Razer Blade 16 Maxing out the RAM and SSD (64gb RAM and 2x2tb SSD Upgrade guide)

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  • Опубліковано 16 бер 2023
  • In this video we show you how to easily max out the Razer Blade 16 RAM and SSDs! We used 64gb 4800mhz ram and see how much difference to the stock 5600mhz ram plus change the original drive for a Samsung 990pro & 980pro ssd.
    Razer Blade 16 direct from Razer: razer.a9yw.net/g1DZjA
    Buy the Razer Blade 16 at Amazon: geni.us/usRbA
    Samsung 990pro 2tb SSD: geni.us/sWOc
    Samsung 980pro 2tb SSD: geni.us/AqNotNn
    Crucial 64gb DDR5 4800mhz ram: geni.us/KWHBy
    Ifixit tool kit: geni.us/PUWj0
    Sabrent m.2 SSD caddy: geni.us/Qkdog3B
    Video of toolkit: • IFIXIT Toolkit Unboxin...
    Samsung Cloning software: semiconductor.samsung.com/con...
    Clonezilla if non Samsung drive: clonezilla.org
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  • @JogBird
    @JogBird Рік тому +57

    back in the day, i remember how excited i was to upgrade my PC from 16 to 32 MB of RAM

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +13

      haha I remember those days too :)

    • @jessegriffin9
      @jessegriffin9 Рік тому +4

      Many programs running on Windows nowadays eat lots of RAM. My first laptop is 4GB, now I have a hard time to open 2 windows in Chrome browser on it.

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому +4

      ​@@jessegriffin9 use edge. Edge uses less ram and it is same or has better performance than chrome in most cases.

    • @aegiswings
      @aegiswings Рік тому +2

      I remember when I upgraded my PC from 256k to 640k (the max possible at the time!).

    • @TheFalseShepphard
      @TheFalseShepphard Рік тому +2

      @@HDRPC Edge literally uses Chromium it's the same shit with a different facade

  • @vita-girl4345
    @vita-girl4345 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for this walkthrough. I always wondered about upgrading the main drive. I think I will upgrade it later on. Right now I’ve upgraded the 2nd drive to a 2 tb ssd, and put in 64 gb ram already. Your method if upgrading the primary drive is cherry on top!

  • @PhanorColl
    @PhanorColl Рік тому +3

    amazing, I have the 17" 2021 Blade Pro, I think its time to upgrade the storage and RAM.. Thanks for sharing the ram and ssds you used.

  • @marksadler4457
    @marksadler4457 Рік тому

    I bought the Sabrent SSD housing a year ago and love it. I replaced and older SSD and now that Sabrent is my travel 1 TB external drive at work! Love it.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear that, it is a great enclosure and I love how it swings open :)

  • @graelstream2353
    @graelstream2353 Рік тому +1

    Cant wait for your M16 and m18 to arrive. NIce vid as always! keep it up!

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      My x16 is on the way and should be here next week and my m16 and m18 are in build stage so hopefully not much longer 🤞

    • @graelstream2353
      @graelstream2353 Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech I'm waiting for the m18 to arrive to. I feel like 16 inch is too small for me. I want that thermal performance on them chunky Boyz laptop

  • @srikrishnajanmastamiguille615
    @srikrishnajanmastamiguille615 5 місяців тому +1

    Por tus videos me anime a comprar la razer blade 16, compre la 4070 con pantalla dual… siempre veo tus videos me gustan mucho..
    estaba pensando comprarle más memoria RAM, por que me en forza horizon 5 me salía un mensaje que decía que la memoria estaba llena.. que me bajara a le mermara a las exigencias gráficas … pero me puse a ver algunos videos por UA-cam, y con algunas modificaciones a la configuración del Windows 11, me fue genial..
    De nuevo muchas gracias por tus videos, son excelentes

  • @uziel317
    @uziel317 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for this! Looking at doing the same with my 18

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      18 is almost identical except the ssd are not stacked and it can support double sided ssd’s so 4tb and above drive fit fine 👍

    • @From-sl3yg
      @From-sl3yg Рік тому +1

      What 4tb SSD would you recommend for the 18?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      The best performing 4tb is the SN850x: geni.us/8iFJTh7

  • @Vincent.Brisebois
    @Vincent.Brisebois Рік тому +7

    I was able to add an 8TB NVME and thermals are great. Since you have two stacked slots for single side NVME you can remove the bottom one and put a dual sided NVME in the top slot. It does require you to trim the little metal plate (just left of the yellow sticker) that goes between the two in order to have a screw hole for the top NVME. I added some thermal pads underneath and above the NVME and have had no heat issues even on heavy workloads. I went with the Corsair MP600 PRO XT 8TB and simply removed the heatsync.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Wow what an amazing idea! I never even thought about doing that 😀👍

    • @Yuriy.Winnig
      @Yuriy.Winnig Рік тому

      What thermal pad dids you use? I'd like to do the same.

    • @ockyrinaldy7893
      @ockyrinaldy7893 Рік тому

      How did you trim the metal plate? Thanks!

    • @fleech8448
      @fleech8448 Рік тому

      ^

  • @edwinluvisia3562
    @edwinluvisia3562 Рік тому

    Hi there, Love the content..... I have a question, does the blade 16 rtx 4090 support a 4tb SSD like on the two occupied slots can I replace 1 tb with a 4tb crucial p3 SSD and have a total of 5 tb?

  • @rkymtnchi503
    @rkymtnchi503 Рік тому +1

    I'm enjoying this laptop vicariously through you lol...keep up the great work!

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      thanks mate, working on my deep dive video as I speak :)

  • @lucamagni99
    @lucamagni99 Рік тому +5

    Great video. I liked the comparison with the previous ram memory. It seems to me that the difference in terms of speed and latency is not relevant, when compared to the greater capacity.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      That is exactly my thinking as well. If the 5600 was the same price then obviously I would get it but the 4800 is much much cheaper so a good alternative

    • @lucamagni99
      @lucamagni99 Рік тому +2

      @@MashITTech Right, to be honest, right now, in the mobile field, the first generation of ddr5 (as it was for the 4), have margins of difference in terms of performance that are almost imperceptible, on most of the workloads. I hope that in the future, ddr5 will actually offer more in practice as well.

  • @ozaggs
    @ozaggs 5 місяців тому +1

    What charger usb c i can use? You have any link so i can buy? Cause the main charge is so big. I wanna small one

  • @g1998k
    @g1998k 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the great advise. I upgraded succesfully my Razer Blade 16 RTX 4090.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  4 місяці тому

      That’s great to hear! Hope you are enjoying your blade

  • @poptate7
    @poptate7 Рік тому

    Can this be configured to 2x2TB (Raid) = 4TB? If yes, can data migration still be an option?

  • @Dmolition
    @Dmolition Рік тому

    Hey quick question….I have a razer blade 15 advanced and was wondering if I could still you the Samsung 990 (also do I have to buy the 990 and 980 or can I buy two 990’s?)

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      You can buy 2x 990 for sure. I was just trying to save a few quid as I don’t need as much speed on my second drive 😀👍

  • @wlcrutch
    @wlcrutch Рік тому +1

    New studio looks good. You speak like Ricky Gervais! 😂 And that’s a compliment.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, well he is a legend, I just wish I had his wit

  • @mauricevandenakker6015
    @mauricevandenakker6015 Рік тому +1

    Great tip as always.. Did you ever get around to test the external laptop fans like klimt glacier or wiind ? I use one to play at hogwarts because the temp of my m17r4 was 100 all the time even when undervolting

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Funnily enough, I am just covering that in the deep dive. Spoiler but the cooler I bought made no difference and was worse than elevating the rear. Which one do you recommend?

    • @mauricevandenakker6015
      @mauricevandenakker6015 Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech i use the klim mistral.. just you have to put on the 2 things in the back because my m17r4 has vents in the back..

  • @johnrecker
    @johnrecker 10 місяців тому

    If. i get the 16 now, with alot of note taking and casual gaming (2-4hrs a day) can i expect it to last at least 5 years? I take good care of my tech

  • @johnpaulbacon8320
    @johnpaulbacon8320 Рік тому

    Nice video.

  • @KenFat2
    @KenFat2 Рік тому +6

    Great video my Razer 16, 4080 model came yesterday and it is the best razer I've ever had, I don't mind the extra heft and the gaming performance is exactly what I was looking for, and I compared it to my 11th gen intel 3070 desktop. It beats it in most games and ties it in others, not using frame generation to make it a fair comparison. ie: cyberpunk, doom, Witcher 3, shadow of the tomb raider to name a few.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate. And I still can't believe how powerful this system has been, it actually beats my 12700k/3080 desktop in certain games and apps! I haven't switched that machine on for a couple of weeks 🤣

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому

      ​​@@MashITTech 😅
      Before 2026 we are going to see huge upgrades in CPU efficiency and huge performance upgrades like Meteorlake(laptop only chips) and arrow lake will have biggest upgrades over 13 gen will launch within 6 to 7 months gap😂.
      Arrow lake will be most exciting laptop chips. I have many things to tell according to "red gaming tech" but lets wait for the best.😊

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому +1

      Congrats bro for razer blade
      Bro I still love frame generation in my 4080 desktop.🤩🤩

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому

      ​@@MashITTech 😂😂🤣🤣

    • @xinliangliu8522
      @xinliangliu8522 Рік тому

      do u have i7-11800h and rtx 3070?

  • @jeremiyz
    @jeremiyz Рік тому +2

    I am wondering if the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB is compatible with the Razer Blade 15 2022 laptop. Also, I would like to know if the installation process for the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB is the same as for the Razer Blade 15 2022 or if there are any specific steps that need to be followed.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +4

      It works perfectly and exactly the same procedure 👍

  • @brandonbrown179
    @brandonbrown179 Рік тому

    The screws are way too tight, my T5 screw driver just spins, I don’t want to strip them, what do I do?

  • @inipen7434
    @inipen7434 Рік тому +2

    Great content as always! Is the Corsair MP600 PRO NH NVMe M.2 SSD 8TB compatible with the new Blade 16? I've got the 4090 version and would like to max it out.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      sorry but that is a double sided SSD and therefore will not fit! 2tb drives are the limit at the moment until someone releases a decent single sided 4tb drive

    • @inipen7434
      @inipen7434 Рік тому

      @@MashITTech Thank you! We will just have to wait 👍 But just to be sure; a single double sided SSD cannot be used if I only put one SSD in the laptop, and leave the other socket empty? Sorry if this is obvious, but I just couldn't find out 😅

  • @kinawafly
    @kinawafly 4 місяці тому

    Hi, have you tested if there is a difference in cooling between the top and bottom slot please?
    I got a 990pro 4tb thanks to your review in my blade 16. I put it in the lower slot as my c: and the original 2tb on top as storage but I wonder if I should swap them for better thermals on the primary drive.
    Great reviews, thank you

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  4 місяці тому +1

      I haven't but that is a good idea! Leave it with me

  • @robertmoucha3796
    @robertmoucha3796 Рік тому

    Thank you for a great walk through; note that you should never touch the gold pins with your bare fingers as in the video.

  • @LongPlay4K
    @LongPlay4K Рік тому +1

    Why didn't you put two of the same ssd - 2x980 or 2x990 and combine them in raid0?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      I was tempted but I wanted to make this guide as easy as possible to follow, a fresh install with RAID drives is a lot harder to explain (especially as the razer drivers are not as easy to get hold of like Dell)

  • @IzzyRahman
    @IzzyRahman Рік тому

    HELP! Literally followed this video step by step however, my Samsung Drive Magician doesn't seem to recognise my 990 Pro's? Drive health keeps showing as N/A. I've tried looking for ACHI in Razer BIOS but can't see it anywhere. Any advice? (Both Drives still function and appear on disk management, everything works perfectly just can't see them in Drive Magician!)

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      can you add me on instagram and message me? its easier to chat there

  • @A.O.A.
    @A.O.A. Рік тому

    Does it fully support 64gb ddr5600, from kingston for example? Some places mention its maxed at 5200.

    • @scottfelder8846
      @scottfelder8846 11 місяців тому

      I installed the Kingston 5600, and the BIOS reads it as 5200.

  • @squito8387
    @squito8387 Рік тому

    When do I need to do this when I receive my Razer Blade 16 ? Before starting up for the first time?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      You can do this when ever suits you. Because you are cloning the drive it will take over all
      You settings and programs so will be exactly where you left it on the old drive 👍

  • @Finger112
    @Finger112 6 місяців тому

    I am thinking about getting the 16 inch Razer laptop here with its unique duel resolution/refresh rate mode and only can get the 32 GBs with a RTX 4090 in the laptop on Razer's website right now (not really sure why they don't have 64 Gbs on offer). Just to confirm the laptop only supports 2 slots for a RAM upgrade right and not 4? Also if you get the duel M.2 option with 1 tb + 1tb from Razer, what is the speeds on that SSD?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  6 місяців тому

      Yes, you only get 2 ram slots, you will need to remove your 2x16gb sticks and replace with 2x32gb sticks. The SSDs are usually OEM Samsung or equivalent and have read/write speeds of approx 7k

  • @lordmichaelgrey6727
    @lordmichaelgrey6727 Рік тому

    Nice one

  • @christianh5839
    @christianh5839 Рік тому

    Is it possible to change the battery on the Razer blade 16? In case the battery bloats or is loosing capacity

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      yes, its pretty easy to change :)

  • @skinnypete5158
    @skinnypete5158 11 місяців тому

    Ok I got the ssd installed. WD black works the sabrant 4 tb is not showing up my laptop ? Any idea why. It has all my paid software. And the screw stripped. Need help on how to remove it

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  11 місяців тому

      hey mate. which sabrent did you buy? I haven't tested the sabrent but there is no reason it shouldn't work. add me on instagram and start a chat I will try and help you. insta is mashittech

  • @surferlam7139
    @surferlam7139 Рік тому

    Is there any heat issues with both SSD mounted on top of each other

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      not so far with mine but my Samsung ssds do seem to run pretty cool

  • @5after12
    @5after12 Рік тому

    should i buy a Lincoln Continental or a Cadillac XT4?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      No! You buy a Rolls Royce! what's wrong with you....

  • @MarkoIlievski
    @MarkoIlievski Рік тому

    What kind of screw did you use for the second ssd on the metal bracket? My device came without a screw and I can't seem to find a suitable part for it.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      m2x4mm. What ssd did you buy? they sometimes have one in the box

    • @MarkoIlievski
      @MarkoIlievski Рік тому

      @@MashITTech Thanks for the information! I've got 980 Pro, however the included screw didn't fit. Maybe it's manufacturing issue.

  • @devanshanil2468
    @devanshanil2468 Рік тому

    how much tb ssd does a single slot can use, like in some laptops its said that it is 2tb per slot

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Same on this one. 2tb single sided per slot, so 2x2tb total. Someone has mentioned the sn850x 4tb may be single sided so I will try and get one to test in the near future

  • @scottfelder8846
    @scottfelder8846 11 місяців тому

    What did you do with the plastic spacer around the retention point for the upper SSD? Leave it on or take it out? I feel like the drive isn’t sitting flush horizontal with the spacer on, but it wiggles vertically with the spacer off.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  11 місяців тому

      I took it off, it should just have the screw on the top SSD and the thermal pad attached to the base plate sits on the drive when you screw it back on

    • @lucaspw
      @lucaspw 11 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech Hey i'm wodnering what screw you used to secure the top ssd?

  • @marcin561
    @marcin561 Рік тому +1

    You Sir are an incredibly brave soul upgrading your Blade 16 with literally the two most problem prone SSDs on the market right now. I hope that the first thing you did was to upgrade the firmware on both. Could I kindly ask for you to update us on how the 990 and 980 are doing in terms of rapid health degradation and read/write speeds dropping off?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +3

      haha this is true but once the firmwares are updated (which mine are) I am sure they will be fine. I have been using Samsung drives for years and they have never let me down.....Yet 🤣 I will run a few tests shortly and let you know

  • @Romash.
    @Romash. Рік тому +2

    Razer blade 16 is so gooood

  • @resiack
    @resiack Рік тому

    FYI: Your Samsung 980pro 2tb SSD affiliate link is linked to a 1TB drive instead of the 2TB drive.

  • @mickeyswell
    @mickeyswell 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to upgrade the ram no problem. I tried to undo the heat sink, I removed the screw, but it seems like there is another screw holding it down and I don’t know how to unscrew that. I am trying to put in two 990 pro SSDs. Is there a secret to that one screw that looks like you can’t use a screwdriver? It has a white “+” on it. Thank you.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  11 місяців тому +1

      there is 2 screws holding the main plate down, one at the end of the SSD and another near the connector. It has a sticker on it, just remove the sticker and its a normal Philips head screw 👍 if you get stuck add me on instagram and send me a photo

    • @mickeyswell
      @mickeyswell 11 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech Thank you for your help! I was able to upgrade my Razer 4090 and max it out! Quick question, when I first opened the laptop there was a small black strip/sticker on the side of the second stock SSD. Does that need to go back on to the 990 pro I put in? And does the sticker on the battery need to go back on? I left them both off. Thanks again

    • @mashextra
      @mashextra 11 місяців тому

      No and no :) The the foam block on the m.2 is a spacer whilst the slot is empty. And the battery sticker is no important. and sorry just realised I was logged in on our extra channel hence the different logo :)

  • @christopherallgyer4091
    @christopherallgyer4091 Рік тому

    I was going to pick up the Crucial RAM 64gb kit on Amazon at 5200Mhz CT2K32G52C42S5. Do you think it will make any difference?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      I don’t think it is going to make that much difference so unless it is almost the same price it may be worth getting the cheaper 4800. I have a 5600mhz kit on the way so I will test that and let you know

  • @ockyrinaldy7893
    @ockyrinaldy7893 Рік тому

    Hi, did you have to wait for quite a long time before the Blade booted after changing the RAMs?

  • @slipkel
    @slipkel Рік тому

    Are all 12 gen laptop locked to 4800mhz ram? 5200 or 5600 mhz compatible? I got alienware m15 r7 planning to upgrade. Ty have a nice day.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      I haven't had a chance to test yet but I have some 5600mhz ram here so will give it a go

  • @HeHasTheCamera
    @HeHasTheCamera Рік тому +1

    Is there a safer SKU of this? I don't care how much I spend but I just want one without problems. I returned my 1st one. The screen kept turning off and taking me to the lock screen while typing. It also was stuttering and freezing during UA-cam videos. Also had screen flicker and I know there's a hotfix but that means you can only run in discrete GPU mode no option for Advanced Optimus. However I really would like a Blade!

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Can I ask which model you bought? I have heard of a few issues with the mini led version but my 4080 with qhd has been flawless

    • @HeHasTheCamera
      @HeHasTheCamera Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech I purchased the 16 inch RTX 4080 with the 240hz / QHD+ from Best Buy. $3,599. Also had two spots at the top near the webcam where backlight was coming through but I was going to overlook that, but the other issues were too much. Maybe it was just my unit? I don't know if I should wait, or go for another SKU or just try the same again? The screen flicker wasn't what was described in the mini led, it just was going black and coming back.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      hmmm sounds like you got a dud! speaking to fellow owners and the only moans I hear frequently are the mini LED retention problems and the 4090 version getting a hot palm rest. The Blade 18 has a lot of flickering problems too but I think Razer just sorted that with the new BIOS

    • @HeHasTheCamera
      @HeHasTheCamera Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech I'm going to buy it again. May I please know what updates (if any) you installed from the Razer website or if you just use it "as-is" out of the box? I see 3 updates (bios, firmware & screen flicker hotfix). Thanks.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      for the first two weeks I used out of the box drivers with just windows updates and the latest Nvidia driver direct from Nvidia. Last week I applied the new firmware and that's it! the laptop is running like a dream

  • @mayaaa2695
    @mayaaa2695 Місяць тому

    even with this walkthrough i am nervous to do this lol... but i am running out of space on my 2tb 16 already so i need to do this eventually... i may just get a 4 tb SSD and keep the current SSD in there, 6 TB should be enough.... i'll do the ram another time not sure i need to do all that yet

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Місяць тому +1

      It really is very straightforward and you can add me on insta and start a chat if you need help. Also since releasing this video there are some good single sided 4tb SSDs so it would be very easy to add just a second 4tb drive now (becareful as some 4tb drives are double sided like the SN850x and Seagate firecuda)

  • @Sir_Rabbits
    @Sir_Rabbits Рік тому

    Hi, Received my Razer Blade 16 RTX4080 a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for the recommendation! Huge upgrade over my previous laptop with 1060 gpu and 10th gen cpu. I'm simply blown away with the performance.
    Just maxed out the storage with 2 x Samsung 990 pros 2TB. They are getting pretty hot under load one drive 75c the other 71c. I have also installed the Thermal Grizzly Minus pads which reduced the heat under load by about 3-5c.
    Could you tell me the temps you are getting with your two Samsung drives so I can see if the temps are abnormal. Normal running they are 49c & 41c.
    Thanks

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Mine run a little cooler but that's under heavy CPU load and light disk activity. I will check whilst gaming and see what the temps are like. What are you doing when the temps are that high so I can compare?

    • @Sir_Rabbits
      @Sir_Rabbits Рік тому

      @@MashITTech I was just running PUBG on Balanced mode. Peek was 78c (The laptop was also on the Razer Chroma v2 stand so no air intake issues.) but hovered 75c. The Samsung Magician software is providing the temp data. Ran Crystal diskmark and the temps where in the high 50's. So just seems to be in gaming.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Hmm interesting, I guess there is a large build up of heat from the GPU. I play a lot of PUBG so will monitor it next game :)

    • @paulschlacter4181
      @paulschlacter4181 Рік тому

      @@Sir_Rabbits Did you end up figuring out a solution? Currently looking to spec out my Blade 16 and was planning to pair a 2TB 990 and a 4TB Crucial P3 Plus. 75C is way too hot for my liking though if you weren't able to lower it. Might just stick with a 980 Pro.

    • @markbracken2525
      @markbracken2525 Рік тому +1

      @@paulschlacter4181 I ended up redoing the thermal grizzly Minus Pad 8 on both drives and this dropped the temps by 4-6c. The OS drive is usually sits 6c higher than the second drive and does get hot whilst gaming 70c only after an hour and a half of play, generally sits at 60-65c for most games. Only PUBG makes the drive hit 70c. The temps with editing and general work sit around 38-45c. Benchmarking they sit 50-54c. The drives generally only get hot under significant sustained GPU loads. Ever since I have put the thermal pads on the drive temps are withing acceptable tolerances 90% of the time. Having 4tb of storage in a laptop with this sort of performance is a joy! I use it as a desktop replacement. Good luck with your purchase.

  • @ozaggs
    @ozaggs 5 місяців тому

    can i add nvme with build in heatsink ? like SN850x with heatsink

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  5 місяців тому +1

      No, the heatsink is too thick plus the way the blades work they have a sink on the first slot and the second radiates through the base

    • @ozaggs
      @ozaggs 5 місяців тому

      ok i got it .. thanks m8 🙏🙏@@MashITTech

  • @lochlinrecht1427
    @lochlinrecht1427 4 місяці тому

    I just ordered the 2024 model. If I want to use the original SSD for the second slot, how do I wipe it properly?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  4 місяці тому +1

      clone it to the new ssd, make sure you boot to the new ssd and use it for a while to make sure it is all good, then open up diskpart from command prompt type: list disks
      select the old 1tb ssd . type clean to wipe it. if you struggle add me to insta and start a chat I can talk you over it

    • @lochlinrecht1427
      @lochlinrecht1427 4 місяці тому

      @@MashITTech awesome, thank you! Will it automatically boot to the new SSD if it's in slot one?

  • @jbarajasp
    @jbarajasp Рік тому

    if i just want to add a 1TB ssd and 16GB ram as supplemental storage and ram do i have to do anything in windows once i have installed them?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      if you add a second SSD one back in windows you just need to go into disk management and initialise the new drive and then format it. With regards to the ram, the laptop has 2 slots, if you have 16gb and want to add another 16gb then unfortunately you need to remove the 2x8gb chips and install 2x16gb chips.

    • @jbarajasp
      @jbarajasp Рік тому

      ​@@MashITTech thanks for the video, i was able to get this done very easily thanks to your excellent walkthrough. I got the 4060 model with 16gb of ram and 1tb SSD. I was able to add a Samsung 990 1tb SSD and swapped the 2 8gb ram for 2 Crucial 5600MHz 16gb ram sticks. Getting me to 2TB of storage and 32GB ram for only $210! Awesome!! U saved me so much money and it's working great

  • @tavetviros
    @tavetviros Рік тому

    Does this void the warranty?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Nope. As long as you do not damage anything through negligence they are more than happy for you to upgrade the ssd and ram

  • @Ahsankhan-fw7eb
    @Ahsankhan-fw7eb 6 місяців тому

    Can you do 2x64gb Ram sticks on this machine? Will it work?

  • @skinnypete5158
    @skinnypete5158 11 місяців тому

    I need more details on how to disconnect the battery a computer shop want to bang me $150 just to swop out the ssd. I already move all the data on to the new ssd 4tb

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  11 місяців тому

      150! that's disgusting. Add me on instagram if you need a hand

  • @polystormstudio
    @polystormstudio 3 місяці тому

    did you say T4 or T5 screwdriver?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  3 місяці тому

      I am 99% sure its T5. Will check when I am back in the office

  • @shapdanone
    @shapdanone Рік тому

    Hi, I'm trying to unplug the battery atm but it seems very stiff. It's my first time doing something like this so I don't have a good sense of how the connection should feel and I'm scared of breaking it if I pull too hard. Does anyone have any idea of what I could be doing wrong? Cheers

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      The cables are quite stiff but you are worried about breaking the cable you can carefully do it without unplugging it (I always do it without but have to show the correct way in videos)

    • @shapdanone
      @shapdanone Рік тому

      @@MashITTech thanks for getting back! I managed to unplug it with LOADS of careful wiggling

  • @sbacon92
    @sbacon92 Рік тому +3

    I upgraded to 2 sticks of WD Black 850x. only 4TB drives that will fit.
    I'm waiting on the kingston fury 5600 64GB kit at the end of the month.

    • @sbacon92
      @sbacon92 Рік тому +2

      my ptm7950 arrives today.
      so close to finished.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      I have been eying those Fury chips but I have spent over 8k on laptops this month already and have no budget left :(

    • @sbacon92
      @sbacon92 Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech There's only one upgrade I can't recommend enough.
      PTM7950.
      Only $20 and gives your Blade 16 the same performance as the GT77.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      @@sbacon92 I was going to liquid metal but may have to try some! With just undervolting atm I a, getting amazing results

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Oh and I just realised you said you used 4tb sn850x, does that mean they are single sided? I thought they were double sided

  • @Venomhatch2
    @Venomhatch2 9 місяців тому

    Can you do 2x 4TB 990 pro Samsung ssd in this laptop so I’d have 8tb total?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  9 місяців тому

      In theory yes, I haven’t managed to get hold of them yet to test! They should be out in the U.K. next week and I will get some in to test for you 👍

    • @Venomhatch2
      @Venomhatch2 9 місяців тому

      I am in the US if I get ahold of them before you I will let you know. But yes if you get them before me please let me know! What is the max ram it can take?@@MashITTech

  • @angelanguiano4338
    @angelanguiano4338 Рік тому

    can i put 4tb ssds ?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      There is only one 4tb SSD I know that fits: geni.us/WqAzy9C I did a video on it here: ua-cam.com/video/gBHKedDPXSg/v-deo.html the problem with blade 15 and 16 is they stack the SSDs so you have very little room and only single sided SSDs fit

  • @KeithHanson-ui5ur
    @KeithHanson-ui5ur Місяць тому

    I have a razer 17 that states it can take 4TB of storage. It can use the double sided SSD's . Can i put in 2 each 4TB SSD's or is the max total 4TB? ...Thanks

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Місяць тому

      Yes you can put 2x4tb. Which model is it? if it can take double sided drives you could actually put 2x8tb in it. I can with the blade 18 but I cant afford the drives 🤣

    • @mrstimpy100
      @mrstimpy100 Місяць тому

      @MashITTech I have the razer blade RZ09-0406X . 17 INCH 2021 VERSION. It has 2 slots that can take the double sided ssd's as I understand it.

    • @mrstimpy100
      @mrstimpy100 Місяць тому

      Wow, looked up the 8TB cards...really expensive!!! I want to do a 4TB with the 1TB that came with it. And later add another 4TB... thanks for the reply!!!!!

  • @dv6363
    @dv6363 Рік тому +1

    I can confirm 5600mhz ram works . Just installed Kingston fury impact 64gb 5600nhz ram on Razer blade 16

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Haha I just bought that kit but you beat me to it 😂

    • @squito8387
      @squito8387 Рік тому

      any link to it?

    • @ScottGrunwald
      @ScottGrunwald Рік тому

      Question: Is the ram running at 5600? I read on the razer site that the max it runs at is 5200

    • @dv6363
      @dv6363 Рік тому +1

      @@ScottGrunwald it does run at 5600

    • @ScottGrunwald
      @ScottGrunwald Рік тому

      @@dv6363 thanks!

  • @RomixV
    @RomixV Рік тому +3

    at 6.33 task manager reporting that you are using 2 out 4 slots of memory... I wonder why) Maybe it's a bug, but an interesting one. Also you don't need a 5600 mhz ram, because Razer wrote in the specification section: 64 gb ram max capacity and speed will be downscaled to 5200mhz

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +4

      Oh I didn't notice that! I expect it is a bug. And yes razer did say its limited to 5200mhz at 64gb but I want to test 5600mhz as Lenovo also said the same but people have got 5600mhz working on the legions 👍

    • @dbliang
      @dbliang Рік тому +2

      @@MashITTech Can confirm the Kingston Fury 5600 64 GB kit runs at 5600 on my RB16.

    • @Everydaymoves
      @Everydaymoves Рік тому +1

      So does the 5600 perform better than the crucial 4800? Is it worth the $70 difference in price

    • @Neekzu
      @Neekzu Рік тому +2

      @@Everydaymoves Also wondering the same thing, commenting to follow

    • @BuiltInception
      @BuiltInception Рік тому

      checking in to say the upgrade is not noticeable in any games or productivity beyond a couple fps. In benchmarking and artificial workflows sure you see it but if I didnt know I changed from 4800 to 5600 I cant tell the difference (Call me crazy). So I dont see the extra cost being worth to get a few frames but it's subjective. I dont play any cpu heavy titles mind you or have any intense cpu workloads so im sure if I did I might see more of a difference there.

  • @ScottGrunwald
    @ScottGrunwald Рік тому

    Just got this laptop and also need 64 GB upgrade very soon for my development needs. I see on the razer site for this model you can upgrade up to 5200MHZ with 64GB.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      I have now bought Kingston Fury 64gb 5600mhz ram: geni.us/2xABT it runs perfectly at 5600mhz 👍

    • @kira6891
      @kira6891 Рік тому

      @@MashITTech I bought the same Kingston Fury 64gb 5600mhz and installed it on my 23 blade 16, but it only run at 5200mhz, Do I need to make any specific settings?

    • @ScottGrunwald
      @ScottGrunwald Рік тому

      @@MashITTech Thanks! Confirmed as well; I installed and works great.

    • @michalwiktorow2188
      @michalwiktorow2188 9 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech Are you sure the RAM is running at 5600MHz?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  9 місяців тому

      @@michalwiktorow2188 yes, mine is running at 5600mhz. Fury 5600mhz 64gb kit

  • @HaloblackopsTenken
    @HaloblackopsTenken Рік тому +1

    I've been meaning to ask, you think it's compatible to use a 4tb ssd ?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      It won't fit double sided SSDs which as far as I know all 4tb and above SSDs are :( I am constantly on the search for a single sided 4tb SSD and will certain let everyone know when I finally manage to find one

    • @HaloblackopsTenken
      @HaloblackopsTenken Рік тому +1

      @@MashITTech Ahh man! The reason I ask is because I saw a crucial 4tb ssd on amazon that "it said" to be a one sided 4tb which supports m.2 2280. (Only downfall is that the read and write is in the 3000 range, not as great as the Samsung).

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      Hmm, do you know which model it was? I would even consider that drive for my games drive and keep the faster drive for OS just to increase the space 😀 I am sure we will see single sided gen 4 4tb drives soon but man am I impatient

    • @HaloblackopsTenken
      @HaloblackopsTenken Рік тому

      @@MashITTech well, the name I found called Crucial P3 Plus PCIE Gen 4 *sorry for the late reply*

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      thanks mate, and damn I had no idea the p3 plus was single sided, I just picked up a 2tb recently to see how it performed, if I had realised I would have bought the 4tb :(

  • @TurdFergusson374
    @TurdFergusson374 Рік тому

    has anyone ever tried using the 980 pro with heat sink?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      The desktop heatsinks are too thick sorry

  • @Piketom1
    @Piketom1 Рік тому

    I have last years Blade 15. The very first thing I did when I got the laptop was add a second, 2TB SSD for game storage. It’s a very simple process and I appreciate being able to choose my own drive but I wish Razer would offer more storage as an option.

  • @skinnypete5158
    @skinnypete5158 11 місяців тому

    How to disconnect the battery before replacing ssd

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  11 місяців тому

      its pretty easy, remove the sticker then using your nail and a pry tool each side of the cable connector pry away from the slot as in the video

    • @skinnypete5158
      @skinnypete5158 11 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech it doesn’t move. I try d to it s stiff

  • @HDRPC
    @HDRPC Рік тому +1

    If you use 5600mhz from same crucial brand. Performance will be ever more than box 5600 and 4800.
    Content work like video editing, 3d work also loves faster ram and more bandwidth.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      This should be the case but Razer said the laptop wasn't capable of 64gb 5600, only 64gb 5200! I will be testing as soon as I can get my hands on a decent kit and make an update

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому +1

      ​@@MashITTech thanks. Must test 64gb 5600.
      They are lying. It will support 100%.
      Tech notice channel also tested 64gb on legion 5i pro 2022. Lenevo told that it will not support but he tried and it is working fine as it should without a single issue.

  • @mdmcd6273
    @mdmcd6273 16 днів тому

    Anyone having thermal issues with their blade 16 4080?
    Anyone re-pasted? I'm staring to throttle alot. And Ive not taken a laptop apart before.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  12 днів тому +1

      If I get time I may repaste mine and make a video

    • @mdmcd6273
      @mdmcd6273 12 днів тому

      @MashITTech hiya ! I feel starstruck you saw my comment. But I did mange to repaste it. Thought I did something wrong / not enough did it again the following morning. I'm still having horrendous in game performance. It'll not make it through a menu screen let alone in game.

  • @ummnine6938
    @ummnine6938 Рік тому +1

    isnt the max ram for the 13th gen actually 128gb?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      I believe it is but there are no 64gb sodium's available yet. When they are available I will get some in to test

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому

      It need 4 slots for 128gb like in titan gt 77.

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому

      Desktop 13 gen support 192GB,
      48GB×4 sticks.

  • @realslimshaco8550
    @realslimshaco8550 5 місяців тому

    Is this the 2023 blade 16 or 2022?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  5 місяців тому

      2023, there was no 2022 blade 16 :)

    • @realslimshaco8550
      @realslimshaco8550 5 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech ah ok thanks a lot, and can you confirm that blade 16 is same chassis size as blade 15 but screen is just bigger? I wanna buy this computer =)

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  5 місяців тому

      no, chassis is slightly bigger and thicker but has much much better cooling than the 15

    • @realslimshaco8550
      @realslimshaco8550 5 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech u think this pc is worth? Ive been on the verge of buying it. I had a razer 15 4070ti but it got stolen. I have been hesitating with the G16 2024 but the cpu ultra 9 185H is scaring me since its first gen with AI.. should i just buy it? Im scared of thermal performance. Ty.

  • @ITAlpaka
    @ITAlpaka Рік тому

    5600 Mhz is only possible in any Capacity lower then 64 so 32 or 16, 64 max is at 5200, its limited by the CPU, so no need tho buy that really expensive Kit... in Germany its said on Razers Website as well...

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      That is correct but Lenovo said the same about the legion 7 but users have already got 64gb 5600 working so I do want to try it 🤣

  • @5after12
    @5after12 Рік тому

    You said the RAM "will not fit the wrong way" - sounds like you never used my brute force method

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      🤣 please don't do that to your new M18!!!

  • @Mr.AIFella
    @Mr.AIFella Рік тому

    Has anyone found 64GB 5600 Speed? I bought the Crucial, which cost over $240, but its speed was 5200 not 5600!< Any idea why?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      I haven’t been able to get hold of the crucial to test but I bought some 5600mhz fury ram and it worked perfectly at 5600mhz in my 4080 model 👍

  • @HDRPC
    @HDRPC Рік тому +2

    1st from India

  • @Shmack_
    @Shmack_ Рік тому

    I was like Wth only 2 1tb drives! For almost $5k it should have at least 2tb main drive and a 4tb secondary even if it was slightly slower

  • @wlcrutch
    @wlcrutch Рік тому +2

    Maxing the F out of that machine… 👍🏻💪🏻

  • @HDRPC
    @HDRPC Рік тому +2

    ​@Mash IT thanks. Must test 64gb 5600.
    They are lying. It will support 100%.
    Tech notice channel also tested 64gb on legion 5i pro 2022. Lenevo told that it will not support but he tried and it is working fine as it should without a single issue.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +2

      That's great to hear. I have massively blown my budget this month on all the new Alienware's but as soon as I can afford it I will get some

    • @HDRPC
      @HDRPC Рік тому +1

      ​@@MashITTech ok no issues sir.
      More bandwidth will surely help you in all content creation work.

  • @kilrain_dev
    @kilrain_dev 10 місяців тому

    The razer is capped at 5200mhz ram

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  10 місяців тому

      Tell that to my 64gb fury 5600mhz ram I am running at 5600mhz 😀👍

  • @SensuAudica
    @SensuAudica Рік тому

    I am hovering on the buy button but I am worried I will think it's too big for my liking.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      What do you currently use (or what size are you used to using)?

    • @SensuAudica
      @SensuAudica Рік тому

      @@MashITTech I recently returned my Zephyrus G14 because of Asus incompetency regarding updating AMD AGESA code. Still have fTPM stuttering 1 year after release. They completely dropped the ball on micro code updates on their laptops.
      I however wanted something with 2 nvme slots, so the 14 inchers is not really an option anymore. I have been looking at the 15" laptops, and I also want DLSS3.0 and FG to future proof it a bit since I am using dual ultra wide setup, so I am fine with paying a premium. It's just.. the size. I poked around a bit with the Blade 15, and I don't think it's that big, I guess.

  • @AndyPhu
    @AndyPhu 3 місяці тому

    Video title is misleading there you did not install two ssds into the machine

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  3 місяці тому

      Huh? I installed 2x2tb ssd! How did I not install 2 ssd?

  • @skinnypete5158
    @skinnypete5158 11 місяців тому

    That 64 gig ram is expensive. I think I’m keeping the 32 gig just for gaming manly and something I do home movies editing

  • @5after12
    @5after12 Рік тому

    This video is way better than the normal crap you make

  • @michalwiktorow2188
    @michalwiktorow2188 9 місяців тому

    Your CPU will not run DDR5-5600 in size above 16GB module - in other words - 32GB 5600MHz is max-option, or 64GB - 4800MHz. This is due to Core Gen.13 architecture limitations.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  9 місяців тому

      sorry but this is wrong! I am now running 64gb fury 5600 ram at 5600 in this blade 16

    • @michalwiktorow2188
      @michalwiktorow2188 9 місяців тому

      @@MashITTech Thanks for the info! Noted!

  • @mikola_bnd
    @mikola_bnd Рік тому

    Not really recomend razer, always had problems with their laptops and mice, now using dream machines also on rtx 4090, at least feel quality 😝

  • @JohnHowellg
    @JohnHowellg Рік тому

    You can't run 5600 ram at 64 GB. Max speed the 2023 Razor's will run at is 5200 when using two 32GB modules. So don't buy anything over 5200. Crucial have 64 GB at 5200.

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому

      Actually I have since bought the fury 64gb 5600mhz kit and it runs fine at 5600mhz 👍

  • @curtisjackson3010
    @curtisjackson3010 Рік тому

    Why do Razers have such horrible reviews? Its hard to find 1 on Amazon with thats not under 4*

  • @Situaties
    @Situaties 7 місяців тому

    Question: why not keep the original drive as a secondary drive? Why would you swap it out for a new one? Genuine question.

    • @y2jdmbfan
      @y2jdmbfan 5 місяців тому

      So you can easily go back to the stock config if you want to sell the laptop down the line.

  • @franciscogerbolingo6188
    @franciscogerbolingo6188 Рік тому +1

    Hi mate, just want to ask how i know if my laptop is a gen 3 or gen 4 nvme ssd.

  • @EmaryTegan
    @EmaryTegan Рік тому

    Is a repasted worth it?

    • @MashITTech
      @MashITTech  Рік тому +1

      the factory paste job is pretty good. Only repaste if you can get some top tier paste or ptm7950 thermal pad