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. The surface book is able to connect and disconnect the discrete gpu. Microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia. View this table for all of the surface book 2 tech specs. Surface book 2 gpu crashing issue adobe support community. The microsoft surface book 2 available in two models with. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surfaces productivity to the next level. Get the best deals on microsoft surface book laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. My understanding of the surface book 2s type c port is that it supports usb 3.
Testing conducted by microsoft in september 2015 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. With the right set of accessories, you can boost your surface s productivity to the next level. 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 surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. The surface book 2 is the second generation of the surface book, and most powerful device in the microsoft surface lineup of personal computers. 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. Everything you need to know about unleashing the power of surface book 2 can be found right here.
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. Thats better than the ultraportable average of 6,518 and a fair. Surface book gpu comparable to 940m, includes 1gb ram tweaktown. Can i upgrade the graphics card of my surface book. 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. Sep 18, 2018 describes an update for the surface book nvidia geforce gpu. Heres a random list of a tips, tricks, things i didnt realize, and general feelings about the 15 surface book 2. 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. It is not thunderbolt 3 compliant, however, so there is no external gpu egpu support. Surface book gpu comparable to 940m, includes 1gb ram.
The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. 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. Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows central. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. All the details microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq these are the full technical specifications for the microsoft surface book 2. You will learn how to replace repair the gpu board. 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. 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. Also known as nvidia maxwell gpu surface book 940m, gddr5. 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. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance. 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. It will be listed in the windows update history as follows.
Get the best surface laptop for pc gaming titles like sea of thieves and playerunknowns battlegrounds with the latest intel core processors and nvidia. Mobile computing forum laptops and netbooks enable gpu link on surface book 2 forum jump. Possible solution after numerous workarounds i may have an answer. Updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps. With surface pen, surface dock, surface precision mouse, and microsd card will significantly increase your surface performance, storage, and productivity. We all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. 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. 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.
What the typec display port can do for output depends. If latter is the case, can i trade in my current keyboard part. The gpu board is home to the nvidia n16slg custom geforce gpu as well as 1gb worth of ram. Microsoft surface book sw500001 2in1 notebook pc intel core i76600u 2. The surface book 2 is a 2 in 1 laptop tablet hybrid computer thats powerful enough to handle the most demanding aaa gaming titles. Both winfuture and petris brad sams have suggested that the most powerful surface book 3 options will include an nvidia quadro gpu, a workstationspecific. 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. The discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. One, lucky redditor, happens to work in a microsoft store and had. Can i upgrade it to a configuration w 2gb nvidia gpu, either by changing the gpu itself or buying a separate keyboard part. 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. Somewhat slightly inclined away from razer core usbc connectivity, egpu. You can figure out which gpu it is by looking under the performance tab. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys.
Microsoft surface book keyboard gpu board replacement. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of. Overall, the nvidia gpu surface book models seems to offer little more graphics power than the version without it. This guide will require the removal of the sd card slot, usb ports, and the gpu board. Can the new microsoft surface book connect with external gpu like available from asus seamlessly. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. In surface book it is a custom gpu, thus to say it has performance like can only be determined through relative testing.
Microsoft ships the new surface book 2 with a kaby laker quadcore and pascal gpu. Microsoft surface book laptops for sale in stock ebay. Its a laptop with highspeed processing and graphics power you can control with a full keyboard, a large trackpad, or an interactive touch screen. Here are the details of the surface book and surface pro 4. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Nekteck usb type c car charger with 45w power delivery and 12w usb a port for. Microsoft launches less expensive flagship surface book. Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. Surface book 3 release date, price, specs and design. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october. Microsoft surface book 2 full tech specs and faq windows.
This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. The chip is really designed for poweruser productivity scenarios. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Autosuggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. 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.
Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. Microsoft reveals surface book 2 hybrid tablets, claims. How to fix surface book 2 slow wifi issue the quick and. Rightclick desktop nvidia control panel desktop menu display gpu activity icon in notification area. 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. Computers are systems and there are too many factors to name when trying to understand performance. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorization. Apps that are using a gpu will list the number of the one they are using. 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. Beyond surface beauty microsoft surface book 2 comes in two sizes, packs nvidia graphics and usb type c microsoft just made it official. Oct 20, 2015 we all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. 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.
I cant seem to tell if the gpu on the surface book is active or not. The left side sports two usb type a ports and an sd card reader. How to disable the discrete gpu on microsoft surface book. 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. 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.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Up to 17 hours of battery life for local video playback. And thats without the optional, discrete gpu, which ends up adding a few extra ounces and bumps up this laptops total weight to 3. Microsoft surface book 2 screen detailed specifications. The pixel density is equal to 267 and 260 pixels per inch ppi respectively. Microsoft surface book 2 jju00001 intel core i7 8th gen 8650u 1. Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. It is the most powerful surface device according to microsoft, so we have a look at it. You can also add an app to your taskbar that tells you when the nvidia gpu is in use. Theres an optional discrete graphics card available in higherspec variants of microsofts brand new surface book laptop.
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. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock. Surface book wont use dedicated gpu microsoft community. Testing conducted by microsoft in october 2017 using preproduction intel core i5, 256gb, 8 gb ram device. After owning the surface book 2 for exactly 1 week, i will now have to return it for replacement after incredibly erratic behavior. 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 allinone versatility has attracted many people to the microsoft surface book since its introduction in late 2015. While all surface books come with a keyboard, microsofts highestend models have all shipped with a discrete gpu. Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usbc. The latest iteration of microsofts surface book includes an nvidia geforce gtx 1050 gpu, a usb type c port, eighthgen processors, and more. Hi, nvidia geforce gpu is the expected name on the original surface book.
Nov 05, 2015 the discrete gpu or dgpu found in select surface book models is an nvidia geforce. Microsoft surface book 2 specs powerhouse performance surface. I detached the keyboard with device manager open so i could watch it. Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorizationbut not teardownification. Will microsoft launch surface book 3, surface go 2, and. Are there any options to connect the new surface book 2 to external gpu. Contrary to a type cover optional keyboard accessory of other surface. Today weve got the surface book, a laptop that can, ehrm, replace the tablet that replaced your laptop.
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. This seems like an impossible project though because the sb2s lack of thunderbolt 3, which is apparently the standard io for egpus. This is the major connections component of the keyboard. On geekbench 4, which combines storage and compute speeds into a single score, the surface book with performance base scored 7,559. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book. Gpu and storage performance the microsoft surface laptop. 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. Those are the top musthave accessories for microsoft surface devices so far.
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. Oct 06, 2019 microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. 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. So the only laptop with pcie external gpu connection is alienware.
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