Thoughts on Defiance 16"

[Sema]

Hello everyone!

I recently ordered a PCSpecialist Defiance 16" last Monday
I mainly plan to use the laptop for virtualization, SQL, Python, and similar
tasks, rather than gaming. I ordered it last Monday, but when I tried to upgrade to fast track 1-day dispatch a few days later, it wouldn't let me, stating that the V360SNCQ it not available, as it's pre-sold.

Now, it's been in the "testing" stage for three working days and I've noticed that the Defiance series is no longer available for purchase at all on the website. It feels like I might have bought the last unit in stock, though I'm not sure whether that's a good or bad thing.

Question:
Since I'm not gaming but running VMs, databases, Python scripts, etc should I expect high temperatures?



Would appreciate any insights from those familiar with the Defiance series or similar PCSpecialist laptops. Thanks in advance!


Specs

Chassis & Display
Defiance Series: 16" Matte FHD+ 165Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (1920 x 1200)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 16 Core Processor 14650HX (5.2GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
32GB PCS PRO SODIMM DDR5 4800MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
AC Adaptor
1 x 230W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Battery
1 x Defiance Battery 54WH
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND APPLICATION
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® KILLER™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options
2 x USB 3.2 PORTS (Type C) + 2 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Keyboard Language
DEFIANCE MULTI COLOUR BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Keyboard & Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 2.0 MP FULL HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book

 

[SpyderTracks]

Intel runs extremely hot, so yes, temps will be high.

This is one of the reasons it’s generally better to go with AMD

 

[Sema]

Intel runs extremely hot, so yes, temps will be high.

This is one of the reasons it’s generally better to go with AMD

Thanks for the quick reply. Kinda kicking myself for not posting here before ordering. Do you know if cooling pads or anything else might help with the temps?

 

[SpyderTracks]

Thanks for the quick reply. Kinda kicking myself for not posting here before ordering. Do you know if cooling pads or anything else might help with the temps?

The only thing you can do is undervolt.

Cooling pads don’t work as there are no vents on the undersides of laptops, cooling pads haven’t been relevant for quite a long time as laptop design has changed enormously.

 

[Ekans2011]

The only thing you can do is undervolt.

Yes, assuming the Bios is unlocked, which is not a certainty because many SI/OEM prevent this possibility, even if the 14650HX CPUs are theoretically unlocked.

 

[Clintster]

As far as I'm aware you can still cancel and go the AMD route with the Recoil 16. I stand to be corrected though and I apologise for coming into your thread but if it's something you don't want and haven't received it yet I'd look at your options.

 

[SpyderTracks]

As far as I'm aware you can still cancel and go the AMD route with the Recoil 16. I stand to be corrected though and I apologise for coming into your thread but if it's something you don't want and haven't received it yet I'd look at your options.

This is certainly true, even though it's in Testing, you can still cancel, they may incur a small admin fee to cover the time taken to build it, but I very much doubt it would be much.

It's a big purchase, if you're at all unsure, definitely cancel and revisit.