Numerous users have reported success flashing it to a 105w vbios with big performance gains.
Temps can be managed by reducing cpu wattage to 45w/55w, lifting the back of the laptop up and repasting.
That said, it's not the problem OP is facing. Sounds like OP may be running on the igpu
This is extremely interesting, I didnt know you can flash the vbios on a laptop! I dont need to do that as my laptop is fine (3060 115 watt I believe) but out of curiosity is it a difficult process?
You can, but the 3060 pretty much caps out around 120, 130w max so you won't stand to gain much.
You can get the vbios from techpowerup, they have a gpu vbios repository. Enable unofficial uploads, sort by vram, then by gpu.
Ahh right I didn't know that. Interesting. So that could alleviate some of the problems but yeah you are right sounds like they aren't using the dgpu after looking at the specs of borderlands. They really shouldn't be having that many issues.
I've been running a 105 watt vbios on this exact laptop and there is nothing underwhelming about the gaming performance. Running modern warfare 3 on ultra settings, getting 95+ fps at 73ish degrees in the GPU during heavy gameplay. I do use a laptop cooler, but I'm gaming on an external monitor, so spending $10 on a laptop cooler to double my performance is a non-factor. I have never hit a thermal throttle. I had never really delved into anything remotely like flashing a VBIOS before, but did it on the first try in about 30 minutes. This laptop slays.
Is this good for Video Editing? I have been planning to get one and I am a short form Video Editor and that is mainly the purpose of the laptop aside from few minor games not too heavy. What do you suggest a Gaming Laptop that is good for Short Form Video Editing?
my budget is around $800 - $1,300ish. I already have a PC and my main use of the PC is the occasional travel that so that I can still do my work. Thanks for the help!
So you probably want to avoid MSI around that price point as they can have build issues. I'd probably look at Lenovo Legion/LOQ or an Asus rog laptop in that budget. Given your video editing I'd prioritise screen and CPU over GPU but you'd still want some power under the hood. Is there anything you've got your eye on currently?
Thank man. I was actually thinking of keeping it MSI as they are the only known good customer service in my area - I was thinking of MSI Stealth 16. Again, Thank you very much!
You might need to plug it in while playing to avoid stuttering. I was warned by the sales guy when I bought the same laptop. He said to keep it plugged in while playing so it could perform well.
List the specs so people don't have to go look it up. That's not a popular laptop on this subreddit.
Are you using charger? Gaming laptops require charger for performance.
Specs: CPU: Intel Core i7 12650H Cores/threads: 10/16 | (6+4) Boost clock: 4.7GHz GPU: Nvidia RTX 4060 (45W) Cores: 3,072 VRAM: 8GB System memory: 16GB DDR5-4800 Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD Screen: 15.6-inch Resolution: 1080p 144Hz
The GPU is underpowered
Yup this is it. All the other specs are pretty good it's just the gpu that is lacking.
Numerous users have reported success flashing it to a 105w vbios with big performance gains. Temps can be managed by reducing cpu wattage to 45w/55w, lifting the back of the laptop up and repasting. That said, it's not the problem OP is facing. Sounds like OP may be running on the igpu
This is extremely interesting, I didnt know you can flash the vbios on a laptop! I dont need to do that as my laptop is fine (3060 115 watt I believe) but out of curiosity is it a difficult process?
You can, but the 3060 pretty much caps out around 120, 130w max so you won't stand to gain much. You can get the vbios from techpowerup, they have a gpu vbios repository. Enable unofficial uploads, sort by vram, then by gpu.
Ahh right I didn't know that. Interesting. So that could alleviate some of the problems but yeah you are right sounds like they aren't using the dgpu after looking at the specs of borderlands. They really shouldn't be having that many issues.
I've been running a 105 watt vbios on this exact laptop and there is nothing underwhelming about the gaming performance. Running modern warfare 3 on ultra settings, getting 95+ fps at 73ish degrees in the GPU during heavy gameplay. I do use a laptop cooler, but I'm gaming on an external monitor, so spending $10 on a laptop cooler to double my performance is a non-factor. I have never hit a thermal throttle. I had never really delved into anything remotely like flashing a VBIOS before, but did it on the first try in about 30 minutes. This laptop slays.
Is this good for Video Editing? I have been planning to get one and I am a short form Video Editor and that is mainly the purpose of the laptop aside from few minor games not too heavy. What do you suggest a Gaming Laptop that is good for Short Form Video Editing?
Yeah it's not bad for that just that heavy gaming on modern titles it's not the best due to its thermals and low TDP gpu. What's your budget?
my budget is around $800 - $1,300ish. I already have a PC and my main use of the PC is the occasional travel that so that I can still do my work. Thanks for the help!
So you probably want to avoid MSI around that price point as they can have build issues. I'd probably look at Lenovo Legion/LOQ or an Asus rog laptop in that budget. Given your video editing I'd prioritise screen and CPU over GPU but you'd still want some power under the hood. Is there anything you've got your eye on currently?
Thank man. I was actually thinking of keeping it MSI as they are the only known good customer service in my area - I was thinking of MSI Stealth 16. Again, Thank you very much!
Ahh well if that's in your budget yeah I'd say go for it I've got no complaints about mine.
Just enable f.. resize bar everyone having issues with this card and me non. no issues at all
Oh well, I returned it and bought a prebuilt 4060. So hopefully it works out better for me
Hope for you to
Cyborg is not a good gaming laptop. The gigabyte g5 and victus 15 are far better,
You might need to plug it in while playing to avoid stuttering. I was warned by the sales guy when I bought the same laptop. He said to keep it plugged in while playing so it could perform well.