Surface Book 2 - Performance, Undervolting, Thermals
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- The Surface Book 2 is an excellent device, but what is it like for a real performance user? Can it really replace your desktop PC?
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This is the most well rounded review of the Surface Book 2 I've seen yet. Rather than just bitching about things like the awkwardly placed headphone jack, you understood why the designers did it that way. You recognized an issue, understood why it happened, and then determined whether or not the design team had made an acceptable trade-off. Most tech reviewers seem incapable of doing that. You also gave some excellent advice on how to get the most out of the device.
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Introducing Surface Book 2 - Levitation not included.
Got this device two weeks ago and been using this as my daily driver. Drawing, taking notes in class, gaming, doing some starter modeling, perfect for my use case besides the price
How does it works so far I'm planning on getting it?
@@najmaabdi1592 Just saw the message, sorry! I'm still loving it. It is really pricey, but it is amazing if you can get your hands on it, and I was lucky to have it provided from someone else. Whichever one you get, 1050 or 1060, I personally recommend one with highest storage option. Screen is really, really clean. It runs a lot of things impressively, with decent cooling and fan sound. The top does get heated a bit, but I didn't feel it. The battery runs amazing. It does almost every job decently. Gaming, modeling, animating, drawing, presenting in your classes, just taking notes in general, a lot more. The pen, in my opinion, is really great. Maybe not as good as Apple pen but it does the job, really good as well. It was a huge bummer that I can't use the keyboard as bluetooth, as keyboard is useful for drawing digitally (undo, redo, shortcuts, etc).
The laptop is surprisingly sturdy, you don't have to worry about the hinge crushed, as I'm... a bit of a reckless person ;)
That levitating effect was just amazing
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@@optimumtech Great review! Enjoyed watching your video. Just wondering but do you have a tutorial on how you do the levitating effect? It truly was amazing!
Precise, straight to the point, no nonsense and whiny criticitism. Subscribed!
This is the most comprehensive review that I’ve seen. You are superb man.
Thanks!
Sorry for all the responses but yeah you're great.
Sure is.
Nice improvement with that undervolt 👌 the surface book looks sweet, really wish something like that existed when I bought my Macbook Pro years ago!
Jarrod'sTech sell it
Yeah I've thought about it, they do have good resale value!
The new MacBook Pro 15 inch has a better trackpad, better screen and better keyboards than the surface book 2 in my opinion (new one coming out later in the year), it is also lighter and the operating system is also better than Windows, except that doesn't have a touchscreen, everything else is perfect
Macbooks don't have the best graphics, so that's a flaw.
My mac-book pro (mid 2012) gave out on me 2 weeks ago, i had already done everything to customize it, like replace the Hard drive with the SSD and the cooling fan wasn't working so also replaced that, memory was already maxed out at 16gb and it stopped receiving updates from apple and I am a computer science major and loved the mac os and computer customization (replace the HDD etc...) but today you cant do it with microsoft or apple as everything is soldered in. so i decided to go with the surfacebook 2 15" 1tb this time, and it replaced my ipad and macbook. i love it for school. i love that even when i detach it into tablet mode i still have the Windows 10 OS IN A TABLET and with the ipad you still have not really usable/customizable IOS thats my personal opinion. Also if i needed the mac OS again i could just run a virtual machine and get it although not advisable.
absolutely the best and most comprehensive review i've come a cross , good job keep up :)
Your editing and filming skills are Amazing
Have a Surface Pro 4 as my portable entertainment/light work device and now an SB2 15" with the GTX1060 as my do-it-all powerhouse for heavy workloads, digital sketching, image processing, gaming, etc.
I absolutely love my SB2. Sure, the surface products are expensive and you can get more bang for your buck if you're looking for something specific like a gaming laptop or perhaps if you don't need a dGPU and just want a simple 2-in-1. However, they have some of the best ergonomics, functionality and pen input on the market, and in the case of the SB2, nothing is as versatile nor as good at doing so many things so flawlessly. It honestly does everything I throw at it with such versatility and style. The SB2 really is unique on the market.
The only minor negatives so far are the thermals that you pointed out in the video - it can get a bit toasty, especially the screen and around the GPU vents on the base when doing intensive tasks - and there are also some games that don't quite have the full gamut of resolutions in their settings and don't deal with the odd aspect ratio of the SB2 screen very well. Other than that, it's a fantastic machine.
Thank you for mentioning the power mode. I had mine on the recommended, and that was why it was slow as heck when loading raw images. I was almost to the point of selling it to get a more powerful computer, but that completely solved my problem.
I have the surface book 2 15" and I can honestly say it's the best device I've ever owned. It runs any game I throw at it flawlessly, works fantastic for music production and even rendering videos out with FL studios native ZGameVisualiser is a breeze. You didn't even touch on how fantastic the support is for using the surface pen, with many apps like xodo and nebo making my studies at university that much easier. I can write, sign, and complete assignments that I would usually have to print out and do by hand then scan on my printer without even getting out of bed. It's just so handy, and with the reversible screen you can almost ignore that it's a laptop (using an external mouse and keyboard and propping the laptop up on a stand with the screen reversed) while still utilising that GTX1070. Very happy customer here :D
How high are your temps reaching? Mine reaches 100C just updating windows, I'm assuming gaming would be like that too.
Do you not get serious throttling issues when using the AC power connected or running even mid range games? Mine throttles massively (CPU goes to 400Mhz) even on games like Hollow Knight. It’s incredibly frustrating.
Yes. but there is no excuse for Messi missing that penalty
he joined iBP xddddddddddddd
18 mill
Yep
fantastic review! no flashy graphics, very well produced. thanks for the detailed user experience without adding a ton of personal opinion.
Loved every second of this video, very well done my friend! Considering a SB2 to replace my old MacBook pro and iPad as I transition from imovie to premiere pro for editing. I'm leaning towards that 15" for the 1060 gtx but the 13" looks so much nicer and many creators have been reporting good performance in premiere despite the 1050 graphics.
Eventho this channel is kinda underrated, but I know one day it's gonna be more successful than we all thought! Keep up the great work
I have the same version. I use it solely for djing and it works great. I love that I can play a 8 hr set without charging it. I've gotten so confident in battery life while running Serato Dj, I leave the charger at home.
Alright! I'll definitely have to do some undervolting on this puppy. Thanks for the tip!
I love that you went over proxies
Review is nicely done. performance review in 4 different performance settings, games w FPS, and the sound noise when fans are going was good. thanks for the review. it's little late, but i'm finally jumping in on the SB2 after this review.
I've pretty much watched all your videos bro, you're a legend.
I love that you cover things with knowledge, and absolutely no click bait bullshit. Just genuine talk, with great visuals. Keep it up and you'll be hitting that 100k mark in no time.
Thanks for the support man, I really appreciate it!
I like that you went through the benchmarking in a unique way, and also compared different game titles with some details that can help with comparison. I make thinking of getting a 15" and I am comparing it with the 13.5". Thank you.
Amazing device and amazing review, as always :D
Got the 15" with the GTX 1060. Very similar experience to what you have described. It is a great solution for working away from home.
Is the heating issue same as the 13 inch?
Awesome review! That was crucial for my decision to buy one. Thanks a lot! You've got a new subscriber.
Top notch production
Great quality and detailed video!
Subbed!
insane video quality man
Fantastic review. Subbed :)
Honestly this, the MacBook Pro and the razer blade are the only laptops I’ll ever touch. I’m big on build quality and these feel just so solid
People love to bang on about how expensive Apple and Microsoft products are but fail to understand how infinitely better the build quality is. Nothing from Dell, Asus, HP, Lenovo etc comes anywhere close to what Apple and Microsoft put out. Not just the build quality but design. The speakers, screen, keyboard, and trackpad are never quite right on other brands. Plus they do retarded things like putting the camera on the bottom of the screen (Dell). I use a 12 inch MacBook with nothing but a headphone jack and 1 USB C port and have used an adapter literally once in 2 years. It’s the future. I see all these people getting up in arms about the lack of ports and how they’re all apparently professional content creators who need them when in reality the vast majority just watch videos and use social media on our laptops.
they dont have to be professional content creators to need all them ports. i need all the ports i can get when programming and troubleshooting my robots (or other machinery) :p having a built in ethernet port plus having multiple usb-A ports available is more convenient than having a some dongles hang off the laptop. Full sized SD card readers are also nice if you take pics/video with a camera. also, that exageration on build quality. HP. Lenovo and Dell do have products that have comparable build quality to apple and microsoft devices, you just have to look hard enough ;p
Joey clearly your not a power user and you cant speak to everyone needs or wants based on your own experience.
Joey So disregarding a large market is your solution? If you need a potentially $3000+ machine for watching Netflix and googling memes then something is wrong with you. These devices are not focused on that demographic, so to basically say "the demographic they're aiming for doesn't matter" is kind of ridiculous. As someone who actually needs a heavy load device, the surface book 2 is just not worth it at all. The fact that under heavy load it drains your battery WHILE ALSO PLUGGED IN is simply stupid. I returned it and got another Dell XPS 15, this time a 9570. Just as good build quality, better power efficiency and more affordable.
The vast majority of consumers aren't programmers and robot troubleshooters either. I mean I understand people with your needs exist but Apple isn't going to completely change their entire design by putting Ethernet ports, Card readers, and USB-A ports, making their laptops twice as thick, heavier, reduced battery/speaker space just because there's a few robot programmers out there. Why stop there? Why not add a full size hdmi port, VGA, multiple audio ports, displayport, firewire, DVI, and bring back the DVD drive (after all a few programmers need them). See my point? Like where do you draw the line? Obviously Apple has drawn it where it concerns the vast majority of its consumers.
Now as far as build quality goes I challenge you to name me one device from those brands with equivalent build quality to a Macbook Pro or Surface Book 2. I've used the Dell XPS laptops and they really don't come close.
I hope you have better reliability than I've had with my surface pro 2 & 3 & 4... thank you Aus consumer law!
Great review! Really want this laptop!
Alright, I am curious. Who edits your videos or if you do it yourself, you should start a TH-cam channel teaching people how to edit like you bro.
Beautiful video editing.
On the hinge, some have complained about it but… if they look a bit closer… it is well designed. The hinge protects the screen from the keyboard. Ever open a laptop after much use can see the keyboard outlines on the screen. Bow hinge keeps the screen and keys apart, cleanly, securely - properly.
On the separation, of the tablet aspect. If the base is “done”, a Logitech K380or K780 (Bluetooth) and Microsoft Mouse (Bluetooth) can talk to it. Helps too, if one flies in “E class”. Table is small and seats going back, work space disappears quickly - awkward. Using the Logitech & the mouse - can keep working Charging for cord is same cord for base as it is for tablet.
Now this is how you review a product. I will be subscribing for sure.
great video
Excellent review!
I really enjoy mine. Fresh out of the box, triple A games at 1080p and Ultra settings. I have the 15inch fully loaded version. It's great!
Super useful review, much appreciated.
Best review I’ve seen on it. I just picked up the sb2. 15” I7 1tb ssd 1060 gtx I cant wait to try it out. I’ll
Be doing digital art on it and some gaming here and there .
Great review! Thank you!
You deserve much more subscribers.
Those backgrounds look sick. I'd love if you shared a link to all of them😁 sick video visuals!
Excellent video.
The most well made review i’ve ever seen, you need more subs
how do you not have more subs that was so good
Haha thanks! Not really worried about sub count, they'll come eventually.
Optimum Tech well you deserve much more and keep up the good work!
I bet you will get a spike in subs some day and they will have a lot of good content to catch up on.
Nice video. I absolutely love my 13.5" SB2. Best laptop I've ever owned. I returned a 2017 MBP because in all honesty, that keyboard is a pile of shit. One of my mates told me I just need to get used to it... No way. I loved the SB2 keyboard immediately. If you need to spend more than a couple of weeks with a keyboard to "get used to it", then it means it's shit haha. I agree, Microsoft should release a desktop keyboard with the same feel, and just tidy up the backlighting a bit.
Oh, I actually think the surface connect port is great also. People never mention on TH-cam that the SB2 actually has 2 surface connect ports - you can literally connect the power directly into the tablet portion when disconnected from the base... Which means we can also connect the surface dock and have a tablet with multiple USB, ethernet, and Display Ports. That's so awesome.
Only issue I have had with mine was after the Windiws April update I noticed some lag with certain tasks. I did a clean install, and now it's running awesome again... Was a bit annoying, but I'm so glad it's working flawlessly again. I definitely recommend the surface book 2 to anyone looking for a premium and versatile machine!
Clayton Wakefield quick question. How do you take care of the surface ? Like I have a little scratch on the tablet surface . The gray area gets scratched easy
heatchamps2011 I've not personally had problems with scratches. I occasionally give it a quick wipe with a damp cloth (mostly the screen, just to clean off any finger prints), but that's about it. When traveling, I put it in a padded sleeve, which I do for any laptop. What kind of scratches do you have? I've had mine for about 3 months and it's still looking like brand new
I have both laptops at home, the 15 inch SB2 and 15-inch MacBook Pro 2017, I do programming and that MacBook Pro 2017 keyboard is far better than the Surface one. The speakers, build quality, trackpads are also far better, and MacBook Pro is also lighter.
Oliver C to each their own, and I do agree the speakers on 2017 MBP are better, but I really don't like the keyboard at all. Considering the recent class action against Apple regarding keyboard issues (keys falling off and frequent jamming), I wouldn't say that it's a good keyboard, or that the build quality is better. I've also used the MBP 2017 and SB2 for development, and I don't regret returning the Mac at all. But hey, that's just me...
Entrail sounds pretty good. Microsoft have been in the keyboard game for some time now, and I think it shows
One of the best SB2 videos on TH-cam literally covering EVERY aspect of the machine! BTW do you mind sharing your XTU settings? Recently read up on improving my own SB2 performance through undervolting but unsure what exactly to do.
Hey, you still recommend buying it now? Thinking about it rn, since there are offers for like just 1000 Bucks or even less second hand all around
@@akira7ink Microsoft recently released a firmware update that fixed most if not all of the thermal issues I had with the device so I'm definitely extremely happy with the current performance. If your budget is $1K and you really need a dGPU, I do think it's a solid buy but if you don't do any graphic intense tasks and don't need a dGPU I think there's newer/faster models with 10th gen Intel CPUs like the new XPS 13 that are better buys.
@@dvcphung thanks a lot for your answer. I also researched a lot about this device. And yeah, I think I need an GPU, since I'd love to take that laptop on my travels and game in the car. The only concern I have know is about the fragility of this device since there are multiple reports of the screen cracking just by normal use. I find that terrifying.
Hello, i just get surface book 2 15inch model. It get overheat when i use program like auto cad... . Temperature hit 100oc. I do not know well about undervolt with xtu, should i undervolt it to solv problam with overheat?
Have you had any experience with the dock and USB C power bank options? Love to see your recommendations! keep up the good work, i joined your channels
Thank for in depth review.
P.S - You've earned yourself a subscriber :D
Very good video! I liked the lighting, Color grading and composition.
Nice work!
I'd like to add some infos to what you said into the video.
The undervolting is a very good solution, I've tested it on my Surface Book 1st gen with dgpu.
But everyone has to find the safe spot, where the system is stable even under heavy load.
There's no worse to do than working on undervolted CPU which is not stable, can lead to data corruption, especially after a potential bsod caused by undevolting. Be warnes everyone, that the undevolting accurately, the amount of a safe undevolting depends on your CPU, it's different between every CPU.
In the video I've seen an undervolting of -110mV, which is a lot.
Also, playing a game on battery it's not a good way for battery health on the long run.
Discharging so heavily and fast the battery can wear it very fast. much better playing with AC adapter plugged and battery at 100%.
Hope it helps taking care of our Surface Book 😉
I'd like to ask also about the new Premiere feature which use the iGPU.
Was it introduced in the last update?
How it works?
Thanks in advance for your work, nicely done! 😉
Thanks to your video I did some research.
Searching on Google I got curious with this article: www.focuspulling.com/cc2018/ about April 2018 update.
It really works! You need to have a Quick Sync enabled CPU to gain benefit of that.
Here is a query on Intel website to check if your CPU has Intel QuickSync: ark.intel.com/Search/FeatureFilter?productType=processors&QuickSyncVideo=true .
In few words, this CPU function allow you to use both dedicated and integrated GPU to encode a Premiere project.
In my SB1 worked like a charm. I did two different encoding tests with Hardware Acceleration enable and software version.
Please note this isn't referring to Cuda acceleration enabled or not.
This option is in the Export window in premiere.
On a 16sec H.264 clip encoding with a 3D LUT applied the difference was huge. The encoding time cut in half.
The software encoding needed 32sec to encode the entire project, while the Hardware Acceleration options taken only 16 seconds!
Of course I need to test on more complex and longer project to check the boost gain, but this is very promising.
Also, if you check the task manager you'll find the iGPU has a much higher usage if hardware acceleration is enabled during encoding, it was almost all the time to 67%.
While encoding in software mode it was about 7-10% all the time.
Tested on Premiere Pro CC2018 and Adobe Media Encoder version 12.1.1 (April 2018 update).
Great video.
Quick quesyion, looking at this for my main video editing and on the go photo editing. Do you wish you would have gone with the 15 for the screen size or is the 13 fine?
Great video, I played around with undervolting my SB2 after watching this and saw similar results. Have you tried installing the Intel Graphics Dashboard? It lets you turn off the annoying auto screen dimming "feature" and tweak some additional settings.
Are you referring to the "Intel® Graphics Control Panel", or something else?
Thumbnail looks beautiful.
Wow! How did u do the self opening shot! It seemed so Magical!!!
Bassam Siraj Open it and move it up 2 to 3mm at a time and repeat this for 15 to 20 shots and then put them together in 20 frames video and voila.
Check the lighting in the background. He likely created a shot of him closing it with his finger or something, reversed the video to make it look like its opening, and then layered a still image on top that slowly reveals itself hiding whatever was used to close the laptop
This is no different from a timelapse...
Most likely rotoscoped his hand out
I like the the headphone Jack on a high position more. No problem when you use mouse ^^
Ugh, what is this stuff I need to do to install Intel XTU on a Surface book 2? Edit, bypass and run .msi file settings?
install the older version (v. 6.4.1.19) from techspot! worked for me
I just got my surface pro 6 a week ago. my first windows computer. I came from MBP. I love it so far. I ditched MBP because they obsolete too soon and I am not rich to buy a new one every single year. lols
I've been using first gen SB i7 for more than 2 years and I had a problem with battery have been swelling and I had to replace it. I used to use it on heavy load. Rendered in 3ds max. Also, I turned off connected standby to have an ability to customize CPU usage and limited maximum CPU usage to 75% but it didn't prevent battery damage from overheating. So I recommend to be carefull with heavy CPU load on Surface. Now after battery replacement, I use Tthrottle utility to limit overheating and almost don't use it for rendering.
Same problem here with my first gen SB i7. I ended up just removing the battery on the screen rather than replacing it (couldn't find a replacement battery anywhere), and I've continued using it just as intensively as before with no issues apart from losing around 1-2 hours of battery life.
Please could you confirm what you are using to limit the maximum CPU load? I’m getting insane throttling when using the AC power (regardless what performance mode is selected).
i have an aero 15x, its a beast but can toast itself pretty hard, repaste and undervolt it still hits 75-80c with cpu/gpu loaded but with 6 cores and a 1070 maxq in under an inch its understandable. side note, the undervolt is at -.150 on cpu and igpu with some touches to the boost settings
Ah "proxy" files. I used to do this back in Premiere 6.0. I only had to make duplicates myself that were easier to edit with and name them the same as the originals. Then when I was ready for rendering I'd just move the proxy files from their location and point Premiere to the originals.
"Can it handle video editing and (work stuff work stuff work stuff)???"
**Rolls Fortnight clip** LOL.
are you in Taiwan? welcome! so glad to see you!
Great review and thanks for noting the performance of the 8gb/256 model. I’m in the market and am eyeing some 16gb/512 or 1tb models second hand, for around $3-400 more than the base i7. Would a regular user justify this extra 20% cost bump, or is that just an unnecessary expense that only power users should consider?
Awesome. I'm not a tech guy but that power mode tip is great - I'm a writer but not a fast typist so I'vebeen playing with using the pen in Scrivener - I flip the screen around to write. It's awesome but there is a little lag between me writing and it converting my cursive to text.I just put it into "best performance" mode and the lag seems way less. It's not perfect but it's still comparable to the speed of my dodgy typing.
How can I download the Intel extreme tuning for the surface book 2 15inch?
I tried to do so, but it says that my system is not supported.
hello,i am an architect.I use softwares like auto cad,google sketch up ,some Photoshop and occasional gaming. I personal require a tablet mode for microsoft pen sketching ,photo editing and client presentations.Will 13.5" model be fine for my use so that i can do all those activities smoothly on this device?
I just bought one last month, the 15”, I’m an architect so I have to use programs for rendering and it just won’t do the work right. If I try to render video in lumion it gets sooooo extremely hot and just closes the program on me. I feel it shouldn’t do that, could there be something wrong with my surface book? Help!
nice review. new subscriber
Do you have a breakdown of the desktop you use? Can you point to what it is online?
I’m having serious heat issues and I can barely game at 1400x900 resolution. Idk what the issue is
Can you recommend using SB2 - 13" i7, 16GB, 512GB storage for engineering/archi software like Autodesk Revit?
You'll want to check Autodesk's ISV certs. The machine is definitely capable, as Siemens NX, arguably far more advanced (and definitely more expensive) software is ISV validated on surface books and studios.
I wonder if its possible to do some undervolting or other tweaking on the 15 inch model's GTX 1060. When in High Performance mode and plugged in, the 15 inch model can actually drain its battery because the 1060 sucks so much power. I heard Microsoft was going to release an update that lowers the clockspeed of the GPU to prevent this but I don't know if they ever did it or not.
Aron Faine My first MacBook Pro did exactly the same thing, but it never even got a mention. What Microsoft say is that there is a max performance setting where the battery will change under load, but they give you the option to "go to 11". It would take hours and hours to drain the battery anyway, and the SB2 drops out of Max Performance when the battery level gets below a certain percentage.
Which configuration will be enough for running VSCode for huge front-end development projects and Photoshop/Illustrator?
The 3:2 display is fantastic. Sick and tired of ultrawides.
Owned the 15 inch model and the fan noise was to much to deal with had to return it.
i think that a workaround for the audio jack location is to use the type C with an adapter.
Great suggestion, but I don't think I hate it so much that I'll carry an adapter with me lol.
Hi, I have the 13.5 MSB and I have tried to install the Intel ETU .25 but it says my hardware is not supported, Tried an older .23 version that installed but crashes when I try to undervolt. What version are you using? Thanks
Hey! So I just spent $1999 on a replacement laptop for college, and ended up going with the Surface Book 2, which shipped super quick and arrived yesterday afternoon. I got the 15 inch 256GB, 16GB RAM with Intel i7. After I got the laptop fully updated I powered it off and shut the laptop. I noticed that there was a reasonably subtle sort of crackling/crinkling sound from the hinge when ever I shut or open the laptop screen. Is this normal for the computer and is it something I should worry about while my 90 day warranty from microsoft is still in effect? I just need to figure out if this is a normal thing and if I have to worry about the noise causing damage to the hinge over time? I'd totally appreciate any advice or similar experiences from you guys! Thanks for all your content!!
Very well made video covering all the aspects of this great device.
One quick question. I've just picked up the 15" Surface Book 2 and am extremely bothered by the coil whine while plugged in to AC and on High Performance. Did the undervolt affect the coil whine at all?
Patrick Bezzina - Nice! I didn't notice a difference unfortunately.
I agree with the others, this is the best Surface Book 2 review. But sadly, the Intel Extreme program doesn't work on my SB2 15 inch :( Unless someone knows a way around it not being compatible
what brand is laptop sleeve on the video?
is it still worth getting this for University (15 inch)? I am starting university next year. I do casual gaming and some editing for videos. Apparently there is a new revision of the SB2 coming out next year... so should i wait, get this Surface Book2 or just get a Dell XPS 15?
Please reply ASAP
Thanks,
David
How do i install the intel XTU software on a laptop with a 8650U as I found out that XTU does not support the U model chips
install the older version (v. 6.4.1.19) from techspot! worked for me
Loved your review! I tried to undervolt but it crashes even at -90 mV. What are your settings for Turbo boost power, turbo boost short power and for the time window? Thank you a lot :D
You are so lucky for having one that works! wanna sell it?? I had one on my previous company, SB2 with 1 TB and it was a disaster. Conflicts with my Wacom pen, lots of issues to unlock the tablet, blue screens, computer not turning on sometimes (you need to press many times), poor Photoshop performance, etc. It was a nightmare. And I saw many others with the same issues, even after getting the laptop replaced. I feel that, if you really are lucky and it works, then it's an awesome laptop, but if you have an experience like mine, aparently quite frequent with this device, then you really lose the confidence, as I did, on Microsoft hardware. In fact, I went back to Apple, and will probably stay there, even I was willing to give it a serious go to Windows, :(
i use surface pro 4 and its awesome
I wanted to use the XTU to undervolt my surface book 2 but the software installation shows up unsupported. do you have a link where I can get a compatible XTU?
I would also like to know this
Build quality up there with macbook? You mean it vents hot air over it's monitor ribbon?
How did u do that levitation effect 😱😱😱😱😱
Put the Surface Book 2 in High Performance Mode.
🤣👌
Lol
Hi I'm wondering how did you get Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to install? Mine says it cannot be installed
install the older version (v. 6.4.1.19) from techspot! worked for me
battery 1 is not in use when in battery mode as indicated in 10:36.
Is that normal?
Does undervolting work on the Surface laptop 4? I have been googling around for about an hour, but I can't seem to find an answer.
thanks for nice video.
however if they put headphones jack down, we can't use it in tablet mode :)
Please tell us how did you install the Intel XTU! It doesn't work on the i7 8650U...that's really annoying since I have a lot of overheating problems! Thanksss
Microsoft makes a desktop keyboard for their Studio series PC but not sure it's the same quality as the Book 2
I'm quite tempted by it but I hate coil whine and i'm unsure of the durability of the design and the bugs. I've heard of the graphics card disappearing, needing to press the eject button because it won't power on, gaps between the tablet portion and the base. Plus you can't even get a battery replacement for it so it's essentially disposable. It's certainly a cutting edge design but maybe that comes at the cost of long term durability and reliability? I've already sent back an XPS 9575 because the speakers distorted (but strangely only in clamshell mode), coil whine and not really liking the aesthetic of it very much. I'm thinking of getting another macbook pro even though I wanted a touchscreen for music producing.
What did you decide?
Hi I currently own the Surface Book 2 15 256gb
May I know what is your stable Fortnite settings since I have always having frame drops maxed at 60fps
If you play around and lower the settings down to High or Medium, you will stay at 60fps. You Also need to dial back on the resolution. But, there are hacks to improve the frame rate like he said.