Dell G15 Review - 3 BIG Problems!
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
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Hi, all! Very detailed video Jarrod, keep it up! I just had one question to you or your viewers: What would be the best way to find out whether a laptop in my country comes with x8 or x16 memory? Because of terms overloading (including people writing 2x8gb in specs), it is such a big pain to check that out. Is there a more "official" naming for these types of memories? Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!
Jarrod theorem: Things can be upgraded with money 💸💸💸
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Jarrod, have you seen the new G15 Special Edition? Listing the screens as "
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 360Hz WVA Anti- Glare LED Backlit Narrow Border Display"
Surely a typo?
They're selling the 165hz version for 200 cheaper (albeit with less SSD).
Have you heard of a 365hz panel?
@@MarkJYule haven't seen that before wonder if it's any good🤔
I'm going to msg Dell and ask - I'm guessing it's a typo but saying that, Dell do offer 360hz screens (external) - I'm swithering. It's with the i7 11th gen chip rather than the Ryzen 5800.
Hi! New subscriber here from the Philippines. Thank you for the new learnings I've gained from you. Many videos to back watch though :)
Love your vids, its soo much more detailed and helpful . Keep it up !
I love this laptop.. get the Targus Chill Mat and it sorts out the thermal throttling and temps for the most part, while giving the laptop a great ergonomic angle with the ability to use it on any surface or your lap..
I'll look into that. I've been having heat issues and this stand did 0 help. There's a little dust on the bottom vents but nothing to make it this hot
Did you get the dual fan one?
That sounds like a band aid solution instead of a performance improvement.
Enjoyed the video. I have been using the laptop without any problems. Upgraded it to 64 GB of memory. All video plays back smoothly. The problem is with Openshot video editor. The sound play back and video playback are terrible. I've adjusted the memory preferences, but no improvement. Any suggestions?
hey jarrod can you show us if repasting a new gaming laptop using high quality thermal paste would gives us a considerable improvement ?
I really like my G15 5515 Ryzen edition, but what I really don't understand, is the legacy looking bios/uefi settings that are actually visible. Every dell PC I've used since Sandy Bridge has had a very user friendly BIOS/UEFI that you could manipulate turbo boost, boot settings, dedicated gpu settings, etc.
i have this laptop and it have a lots of problems
1. the battery sucks
2. screen freezes sometimes
3. youtube doesnt works smoothly
4. it has key problems and touch pad too
after open the box just for 1 hour not gamed not open even the browser ...... already update the BIOS and this the 4th day using and still facing the same issue.... if you checking this video to buy it don't do this .... Dell say may it motherboard problem with all this version
Despite absolutely not in the seek of a new laptop (got mine early this year) and already watched G15 videos on your main channel, it's still interesting to get a recap of your works on those babies.
what did you get?
@@iihamed711 A Max-17 with Intel 10875H and RTX 3070 140W. Couldn't be happier. Well, maybe with 11800H but I bought it in the first QT so..
@@TheMacco26 how have the thermals been?
@@r00fus_d00fus I am satisfied. In the latest video I put in my channel you can see via Rivatuner most of the performance and temperatures while gamin. Can't complain. E.G. playing Overwatch at 1440p 165 FPS is demanding 90-92 °C on CPU. GPU never above 86°C. It's not that low, but perfectly fine for RTX 3070 @140W I guess.
Hey Jarrod, thanks to your cool videos🤟, i had a question about what's the best budget laptop with best cooling system?
Its actually a experimental thing that you can't find everywhere.
Hi and thanks for your videos. Have you tried to use the dell G15 with a VR headset like an oculus quest 2 or a vive cosmos ? Thanks
Why should I change the thermal paste from a brand new notebook that I purchased 5 minutes ago (hypothetically speaking)?
Could you make a video comparing the whole "package" - laptop, AC adaptor with cables, between popular laptops like Lenovo Legion, Zephyrus G14, Dell, Asus Strix/Scar, and so on, possibly more near something that could give us a sense of dimensions? Many laptops aren't in physical stores, and while numbers say a lot, we can't really "feel" the weight and dimensions to really make a good decision. For example Legion 5Pro with 3050Ti comes with 230W adaptor, the one with 3060 and up with 300W adaptor but couldn't find the dimensions/weight somewhere, but these compared with one like Zephyrus G14 seem very big and heavy. These are in your reviews but individually mentioned which makes it hard to put them in perspective. Thanks Jarrod!!
Next you can reapply thermal compound to both the cpu and gpu to see the difference :D and those cooling sticker things that people are cutting and putting on random metal things inside the chassis.
Hi, thanks for your video, does the DELL G15 5510 (I7 10th gen + rtx 3060 120hz Screen) have a mux swtich?. My regards
Bought the Lenovo legion 5 2021 convinced with your video... Amazing choice, very Happy.
How to know my laptop use what kind of ram? I mean how to check if its x8 or x16?
I'm trying to choose between tuf(i7 11gen) vs dell g15(ryzen/intel latest generation) can you please comment on how performance and built compare?
Straight forward+providing solutions. I found the perfect UA-camr!
Hey Jarrod, the ryzen 5800h version or i7 11800h ?
With same price
Hey jarrod, alienware command center is not reinstalling in my laptop once after i uninstalled it in my dell g15 5511. It says 'the wizard was interrupted before Alienware command centre package manager could be completely installed? How can i sort out this problem, I've tried everything possible from web and Dell's UA-cam
if i got the 120hz laptop, could I upgrade to the 165hz without having to buy a new laptop?
if i wanted to upgrade from the ryzen 5 to the ryzen 7, would it be pointless without a higher hz screen?
i bought a it 16 gb variant but i have a issue, it do not run games when unplug from charger, like in higher setting, when remove chareger game become chopy, this wasnt the case with my old tuf gaming, is this normal to all g 15 variant or mine defective
I bought my G15 back in May and I absolutely love it. I got a killer deal, with the upgraded 165 Hz screen and the 3060 I paid 1129+ tax. I have since upgraded the memory to 32 GB and added a 1 TB NVME storage drive to the second slot. In most games that I play it maxes out the screens refresh rate, right now I’m playing Resident Evil Village and on high (auto) settings it’s averaging 150 to 165 FPS. I’m having a much better gaming experience with this G15 than I had with my previous Asus Zephyrus. I would strongly recommend this laptop.
what version of Asus zephyrs did u had?
@@w9s992 it was the GA502 with the Ryzen 3750H and 1660ti.
I have tried g14 Zephyrus 2021 and I must say the keyboard gets so warm to a point it becomes unusable
@@w9s992 I definitely haven’t had that issue with the G15, the keyboard stays very comfortable and not too warm.
How easy/hard was it to add another NVME drive? Do you need extra parts like screws, mount or heatsink?
Can you use a gaming monitor with the Dell G15? For better gaming experience? I've disabled Optimus.
Hey Jarrod! There's a new legion 5 variant I'm seeing on the US site. It's offering an RX 6600 8gb instead of the rtx 3060. Could you do a review on that?
Nvidia is way better man
@@profiyntroz5186 My Legion 7 Pro with 12GB 6850M XT says otherwise. Beats RTX 3080 Ti laptops and is more efficient in terms of power draw. I know it beats it, because I had the best 3080 Ti laptop you can buy (The ASUS G17 Special Edition) which was an amazing laptop, but for £3500 when I bought it, you'd expect a laptop that isn't plastic. Whereas the Legion 7 Pro (6900hx, 165hz 1600p 500 nits screen, RX 6850M XT 12gb) I got for literally £1000 brand new. The Legion 7 Pro has a 165hz 1600p 500 nits HDR screen, whereas the G17 SE had a 240hz 1440p screen, which was decent but way lower colour accuracy than the Lenovo, no HDR, and only 300 nits.
I also had the G15 Advantage Edition with the 6800M. Performed amazingly trading blows with RTX 3080 laptops for much cheaper. AMD used to be bad and have issues such as driver issues, but those days are gone. RDNA 2/3 and Ryzen are AMAZINGLY good architectures. Which is why they power both consoles this gen, and we have AMD Ryzen/RDNA to thank for devices such as the steam deck, and ASUS Rog Ally. Which are both amazing devices, but I did end up selling my steam deck and keeping my Dog Ally.
This fanboyism is really stupid, both brands (Nvidia and AMD) have amazing products, and both brands have some pretty bad products.
Hello.....I just got this laptop and mine comes on automatically when you open it....like it's motion sensitive.....is that ok? Or how do I fix it? Mine is actually the Dell G15 special edition with RTX 3060
Hi Jarrod, I'm planning to buy a gaming laptop on my birthday, and I'm still deciding whether I should go for this or Ideapad 3 gaming. My main concern is the thermals, I will casually use it for gaming but mainly for work. Can you please recommend which one to get?
The ideapad is horrible
I just returned one of these today - the 120hz screen was so blurry in MSFS 2020 that it was unusable. I guess it was the very slow response that was the problem as previously a 144hz screen on an ASUS was fine & the difference between 120hz & 144hz isn't so great - but the performance was. I should have taken the excellent review more seriously & saved myself the bother!
Planning to buy a gaming laptop soon and MSFS 2020 is one of the first games I'll be trying so this is helpful.
At first I thought that the weird hinge would be the biggest issue for the Dell G15
can pretty much get the 165hz screen here in AU, it just costs you more going to the alienware R5 (3060 version)
As always very precise analysis 👍
It is now very hard to get the 165 Hz panel option with Ryzen variants in USA as well. Intially, all the RTX 3060 Models were paired with 165Hz screen but now only the 120hz option available across all configurations. Only Intel models are available with 165Hz option in US.
same here yet they flew out of the shelves
Is that laptop VR ready? Or is that laptop able to be VR Ready by perhaps purchasing outer hook ups type thing?
hey Jarrod how can I change my keyboard light on this laptop?
There are two verisons of the intel processor core i7: one is 120 hz and the other is 165 hz. Is 120hz a problem or I can overcome it?
Can you help me when i shutdown my laptop keyboard and mouse and my hard desk have light for like 5 mins
I have a brightness problem with a G15 delivered a week ago..the brightness is very low and impossible to modify.. i ask for help..
I have a Dell G3 3590 , I have some many problems , overheating , throttling, and just bad perfomance on Games , what about this laptop , is this free of those problems ?
Any thoughts about g15 with i5 10500H and gtx 1650? Are the same problems in the video occurring?
in Brazil, we only got the 3060 models with the 165hz screen and upgraded keyboard (4z RGB), sadly only in black though. I bought one, should arrive in the next couple weeks, still apreehensive about thermals though. Considering testing stock and then repasting it. Let's see how it does!
Amigo chegou? Estava pensando em comprar um ou o M15 R6
That's a very interesting way to show 3, first time I've seen people using that finger position tbh 😅
I have never seen someone doing it differntly :D Do you show the middle three fingers? That is way harder.
I don't know how else you do it lol
Same, first I'm seeing someone do three like that. I'm used to seeing the ok 👌🏾 sign or the index middle and ring finger combo
Very german way
he's left-handed that why.
Bro.. help me with selecting between hp victus i5 12th with 8 cores or Dell g-15 5511 i5 11th with 6 cores..? Dell has 3050 but victus is GTX 1650
I love ur review about this laptop but i got a question. I just got my DELL g15 5515(120hz,8gbram,gtx3050ti,amd razon 7 5800),my question is i watched many reviews apart of this one i just got surprised when i didn´t see all the options available in Alienware command center. so I want to know if this version doesn´t get it or is just an issue of my laptop.(the other videos was upload at almost at the same time as urs)
Check the Dell command center
Hi,
Could you please tell me your opinion to choose between Dell inspiron RTX 3050 Ti 7610 core i7, 11800H and Dell G 15 G 5511 G18HX RTX 3060, core i7 11800H.
Used for, office, numerical data, coding, videos and movies.
Thanks in advance
I really like the speckled design, but there are too many other glaring issues unfortunately
What kind of cooling pad can I order that's not too expensive?
I recently purchased a G15 on the Afterpay sale. I must say the 120hz panel isn't ideal and I'm currently in the process of issusing a return or having an 165hz panel installed. In saying this when using the MUX switch, upgraded RAM and a slight GPU overclock the laptop performs very well in games. It's just a shame the decided to let it down the screen.
Yeah it sucks, I'm still gonna get it, I'm coming from a 60hz screen so imo I'll probably see/feel a difference
Ended up buying a legion 7 with an RTX 3080. 😛
would it still run a true 120hz external monitor at 120hz tho??
Hey Jarrod, Can we upgrade the 56Wh battery with the 86Wh one?
where do xmg laptops fit on the gray to gray response time? the 1st slide.
I got mine with 165Hz Screen
And upgraded the RAM to 32GB 3200Mhz x8 banks
It's perfect now, the thermals don't get so bad, and with new BIOS update I think it does much better
is it still doing good?
Alright... But what about the Special Edition with Intel i7 11800h?
I can get the Intel entry level configuration but unfortunately it doesn't come with a type C USB port.
Also, how much is an upgrade coming from a Dell G3 3590?
3590
- i5 9300H
- GTX 1650
5510
- i5 10500H
- GTX 1650
Nice video im happy that it got recommended to me in search tap so fast
Is it good for games like GTI How many frames does it run?
Do you guys have Keyboard rollover issues? My G15 5515 does not allow pressing more than 3 keys simultaneosly 😐
Can you please let us know if the cpu and gpu paste need replacing
I purchased a G15 5520, and after one month of use, while watching UA-cam or on Google Meet calls, the screen would freeze. I performed a hardware analysis, and the result was OK. I reinstalled all drivers, and my Windows is updated but nothing changed. any recommendations for a solution???
1. Response time for gamers(upgradable)
2. RAM memory (upgradable)
3. CPU heating internally (Stick furniture rubber pads under to keep it raised )
ye but you dont want to buy a new PC if you have to upgrade and rebuy everything right after lmao
Brrrr...
How do you fix response time?
screen response. external display
@@andrews13 thank you
Hey Jarrod what's the cooling pad called?
Your videos are awesome. Keep them coming.
Since late 2017, Dell have put the same power management system across their devices, which was taken from the XPS line. The laptops will boost as high is it could, before throttling down due to thermal; and unlike other manufacturers, whose laptop eventually stabilised, Dell's laptops would repeat the up-down cycle forever. This make it felt like s*** to game on, as I can see/feel the periodic drop in my FPS. The only way to fix this is to use Throttlestop to undervolt and manually toggle that performance of the laptop down.
Anyway, after see this for 3 different models now, I won't by a Dell gaming laptop anymore.
Yea honestly I believe companies should prioritize thermals over performance. Big temps also decrease lifespan of the laptop.
get lenovo legion 5
@@LifeOnTwoWheels couldn't agree more. I got the AMD 2021 version and I love it. Consumer researched almost every available laptop in the $1200-$2000 range and the legion kept winning out.
@@why9321 Agree. For every 10 Celsius drop, the lifespan of the capacitor doubles , there are a bunch of them near the CPU and GPU.
this laptop is just a rebranded alienware lol the mobo has the alienware logo
someone has noted halos on screen? I had a dell g5 5500 and I would know if version 5511 has the same problem. Thanks in advance
Wondering what's the difference between x8 and x16 ram sticks? Does that mean that 2x8gb (x8) is better than 2x8gb (x16) or 1x16gb (x16)? Why tho??
Dual ram is always better than a single one, 2x4 is x8, 2x8 is x16. Basically It's better as it can process things through 2 rams at the same time instead of all traffic going through one lane.
I was gonna buy an intel evo laptop for 579 from office max just for school but I saw an eBay listing for this laptop for 600 flat. I wasn’t going to buy a gaming laptop but for that price I guess the gaming factor is just an added benefit
Okay so what kind of ram should i use to upgrade??I bought this from amazon but I wanted to know of it will work or no so I can cancel my order:
Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 (or 2933MHz or 2666MHz) Laptop Memory
You haven't nothing better than the 3200mhz
How is the 3050 version? Does it throttle as well?
how to change color keyboard? Ididn't find it on alienware
I recently bought a Dell G15-5511 laptop ( i5-11400H and RTX 3050 ) and the temperatures are really high while gaming ( 95+ CPU sometimes 100 ) in a game like Star Wars Battlefront 2. This only happens when I turn on the G mode or high performance mode. I also set the power plan to high performance in windows and dell power management software. Is this figure normal? If i do not turn the G mode on the CPU temp only moving around 70 or 75 but losing around 10FPS or so. Can anyone help me :( GPU is cool while in G mode ( 70+) but CPU is really hot
hey jarrod! first of all thank you so much for your comprehensive and very informative review of the dell g15. I have been using my g15 ryzen edition for 2 months now. I'm just wondering if you already have upgraded to the latest bios (1.4) when the units were reviewed. When I did few weeks ago, the thermals seem to have improved with cpu temps maxing out now at 93C, the tgp wattage was increased to 130 watt and had higher frame rates even when mux switch was enabled. Looking forward to hear from you soon!
All testing was done on BIOS 1.4.0
I also have the 1.4.0 and I have always gotten 93C Balanced power plan set to Best performance when plugged in, even with the older BIOS. Enabling G-Mode still maxes out the temp at 102C. I can hit 102C even on the balanced power plan set to Best performance though with the right kind of work load/games but most games will settle at 93C.
You can’t turn the mic switch on or off on the lowest graphics card that’s offered on the computer btw!
Can you pls tell me whats the name of the that cooling pad?
Hey Jarrod! I think Dell released a bios update to solve the thermal issues. Can you pls confirm that
Hi jarrod, I am learning a lot from your reviews, thanks for that. just wanted to add one update on this video (or actually checking veracity :) ). I spoke with Dell and seems like the G15 doesnt have the MUX switch anymore. the salesman mentioned the G15 comes with advanced optimus.
where can u put the GE66 in this list fps list please answer thank u
are you sure you fixed it? updating the drivers didn't work for me.
Hi, I purchased new laptop. Dell G 15 5520 i5 12th gen 16Gb.From 1st day onwards I'm getting a battery drop of 1℅ per minute. I checked task manager, cpu at 1℅, Dedicated Graphics 0℅, memory 5.8GB, WiFi 0 KBps, Integrated GPU 0℅. No external devices connected while testing reports. Design capacity of battery is 54,891mWh, Full charge of capacity is 52030mWh ( which reducing every next day). A total of just 100 min of backup I get on STAND BY MODE(which is with only display onn and no other function on it) I I talk with Dell and they finally agreed that this laptop should give 3-4 hrs of backup on stand by mode. And they ready to replace with new battery.I kindly request you to share your opinion on this scenario that is my battery has a problem? And if yes then should I allow dell to replace battery of new laptop or should I opt for complete laptop replacement? Waiting...for your reply my friend.
How can i fix the black screen on this lap help me pls
The 165Hz version... can you show the specs from this screen?
Is g15 with ryzen 5600 and rtx 3050 viable choice if i can get it 150€ cheaper then other models with same specs?
I need it for construction modeling so all this gaming things don't interest me.
What i need from a laptop:
-At least non integrated gpu
-being able to stick 32gb of RAM
-build quality
Company budget is 1000€ any suggestion will help :D
well the thermals can also be solved with money as long as you're willing to put LM in your laptop
May I have to suggest a laptop review Dell Inspiron 15 Plus 7510 or 16 Plus 7610 please..
Specs:
11 Gen Intel and RTX 3050 or 3060
Hi there. If I never play any game on it. I use this machine to do 3D modeling how it work!? Not talk about games. Thks
Hi i have 3060 g15 with 165hz display im only getting 3 hours of battery life can anyone help me on this i tried installing Clean windows as well but its not fixing the problem does anyone has the same problem
How did you get so many hours out of the battery
This laptop has been specifically designed to be very well ventilated to avoid overheating problems on earlier models. It deliberately sacrifices a super thin profile to accomplish this by making room for airflow. It has a large intake grille, two large exhaust nostrils in the back, copper air piping inside and two very large and efficient adjustable speed fans. If it's running hot, it's because it's getting the most out of the hardware, the same hardware competitors use with lesser cooling systems. You are aware it has a manual fanspeed switch that can set the fans at full during hard gaming sessions?
Exactly. (Fn + "Gamer key")
Nah it's not that dude.
The fans don't turn on till the cpu hits 95
@@friend_. It's not _what,_ dude?
@@drott150 I'm saying that the laptop gets hot because the fans don't start spinning until the cpu reaches 95°C temperature.
@@drott150 but the bios update fixed it.
How do you turn off the MUX on the G15?
Dell g15 or asus Helios 300 ? Which one has better thermals ?
How to check for x8 or x16 banks ?
Definitely overtime running at 100c for hours on a plastic laptop will melt something... ty for the review jarrod
Is the ram size upgradeable?
I have the 165hz panel with the rtx3060 and I really like this laptop. Regarding the temps, I disabled the performance boost from power options and the temps don't go beyond 85c. I did realize if the laptop is placed on a surface that completely blocks the vents underneath then the laptop often tends to run warmer than usual. The funny thing is my mom has this japanese chabudai tea set with a very short-legged table that seats my laptop perfectly on it, best part is it has openings underneath so the temps are actually are pretty good. I did have a bunch of BSODs till last month (was a pain in the ass trying to fix it and still don't know what I did to rectify the problems) but now that seemingly everything's working well I abolutely love this machine. The RGB keyboard is also pretty nice although I have noticed that the lighting stops functioning if the laptop is turned on from sleep mode.
Wait, so if you disable the performance boost, then aren't you not getting the full power from your GPU ?
@@riichobamin7612 discreet gpu is unaffected by disabling the cpu boost clock. I think the cpu is locked to its base clock, not a tech pro but I'm assuming this is the case. Msi afterburner shows the gpu operating the same before and after disabling the boost
@@Daquarius_. thanks man 👍🏻
Hey you said you were getting BSOD’s on your laptop as well? I have the same specs as you and I’m currently getting those blue screens while gaming. Would you be able to tell me what you did that might have fixed that please?
@@Boowompering hey Isaiah, I did a clean install of win 10 which stopped the bsods till I started facing the same kernel power error 41 task 63 again. Upgraded to win 11 (clean install again) it stopped but has been happening again since last night. I'm clueless qs to what could be causing it. All my drivers are updated to the latest version of the correct model as well. I'll do some digging around soon and If I a potential fix I'll post it here. One thing I have noticed is that the cpu temp even with G mode on, starts to go up to high 80s and low 90s before restarting.
Can this good for budget Davincci editing?
What are the alternative within this price range?
Please bring a detailed review for the 2022 g15 model
I keep having issues with it turning on sometimes I have to force reset it 3 to 4 times
In the USA it's the other way around; only Ryzen models are available with the usable 300 nit screen.
can u do the ryzen 5 5600H vs ryzen 7 5800H both with the RTX 3060 please 🙏
I saw your review about hp omen 15 and dell g15
I just wanted to ask you. According to you, which is better?
Both the laptops have similar stats, so I am confused which one is better.
Based on build quality and thermals, which one is better?
This has higher GPU power limit and MUX switch, it should outperform Omen easily.
Thanks a lot!
If you don't mind, I've got a question. I own a Dell G15 5520 laptop with 512GB storage, 16GB RAM, RTX 3060, and a 12th gen Core i7. I'm thinking about upgrading the RAM to 64GB. Is that possible, and if so, will it perform well?
I'm eyeing Crucial RAM options:
Crucial RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MT/s CL40 Laptop Memory CT2K32G48C40S5
Crucial RAM 64GB Kit (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MT/s Laptop Memory CT2K32G56C46S5
Which one do you think would be a better fit?
Appreciate your response in advance.
You SHOULD also note that dell have purposely placed the CPU and GPU components so that they face the keyboard, meaning you would have to dismantle the entire laptop to apply different thermal paste. It's also much harder to clean the heatsinks. I'd stay away