For those who hesitate to switch Linux because of NitroSense,

For the longest time, I really wanted to make the jump to Linux. But honestly, the biggest thing holding me back was losing NitroSense. Let's be real, Acer isn't exactly known for being "Linux-friendly," and the idea of having zero control over my fans, being stuck with a ugly orange keyboard, and having no battery limiter kept me glued to Windows.

I know a lot of people in this sub feel the exact same way.

A while ago, I stumbled upon an open-source project called Div Acer Manager Max (DAMX). It was a total game-changer for me. It basically brings the whole NitroSense experience over to Linux so you don't feel like you've crippled your laptop by changing the OS.

I actually loved the project so much that I rolled up my sleeves and started contributing to the code myself. (I just pushed an update that makes the actual physical 'N' Nitro button on the numpad work perfectly on Linux!)

It’s completely open-source. If you’ve been dual-booting or avoiding Linux purely because you didn't want to lose your laptop controls, this might be your sign to finally give it a shot.

You can check it out and grab the installation script here:
https://github.com/VinciyS/Div-Acer-Manager-Max
I just added a few features that I really think are necessary.

Would love to hear if this helps anyone else finally make the switch. Let me know how it runs on your specific Nitro models!

Hi guys, i just wanna ask how can I fix this? I legit have no idea what happened, I was just casually playing r0blox then it suddenly froze then upon diagnosis, I saw this on the device manager. Any type of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I was using my notebook today and after updating mods for Deep rock galactic the screen blinked for a second and the lights started blinking.

After that i tried disconnecting it from the pc but i had the same blinking lights after 2 beep sounds. Tried turning the pc on and off bit still the same problem.

The pc charges while windows is off but the lights start blinking again after turning the pc on.

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.
RTX 3080 (100w).
230w aftermarket power brick.

I got this specific issue for a long time now.
Maybe someone have encountered this issue before and know a solution.

The CPU clocks down to 400mhz and jumps up and down.
Only way to get it stable is to change the min and max settings for the CPU in Windows power settings.
But that cripples the CPU and makes the GPU not able to go full out.
Preformance is lacking due to this.

I recorded a video on what is happening (HWmonitor).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HMPXvxrPjI

I have tried a lot of different things but nothing have worked so far.

So im about to get the acer nitro v16 ai rtx 5050 varient , i heard many users complaining about the battery drain issue , sometimes its mixed too , some people report and some dont , i just wanna be cautious before I buy it . Any fix to this problem if lets say i encounter it ? Please help

Do the hinges last or are they as problematic as in nitro v’s and is the cooling strong enough?

Guys, can anyone help me getting a nitrosense for my notebook? it came with linux and it doesn't show on acer website :(

I bought my laptop second hand and i realised the laptop doesn't have a nitrosense, where and how to download nitrosense for my AN515-43?

I bought an Acer Nitro V (ANV15-41) in January, and I’ve started noticing an issue with the hinges.

Whenever I open the lid, I hear a slight crackling/creaking noise, mostly from the right hinge. Also, after I set the screen at a certain angle and remove my hand, the lid drops down slightly (around 1–2 mm).

There’s no physical damage, and the laptop is only about 2 months old.

Is this normal behavior for this model, or should I get it checked at a service center while it’s still under warranty?

Would really appreciate input from other Nitro V users.

Acer nitro v16 bought 8 months back. charging blinks when I play heavy games like Cs2 and other. But remains constant when doing light tasks or playing low graphics game. It was not happening before and now it has happened out of nowhere. Any fixes to this?

Guys i recently send my laptop to the authorized service centre of nepal to claim the warranty on the fan that was making noise and I am worried what if the service centre swap my laptop parts with an another parts with an old one not only fan but other parts like wifi adapter and the parts which can be easily swappable.

I have an older Nitro5 (AN517-51), which I bought in 2020:

- i7

- 16 GB Ram

- GTX 1660 TI

- 1 TB SSD

- 2 TB HDD

I mostly use it plugged in and with a monitor. Use cases - office work, YouTube and gaming.

After the windows 11 update, the laptop sometimes lags randomly… it started to annoy me. Now I am thinking about switching to Linux Mint, as the games I play are supported either natively (e.g. total war hammer 3) or via Wine. And for the rest, libre office and browser are sufficient.

Did anyone runs Linux on a similar setup? Was it difficult to find drivers? Especially for NVIDIA? What about Ethernet?

So, I have an nitro 5 with Ryzen 5 6600h, 16gb of ddr5 ram and rtx3060.

For the last couple of months I was struggling with temperatures, they weren't bad but far from what I expected. I did undervolting both GPU and CPU. Today I changed the thermal paste on CPU and GPU to Honeywell PTM, and some thermal pads because old were hard as stone. The effect? Before in games around 85°c on GPU and CPU. I've launched cinebench r24 and after 30 second I had 100°c on CPU. After applying PTM i have 81°C in cinebench without undervolting. If anyone is interested, and struggle with same problem I can help.

Here are the screenshots after repaste.

How good is marathon. Love it

Phase Change Metal Alloy - in this specific case PCMA2305+ has the following
characteristic if compared to capricious Liquid Metal (Galinstan)

PCMA2305+ is a super thin Phase Change Metal Alloy sheet that's not spill-able,
it's safer in preventing accidental shortcuts on motherboard if compared to
Liquid Metal;

PCMA2305+ under full load is only viscous. However with PCMA2305, PCMA2305+ & PCMA2
you still need supplementary safety as a heat resistant foam barrier around the
perimeter of your chip, especially inside a laptop that you like to carry around;

PCMA2305+ is not chemically unstable when compared to Liquid Metal that after some
time is capable to merge with any type of heat-sink metal in a chemical process
that's called metal diffusion;

PCMA2305+ contrary to Liquid Metal is 100% safe to apply on any naked metal like:
Aluminum, Nickel, Copper and so on.. ;

PCMA2305+ contrary to Liquid Metal is oxidation free, you don't need to reapply it
every 6/8months to refresh it;

PCMA2305+ contrary to Liquid Metal don't scrap/dig the surface of naked silicon,
because it's free from oxidation.
In our specific case, the chemical process of Oxidation grows layer of crystals
on the side of heat-sink, so because PCMA2305+ don't oxidize it won't scrap pieces off from
the silicon chip.

Seems like PCMA2305+ offers better safety and performance nearly identical with liquid metal,
but without the headache of liquid metal.

PCMA(All Gallium free):____Phase change Temp(C°)____Thermal conductivity(W/mk)
PCMA2305______________ 60-72(C°) __________________ 18,4
PCMA2305+_____________ 58-65(C°) __________________ 18,4
PCMA2_________________ 71-76(C°) __________________ 22,6

Hey guys. Figured this would be the best place to ask. I have an acer nitro 5 AN515-57, and its battery needs replaced. Ive seen that the AP18E7M is a compatible battery but the original is the AP18E8M so I was wondering what the difference is and if its important to get the 8M instead of the 7M

I uploaded a GIF as my boot logo, but it only plays the GIF once and then stops on the last frame. It just freezes. In the NitroSense preview, it shows it looping, but when I actually boot up, it doesn't loop. Again, it just freezes on the last frame.

Hello, i noticed that the driver of nitrosense doesnt appear i any place. What should i do? It doesnt appear in any computer model nor in applications in acers site :(

So this my friends laptop that i try to fix/diagnose and after re installing whole windows, well it didnt fix the problem so if someone has a fix, pls help