Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition 2021 Gaming Laptop Unbox and Hardware Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2021
- A quick review of new Dell G15 Ryzen Edition gaming laptop.
There isn't much information out there about this laptop and the Dell website isn't the best with specifics so I tried to cover specs that might be hard to find.
I kind of like that it's a budget version of the Alienware. Down to the Alienware logo shown on the motherboard. Good performance to price ratio in my opinion.
No benchmarks or gaming tests as I'm not really a laptop reviewer and have nothing to compare with, but I can say that I'm happy how well games run on the laptop screen, but am especially happy with the performance on an external monitor.
Enjoy! 
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The NVME bracket works! Well, you have to bend the wings a little bit but you can do it with no tools as long as you're careful. Here's the link to Amazon US: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XVWCR9X
If you're not in the US or Amazon doesn't ship to you try looking for this part number: PXNWV
I'll have another video probably this weekend answering a lot of the questions here.
just ordered! It will be shipped from the US and hopefully will arrive before my laptop lol
Can the 11th Gen intel version of this one be undervolted? And pls do gaming benchmarks next pls!!!!
@@monsterkill164 sorry, don’t know anything about the 11th gen version.
@@Loaded0 It's actually the newest entry of Dell G15. The Dell G15 5511 with 11th gen i7-11800h processor and RTX 3060 115w
I keep seeing other 3060s at 80-90 wats is the 3060 actually doing 115 watss?
Ordered mine a few days ago cant wait to get it this Wednesday
Yeah I was a bit hesitant since there was not many reviews, but the price was good and it was actually in stock so I bought it. I’m happy with it so far.
Ordered one tonight but not gonna have it for a month but looking forward to it.
I worked in the IT dept of a company and we had Dell laptops. They all came in a box just like that and I never saw one damaged in shipping. I received them and sent them out in the same box and never had any damage.
Yeah, I guess they know what they’re doing. Sometimes you just want a nice unboxing experience though :)
Just ordered mine! Ryzen 5 and RTX 3050 version so lower end version but I think it will be more beneficial for the battery life and spec is good enough for what I intend to use the laptop for so it was perfect for me!
Will this computer stay in the website (dell.com) two years after or it'll be sold out or something ?
Probably not two years. Most of these get refreshed every year. With the shortage of materials these days though that could change.
Even I have the same variant. Does yours have a 56wH or 86 wH?
@@theandroidminimalist6908 180 w
Hey I got the same model
bro really helpful vid
I'm thinking of getting this laptop, would you recommend I get the laptop in this color or black? also how well built is it, is there any flexing when u press down anywhere? thanks!
I like this color a lot but that would be a preference thing. My office is mostly whites and grays so this matched better too. In the US it’s only this color or a green one for the Ryzen edition. The keyboard/trackpad deck has to be pressed hard to flex at all but the screen/top panel is a lot more delicate. During normal use you shouldn’t notice any flex.
Hi i just finished the order for this like today and I’m wondering that how long did it take you to wait for this to arrive?
They were pretty accurate to the estimate on the website. It should show in your order details.
I'm interested in this one, however you've mentioned that this model has no MUX, how do you find it out? And if I am using the internal display, will there be huge performance impact? (Since I might take it with me on trip occasionally)
It’s a small impact. Only like 5-10% according to people who have tested multiple laptops. Basically the only way to know is see if it’s in the bios or in software.
Good news is that Dell just released a bios update TODAY that apparently adds mux via Advanced Optimus. I haven’t tried it yet but definitely going to test it.
@@Loaded0 I just saw that BIOS update available, and ordered one already.
Hey quick question how do I change or extend the backlights of the keyboard is there an application on the laptop or must I enter the bios menu if so so can you inform me how 😅
Alienware Command Center handles the keyboard lighting. Some models only have the orange backlighting though which doesn’t have any lighting affects. There is a setting in the bios, but it’s just for how long the light is on for.
Right after turning on the laptop press F2 repeatedly and the bios will load. Hope that helps.
I want to use it for Photoshop, 3DMax , architecture studies. Does the screen fit with it ? Or not too good ?
Usually a bigger screen is nicer. Even a 16:10 screen would be better, but you can always use an external monitor too if you feel like it’s too small. It definitely has enough power for those apps.
Does it have an application built in where you can change fan speed and backlit keyboard color etc..?
Alienware Command Center handles both of those for this system.
Does the trackpad have a smooth matte texture similar to the ones on Apple MacBooks, or is the texture more of a glossy "sticky" texture that some of those cheap windows laptops have?
MacBooks use glass and they’re the best trackpads for sure. This is all smooth (or slippery) thin plastic. Much better than those sunken in cheap Windows laptop trackpads but definitely not Apple good. It is a Windows Precision trackpad though so it has gestures.
@@Loaded0 Ok thanks for ur reply!!!
I ordered a same one two weeks ago from Dell Canada, and it won't arrive until early July LOL I was wondering where did you find the mounting bracket for ssd since I am also planning to add a second ssd for dual OS. Thanks!
I just got the bracket yesterday from Amazon, but haven't had time to try it. Some of the reviews said it's not an exact fit so they had to modify it or cut a piece of it off. I should have some time tomorrow to mess with it and I'll let everyone know what I had to do.
@@Loaded0 I am very much looking forward to it! Subscribed!
@@yijunx7552 Mounting bracket works! Amazon US is here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XVWCR9X or just look for the part number PXNWV if they don't ship to Canada.
@@Loaded0 Thanks a lot! I have ordered one from Amazon Canada! Gonna wait for your video about mounting the second ssd!
@@yijunx7552 hows the laptop? Any negative sides?
Need one information needed regarding its screen. Does it wobble like victus laptops or more stable?
It’s very stable. It’s a smaller screen than the victus though.
What's the freesync refresh rate range and does it support g-sync?
60-165 for freesync range. Doesn’t support gsync as far as I can tell. There’s no option for it in the Nvidia control panel even when only using the discrete graphics.
Hi can you tell me the part number fo the Battery as i would like to upgrade my Dell G15 5515 from the 3cell to this one thank you @Loaded0 for the video as ever Kenny
It’s the 69KF2 model number. Looks a popular size they use for a lot of laptops so should be easy to find.
Hey I cannot find any custom resolution settings neither in nvidia or amd driver, I want to create custom resolution but don't know how to do I have updated the drivers but still full display settings of both nvidia and amd is not showing
For AMD it should be in their Adrenaline software. For Nvidia (assuming you have hybrid graphics off) it should be in Nvidia Control Panel.
Just ordered mine, hopefully it’s a solid machine.
Solid enough you can hurt someone with it. Oh, and it’s a good laptop too.
Same. Took advantage of the sale
@@JonCom3dy yo same i got like 350$ off the one i ordered
Have you gotten it yet?
@@leonardocortes8687 same so excited
just to clarify: you mentioned the USB-C display bypasses integrated graphics and interfaces with the 3060, correct? Thanks so much for this video by the way sir.
Yeah, seems both the hdmi and USB-C do. Got similar FPS on Mechwarrior 5 on both connections.
@@Loaded0 Well, I can confirm that HDMI was connected directly to the 3060 since the Nvidia Control Panel showed it was connected to it. The only thing that I could not confirm is if we get G-Sync free :D
I doubt the built in display has gsync. No real need since the 3060 should be able to use Freesync via the Radeon GPU. At least I think that’s how it works.
@@Loaded0 Freesync would only be used on the laptop's display. but G-Sync should be used by anything that is connected to the 3060 directly, assuming that Nvidia didn't disable that. Though we got Freesync and it wasn't listed on the Dell website, so I was hoping, just maybe... :D
@@phxhawke Oh ok, I didn't know that they could disable it. I just assumed it would just work if you had an external Gsync display. Definitely would be a great feature to have for a new monitor later.
Hi, do u know if this laptop have g-sync/adaptive sync ?
It has freesync. I couldn’t get Gsync to work on it though.
I got mine two days ago , same specs, first thing I found is that the CPU temp can easily go above 70c, even without doing gaming . I have a Legion 5 from Lenovo with a ryzen 4800H, doing much better , any idea?
Hmm, I haven’t really noticed mine doing that. Could it be a random background process causing it? It’s a main reason I try to remove all the bloat ware I don’t need. I hear Ryzen CPUs are rated for much higher temps anyways so it probably won’t damage it, but it will probably hurt battery life.
See this thing happen happen with some of the dell g5 's what u do is as the person in this video also did remove most of apps from Dell like support assist and blah blah apps from Dell these things are the major problem that update softwares randomly so when u running high games there will increased temp noted and also u will notice game crashing! THESE THINGS EVERY DELL LAPTOP DO! So do tirn off all the update and find a suitable driver and killer software!
Great video!!! I have received mine and it's simply amazing! Would definitely love to see RAM upgrade and SSD upgrade if you decide to do them!! :)
Thanks, it’ll be a while before I can get more RAM and a new SSD though. I’m glad you like yours.
Hi, how is the noise in your unit? Is it loud? does it have any high pitch whiny noises? Any intense ips glow?
@@fatihmtlm In high performance mode, fan noise is there but it is not intense at all in my opinion!! No whiny noise!! The screen is absolutely fantastic with no IPS glow!
I have same laptop with RTX 3050, can i replace GPU with more powerful.if yess then which one could be more suitable in RTX series...
No, nearly all laptops have CPUs and GPUs that are not replaceable. What kind of specs you want or need is based on what you plan on using it for or what type of games you want to play.
i'm going to order the intel edition is it good ? or should i stuck with the asus tuf dash f15 i7 11370h with only 4 cores
and thank you very much
11th Gen Intel should be very good. I think the 10th Gen Intel model has lower graphics power.
@@Loaded0 but the 11th gen has only 4 cores i think there will be a bottleneck
Oh I thought you meant the Dell G15 Intel models which have the Intel 11400h which is 6 cores and 11800h which is 8 cores.
Depends on the game you’re playing, but if it’s a 3060 or higher laptop then yes the 4 cores might be a bottleneck.
Can anyone recommend a RAM upgrade that works at 3200 ? I tried a Crucial Ballistix 2x16GB kit , only runs at 2666. I have the Ryzen 5 5600h/8GB/3050 version.
I have a newer video upgrading my ram too. I used HyperX ram and it runs at the full 3200mhz.
I just got mine in today! Finally! I wanted to ask, what type of ram can I buy to replace the ram it comes with? I know it’s diff than desktop ram but not sure if I got regular laptop ram or what? Also, the nvme ssd you installed in yours, was it a regular desktop ssd or a special one for laptops only? Thanks in advance bro?
If you got the 16GB it should be fine for a while, but if you still want to replace it get 3200mhz SODIMM ram. A kit with 2 or buying 2 of the same kind will give you better performance. Also lower latency Ram will better but can cost quite a bit more.
For the SSD it’s the same as desktop ones, but try to get the PCIE gen 3 ones to top out the speed. They don’t cost much more than the slower ones in this case.
In any case it works good right out of the box, but use the Dell Update app to make sure you have the latest Dell approved drivers, bios, and software.
@@Loaded0 yes! I got the 16gb 3200mhz! I only got the 512 gb ssd though and wanna upgrade that ASAP! I’ll leave the ram alone unless I get a lot more performance by upgrading it! Do you have the link to the bracket you got off Amazon? I need to order that for the nvme ssd!
@@Loaded0 ha Nevermind! The link to the bracket is right below in the comments!
@@Loaded0 so i got my laptop and played a few games on it with my msi 1440p monitor and the 3060 in the laptop does support my g sync! It worked great and I was getting pretty good frames! Comparable to my old rtx 2070 non super model!
Nice! Thanks for confirming that. I need to keep an eye out for a good gsync monitor deal.
Also seems like this ram might be the same ones in a lot of Ryzen laptops these days. It’s getting some coverage that changing them out could give you around 10% better performance if you feel like you need a little more boost.
I ve got mine, two days back its 165hz version, awesome, do share us about ssd updates
I already have a few newer videos you should watch. One with adding an SSD and one with changing the RAM to a bit faster one. Oh, also one about the mux switch. It’s a great laptop for the price.
I installed my extra nvme drive without the bracket, seems to be working fine and stable enough without the bracket.
You’re living dangerously, but yeah should ok as long as moving the laptop doesn’t knock it out.
I am unable to open the back cover can you help me with it
It’s just undoing the screws and pulling the panel off. There are two screws that don’t come out all the way though that confuses people. When you turn those screws you might hear some cracking and that’s normal. Since those screws are attached to bottom it’s helping to lift the panel from the chassis. When they seem like they’re just turning without resistance the cover should come off pretty easily.
Does the free sync actually work? And is this is the 120hz screen?
165hz screen. There’s a setting to toggle freesync in the Radeon software and the specs say it has support between 60-165hz.
@@Loaded0 I saw that too but when gaming it’s the nvidia gpu that outputs the signal right? So wouldn’t we need to enable nvidia gsync on the free sync display ?
@@Loaded0 the reason I ask is because I have the same laptop but it doesn’t seem like variable refresh rate is actually working when playing games
If you have hybrid graphics on you get the benefit of freesync. While the Nvidia gpu is processing the graphics the integrated gpu is still displaying it. That’s why with hybrid graphics there’s slightly less performance.
If you have hybrid graphics off you won’t get the benefit of freesync since the Nvidia gpu is directly displaying the frames onto the screen.
Like you mentioned we would need gsync but it’s not available as far as I can tell on this screen. Some of the Legion laptops support both for this reason.
I have this laptop but really confused the indicator near the headphones port is ever turned on. I can see it glowing even when charger is plugged or removed
That’s weird. I think that’s just the low battery indicator. Does it still show when the laptop is fully charged?
@@Loaded0 i came to know it lights on 2mode switch by pressing win+H toggle between batt and hdd activity 😝
Hah that’s good to know thanks.
@@Loaded0 welcome 😊
Does it have a backlit keyboard? If does what color is it?
All models come with backlight I think, but the standard is just orange color with no effects. There’s also a 4 zone RGB option which I have that does have some configurable effects.
This Vs Legion 5 pro? Which would you recommend?
I like the Legion 5 Pro better, but the configurations available right now costs quite a bit more than the G15. If price is no problem for you then get the Legion 5 Pro.
yes please i have just bought the same laptop with i5 10200H & 3050ti GPU, i have upgraded the RAM, & i will add another SSD just waiting on the bracket, i was wondering if you have any information about the processor in the intel version, are they upgradable or are they soldered on the board?, because to be fair the only thing that's letting this laptop down now is the processor!
Probably can't upgrade CPU or GPU in any laptop these days. Ryzen 7 or 9 and 11th Gen Intel are a good bet for CPUs. I've heard 10th Gen Intels are not great.
@@Loaded0 yea even if the processor was upgradeable i can't seem to find any available to purchase apparently intel sells them in trays and the only available used ones are not considered an upgrade! or they don't support 2933mhz RAM! so i have to downgrade RAM speed to 2666mhz if i want to increase the number of cores on the processor! i still not sure if the processor is removeable, i don't wanna go that far into the laptop only to discover it's soldered, maybe i'll i do it if i have a free day! cheers!
@@muhammadsalem6167 when buying a laptop, it is best to assume that the only way to upgrade the CPU or GPU is to buy another laptop.
@@muhammadsalem6167 It's super rare to find a laptop with upgradable CPUs/GPUs. Most likely those laptops that r upgradable in those components will be those that probably have like a desktop CPU.
I bought this laptop for 1,176 dollars from the dell store today, compared to other laptops with similars specs and good screen buying this one was a no brainer for me. I wanted the legion 5 but it is 400 dollars for me for literally the same specs.
Yeah it’s such a great value. Some people get caught up on a lot of the little things, but really the most important is that it can play all the games you want and saves you a bit of money.
It's only 1099 in the US.
@@danielyoung2649 I know, that’s the deal that I bought. It just in total came to 1,176 with taxes
@@danielyoung2649 $1078 I saw. If anyone got it already for a higher price, Dell has a 30 day price match policy.
@@Loaded0 yep, that’s the price I bought it for, but since I live in a state that the tax rate is high I was charged 95.17 dollars in taxes in top of the asking price of 1,077
Hi, nice review. How do you get to 9 hours?, mine last just 7 hours just on youtube and simple things, is new too.
Battery life is very dependent on your setup. I like to keep it lean so I removed all programs I don’t use, limit startup apps, disabled overlays, don’t have Cortana listening, set power options to “better battery”, etc. Also RUclips videos would use more than just web browsing.
@@Loaded0 can you do another review after using it for a couple weeks?
@@Loaded0 Thank you!
Can you charge it via usb c thunderbolt? And this vs legion 5 (1650ti)? Thank you
No charging via USB-C. Thunderbolt is an Intel technology so not on this either. An RTX 3060 is much better than a 1650ti.
@@Loaded0 thanks. Have you experienced any other issues whilat you've had it, like freezing issues? Or just the one you mentioned in the video?
Also the one i've found is the i5-10200h, with a 3050. Is it any good?
I wouldn’t get anything less than a 3060 if you can afford it. There’s a big gap in performance between 3050 and 3060 laptops.
As for additional issues I’ve noticed I can hear coil whine when it’s really quiet in the room and gaming. Usually the fans will kick on and muffle it so I didn’t pick up on it until recently. A lot of laptops have the same issue though and it’s not harmful.
which one is better this or ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 14?
They’re kind of built for different uses. Zephyrus is for portability and battery life. This is more for gaming performance.
What are all those programs you got rid of and why? I think I missed your explanation
You get rid of programs you don't need so that you get more space, better performance, less ram usage, and more battery life. Depending on the program it might not affect the laptop at all, but a lean machine will likely be faster for longer.
@@Loaded0 so I should slow down the video and delete what you do? Mine comes tomorrow.
Nope. Only delete what YOU won’t use. It’s not a one size fits all. Some people might want to keep the Dell Power Manager for example because it can keep your battery healthy. McAfee comes with a year trial in the beginning too if you worry about viruses. Enjoy your new laptop!
@@Loaded0 thanks man!
Is the ryzen version better than intel one?
They have pros and cons of each. Ryzen usually has better battery life when not gaming. Intel versions have thunderbolt support and might be a bit better with some games.
i wanted to buy this but the overheating scared me! it is very high temp for a cpu it can raise up to 90 or 100 , what are u doing with this problem?
Absolutely nothing. It works fine. Ryzens run hot. Stick with Intel and undervolting if temps are what’s important to you.
@@Loaded0 do u have any temp teat for intel cpu?
Nope, but search for the 5510 or 5511 models. That’s the 10th gen intel and 11th gen intel ones. Most Intel CPUs usually stay in the high 70, low 80 range for temperature.
@@Loaded0 thanks a lot! U know it is 1000$ for 3060 that super cheap the only problem is that u can't upgrade hdd or ssd from website so u need to buy it from somewhere else , and u know i have shocked why youtubers didn't revwiewd this laptop and it annoys a lot!
Probably just a new laptop and the big youtubers have much more exciting ones to review. Ram and ssd are easy to upgrade though so don’t make that a deciding factor for you.
time spy? 2070 super or 3060 115 for dell ?
I don’t have multiple laptops to compare but I have seen in other reviews that the 3060 and 2070 Super are very close. Also check out Mash IT’s review here for benchmarks:
ruclips.net/video/jP03hGeXKa0/видео.html
It had a mux switch. But it can only be accessed through the bios.
Yup, and it’s only available in the 3060 model for now.
is there space to put a normal hard disc ????
Only two m.2 slots for nvme drives.
İs this 165Hz screen have PWM fleckering?
I tried a PWM test website. Not really sure what I’m looking for, but following the instructions of following the fast line under the lowest brightness there was only one line.
Man please tell me... Do you think this pc is worth it??? Or should I buy a legion? Dell is 1077usd right now
If you're the type to buy this laptop to actually play games on it and you can stop watching other laptop reviews then I can say you'll be very happy with it. If you keep watching laptop reviews there will always be something with a little better FPS or a little better thermals or a little better whatever and you may feel like you should have waited or bought a Legion. I say this because the actual differences in laptops with exactly the same specs are very small, but RUclips videos will convince you that there's a huge difference or that you need to get a laptop with a certain feature you won't even use.
@@Loaded0 I don't care about 15 more or less fps, I care about quality and a good pc, that's all
@@krixtian2318 I think you should get it then. You'll always feel good about saving ~$300 too right? And you'll probably be able to get this one in a week or so and spend more time gaming.
Is it loud? Does it have ant high pitch whiny noises? Also how is the backlight bleed and ips glow?
I don’t have much to compare with but it’s about the same as my 2013 MacBook Pro at max fan speeds. I heard a high pitch whine when I started a graphically intense game, but then it went away while playing. I don’t have a backlight bleed problem on my unit but it might be different for every unit.
@@Loaded0 went away? is it suppressed with fan noise?
It sounded like coil whine. I’m thinking it was the CPU or GPU starting to draw in much more wattage quickly as it only happened when going from idle into a game.
I have noticed after using today that at lower fan speeds there’s a light clicking noise coming from the bottom vent when I hold it close to my ear. I’m going to have to investigate that.
@@Loaded0 I see. I think I can handle if its only occurs at game start but I dont know about the idle noise
@@Loaded0 what about just browsing are the fans pretty quiet?
Suggest me a best laptop with good battery backup and high performance.
Plzzz
Getting both aren’t really easy. There are trade offs. High performance means less battery and if you’re looking for battery you’re probably looking for portability too.
I recommend looking at the Asus Zephyrus line of laptops though. You can probably find a good balance with those.
I have the same laptop. Is the usb c connected to the gpu or Intel graphics?
Gpu
@@Loaded0 okay thank you. I bought a valve index recently but has not showed up yet. I have the i7 with the 3060 and the nvidia control panel says it has 2 displayports somehow and 1 hdmi on the gpu side. And the usb c is on the Intel side so I'm really still not sure. It has displayport alt mode but I was just making sure it was connected to the gpu side. I have seen nothing about this about the g15 online.
I saw that screen too, but when you connect a DisplayPort monitor to the usbC that screen changes to one port showing the Nvidia GPU as the controller.
This is on this Ryzen one though so it’s possible it’s different on the Intel model.
@@Loaded0 huge update. I got my index and it WORKS WITH THE USB C TO DISPLAY PORT ALT. I thought it wouldn't work but it does. Big relief knowing I didn't waste 1000$ it's was worth it. I was so amazed 90fps no Dips or anything. Very happy with the dell g15 5510
Nice! That Index must be amazing with HL Alyx.
I bought the same one and it arrived yesterday but it’s not power on while plugged in
Uh oh. Well sounds like a defect so you’ll want to get that exchanged. Is there a blue light on the ac adapter cord that plugs into the laptop? If that light isn’t on the laptop might be ok, but the adapter is dead.
What about wva panel is it ok
I really like my 165hz one. I hear the 120hz one is very bad though.
Nice Review...is the Keyboard a nightmare to type on?
It has even less travel than most of those thin keyboards used in iPad/tablet cases. The keys do have a nice feel to them though and I think I can get used to it.
@@Loaded0 alright well coming from a Lenovo laptop it would take a Longg time to get used too huh?
Probably. I haven’t used one but have heard multiple times that Lenovo makes some good laptop keyboards.
Could you tell me the ram model? i have to buy other stick of 8gb
If you’re buying new Ram anyways, get a whole new set. The ones Dell and few other companies are using in Ryzen laptops is known to be limiting the performance a bit.
@@Loaded0 ok ty
any screen backlight bleeding?
Not on my unit. Backlight seems pretty uniform. It does distort when you press the edges of the screen a little so I wouldn’t be surprised if some people get bad panels.
What year this laptop was made?
This year.
is the ac adaptor 220v?
It says 100-240v.
Waiting for your next video 🔔
Could you link the NVME mounting brackets?
I will after I make sure it works. Some reviews said it needs to be modified to fit and I don’t want people to buy it if it’s difficult.
Mounting bracket is at www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XVWCR9X for the US
@@Loaded0 Hey so you made sure it works right? Thank you very much.
@@akashkakati2860 Check out his latest video on this laptop where he mounted this bracket to install a second M.2 NVMe SSD. It does work.
Can you link me to a good replacement RAM please?
I have a recent video upgrading the ram on this laptop and there’s a link in the description for the one I used. Other people have had luck with 3200mhz Crucial ram too.
It's a great laptop
It is! I still use it often.
Is it available globally and how much it costs
I’m not sure if it’s available everywhere but cost will depend on your region and the configuration they offer in your area.
This or lenovo legion 5 but rtx 2060?
2060? This will be a lot better. A 3060 is closer to a 2070 Super.
Backlight keyboard or 4 zone rgb
The regular backlight is only orange colors with no FX settings in Alienware Command Center. RGB is just preference, but it’s cool to have.
Can I do programming on this laptop
Yeah, programming can be done on practically any computer, but this one will be faster than most.
Hi all, can anyone suggest what i can do on this laptop to show me the temps, gpu wattage and fps in game?
This is my first gaming laptop so there's a bunch of things I'm not aware of.
Rivatuner is the best I think but takes time to set up. Windows has Xbox game bar built in and it comes with Nvidia overlay also which show stats but both of them don’t do CPU temps.
I recommend not using them though. You’ll just get obsessed with squeezing out performance instead of enjoying your games.
@@Loaded0 thanks for the information! Honestly I have been more obsessed with the performance instead of actually enjoying the game, but i want to use a tool to determine whether the laptops performing the way it should be i guess, in terms of the gpu tdp and if temps are getting too hot. I played the intro to control last night and i bumped pretty much every setting to the max including ray tracing, was getting an average of 55-65 (rough estimate). i switched of the fps counter to not be swayed by it an honestly it felt VERY nice :)
Also, when i check my laptops internal display config, it shows amd radeon integrated gpu is powering the screen. Is that fine btw? If not, how do I change it to dedicated gpu?
p.s sorry if im asking braindead questions lol as its a bit of a learning curve with the what and what not to when setting up a gaming laptop.
Hope you're having a great day!
That’s normal. The 3060 only turns on when it’s needed and it goes through Radeon to the display. With those numbers on Control it sounds like it’s working the way it’s supposed to too.
MSI Afterburner. That is what I use for seeing that while in-game.
does every g15 comes with rgb??
No, the base model is just an orange light.
I just bought this laptop 😃. I tried a lot to change red backlight keyboard i cud'nt 😳. Please make a detailed video
Dell offers two types of keyboard lighting. 4 zone RGB or an orange color. You might have the orange color. Which means you can’t change the color or setting for it.
@@Loaded0 thanks i came to know that yester from the vendor 😝🤦🏼♂️ cheap shit
Hi, i got the same laptop and i have some questions, my screens left side seems to giving 320 lux and middle part 300 and right part maxes out at 250 lux, measured with android phone, is this a defect? And also the colors on the screen are very washed out at max brightness, is there a way to calibrate this? Thank you.
I’m not sure how the light measuring works but if it was taken in the same spot it might be normal. These screens are only uniform from directly in front of it.
As for the washed out colors I’ve read about that from someone else too. It could be a defect as I don’t think I have that issue. Is this the 165hz panel or the 120hz?
@@Loaded0 Its the same panel with yours, 165hz 300nits one. Ive checked radeon and nvidia display options and everything but it still is washed out. Dell doesnt have a display color application does it?
I haven’t coming across a Dell display app. I would try installing the newest AMD Adrenaline software from their website and seeing if that changes anything. There’s a check mark in the installer to reset all the settings too. After that you might have to get it replaced or repaired.
@@Loaded0 Thank you, i will try that.
Can i add an HDD to G15
Do you mean the spinning kind? No. You can use it externally if you want though.
Can you upgrade the Memory (RAM) for a 16 GB LDDR4?
I'm sure you can, but you should use regular DDR4 laptop memory for the speed. The low power variant will probably hurt CPU performance.
@@Loaded0 Sorry bro it is the AMD Ryzen 5 with LDDR4 8 GB, can I upgrade it to a 16 GB LDDR4?
Oh ok. Yes, you can upgrade it. I think the max was listed at 32GB.
In fact my RAM replacement is coming soon. I might make a new video if there's a change in performance.
@UCsTOKTXzbuEzgP55Q8eWCXA yeah bro my bad, so I can upgrade it to 16?
@@Loaded0 oh great bro, also the storage right? Can I upgrade it up 512 GB SSD?
Can you do a more in depth video of this laptop?
I might go into it a little more later but meanwhile you might want to checkout the Mash IT review here:
ruclips.net/video/jP03hGeXKa0/видео.html
They go into much more stuff and the only difference is their model has a worse screen.
@@Loaded0 yes I did watch that I just want to see someone else opinion on it lol. There's not many reviews out on it.
There is Ryzen 7 Rtx 3050TI 8gb ram and 512gb ssd version too
Yeah, lots of configurations now. When I purchased mine there was only one type available. There’s something available in a wide price range now.
@@Loaded0 True
@@Loaded0 Do you know anything about the one that I just described?
Just that the 3050 versions don’t have a mux switch even with the bios update. Otherwise should be very similar.
Temperatures in idle and browsing?
Also I'm surprised you deleted power manager as that controls fans no?
Seems to sit around 35 for idle and around 40 actively using Chrome. Alienware Command Center controls fans. Power Manager is for battery charging settings that you can use set in bios. I left it on the Adaptive.
@@Loaded0 Nice thanks man! I ordered mine today to replace my xps 15 because a 1650 ti does not cut it lol
This will be a lot less portable than an XPS but much better for games. Also to add to temps response that’s with the fans intentionally on. Temps will slowly creep up even on idle if fans are off. The default thermal setting turns fans on only when it reaches a certain temp.
@@Loaded0 For sure! My xps doesn't leave my desk so I'm not really using it for portability! How bad are they? I saw on another review the cpu getting up to 100C on warzone but the guy was playing on ultra high settings (I'll play on low for fps). I think 100C is crazy specially long term
Price?
Probably depends on you’re region, but I got it on sale in the US for about $1100.
What's the price..and can u guess what it'll be in india??
Sorry, I don’t know what Dell offers in India.
It's price would be around ₹150000 /- in India . Almost 40 to 50% increase in price . It would probably come at the end of this year or in early 2022
@@YashKumar-cj6gx I thought so too thanks
Just received this Laptop. Still testing it but shocked the CPU sits often at 81c while doing very little on laptop.
And while gaming its not rare to see temps over 100-103c.
Is this normal, seems high?
It does seem higher than normal. Mine used to go up to around 70 while doing little and as you saw in the video went up to 98 with a little Warzone. I can tell you that mine has gotten better somehow though. Either it was new drivers or updates or maybe it was doing the reset of Windows. It stays around 45 and playing some Chimera Squad for a couple hours temps maxed out at 95.
@@Loaded0 thanks. Yes also thinking of doing a fresh install of windows.
@@Loaded0 I feel the benchmarks are a little low, so hopefully a windows reset will remove any bloat slowing it down so it's benchmarks are more on par with other equal laptops.
Does it have gsynch
Nope just freesync.
@@Loaded0 is it effective and gets the job done properly without issues ?
Yes, but it only works if you keep the hybrid graphics on. So if you have the 3060 model and turn off the integrated graphics you won’t have the freesync benefit.
#Loaded0 DOES IT HVE A FINGERPRINT SCANNER?
Nope. No Windows hello either. Set up a pin for login and with the 10 key you can login really fast though.
@@Loaded0 i reli appreciate ur response This cudve been good. For casuals and gamers 💯💎
I ordered this as well, same specs.
Let me know how you like it. I think it’s perfect for what I was looking for.
@@Loaded0 yeah for sure but it will be a while before it is delivered. Dell has dreadful delivery dates. Can you please do some temperature benchmarks incase we need to undervolt the cpu or how much can we overclock the Gpu. Last but not least, does this have mux switch or advance optimus ?
@@jagrajsinghdhanoa2906 Feels like all decent gaming laptops are hard to get these days. I don't have an overlay to measure the CPU temps, but I remember the GPU temps were around 70 or high 60s. That's during 98-100% utilization and for some reason it often boosted well past 1702 MHz. No mux switch and just regular Optimus. I noticed huge fps gains using an external monitor so that's the way to go if you need the power.
In India?
@@tommyshelby2065 no in Canada
Hello everybody, I've read a lot of good questions from the comments that I'll try to address in a follow up video. Feel free to leave more questions, but I might not individually answer them in this thread. Also, if the NVME mounting bracket works I'll let you know what to look for and how I made it fit if there are any modifications I have to do.
This or legion 5 2021?
Probably the Legion 5 if you can find one. Should have more graphics power as the Legion is listed have a higher GPU TDP and more importantly a mux switch.
@@Loaded0 hey Loaded , great content bud ! may I know whats a mix switch tho ?
@@amrkamal2231 It was a typo. I meant mux switch. It turns off the integrated GPU (Intel or Radeon) so the laptop runs off the discrete GPU (Nvidia).
Legion 5 is gonna be more expensive for sure, especially once Dell starts to do like 35% to 45% price cuts for this laptop.
@@dylanloo9856 How long does it take for Dell to have discounts that steep? This is brand new so wondering if I should wait a few months
I just bought the same one. I will probably add a hard drive for storing videos.
It’s a great laptop. There should be some great deals on m.2 drives this holiday season.
@@Loaded0 Do you know what a display port cable is? I ordered a Dell 27" curved monitor as well. What port on laptop would that use?
Yeah DisplayPort is popular with monitors. You can use either the hdmi or usbc port on the laptop if you get the right cable. The usbc port on this has official DisplayPort support so might be better than the hdmi.
Hdmi to DisplayPort converters are usually more expensive too.
@@Loaded0 cool. It looks like i need to do that to use G Sync?
Yeah if the monitors supports gsync it should work.
No heat pipes?, 100C incoming
That’s impossible. Well, having no heat pipes anyways. They’re on the other side of the board. As for the 100C, yes it actually can and does reach that. ;)
Just picked this up with the i7-10870h for 1100 with 1 year accidental insurance, and after tax due to a crazy discount they had today. As well as a military discount
I saw that deal on slickdeals. I really wanted the Ryzen one so I was glad I waited and it was put on sale next.
@@Loaded0 I thought about waiting for the ryzen, but it didn't have as big of a sale unfortunately. Would love to have had the 5800h in it though.
@@lastfirst23163 its now on sales
Worst thing about this laptop……it uses a TN panel for display and PWM for brightness control !🤦🏻 …. Did you notice any of these problems distinctly?…….also many users complained that the battery life sucks…..like 2-3 hrs netflix…..is that true ?
Dell calls this a Wide Viewing Angle display. Not sure exactly what that is but TN panels usually have really bad viewing angles so this probably isn’t TN. Maybe the 120hz variant is but this 165hz one is actually very nice.
Also some people are complaining about short battery life, but if you watch any reviews we’re all getting 9-10 hours. It’s also pretty much the same internally as the Alienware R5 and even those reviews say about 10 hours.
uhhh... it has mux switch
Yes, it does. I have newer videos going over that. Thanks for watching both of these older videos though. 👍
people always want to in sheep group ..not too many know about this.. some of them not take this beast seriously as a gaming point of view but its worth buying....
Dell gets a bad rap because of their thermals, but if you want performance this definitely has it.
I have the same spec G15. Check my channel for Game test benchmarks. Thanks for the video
this laptop is great but its look too small and colors are really worst
Yeah I’m starting to feel 15 inch laptops are small now too even though they used to be the standard. As for the color I think it’s nice they tried something different.
Chase sis
You got me. I had no idea it was pronounced like “chassy”.
jesus. that thing would get demolished in today's shipping world. idk how it made it to you in 1 piece.
Yeah, it even had a little dent on the side of the box. Was a bit worried, but luckily no damage when I took it out. Probably helps that the delivery guy clearly knows its a laptop, but can be bad if you live in an area with a lot of package theft.
@@Loaded0 true and true, thanks for the reply
I know aesthetics are subjective, but wow this laptop looks ridiculously bad. No thanks.
I don’t think it’s so bad. I was looking for a white laptop, but those tend be reserved for the high end models for all the companies. This one was close enough.