But i have an original surface book with the nvidia video base with a surface dock. There is also a model without the video card, but i would not. After unboxing your surface book, open it and press the power button. Configuring surface book uefibios settings detailed. Microsofts 15inch surface book 2 laptop suffers from battery drain during heavy gaming or gpu usage, a problem the verge first identified. Surface pro gaming playing battlefield 3 sp duration. Got my surface book a week ago and decided to upgrade my home office in addition to it. Comment deleted by user 1 year ago more than 5 children. The closest thing to what i want is the surface book 2.
Its website calls the book 2 a versatile laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio in one, going on to. Its incredible that a premium device as the surface book 2 surface book i5 model 1832 overheats so easily. Do these 3 things to make the most of your surface book 2 gaming experience. Jan 14, 2017 while testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it wasnt using the nvidia dgpu, defaulting instead to the integrated graphics. The surface book 2 is a feat of design, a topoftheline premium convertible 2in1 laptop thats fast, long lasting, versatile, and portable. Will this help the i716gb ramdgpu with gaming performance. On top of that, the surface book 2 has battery issues. I pair some great accessories that mesh well with the.
Surface book i5 dgpu gaming performance problems microsoft. Performance mode is not available on the surface book without this little step. At my office, i have a triple monitors setup, my main surface book display, a 29inch ultrawide, and a 21. Microsoft confirms surface book 2s power problem the verge. Imagine if microsoft released a dock for the surface book kind of like the nintendo switch it acts like the books keyboard dock but is actually an egpu enclosure with all the powerful and swappable internals of a regular pc. Microsoft has released the windows 10 fall creators update and theres so much for gamers. The timing makes them some of the first pcs to get intels latest eighthgen core cpus. Surface book on surface dock screen flickers on dual monitor. May 07, 2020 use the surface dock to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. I was a big surface book 2 user, rocking it as a creative powerhouse with a bit of gaming on the side. I would get a surface book which can handle modern games. Nov 28, 2017 gaming and laptops go together like mud and a new pair of shoes, that is, until nvidia was able to cram higherend graphics into a slim package. Gaming and laptops go together like mud and a new pair of shoes, that is, until nvidia was able to cram higherend graphics into a slim package.
Jul 27, 2018 i was a big surface book 2 user, rocking it as a creative powerhouse with a bit of gaming on the side. The fan kicks in and stay on during these gaming sessions but although it does get hot, it doesnt quite get burning hot like my surface pro 3. Microsofts surface book 2 can replace your gaming pc hands. Essentially, most graphically challenging newer games will run at highest settings at. Microsofts surface book 2 can replace your gaming pc. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Im looking for a small windows 2 in 1 that can do some gaming as well. Jan 27, 2017 the surface book website barely mentions games or gaming, but it does do so. If youre reading this, then you likely own a surface book, the ultimate laptop. The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. Nov 12, 2015 with windows 10, your wifi connected surface becomes a remote second screen so you can play in every room of your house. Surface pro 4 configurations for lightmoderate gaming. Avoid family anguish by lending them your surface or surface book so they. This might be rhetorical as ive read posts on screen flickers using the surface dock on surface book and surface pro, as im sure there is no real solution and something i just with.
A new book hints at what microsoft is planning for the future. We play games on it and show whether or not it can game on the go with the best of them. With the surface book i7s upgrade you already know microsoft didnt touch the tablet portion, which. I am using my surface book for work but on the other hand i am a gamer. Sep 18, 2016 none of microsofts surface line of devices was ever truely meant for hardcore gaming. It delivers better performance than the switch alpha 12 at tasks like browsing, word processing, photo editing, media consumption, and the like. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. Microsofts surface book 2 drains the battery while gaming. Oct 19, 2019 do these 3 things to make the most of your surface book 2 gaming experience. Its website calls the book 2 a versatile laptop, powerful tablet, and portable studio in.
Jan 27, 2018 bill robersondigital trends microsoft wants the surface book 2 to be your only pc. Best settings for surface book 2 gaming do these 3. This is an easy to follow video with a couple effective tips to making your surface book or gaming laptop work better for playing video games. With that setup, i can view multiple websites up to 6 websites side by side for doing.
My surface book 2 keeps overheating even watching youtube. The surface book 2 didnt work as my only pc digital trends. I test the top 10 online games on the surface book. Jun 27, 2018 microsofts 15inch surface book 2 pretends to be a stealth gaming machine, but can it compete. Microsofts surface book is tested but not just in the normal way. How to get started with your surface book microsoft devices. Nov 23, 2015 microsofts surface book is tested but not just in the normal way. No major problems with my surface book so far, i love it. Press and hold the volume up button on your surface, then press and release the power button. Bill robersondigital trends microsoft wants the surface book 2 to be your only pc. Microsofts surface book 2 isnt an inexpensive piece of kit. How to stream xbox one games to your windows 10 surface or.
I connect to a single dell monitor via display port. Having said that, thanks to the advancement of integrated graphics gpu capabilities imbedded in the cpu new surface devices can actualy handle some older game. Welcome to the third episode of the ultimate laptop setup. I tried, failed and finally managed to set up hdr on. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. My surface book 2 keeps overheating even watching youtube or just browsing the web why. But our best indication that surface book with performance base does indeed target the gaming market came at the. Ive been using it with my hp mixed reality headset to that end, and found the experience to be totally solid and comparable to that of my razer blade. Surface book has two batteriesone in the keyboard and one in the clipboard. I go handson and give my first impressions of microsofts new surface dock, setting up and testing it out with my double 27 monitor setup and i7 surface book. Nov 21, 2017 microsofts surface book 2 isnt an inexpensive piece of kit. Use the surface dock to connect your surface to fullsize monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. As far as gaming goes, your surface pro 3 is probably the best tablet you can get right now for gaming on windows. Something similar to the geforce 860m960m would make the surface book a legitimate gaming contender.
Get the best fps and highest or ultra settings by making these adjustments. I dont have to have detail turned up all of the way. Other than the powerful hardware, the surface book 2 becomes a great gaming laptop with the software. Click manage 3d settings is selected in the left column. But it depends on what you need and consider the best. Nov 23, 2015 i go handson and give my first impressions of microsofts new surface dock, setting up and testing it out with my double 27 monitor setup and i7 surface book. Gaming on the surface book 2 windows central forums.
In this episode we feature the microsoft surface book 2. Even when plugged it at lowest power settings, your computer will slowly deplete its battery while doing anything moderately intensive e. This is fortnite running on the microsoft surface book 2 wnvidia gtx 1060 graphics card. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world. If youre not sure which dock you have, go to identify your surface dock and features. Check the connection from the usbc port, mini displayport on your surface, or docking station, any video adapter you are using, and the connection on the video port on your tv, monitor, or. How powerful the microsoft surface book 2 is for gaming. How to get started with your surface book microsoft.
Im not working with photoshop or really high performance software. The surface book 2 now comes in both the original inch size and a new 15inch version. While testing halo wars definitive edition on my surface book, i noticed that it wasnt using the nvidia dgpu, defaulting instead to the integrated graphics. Stupidgood battery performance too with the surface book i7s upgrade you already know microsoft didnt touch the tablet portion, which has the same dynmade 18 watthour batteries. It can take longer if youre using your surface book for powerintensive activities like gaming or video streaming while youre charging it.
It takes two to four hours to charge surface book fully from an empty state. First steps after unboxing your surface book, open it and press the power button. With windows 10, your wifi connected surface becomes a remote second screen so you can play in every room of your house. Also it has a keyboard which i prefer to the one that you can get on the surface pro 4. Guardians on their xbox one, but you want to watch a movie on the family room tv. You can enter surface book uefi setup screen only while your device is starting up. The surface book 2 core i7 8650u, 16gb ram, gtx 1060 performs better than both across a wide variety of tasks. But based on what weve been able to see of the internal specs, the nvidia hardware inside the surface book is actually closer to the entrylevel nvidia 940m gpu, which is not nearly as capable. Showing my setup, maybe you can find something usefull for yourself. Surface pro gaming configuration and tricks used for.
None of microsofts surface line of devices was ever truely meant for hardcore gaming. Type nvidia into the start menu to find the nvidia control panel. Id love a 12 inch device but as far as i know it doesnt exist. Having a dual or multiple monitors setup is really help in multitasking. My surface book 2 gamingproductivity setup book2 68 comments. To that effect, the new surface book 2 is 3x more powerful than the original surface book. The surface is a perfect work tablet, but when us road warriors are out doing our thing, can we have a little fun with it too. Heres how to force your surface book to use your nvidia gpu, and check whether your games are using it as appropriate. Thanks to the gtx 1060 gpu inside this thing, the surface book 2 is a capable vr machine for use with windows mixed reality. Microsoft says its powerful enough to be your gaming pc, and also a workstation replacement.
Get the best surface laptop for pc gaming titles like sea of thieves and playerunknowns battlegrounds with the latest intel core processors and nvidia. I was primarily using it to create content, via video editing, blogging, podcasting, and. These were my essential surface book 2 accessories for. Lets get started using surface book and unlocking your creativity. Surface book on surface dock screen flickers on dual monitor, and sound of connectdisconnect. Your kids are determined to get to the next level of halo 5. Razers latest notebook, the blade, builds on its smaller predecessor with a 15. Windows 10 will start and guide you through the setup process. When you see the surface logo screen appear, release the volume up. Is the most expensive device better for the sake of marginal performance diff. I am even running youtube on both the dell and the surface monitors concurrently, and typing. To get that to work requires a more expensive pc and definitely a more.
The surface book website barely mentions games or gaming, but it does do so. Oct 17, 2017 to that effect, the new surface book 2 is 3x more powerful than the original surface book. Be sure to install the latest windows 10 updates by going. With that setup, i can view multiple websites up to 6 websites side by side for doing research, writing articles, and doing many other things. Give your wfh setup a boost with discounts on refurbished. If youre not sure which dock you have, go to identify your surface dock and. Before you game on the surface book, do these quick. Official home of microsoft surface computers, laptops, pcs. The best flavor of hdr on windows 10 is 4k 3,840 x 2,160, 60 fps rgb 4.
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