Dell G15 Ryzen Edition (5515) after two years! Still my main.
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- 2/25/2024 Update! Brightness is now working! I made a short video detailing it here:
• Dell G15 (5515) Bright...
Time flies and things change, but Dell G15 is still going strong. Here's how it's kept up over the last two years and how I mainly use it now. There are definitely problems recently, but nothing so bad that's unusable.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Accessories
02:19 Chassis
03:37 Original Hardware
04:54 Opening Laptop
05:20 Current Hardware
06:20 Brightness Problem
07:00 Brightness Workaround 1
07:30 Brightness Workaround 2
07:45 Performance Problem
08:24 Performance & Bios Problem Fix
08:54 Prodeus Performance Test
09:28 Temperatures
09:54 Witcher 3 Performance Test
10:20 Street Fighter 6 Performance Test
10:58 Conclusion 
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8:43 i guess i am at 1.11.1 ?? Am i fine?
It might be lowering you’re performance like it did to mine. I think we’re safe from the bricking problem since it hasn’t happened right after it was installed. If you believe you’re laptop is running fine I wouldn’t worry about it.
@@Loaded0 oh ok.. I don't find any noticeable drop because I play rarely
@@Loaded0 1.12 is available i upgraded to that also in old bios versions dell has removed 1.10 and 1.11 so probably both are faulty
Nice it just came out a few days ago. I’m going to give it a try too.
Still using mine! Reliable laptop
Great update. My two teens saved up and got G15s two years ago. Thanks to your videos, they are still running strong!
That’s great! Are they having any problems with the brightness too though? Wondering if it’s just certain hardware configurations.
2023: One of the best purchases I ever made. Been using it daily for at least 15 hours everyday, and it still goes like a champ. Took a hard knock when my foot got stuck in some cables but nothing was damaged, thank goodness. Initially was running hella hot, then I fixed the fan profile. Looking forward to another 3 or 4 years!
15 hours a day?!
How do you re download the alien ware command center if delted. all this old software hasnt been updated by dell i have the same laptop and my G mode stopped working a while ago so i tried all the methods to fix it and now im stuck with a broken alienware command center that i downloaded from dell site.
@contentdeleted4978 Alienware Command Center is on the Dell support site for our laptop. I usually grab the full version and install it. It takes a while and after restarting you have to open it and it’ll likely ask to more updates or component installs. New updates also use the Windows App Store so you might want to check and see if you’re up to date there.
Great laptop! I have one Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition. Great Video!
Yes it's great loving it since last 1.5 year
i have de same problem whith de brightness, thanks, i think it was a problem only mine, i will try the software.
GG, got the same laptop, remember going out to dell's retail outlet and buying it exactly after you posted your first dell g15 video....I got the 165hz 3060 model as well...Runs fine like new, and yea same brightness issue, but apart from that, its solid...Did change the ram sticks , added ssd as well.....Stopped worrying abt temps long back once i realized that 94C is what its gonna hit on the cpu side and 86 on the gpu side no matter what....So that software you mentioned, using that the brightness can be controlled without turning off Optimus?
Edit: Which bios version are you on currently? Still 1.9.0 or 1.13.0? I am on 1.9.0 atm
I upgraded to the 1.13 bios. Working fine now. Looks like they fixed the bios problem. As for the brightness software yeah it works with Optimus. I think it’s kind of like the gamma setting in games. Doesn’t really change the brightness via hardware, but it dims the screen. Works if you need Optimus for the battery life in a pinch.
Hey m8, great video. I would appreciate some advice: my friend has the same laptop and he asked me for help to upgrade his RAM. So we ordered 2x16GB DDR4 Kingston Fury RAM modules (1.2V of course). The laptop detects the new RAM with no issues, and it even passed the "quick diagnostics test" however when my friend actually uses his laptop normally, he gets the "your PC encountered an error and needs to restart" on a blue screen. It happens when multitasking. We tested the RAM modules individually and strangely no issues then. The problem only occurs when the 2 RAM modules are both inserted. Any idea what could be causing this?
Since they work individually I would think there might be a problem with the RAM slot. I’m guessing you used the bottom slot when testing one stick at a time. Try one stick in the top one if it stays in that way. It could be damaged or maybe just the contacts need to cleaned or dusted.
hehe we got it the same week, and i sitll have it !
Nice update.
After support period do a clean Windows install.
BIOS updates are important to performance.
Lastest Nvidia Drivers seem to work nicely, but I always go back to version 522.25 if problems arise.
I need to replace battery for BIOS updates.
Debian Linux with standard Nouveau Graphic Drivers work nicely for non gaming use
The Dell BIOS can be updated on AC adapter only with no battery attached, just use "/forceit" command in command prompt. There is an article on the Dell website how to do it, just type in Google "How to Force a BIOS Update on a Dell Laptop", the second result from top to bottom.
Man, I'm really tired of the brightness issue. Please let me know if anyone have the solution other than MUX switch or degrading drivers.
Besides software based workarounds I don’t know if this will ever be fixed unfortunately. Doesn’t sound like it affects everyone.
Hello, question, you used a Gen4x4 SSD for the Dell G15 5515...did it work better than a Gen 3x4 SSD? Do you really get better performance with a Gen 4x4 SSD for this laptop? Or is it simply spending more money? GREETINGS
No, it doesn’t work any better than Gen 3. Some Gen 4 drives can be found pretty cheap though especially if they’re the slower speed ones so you should shop around for both. A slow Gen 4 can be about the speed of a fast Gen 3 and be a better price sometimes.
Do you still recommend the ram from TG and the SSD from Samsung to upgrade this laptop? Do you have another options?
I try to stick with good brand names because they’re more reliable. Ram isn’t so much of a problem since they don’t fail very often, but SSDs do tend to fail so at least get a good brand for that.
do you use it for portability and is it good for traveling and bringing it around?
It’s one of the heavier laptops especially with the power supply so not really, but that really depends on what you think is portable. I think it’s fine with a good backpack but I’d definitely leave it in the hotel room if I traveled with it.
Hey mate, just wanted to say hey, how are you going and that my Dell G15 is still running perfectly (my other older Dell still runs like new for comparison). Also, I have taken this laptop away with me many times and never had any real problems.
Ive only had my G15 for one and a half years though, so i must be a bit behind the rest of the world. Lol. But can still play Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV and even COD really well. Ive never even reformated it. Although i am forever doing my updates when im home, as i try to avoid such when away. Maybe i should do this one day soon.
I did want to ask you, did you see much improvement by adding the extra ram (32gb) and where did you see improvements? I wouldn't know what to do with the xtra sticks, is why I have been so hesitant to do an upgrade. Take care. 👍
No improvement for gaming with 32gb. Current games just don’t use that much especially since there is dedicated vram on the gpu too. I had 32gb to help with video editing but even then I didn’t use much of it.
Got the 120hz model, same issue with brightness. Also, I reinstalled windows, and now because of shitty Alienware control center the fans won't kick in until it loads properly or i do it manually. So around a min+ it just gets fried by itself.
Other than that and the fact that i accidentally damaged the screen a bit (never spray the screen cleaning spray directly on the screen!! The backlit now has a slim line) it's a pretty good laptop. 2 years of usage as well, only upgraded storage, added 512gigs. Great in gaming and everything
Wow sounds like yours is on its last legs. I thought the 120hz models were spared from the brightness issues but I guess not. Wonder what happened that they can’t fix it at all too. Mines still going strong too though.
We need an updated video 😁
Well, nothing has changed much except that the brightness works again with the latest updates. Still a great laptop that holds up with new games too.
@@Loaded0 i upgraded my laptop following your video and it works great, thanks mate for the information
buddy how were u able t0 get 9-8 hours of battery life , i bought this laptop two days ago and i get only 1-2 hours even with low power mode
Is it the model with the same battery size? If it is just give it some time. I don’t know what it is about Windows, but it seems to eat battery life after setting up for my devices.
What I do now when I get a new Windows device is update everything first, then I leave it on, plugged in, idle, and don’t let it sleep for a day (screen off is ok). Let Windows take care of everything it want to in the background then try a battery life test in low power mode. Let me know if it helps.
Good morning, excuse me, could you tell me which model of RAM do you recommend for this model? Since I have the same equipment but the 8 version of Ram and I want to expand it but I have read that it is incompatible with some brands and models of Ram.
I don't speak English and I had to use a translator, I hope you understand my purpose.
All DDR4 SODIMM ram should work, but some don't run at the full 3200mhz speed. If you want a cheap compatible ram I recommend Crucial. If Amazon ships to you you can try this link (an affiliate link for me):
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More expensive versions or brands will have lower CL timings, but they don't offer a huge performance difference for the price. If you want to search for more types look for DDR4 3200mhz SODIMM ram that works at 1.2v and most should work at full speed. Be sure to read reviews though from purchasers to see if they work full speed on AMD hardware.
@@Loaded0Do you recommend using dual or single channel for RAM?
Could you make a video recommending a configuration for the NVIDIA control panel? Only the one I have is an RTX 3050 Ti, I don't know if they can be the same configuration as the one you have
@@alejandrolucas2087 Definitely dual channel so get a kit or two of the same ram if you can.
As for the control panel I have most settings set to "let the 3d application decide" and everything else as default. Since games usually have their own graphical settings it's better to use those.
The rest of the stuff is mostly controlled by Windows now. Besides the G-Sync settings for external monitors there's not much you have to do in the control panel.
@@Loaded0Ok, thanks for the attention. Sorry if I ask too much, it's the first time I have such a team, and I want to know as much as possible about the team and keep it for a long time. Since I need it for university and work.
@@alejandrolucas2087 No problem. I’ll try to answer whatever questions you have.
hello this is a very nice video i just wanna ask if its a good laptop for 2024? im on a budget and i dont know what to do id appreciate a reply also i wanna play roblox and fortnite on it?
It’ll be perfect for Roblox and Fortnite. Luckily the CPU hasn’t improved much over the years and the newer 4060 GPU isn’t that much better than the 3060 unless you need DLSS 3 so it’s still very usable now.
Hi, looking to buy this laptop this week. Specs would be 5800H + 3060 @ 120Hz.
Looking at the 165Hz as a potential upgrade as well as RAM maybe. Any thoughts? It seems like this is best deal around here, as 4050 and 4060 is very expensive.
I haven’t seen it myself, but I hear that the 120hz screen is not very good. Also might still have to deal with the brightness controls not working. Otherwise if it’s a good deal still a great laptop.
There is a 360hz 4060 version available for 800 dollars rn
Mine has been 1 year and barely there were some days I have used it on battery mode... I find it easier to plug and use it all the time with battery locked at 80
Yeah same here. Performance isn’t as good while gaming on battery anyways and it’s annoying to have to change the game settings to get it playable and then change it back later.
new bios update avaible on February 2024, do you noticed something new?
Well, not sure if it was the bios or a combination of all the updates, but the brightness controls work now with the hybrid graphics on! I’ll try to replicate it and see what might have fixed it and make a video soon. I think it was the new AMD drivers though which is odd since I thought the Nvidia drivers are what broke it in the first place.
You didn't talk about the battery? How long does it last with constant use?
Unfortunately since it has that brightness control problem I can’t really do a good battery life update. I’ve been running it with hybrid graphics off too which is not good on the battery since it’s always using the Nvidia gpu. I would say with light non gaming usage, hybrid graphics off, I get about 3-4 hours, but I have no idea what it used to be with those settings 3 years ago.
@@Loaded0 okay thanks
I'm looking to upgrade just my storage, and I'm looking at ordering a 4tB storage for larger files I need to store and be able to run games of I have found one but I am not 100% sure it's going to work out notbi bought my laptop last year 2022. This is what I'm looking to add to it and before ordering it I want to know if it will work it's a little larger then the one you used in size Corsair Force Series MP510 4TB NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 SSD this will be as a second drive not my primary
Yes, it should work fine. Make sure you partition it to the full 4TB size after you install it if wasn’t already done for you.
@Loaded0 as this will be the first time doing this with a laptop is there some where I can learn or watch on how to do it ?
@@Loaded0 normally with my towers I've just plug and play
Sure I made a video here:
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How is this computer for VR
I’ve had trouble with it connecting to my Quest headset via the Meta app, but it worked really well with Virtual Desktop. That’s been a while though so maybe they fixed all that. Should run everything but won’t be the best quality for Half-life Alyx and other games of that caliber.
Hello sir i updated my bios to 1.13.0.However my gpu wattage fluctuates when im gaming , will bios version 1.9 fix this issue? I undervolted my gpu to 65 watt however my game at first uses 60 watt but after sometime it goes below 51 watt ? Whats your say on this sir?
That seems normal since you undervolted and the wattage often does fluctuate, but I haven’t tried undervolting so not sure what results you should be getting. I guess try reversing the undervolt and see if it can get close to the max wattage. I didn’t noticed a problem with the new bios anyways.
@@Loaded0Thankyou for your quick response, and another thing , can you link 512 gb SSD for Dell g15 5515? I actually bought an nvme SSD from Amazon but it did not fit , can you kindly send me a link for the right SSD purchase?
It should fit any size between 2230 and 2280 NVMEs unless you accidentally bought a SATA version. You have to move the bracket a certain way to make the screw hole fit though. I have a link to the Samsung SSD I use in the video description, but if it’s the same type as the one you bought it yours should fit fine.
@@Loaded0actually it did not recognise in my windows , i bought the SATA M.2 SSD which is new version for latest gaming laptops whereas mine only works with NVMe m.2 SSD.These two SSDs have different design
Yes SATA doesn’t work with this laptop. It’s also much slower and costs about the same as NVME so I hope you can return that one.
Hello Sir,
This is the worst laptop i have used.
I keep getting BSOD with different error codes every day.
Is there any help on that
A lot of the times the BSOD happens because of bad RAM. It could be almost anything though. Try to reset Windows first. Then try different RAM or one stick at a time if yours came with two. It could also be overheating so in which case you should get it replaced.
The brightness control breaks at the time of reinstallation of windows.. I got my windows corrupted because of stupid support assist os recovery so had to reinstall. After installing it won't work but let the windows updates complete and Dell update do all updates it will work... You may try reinstalling amd software.
I feel like I’ve done this but it still doesn’t work after installing the latest Nvidia drivers. AMD driver seems ok and doesn’t mess it up. Are you running the latest Nvidia drivers too?
@@Loaded0 yes I am running all drivers latest but I have rtx 3050 config as somebody said its a issue only in 3060
why i don't see chipset on mainbroad ryzen edition.
It’s on the other side of the board below the keyboard.
my bios update fixed the brightness issue
Yeah it’s great! Wasn’t expecting a fix after so long but I updated everything last weekend and it works.
i sold my dell g15 5515three weeks ago bro i really was tired of nvidia and amd brightness trouble like 8 updates later the problem still there so annoying, nvm my model was the 120hz screen i m from mexico the 165hz never was avaliable in my country, i sold it and bought a i got the acer nitro 5 with ryzen 7 6800h nvme 4.0 and 16 ddr5 ram but with rtx 3070ti graphic card for the almost the price at dell with a amazon offer, was a good deal for me.
You say you had the 120hz version? I also have 120hz version ryzen 5 5600h rtx3050 but I never saw that issue
@@sharkieislive only happens with the ryzen 7 5800h and nvidia rtx 3060
Yeah, it’s so disappointing. I don’t blame you for trading up. Thanks for letting me know it’s only the 3060 models that were affected though.
You think I’ll be able to resell this computer for 700 dollars?
I think that’s a decent price if it’s in good condition. Definitely better than anything new you can get for 700 these days.
The design reminds me of either a Dodge Charger or a Chevy Camaro
Yeah must be the boxy edges look.
Mine is stuck on restart loop.
Is it giving you an error every time it boots? Likely a ram or SSD problem which is replaceable for this laptop and can be fixed.
I use mine to edit youtube videos.
Yup, it’s great for that especially if the software can use the gpu.
@@Loaded0 it does and it's really fast to render.