Oct 20, 2015 we all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. This seems like an impossible project though because the sb2s lack of thunderbolt 3, which is apparently the standard io for egpus. In this article, we will show you the three methods to disable your surface books discrete gpu so you can run any apps and games with the integrated graphics for better battery life. Jul 14, 2019 possible solution after numerous workarounds i may have an answer im not a gamer but do play solitaire and found this uses nvidias gpu intensely without crashing. If latter is the case, can i trade in my current keyboard part. Testing conducted by microsoft in september 2015 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. With surface pen, surface dock, surface precision mouse, and microsd card will significantly increase your surface performance, storage, and productivity. Oct 17, 2017 all the details microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq these are the full technical specifications for the microsoft surface book 2, as well as how the inch and 15inch models compare. So the only laptop with pcie external gpu connection is alienware.
Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows. It is the most powerful surface device according to microsoft, so we have a look at it. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. At the microsoft windows 10 event on october 26, 2016, microsoft announced a version of the surface book that contained an updated nvidia geforce gtx 965m discrete gpu along with an additional 1 gb of gddr5 video memory meaning the new surface book now has 2 gb of vram instead of 1 gb. Microsoft surface book laptops for sale in stock ebay. All the details microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq these are the full technical specifications for the microsoft surface book 2, as well as how the inch and 15inch models compare. Mobile computing forum laptops and netbooks enable gpu link on surface book 2 forum jump. Microsoft reveals surface book 2 hybrid tablets, claims. Gpu and storage performance the microsoft surface laptop.
Thats better than the ultraportable average of 6,518 and a fair. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorization. Get the best deals on microsoft surface book laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Nov 10, 2016 on geekbench 4, which combines storage and compute speeds into a single score, the surface book with performance base scored 7,559. The chip is really designed for poweruser productivity scenarios. Possible solution after numerous workarounds i may have an answer. Surface book gpu comparable to 940m, includes 1gb ram tweaktown. The left side sports two usb type a ports and an sd card reader. On geekbench 4, which combines storage and compute speeds into a single score, the surface book with performance base scored 7,559.
The surface book is able to connect and disconnect the discrete gpu. My understanding of the surface book 2s type c port is that it supports usb 3. All the details microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq these are the full technical specifications for the microsoft surface book 2. Nov 05, 2015 the discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. Oct 21, 2015 the surface book is for people who were never open to the idea of balancing a surface tablet in their laps or typing on a thin type cover keyboard. The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. The surface book 2 is a 2 in 1 laptop tablet hybrid computer thats powerful enough to handle the most demanding aaa gaming titles. Microsoft has been quiet about the gpu specifications for its 2in1 surface book, so enthusiastic reddit users took to the microsoft store, sneakily installed gpuz on surface books, and found. Take a closer look at how surface book 2 is the ultimate laptop for running office apps and demanding graphics software, and writing and navigating with surface pen and touch. Up to 17 hours of battery life for local video playback. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book.
Microsoft surface book 2 jju00001 intel core i7 8th gen 8650u 1. The surface book 2 is the second generation of the surface book, and most powerful device in the microsoft surface lineup of personal computers. View this table for all of the surface book 2 tech specs. I cant see it in dxdiag, device manager, and games and 3d applications just report the intel 520. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock. Overall, the nvidia gpu surface book models seems to offer little more graphics power than the version without it. Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows central. The new gpu is a maxwellbased gpu, and was designed to deliver the best performance in ultrathin form factors such as the surface book keyboard dock. Are there any options to connect the new surface book 2 to external gpu. Oct 09, 2015 microsoft has confirmed the details of the cpus inside the surface pro 4 and surface book computers, as well as some details of the gpu, too.
The particular sku of surface book 2 that i bought is the lowest end configuration available with a quadcore processor, and subsequently a discrete gpu. Heres a random list of a tips, tricks, things i didnt realize, and general feelings about the 15 surface book 2. Can i upgrade the graphics card of my surface book. Hi, nvidia geforce gpu is the expected name on the original surface book. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surfaces productivity to the next level. Microsoft surface book sw500001 2in1 notebook pc intel core i76600u 2. Microsoft has been quiet about the gpu specifications for its 2in1 surface book, so enthusiastic reddit users took to the microsoft store, sneakily installed gpu z on surface books, and found. Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. Somewhat slightly inclined away from razer core usbc connectivity, egpu. Microsoft does offer some serious gpu performance in their surface book lineup, featuring either a gtx 1050 or gtx 1060, but in the surface laptop. Can the new microsoft surface book connect with external gpu like available from asus seamlessly. After owning the surface book 2 for exactly 1 week, i will now have to return it for replacement after incredibly erratic behavior. Today weve got the surface book, a laptop that can, ehrm, replace the tablet that replaced your laptop. Microsoft surface book keyboard gpu board replacement.
How to disable the discrete gpu on microsoft surface book. The allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorizationbut not teardownification. Apr 30, 2018 the particular sku of surface book 2 that i bought is the lowest end configuration available with a quadcore processor, and subsequently a discrete gpu.
Nekteck usb type c car charger with 45w power delivery and 12w usb a port for. Surface book 3 release date, price, specs and design. While all surface books come with a keyboard, microsofts highestend models have all shipped with a discrete gpu. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surface s productivity to the next level. I dont mind the super glossy screen which is incredibly reflective which even in moderate light conditions has made movie watching a night time thing. This guide will require the removal of the sd card slot, usb ports, and the gpu board. The pixel density is equal to 267 and 260 pixels per inch ppi respectively.
How to fix surface book 2 slow wifi issue the quick and. The omission effectively excludes the surface book 2 from connecting with a range of thunderbolt 3 devices, including the ability to use an external gpu enclosure, leaving those wanting to use the. One, lucky redditor, happens to work in a microsoft store and had. 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. In addition to checking the nvidia control panel settings, as you have done, you should also check to see what the windows 10 graphics performance preference is set to for the apps you are using. Rightclick desktop nvidia control panel desktop menu display gpu activity icon in notification area. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of. In surface book it is a custom gpu, thus to say it has performance like can only be determined through relative testing. Oct 17, 2017 beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb type c microsoft just made it official. It will be listed in the windows update history as follows. The discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. I considered myself reasonably familiar with the surface product line as i bought a surface pro 3 a few years back for myself not a work machine, but i am genuinely impressed with this surface book 2 and that surprised me. You can also add an app to your taskbar that tells you when the nvidia gpu is in use.
You will learn how to replace repair the gpu board. Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usbc. So, i kept it running in the background and loaded both photoshop and a video editing program, the latter likes to use the gpu 1060. Computers are systems and there are too many factors to name when trying to understand performance.
Sep 18, 2018 describes an update for the surface book nvidia geforce gpu. Microsofts surface book is a stunner as both a tablet and a laptop the incredible specs make up for a bit of awkwardness in how it all fits together. Surface book gpu comparable to 940m, includes 1gb ram. Surface book wont use dedicated gpu microsoft community. Microsoft launches less expensive flagship surface book. Autosuggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Apps that are using a gpu will list the number of the one they are using. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here.
The microsoft surface book 2 available in two models with. The base model is an intel core i56300u, and the top end model moves to a core i76600u. Oct 06, 2019 microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. And thats without the optional, discrete gpu, which ends up adding a few extra ounces and bumps up this laptops total weight to 3. It is not thunderbolt 3 compliant, however, so there is no external gpu egpu support. 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. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance surface. You can figure out which gpu it is by looking under the performance tab. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. Also known as nvidia maxwell gpu surface book 940m, gddr5. Will microsoft launch surface book 3, surface go 2, and. Microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia.
We all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october. I have a surface book with dgpu, how do i tell if its. Both winfuture and petris brad sams have suggested that the most powerful surface book 3 options will include an nvidia quadro gpu, a workstationspecific.
Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb type c microsoft just made it official. Surface grinders, samsung 16gb e 1tb portable external ssd solid state drives, microsoft surface book 2 intel core i7 8th gen. Designed and produced by microsoft from the ground up, the surface book 2 is a highend device featuring significant improvements in many of its hardware components despite inheriting design elements. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. Testing conducted by microsoft in october 2017 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications.
The gpu board is home to the nvidia n16slg custom geforce gpu as well as 1gb worth of ram. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Can i upgrade it to a configuration w 2gb nvidia gpu, either by changing the gpu itself or buying a separate keyboard part. The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its predecessor updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps the fulcrum hinge. I detached the keyboard with device manager open so i could watch it. Surface book 2 gpu crashing issue adobe support community. Contrary to a type cover optional keyboard accessory of other surface.
Advertising the truth is usually the better way and less embarassing, microsoft, and i hope this will change for the second generation of the surface book in the hope that you listen to your. What the typec display port can do for output depends. Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Those are the top musthave accessories for microsoft surface devices so far. This is the major connections component of the keyboard. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys. The latest iteration of microsofts surface book includes an nvidia geforce gtx 1050 gpu, a usb type c port, eighthgen processors, and more. Updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps. Theres an optional discrete graphics card available in higherspec variants of microsofts brand new surface book laptop.
Here are the details of the surface book and surface pro 4. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. Microsoft ships the new surface book 2 with a kaby laker quadcore and pascal gpu. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its. Get the best surface laptop for pc gaming titles like sea of thieves and playerunknowns battlegrounds with the latest intel core processors and nvidia.
Microsoft surface book 2 screen detailed specifications. I cant seem to tell if the gpu on the surface book is active or not. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. A new report from brad sams over at petri suggests the surface book 3 will be announced by microsoft at a spring hardware event in new york.
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