COMPARISON These tweaks resulted in a 2% performance boost for the CPU. Cinebench 2024 Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [Before] 892 Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [After] 907 Performance Increase +2% OVERCLOCKING/UNDERVOLTING THE GPU Step 1: Switch to Performance Mode / Discrete Graphics Mode For optimal performance, ensure the dedicated GPU is always active. 1. Open the Nitro Sense app. 2. Power presets can be found in the "Mode" tab of the "Scenario" menu or you can access them in the "Scenario profile" section. 3. Select the "Gaming" scenario and the "Performance" preset. 4. Restart the laptop and repeatedly press the “F12” key to enter the BIOS setup. 5. Go to the "Advanced" section and select the "NVIDIA GPU only" mode. 6. Save the changes. Step 2: Installing and Setting Up MSI Afterburner 1. Download and install MSI Afterburner. 2. Copy the Profiles folder from the LM MAXOUT archive to C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner. 3. Open MSI Afterburner and activate the profile by clicking on the button "1" on the right, then click Apply. This profile worked best for our test laptop. However, results may vary, so a stress test is recommended. Step 3: Quick Stress Test Use Unigine Superposition or the TimeSpy benchmark in 3DMark for stress testing. Also, run demanding games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Control, or Metro Exodus for several minutes. Optional Step: Troubleshooting BSOD or GFX_ERROR are common results of an overly high Core clock, while too high Memory clock often causes artifacts. To fix these issues: 1. Open MSI Afterburner. 2. Lower the Core clock by 15-30 MHz or the Memory clock by 50-100 MHz. If undervolted, the Core clock will read "Curve". Adjust the voltage/frequency curve as needed. Repeat benchmarks/games until Errors/Artifacts stop and temperatures are acceptable. Optional Step: Pushing the Overclock Higher If stable, try increasing the Core clock by 15-30 MHz or the Memory clock by 50-100 MHz. Repeat benchmarks/games until you reach the performance limit or temperatures become too high. Step 4: Extended Stress Test After achieving stability, conduct an extended stress test with games like Red Dead Redemption 2 or 3DMark's TimeSpy Extreme or FireStrike Extreme stress tests. Step 5: Save Your Profile Once satisfied with the performance and temperatures: 1. Save the profile in MSI Afterburner. 2. Set MSI Afterburner to run at Windows startup with your profile. "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\MSIAfterburner.exe" /Profile1 /Q Step 6: Check for Profile Conflicts Restart your computer and run benchmarks again. If scores are lower than expected, check for conflicts with MSI Afterburner and other apps, adjusting the startup delay or settings as needed. PERFORMANCE COMPARISON Compare before and after modification results, ensuring performance gains with stable operation. In our case, we achieved an 8% GPU performance gain. This a very good boost considering that we're working with a high-end GPU. Time Spy (G) Wild Life Extreme Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [Before] 12845 24358 Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [After] 13889 26250 Performance Increase +8% +8% It turned out that it's even higher in some games like The Shadow of the Tomb Raider, where we see +10% FPS Boost in 1440p resolution and MAX Settings. SOTTR Max 1440p Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [Before] 77 FPS Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) [After] 85 FPS Performance Increase +10% DISPLAY QUALITY If you aren't familiar with our Display Profiles, it's a good moment to have a look at this article: Meet our next-generation display profiles – “Health-Guard”, “Design and Gaming” and “Office Work” Here's the link to our LM Profiles app which you'll need to use our profiles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-itV-IxzsVy2K1OxkYGM03eR0ODquyh Now open the Display Profiles folder in the MAX OUT archive, and load the LM Profiles app you've just installed. You just have to Drag & Drop the profiles into the app. That’s it! Now you can easily switch modes and take advantage of the PWM Free Brightness Slider in the Health-Guard section. Design and Gaming profile Now let's see how big the difference is between the real colors and the ones you’ll see on the Acer Nitro 17. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the bigger the number, the more different they look. For the next illustration, we’ve chosen 24 common colors like dark and light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for color-sensitive work, while values below 1.0 mean that the colors are indistinguishable from the real ones to the naked eye. In other words, pairing your Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) with our display profiles will make your laptop not only suitable for professional work with colors, but it will also make them look just like the real ones. Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile Just like our previous Gaming profile, this one also regulates the first steps out of black so you can have even faster reflexes when playing in dark virtual environments...or just see everything in the darkest scenes in movies. Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Gaming Profile Health-Guard profile The most important profile (in our opinion) is the Health-Guard - when being used with our LM Profiles application, Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light that affects our eyes and body. Since it's custom-tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate (they may seem strange at first but after a few minutes our brain will start recognizing them as accurate ones - that's how Health-Guard differs from alternatives like f.lux). Now the profile has a higher color temperature which makes it suitable for working through the whole day (not only at night) and simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced. *Please keep your Windows brightness slider at its max position, and use the LM profiles’ integrated “No PWM brightness slider” for controlling the luminance. Pro Tip: As the Health-Guard profile simulates paper and has as accurate as possible colors, it could be a great tool for prepress designers! Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Health-Guard Profile Read more about PWM | Read more about Blue Light Office Work profile The third profile is Office Work and it should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables, or just surfing. Office Work aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature, and perceptually accurate colors. Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Office Work Profile THE END As we draw this guide to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for embarking on this journey with us. We hope that the insights, tips, and step-by-step instructions provided in this guide have empowered you to make the most out of your device. Enjoy the enhanced performance, speed, and capabilities of your Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41). May it serve as a trusted companion in all your digital adventures.

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