I worked this whole summer to afford a good gaming laptop, like I’ve worked 50+ hours every week for this whole summer and I just know I’m gonna be so proud when I get this laptop😮💨
@@DoggMatik Could you tell me some of your pros and cons? I still have over 2 months of saving before I can afford the 3070 variant in Australia, and I love every detail I hear told from a personal POV. Thanks😅
just got this laptop and an additional WD black 1tb so needed this guide - i dont trust my clumsiness with taking it off cleanly. thanks for the guide!
@@tinasscity5209 at the end, I didn't make it because if I do it, I will loose the dual channel feature on the ram. Even tho, it wasn't been needed at all. I can run the most of the softwares I need pretty fast (Adobe CC).
There’s another version that comes in a 14 inch model but that’s if you want a more compact solution. Personally, I still think this is an excellent machine!
Hey very nice video btw, I notice on bestbuy the price is 2,199.99, did the price go up or that always the price? For me it’s between this one and the msi gs76 intel 9, rtx 3070, 1TB, 32 gig ram, which one you think is better in your opinion, they’re the same price
Thanks for this video. You inserted a Sabrent 1TB SSD, however, shouldn't a 2TB work just as well? I have a Sabrent 2TB on order NVMe Gen4. This brings another question to mind, does this model support PCIe Gen.4? Thanks.
@@RAVisuals Future-proofing myself for when I do upgrade to a machine with USB4/TB4 PCIe Gen4 support. Here in Japan, I've placed a pre-order for this exact model for around ¥ 222,000. This machine checks almost all the boxes except for lack of a touch screen (a nicety to have for expanding text when reading news aggregation feeds) and a Japanese KB, which can live and deal with but prefer English. Thanks again.
@@RAVisuals BTW, not figuring out how to make 48GB RAM happen (at your 4m point) it's simple. Order the model with 16GB onboard and add in 32GB RAM. 16+32=48GB. I just ordered this exact model through Amaezon Japan, arriving 3/18-3/20. The model I ordered comes with 16GB/1TB and all the other specs presented here. I am looking forward to getting this laptop.
I've decided to get this one after so much deciding but now it's out of stock in my area but as soon as it's back imma get it do you know anywhere else it's available for it's 1799 price
I have the laptop. Everything was fine until today. My speaker sound changed. It got lower/deeper. I had very clear sound and at low lvl volume I could hear everything. Now I have to have a lvl 50+ to hear something. And it sounds like a pillow covered the speaker. Is there something I can do?
Can we get a link to the drive you put in it? I have the same PC, and I want to install a second 1 or 2 TB Drive. Id be curious to look at he specs of the one you installed. Thank You!
does anyone know if running in asynchronous dual channel ram is problematic with this laptop? i want to upgrade and i heard that you should keep the same ram on both but im not sure if thats outdated
Trying to figure out if I can use a the new SSD to install linux, do I need to still go through the disk management process or do I go through some other process to setup that disk with a linux filesystem?
Sorry it’s a year later, but the fix for me was just having the fans at max “manual” when playing games. It seems some people’s laptop fan speeds don’t go very high in performance or turbo. It’s a hit or miss. Doesn’t mean that yours was actually messed up in a any way
i have read where if you upgrade your ram to exceed the amount that is built in , it turns the upgraded ram into Single-channel memory.. is there a way to confirm there?
I'm considering buying this laptop for Photo/Video editing, but I'm skeptical about the soldered ram. Wouldn't be better having a laptop with 16gb+16gb dual channel?
@@RAVisuals Since I don't mind size and design and I didn't wanna pay so much, I went for the Asus TUF A15 (2021 model with Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX3070), same specs as the G15 I checked and 800€ less. Excited to test it!
Hey can you do a video on what kind of temperatures you're getting for your CPU and GPU playing warzone ( and if you have it no man's sky), my CPU keeps getting really hot, temperatures between 85 to 95, so I have to keep putting it in manual mode and cranking up the fan all the way to 100%, again it's mostly the CPU that's getting the hottest I don't know if I just got a lemon or this is happening with most of them, thank you and good channel, I'm looking for more vids from you on this laptop since I also just bought it, will subscribe
@@RAVisuals awesome I'm looking forward to it I'll be watching for your video, if you could try it out in performance mode and then if not switch over to manual mode and see if you're getting the same kind of temperatures on your CPU, quick question whenever my computer is idling I'm getting temperatures of about 60-65 on my CPU what are you getting at idle with nothing running? I've also requested a replacement from bestbuy which will be here in a week, I like the laptop but I'm suspecting they did a crappy job on the thermal paste, will update with the new one. Thanks for replying
This laptop is meant to be my b day gift...cant find it in stock anywhere except america been waiting for months, cannot get it from america because im worried about the 130v or whatever it is there.
@@RAVisuals that soldered one is the 8 gb right? So i can put a 16gb to that one slot to make mine 24gb? Can u point where the one slot is? Sorry, i never upgraded a laptop before so im not familiar
Thanks a lot for doing a review, I bought one too last week only, G15 GA503QM, but I am facing an issue where I am only getting white backlight on my Keyboard rather than RGB, and when I checked Aura Sync inside the Armory Crate (latest version), it shows no device available for Aura sync lightings, Do you or anyone in here know a Fix to that?
No problem man! I haven't had an issue with mine as it has the aura sync button built into the keyboard as "f4". Are you sure your model came with RGB lighting?
@@TheLiliYumi thanks Ayumi But mine is the grey one :) But till now from all the comments, it's clear that this model doesn't support RGB on the keyboard, so its ok. Thanks to everyone for responding
@@AkashSingh-tg4pn Im actually think about this laptop too, and I was going to choose the grey one just cause I tought it was going to come with rgb. Maybe it is just the US version that comes with RGB Keyboard, where are u from?
I worked this whole summer to afford a good gaming laptop, like I’ve worked 50+ hours every week for this whole summer and I just know I’m gonna be so proud when I get this laptop😮💨
Did you ever get it? I just picked one up - happy so far. Only had it a few days though.
@@DoggMatik Could you tell me some of your pros and cons? I still have over 2 months of saving before I can afford the 3070 variant in Australia, and I love every detail I hear told from a personal POV. Thanks😅
just got this laptop and an additional WD black 1tb so needed this guide - i dont trust my clumsiness with taking it off cleanly. thanks for the guide!
Dude, great video, just bought a G15 and gonna do the upgrades. Thanks you, new subscriber here!
Congrats on getting that new system man! I hope you enjoy it!
How much of a difference could you tell when you upgraded?
@@tinasscity5209 at the end, I didn't make it because if I do it, I will loose the dual channel feature on the ram. Even tho, it wasn't been needed at all. I can run the most of the softwares I need pretty fast (Adobe CC).
I just bought this comp a month ago and needed a video like this. Thanks 🙏🏻!
Glad I could help! How are you liking it??
@@RAVisuals It's great. Really love Asus quality.
cool guide for what i'm doing next with my new G15. hey i like that lit screwdriver, what is it?
its called a "wowstick" you can find them on amazon
@@RAVisuals thanks i snagged one :)
Hi! I'm thinking about buy this it's in sale at Best Buy. Should I get this one still or is there an upgrade already (if you know of course)
There’s another version that comes in a 14 inch model but that’s if you want a more compact solution. Personally, I still think this is an excellent machine!
@@RAVisuals yes it looks great for $1549. I believe I'm getting it 😍
@@RAVisuals I wanted 17 inches like the ROG I have. Mine is from 2011 and still works perfectly. That's why I want to stay with this brand
which is a 32gb compatible ram to add? really great and clear video by the way thank you very much!
Just search for "Samsung ddr4 sodimm"
@@RAVisuals thank youu
Hey very nice video btw, I notice on bestbuy the price is 2,199.99, did the price go up or that always the price? For me it’s between this one and the msi gs76 intel 9, rtx 3070, 1TB, 32 gig ram, which one you think is better in your opinion, they’re the same price
I think the price did go up unfortunately :(
@@RAVisuals I appreciate the reply, I’m just checking every day until I get something I like. Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@miltona891 as you should!
Blackfriday it’s 1550
Im going to upgrade my ram. Is there anything you got to do after upgrading the ram after turning back on your laptop?
Nope! It should recognize it right away!
@@RAVisuals thanks
For the sound, if you turn the boot sound off through armoury crate, it will turn off half of the speakers on the OS level and sound awful.
well good thing I haven't tried that! haha
Finally bought this laptop. Got lucky. Found one in stock at best buy. Expecting delivery in 4-5 days
Nice!! That's how I got mine too!
Great video! It seems most of the speaker problems were mostly from reddit posts.
Yeah man! Mine are great!
I have it tho :(
Mine pop, but only on the right and only sometimes :/
and only with voice! Like podcasts, never with music.
Can someone clarify me of the RGB thing. I see some models having and some not having. I only see a white backlight on my G15
they show the stock photo with a white keyboard but I can confirm its RGB
@@RAVisuals aura says no device available tho.
I am curious does the laptop makes a lot of noise? I was researching it for a daw use. Someone said this in a review.
Thanks man just upgrade my ram to 40 and ssd to another 1 tb ty
very nice!! I'm glad it works.
Thanks for this video. You inserted a Sabrent 1TB SSD, however, shouldn't a 2TB work just as well? I have a Sabrent 2TB on order NVMe Gen4. This brings another question to mind, does this model support PCIe Gen.4? Thanks.
I don’t believe it supports pcie Gen 4 but it will still work at Gen 3 speeds
@@RAVisuals Future-proofing myself for when I do upgrade to a machine with USB4/TB4 PCIe Gen4 support. Here in Japan, I've placed a pre-order for this exact model for around ¥ 222,000. This machine checks almost all the boxes except for lack of a touch screen (a nicety to have for expanding text when reading news aggregation feeds) and a Japanese KB, which can live and deal with but prefer English. Thanks again.
@@RAVisuals BTW, not figuring out how to make 48GB RAM happen (at your 4m point) it's simple. Order the model with 16GB onboard and add in 32GB RAM. 16+32=48GB.
I just ordered this exact model through Amaezon Japan, arriving 3/18-3/20. The model I ordered comes with 16GB/1TB and all the other specs presented here. I am looking forward to getting this laptop.
Don't forget to unplug the battery.- all it takes is the screwdriver tapping the wrong area of the board and your machine is totally fried.
haha, I honestly should have mentioned that because I'm sure someone will do it 😂
@@RAVisuals ask me why I just bought the G15 😂😔. Been working on computers since I was 13 and still didn't learn my lesson.
Is it enough just to unplug the power chord from the laptop? Or do I have to disconnect something internally?
@@UnboxerofWorlds "unplug the battery" means that you should remove the battery entirely, in my understanding
@@AlexGrom Thanks. I really don't want to fry my machine!
Do you have a 3060 or 3070 or 3080 and how are your benchmarks? I have the 3080 version, but I feel like others with a 3070 have better performance :/
Does it lose some performance of speed by removing the 8g and putting 32g (losing a duo channel?)
Thanks
I believe they said that the 8gb onboard will combine with the first 8gb of the stick and still run in dual channel
Is longevity good for this computer? Having a soldered RAM makes me feel like it's gonna die at any moment
Only time will tell!
Are you able to upgrade the WiFi/Bluetooth module to get 6E & 5.2 on this laptop?
I'm actually not sure Dale! Did not try this
I've decided to get this one after so much deciding but now it's out of stock in my area but as soon as it's back imma get it do you know anywhere else it's available for it's 1799 price
only best buy from what ive seen right now.
I have the laptop. Everything was fine until today. My speaker sound changed. It got lower/deeper. I had very clear sound and at low lvl volume I could hear everything. Now I have to have a lvl 50+ to hear something. And it sounds like a pillow covered the speaker. Is there something I can do?
I have heard that some units have this issue. It has never happened with mine. Id see if their customer support will do anything about it
Can we get a link to the drive you put in it? I have the same PC, and I want to install a second 1 or 2 TB Drive. Id be curious to look at he specs of the one you installed. Thank You!
Sure thing! I can put it in the description!
does anyone know if running in asynchronous dual channel ram is problematic with this laptop? i want to upgrade and i heard that you should keep the same ram on both but im not sure if thats outdated
I actually might grab some more ram just to test this!
Great video :) pls do overall review after few weeks when you test everything and use it for a while.
That's the plan!
since your new SSD doesn't have a heat pad, did it have any temperature issues?
Trying to figure out if I can use a the new SSD to install linux, do I need to still go through the disk management process or do I go through some other process to setup that disk with a linux filesystem?
Not sure man, I've never even used linux 😬
Don't you lose dual channel memory speed by upgrading to a different size module from the soldered ram?
not completely. they say that it will still work in dual channel for the first 16gb.
It will be dual channel but it's gonna be asynchronous ram. That effects gaming performance but boosts stuff like video rendering.
Is there a reason the fan is spinning at max speed during the setup? It hasn't stopped and it's been out of the box for 5 seconds 🙃
I have the problem that the CPU gets 90 degrees warm in performance mode when playing games. is that normal?
mine never goes over 82c. I tested it in multiple games so it shouldn't be getting that hot. what fan setting are you using?
Sorry it’s a year later, but the fix for me was just having the fans at max “manual” when playing games. It seems some people’s laptop fan speeds don’t go very high in performance or turbo. It’s a hit or miss. Doesn’t mean that yours was actually messed up in a any way
i have read where if you upgrade your ram to exceed the amount that is built in , it turns the upgraded ram into Single-channel memory.. is there a way to confirm there?
I'm not sure. Id have to upgrade it to find out!
I'm considering buying this laptop for Photo/Video editing, but I'm skeptical about the soldered ram. Wouldn't be better having a laptop with 16gb+16gb dual channel?
In a perfect world, it would. But this laptop is damn near perfect, haha
@@RAVisuals Since I don't mind size and design and I didn't wanna pay so much, I went for the Asus TUF A15 (2021 model with Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX3070), same specs as the G15 I checked and 800€ less. Excited to test it!
Were is the RAM soldered to the motherboard?
Hi bro... How many fps do you get playing warzone with this laptop?
I have a video dropping on Monday with all my benchmarks!
@@RAVisuals nice... I bought this one yesterday... I didn't know that I can upgrade to 40gb ram.. Thanks bro
I’m not tech savvy nor do i have the laptop yet
Kindly link which ram to use for upgrade
There's a couple different ones that work. You just need to search for the specific stick thats in it. It has samsung ddr4
Hey I have a question guys. Will a 8TB Sabrent drive work? I’m asking because I’m worried a 8TB drive might be too much for the laptop to handle
I honestly have no idea. This may be something you need to dig around on their website for
Hey can you do a video on what kind of temperatures you're getting for your CPU and GPU playing warzone ( and if you have it no man's sky), my CPU keeps getting really hot, temperatures between 85 to 95, so I have to keep putting it in manual mode and cranking up the fan all the way to 100%, again it's mostly the CPU that's getting the hottest I don't know if I just got a lemon or this is happening with most of them, thank you and good channel, I'm looking for more vids from you on this laptop since I also just bought it, will subscribe
I'll be testing gaming performance and temperatures in my next video!
@@RAVisuals awesome I'm looking forward to it I'll be watching for your video, if you could try it out in performance mode and then if not switch over to manual mode and see if you're getting the same kind of temperatures on your CPU, quick question whenever my computer is idling I'm getting temperatures of about 60-65 on my CPU what are you getting at idle with nothing running? I've also requested a replacement from bestbuy which will be here in a week, I like the laptop but I'm suspecting they did a crappy job on the thermal paste, will update with the new one.
Thanks for replying
This laptop is meant to be my b day gift...cant find it in stock anywhere except america been waiting for months, cannot get it from america because im worried about the 130v or whatever it is there.
I hope is becomes available in more countries!
Its supposed to be my bday gift as well but its still not available in my country :(
You can't install a regular traditional 2.5 in hard drive?
Lol
There's two slots for RAM and storage right?
one slot for ram. The first stick is soldered in unfortunately
@@RAVisuals that soldered one is the 8 gb right? So i can put a 16gb to that one slot to make mine 24gb? Can u point where the one slot is? Sorry, i never upgraded a laptop before so im not familiar
Do you know if the ssd that's included is nvme or a 2.5"?
Full size NVME my man. Sorry we’re 9 months late to your question
Would have been nice for link to bigger ram as well other than that great video
In the description! If the link is broken, Ill replace it for ya!
Thanks a lot for doing a review, I bought one too last week only, G15 GA503QM, but I am facing an issue where I am only getting white backlight on my Keyboard rather than RGB, and when I checked Aura Sync inside the Armory Crate (latest version), it shows no device available for Aura sync lightings, Do you or anyone in here know a Fix to that?
No problem man! I haven't had an issue with mine as it has the aura sync button built into the keyboard as "f4". Are you sure your model came with RGB lighting?
@@RAVisuals how to find that out? And whats the Model number of the unit you reviewed?
@@AkashSingh-tg4pn I think the white version does not come with rgb keyboard,
@@TheLiliYumi thanks Ayumi
But mine is the grey one :)
But till now from all the comments, it's clear that this model doesn't support RGB on the keyboard, so its ok.
Thanks to everyone for responding
@@AkashSingh-tg4pn Im actually think about this laptop too, and I was going to choose the grey one just cause I tought it was going to come with rgb. Maybe it is just the US version that comes with RGB Keyboard, where are u from?
If I upgrade to 24 or 32gb of ram will I loose dual channel?
I've read that you still get dual channel. I haven't tested it though
can you replace the existing ssd though?
Yes you can!
How to add another RAM stick?
I mention it at the end of the video when its apart! Its literally plug and play!
You probably gonna need to change the RAM since that 8G RAM was only 2BG(bank group) Get an 8G RAM with 4BG (double side 4 bank group) RAM.
seems fine to me so far! I may upgrade the ram soon though
Anyone has a link for the ram plz
What wallpaper is that?
its from "wallpaper engine" on steam
That SSD screw seems stuck :/
haha its not!
@@RAVisuals thanks yea I managed to do it with your help! I was sweating doing this tho, felt like surgery 😅
Anyone else having trouble getting that screw out from the 2nd SSD slot ? 😪
I came out super easy for me!
if you change the ram to anything other then another 8gb stick you will lose your duel channel memory and the laptop will run worse performance wise.
I actually may do a test on this to see how it affects the system!
Debating whether or not I should dump some money on an internal game drive after dropping over 2 big ones on a laptop
I did it right away, lol
8:40 is that COD? Awesome vid!
Yes it is!
Do NOT run an 8gb ram stick and a 32gb ram stick together, you want to have the 2 sticks of ram exactly the same, same number, same brand.
yeah, unfortunately that would lock this machine to 16 gb or ram :(
@@RAVisuals Nothing wrong with 16gb, or learn to solder.
Yeah you need to elaborate there buddy
@@greenleaph5145 Elaborate on what pal
Instructional parts were useful. But there was soooooo much extra nothing
well, at least you found a part of it helpful!
dual channel is gone if you go for more than 8gb... RIP
yeah, I kinda want to test this and see if it really affects anything
@@RAVisuals That would be awesome!
thanks for the info of the RAM. 8 soldered. and 8 removable.
No worries man!
SUS AMOGUS ASUS SUS?
What's the speed of the stock ssd which comes with the laptop both read and write?
I dont know the exact specs but its plenty fast!