Microsoft surface book teardown reveals almost impossibleto. Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and. The tiny surface book design secrets microsoft didnt talk. Microsofts surface book 3 leaks in new benchmarks with ice lake. Oct 20, 2015 microsoft surface book gpu details revealed alex stevens october 20, 2015 microsoft has made many claims about the surface books performance, but it has been elusive about the details of its gpu. Microsoft issued a firmware fix for the surface book 2 that stops the cpu from throttling at 0. Im trying to decide between two surface book models, the i5 256gb with and without the nvidia gpu and dont know which to choose. Like the surface pro 4, prying apart the display on the surface book is a. Similarly impressive is the gpu s placement and what that means for the laptop the chipset is situated in the surface book s keyboard dock. Microsoft surface laptop 3 powered by amd ryzen is designed for exceptional computing, graphics and battery performance in ultra slim 15 laptop. With a 6th generation intel core i5 or i7 cpu and a discrete nvidia geforce gpu with 1gb gddr5 memory, the surface book is unique in its builtin computing power for this category. With the discrete graphics chip in tow, the surface book can play rocket league at. This update addresses graphical issues that you may encounter in several popular games and applications. Batpower 90w slim charger for microsoft surface bookbook 2 laptop surface pro 6 5 4 3, for 15v 102w 65w 44w power supply adapter, usb qc3.
Microsoft surface book teardown reveals almost impossible. Microsoft surface book 1785 oem keyboard gpu motherboard. While enabling max performance for the intel hd 520 gpu will result. Amd motherboards with strx4 socket allow quick and powerful computing, making these development boards a practical choice for data scientists and visual effect artists. At the native resolution of the surface pro 4 i was getting 2030 fps. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock. The surface book gpu can be safely overclocked by a. Microsoft is fond of referring to the surface pro as a tablet that can.
Plugging the display into the keyboard base unlocks even more performance from the dedicated gpu. Surface pro 4 teardown highlights disposable nature of tablet. Amd b550 motherboards to launch on 16th june costeffective pcie gen 4 options. Microsoft surface book teardown shows diy repair nightmare.
A surface dock was announced alongside the surface book and surface pro 4, and is compatible with both devices. With the current solution i dont see it justified to buy the gpu version just for 30% performance increase. Microsoft surface book comes with 384 cuda cores hinting. It is also backward compatible with the surface pro 3. You will learn how to replace repair the gpu board.
Mar 07, 2017 microsoft launches less expensive flagship surface book without an nvidia gpu. This enable gpu link on surface book 2 an overclocking community. Unfortunately, these cables lead directly under the motherboard, which. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock to power an equally unique 3. The feel of a true laptop is handy in my line of work since i need the keyboard frequently in areas where the surface keyboard on the pro wasnt as comfortable or. Testing conducted by microsoft in september 2015 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. So the surface book has much more gpu power obviously, and it is definitely capable of playing casually with great performance. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. Just like with the surface pro 4, the only way to open the tablet portion of the surface book is to apply some heat and very carefully pull the screen. Microsoft launches surface book and surface pro 4 custom pc. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. I think microsoft is going for the automatic route that is likely good for most situations.
Microsoft launches less expensive flagship surface book without an nvidia gpu. Inside the surface book youll discover a motherboard that sits upside down. Microsoft surface book 1705 keyboard gpu motherboard geforce. Microsoft surface book 1705 keyboard gpu motherboard.
To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Theres nothing preventing swapping out basesany surface book tablet can work with the nogpu base, the old. Specificaties microsoft surface book 2 superkrachtige prestaties. Microsofts new surface book laptop sports geforce gpu.
A new leak suggests that perhaps a microsoft surface book 3 is already waiting in the wings with intel ice lake or possibly tiger lake under its hood. We all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. Surface pro 4 is one of the worst purchases ive ever made. Your cpu choice on a new surface pro 4 will matter more than on the surface book. Microsoft surface book keyboard gpu board replacement. Batpower 90w slim charger for microsoft surface bookbook 2 laptop surface pro 6 5 4 3, for 15v 102w 65w 44w power. Surface book surface pro charger 65w 15v 4a ac power adapter supply for microsoft surface book 2 surface pro 3 4 56 surface go surface laptop 2 with usb charging port and 6ft cord fit model 1706. Can i upgrade the graphics card of my surface book. Surface book models ship with a preinstalled 64bit version of windows 10 pro and a 30day trial microsoft office suite. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia gpu for games while testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it wasnt using the powerful.
The surface pro 4 is the updated version of microsofts hugely successful. The surface book is now available for preorder from the microsoft store and will ship on october 26th surface pro 4. Well according to the mobile gpu rankings, iris graphics 540 is rated 157th and 940m is rated 5th. I think it was more of a lateral move but i do like the surface book. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. Ryzen microsoft surface edition 15 slim laptop amd. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book. For more information about surface book update history, see surface book update history. Im hoping the community can share some insight into how one decides between the two based on my intended use. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. The highest end surface pro 4 uses intels iris graphics with 48 execution units and should offer rather decent. After we posted earlier that the microsoft surface book might be equipped with a custom nvidia geforce gtx 950m gpu, today some fresh information. Surface pro 5th gen boasts 50% longer battery life than surface pro 4, 2.
A firmware update is available to improve the performance of the nvidia geforce display adapter in the surface book. Current surface book 2 configurations top out with 16gb ram and a 1tb ssd for. Your source for surface book including popular models like surface book 2. It is based on amds 7nanometer navi gpu architecture and sports 22.
On the plus side, the ssd is replaceable and the battery isnt soldered to the motherboard. Nov 09, 2015 watch our new video tutorial on how to max out the integrated intel hd graphics for the new surface pro 4 and surface book. Graphics and nand performance the microsoft surface pro 4. These drivers and firmware are compatible with windows 10, including enterprise versions. Can i upgrade it to a configuration w 2gb nvidia gpu, either by changing the gpu itself or buying a separate keyboard part. Oct 09, 2015 at the end of the day, all we know is that the surface book should be pretty well suited to moba games like league of legends, and itll do a better job of it than the surface pro 4 and probably. How to max out the intel hd graphics on surface book and. Oct 20, 2015 we all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. Microsoft launches surface book and surface pro 4 custom. Microsoft surface book 3 tipped for intel ice lake and. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete.
Microsoft surface book 1tb i7 16gb wgpu 2yn00001 renewed microsoft surface laptop 1st gen eup00001 laptop windows 10 s, intel core i7. The surface book is able to connect and disconnect the discrete gpu. Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. Gtx 1050 met afzonderlijke gpu met 2 gb gddr5 grafisch geheugen op intel.
The surface pro 4 has the option of three gpus depending on which model you choose to go with. Up to 17 hours of battery life for local video playback. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia. This is the major connections component of the keyboard. Microsoft launches less expensive flagship surface book. Microsoft surface book 3 tipped for intel ice lake and tiger. Nov 03, 2015 just like with the surface pro 4, the only way to open the tablet portion of the surface book is to apply some heat and very carefully pull the screen away from the metal frame. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book revealed. The other missing piece though of the geforce software is. Besides the sexiness factor of course, i dont see much value in the surface book. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Much needed refinement 2015 seems to have been a turning point for microsofts surface hardware initiative. Similarly impressive is the gpus placement and what that means for the laptop the chipset is situated in the surface books keyboard dock. Get the best deals on microsoft computer motherboards and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys.
Microsoft surface book gpu details revealed alex stevens october 20, 2015 microsoft has made many claims about the surface books performance, but it has been elusive about the details of. Watch our new video tutorial on how to max out the integrated intel hd graphics for the new surface pro 4 and surface book. Order now to ship mon apr 20 free expedited shipping. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update.
Oct 07, 2015 the surface book is now available for preorder from the microsoft store and will ship on october 26th surface pro 4. This guide will require the removal of the sd card slot, usb ports, and the gpu board. The surface book gpu can be safely overclocked by a great deal, giving quite a large fps boost in nearly everything. The gpu board is home to the nvidia n16slg custom geforce gpu as well as 1gb worth of ram. Download surface book drivers and firmware from official. Its necessary for the end user to check with the manufacturer, manual or other sources to insure compatibility. Testing conducted by microsoft in october 2017 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. The surface book is hardly the first device to do this, but it is one of the few that has tried to tackle the balance problem with 2in1 devices where the screen detaches, and the hinge is a key. Nov 10, 2015 the surface book is hardly the first device to do this, but it is one of the few that has tried to tackle the balance problem with 2in1 devices where the screen detaches, and the hinge is a key. At the end of the day, all we know is that the surface book should be pretty well suited to moba games like league of legends, and itll do a better job of it than the surface pro 4 and probably. This actually an update that should have been made in 2017. Possible microsoft surface book 3 rocking all amd hardware. Nvidia geforce gtx 1060 gpu 6gb gddr5 more information.
Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. And when you are not connected just use the intel gpu throttle the discrete gpu. Microsoft surface book 3, surface go 2 rumored for spring. Actual benchmarks could tell a different story though, so im still very much indecisive leaning towards i5 sp4 however. Jan 31, 2020 a new leak suggests that perhaps a microsoft surface book 3 is already waiting in the wings with intel ice lake or possibly tiger lake under its hood. For comparison, at 1080p the surface pro 4 gets around 70100 fps. Not only did the keyboard stop connecting, the battery life disappeared.
An embedded sim esim is embedded on your devices motherboard or part of. Turning our attention to the rest of the pro 4, we spy a suspicious blank space beside the motherboard and heat sink tubing. How to decide between intel or nvidia gpu on surface book. Its also rumored that microsoft will make the new surface book 3 available with up to 32gb of ram and a 1tb ssd. Upon release the surface book received critical acclaim for its design and. How to force your laptop to use the powerful discrete nvidia gpu for games while testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it. Here are the details of the surface book and surface pro 4. If latter is the case, can i trade in my current keyboard part. Microsoft has taken aim at apples macbook line with its own 2in1 surface book, a. But as a teardown of the surface pro 4 reminds us, there is in fact a. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys surface line of personal computing devices. X938453003 oem microsoft motherboard sr2f0 i56300u surface book.
Microsoft fixes surface book 2 cpu throttling, gpu issues. It is based on amds 7nanometer navi gpu architecture and. Oct 11, 2019 microsoft issued a firmware fix for the surface book 2 that stops the cpu from throttling at 0. I recently purchased a microsoft surface book 2, which has an 8th gen i7 cpu with an integrated intel gpu, and it also has a discreet nvidia gpu. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. Core i71065g7 processor 4 cores8 threads and a geforce gtx 1650 max q gpu. Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. Surface book is distinguished from other surface devices primarily by its fullsized, detachable keyboard, which uses a dynamic fulcrum hinge that expands when it is opened.
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