Jun 16, 2018 the surface book 2 is an excellent device, but what is it like for a real performance user. The 8thgen intel cpus and nvidia gtx 1050 gpu in the surface book 2 are now quite outdated, but judging from recent leaks and rumors, the surface book. This is pretty much the thinnest device out there with an nvidia. Oct 20, 2015 we all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. Microsoft surface book 2 features a 8th generation intel quad core i7 processor, 256 gb of storage, 16 gb ram, and up to 17 hours of video playback enhanced graphics performance with nvidia geforce gtx 1060 discrete gpu w6gb gddr5 graphics memory the fastest surface book yet, with 4x more power. An i7 upgrade with extra gpu performance nino ricchizzi, sebastian jentsch, stefanie voigt translated by. Microsoft surface book specs full technical specifications. Once you click on the download button, you will be prompted to select the files you need. Surface book upgrading ssdmenory just curious if anybody has a surface book and was able to upgrade the ssd or memory without too much trouble. The surface book 2 was available for preorder last week, but you can now head to a store and make your purchase on the spot, as it made its official retail debut on november 16. Surface book 2 users can finally upgrade to windows 10. Dec 27, 2019 to learn about the surface updates released so far, see surface update history.
Meanwhile, from a design perspective, its pretty much exactly the same as the surface pro 6. Indeed, pc world tested upgrading its midtier surface book with the base. New nvidia dgpu driver update for surfacebook available just checked for updates and a new nvidia driver was released today, driver version went from 362. Cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. If rumours are to be believed, microsoft is going all out for the next. The surface books best hidden feature is its upgradability. This update gives the surface book 2 a quadcore intel core i58350u, which doubles the laptops core count, though it features the same intel hd graphics 620. Microsofts surface plus offers pc upgrades every 18.
Surface book 3 and surface go 2 details leaked, along with. Some users reported that their highend surface book 2 configurations no longer detected their dedicated nvidia graphics card in the device. Microsofts surface book 2 is a powerful laptop with a modular design, a touch display available in two sizes, and a high price. Microsoft surface book 3 benchmark hints at massive. Microsoft didnt announce the model name of the geforce processor as they have built a custom gpu for surface book working. This is the microsoft surface book 2, and just like every surface device weve done a teardown on this year it scored horribly on our repairability scale. Microsoft fixes the surface book 2s updateblocking. The existing surface book 2 devices also come with options for the gtx 1050 gpu, or the nvidia gtx 1060 gpu, both of which are around 3 years old. Microsofts surface plus offers pc upgrades every 18 months. One way to save a bit of money at checkout is to dial back the size. Microsoft has a big year of hardware for 2020 the verge. If so then where can i purchase a new base with the upgraded gpu.
Jan 27, 2020 microsoft quietly upgrades surface book 2 with 8th generation intel core i5 processor. My surface book has the intel hd graphics 520 card. If latter is the case, can i trade in my current keyboard part. While the surface pro 7 does have newer, more powerful components, the leap in performance is not that high. Microsoft surface book with performance base specs full. Microsoft surface book 2 features a 8th generation intel quad core i7 processor, 256 gb of storage, 16 gb ram, and up to 17 hours of video playback enhanced graphics performance with nvidia geforce gtx 1060 discrete gpu w6gb gddr5 graphics memory the fastest surface book. Microsoft has a new focus on the surface neo and surface duo.
Surface book 2 firmware fixes nvidia gpu bug blocking windows 10. Microsoft has apparently fixed an issue with its surface book 2s discrete gpu that prevented it from receiving the windows 10 may 2019 update, supplying new firmware to solve the problem. Nov 22, 2016 describes an update for the surface book nvidia geforce gpu. How to upgrade your pcs graphics card gpu upgrading your graphics card gpu is mostly a simple process, but theres still a process to follow. To update your surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the download center, select the. Download surface book drivers and firmware from official. You can go to windows update in the windows 10 settings. The surface book got a big bad internal update too.
Youll find 2 usb ports and a microsd slot, and a mini displayport that allows you to connect to a traditional desktop monitor. Replacing the base of the surface book with a highend model with graphics card will enhance the performance and. The 3dmark benchmarks do not specifically mention the surface book 3, but given this is the only surface model that comes with a dedicated gpu, theres a. How to add storage to microsofts surface book 2 on the.
The custom nvidia graphics card in the new surface book isnt really intended for gaming, but dont let that stop you. Microsoft fixes the surface book 2s updateblocking nvidia gpu bug. Microsoft also replaced the mini displayport with a usbc port, which is a welcome substitution. How to fix microsoft surface book no longer detecting. The surface book i7s geforce gtx 965m mashes the competing inch laptops in gaming performance. The new microsoft surface book with performance base is the most powerful surface book with a sweet upgrade of nvidia geforce gtx 965m 2gb gpu and 16 hours 30% more battery life. The new microsoft surface book may only be a simple iteration of last years beloved tablet newcomer, but it packs some powerful upgrades. How to fix your surface book 2 and its disappearing graphics card gpu. Microsoft has apparently fixed an issue with its surface book 2s discrete gpu. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its.
Today weve got the surface book, a laptop that can, ehrm, replace the tablet that replaced your laptop. Microsoft updates surface book with twice the graphics power. Can i upgrade it to a configuration w 2gb nvidia gpu, either by changing the gpu itself or buying a. Owners of a surface book 2 has been facing two issues. Microsoft surface book with performance base specs full technical specifications. I have heard that you can upgrade your gpu to the nvidia gpu by switching out the keyboard base. Dec 11, 2019 microsofts surface book 2 is a powerful laptop with a modular design, a touch display available in two sizes, and a high price. New surface duo and neo dualscreen devices will debut next year alongside a new xbox series x console and even more surface hardware. This firmware and driver package contains drivers for all of the components in the surface book 2, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via windows update. Surface book 3 could be getting a huge gpu upgrade. I have a surface book and am trying to use adobe premier, but my gpu is a tiny weakling. Surface book 3 seemed like it may have been forgotten but has it. In regards to hardware upgrades, sams doesnt believe there will be much in the way of major. Open device manager and check to see if your graphics card is.
We all know microsoft surface book can be bought with a discrete gpu. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book. Surface book 2 firmware fixes nvidia gpu bug blocking windows 10 upgrades. The surface book is able to connect and disconnect the discrete gpu. Last but not least i hope this product improvement suggestion will be forwarded toread by the surface book developers at microsoft and is helpful to those who consider a first generation model, not knowing whether to upgrade from the base model to a gpu model or not, but are also thinking about waiting for the release of the second generation.
Swap your surface book base to upgrade your graphics card on the fly. All storage drives in the surface book are solidstate based, meaning they use fla. The surface book is an ultimate laptop with a detachable screen and discrete nvidia graphics processor. How to upgrade your pcs graphics card gpu windows central. Surface book upgrading ssdmenory solved windows 10 forums. Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and weight of a inch macbook pro. To see which windows and surface updates youve already installed, see windows update. The original surface book used a geforce gpu with no actual model number attached to it. Meanwhile, the entrylevel surface book 2 looks to be a solid upgrade over. Feb, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book. Surface book 2 gets torn down, repairs are tough but ssd.
Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its predecessor updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps the fulcrum hinge. Oct 26, 2016 microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of its predecessor updated surface book i7 gets fatter gpu, slightly fatter body, and keeps the fulcrum hinge. Microsofts surface book 2 gets a cpu upgrade update. Oct 14, 2019 surface book 2 firmware fixes nvidia gpu bug blocking windows 10 upgrades.
Dec 11, 2017 the surface book 2 is the successor of the two year old surface book and comes with some upgrades. Can i upgrade the graphics card of my surface book. Microsoft has apparently fixed an issue with its surface book 2s discrete gpu that prevented it from receiving the. The secondgeneration surface book runs on intel hd graphics 620 integrated, and either nvidia geforce gtx 1050 discrete gpu w2gb gddr5 graphics memory on intel i78650u models or nvidia. Just last week we tore down the surface pro 4, the tablet that can allegedly replace your laptop. How to add storage to microsofts surface book 2 on the cheap. Nov 16, 2017 the good the new surface book 2 adds a long list of worthy upgrades, from new cpus and gamerready graphics cards to a bigger 15inch version.
If i so needed to replace the keyboard on my surface book 1. Microsoft surface book 3 benchmark hints at massive hardware. Microsoft has only mentioned that it is a nvidia geforce graphics processor and they didnt reveal any technical specifications of it. Jul 15, 2019 the surface book 2 block was in response to reports that updated machines werent always detecting the computers nvidia gpu, leading to crashes and poor performance in certain games and other 3d.
I have heard that you can upgrade your gpu to the nvidia gpu. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock to power an equally unique 3. As a laptop, its staying relevant well into the future as well. There are no upgrades to the processors, ram, or storage in the surface. This graphics card was supposed to relieve the internal graphics chip of graphics. Surface book 2 firmware fixes nvidia gpu bug blocking windows. But microsoft has made an upgrade of sorts to the surface book. Microsofts surface book i7 doubles the gpu performance of. Surface book 2 firmware fixes nvidia gpu bug blocking. The base model is an intel core i56300u, and the top end model moves to a core i76600u. If youre looking for windows 10 updates on a pc, rather than surface, you can go right to update windows 10. Can i upgrade from the no dgpu model to the dgpu keyboard. Updating nvida graphics card drivers microsoft surface. Dec 16, 2019 microsoft is preparing for a massive year of hardware in 2020.
Zany design and detachable screen aside, one of the main reasons for that is that it manages to squeeze a discrete gpu into a laptop the size and. There are multiple files available for this download. It is pretty interesting that microsoft decided to offer a discrete gpu in the base of the surface book. Swap your surface book base to upgrade your graphics card. Leaked specs suggest a powerful surface book 3 model. Microsofts latest surface book 2 update fixes its dreaded nvidia. Surface book 2 performance, undervolting, thermals youtube. At the microsoft windows 10 event on october 26, 2016, microsoft announced a version of the surface book that contained an updated nvidia geforce gtx 965m discrete gpu along with an additional 1 gb of gddr5 video memory meaning the new surface book now has 2 gb of vram instead of 1 gb. It will be listed in the windows update history as follows. With that in mind, lets dig into what we think and hope the surface book 3 might look like.
Jan, 2020 however, upgrading to a more powerful nvidia gpu might jack up the surface book 3 price which is not such a good idea considering that the product line is already at the higher end of the price range. Microsoft managed to pack in an nvidia geforce gtx 965m 2gb gpu next to the. When installing the windows 10 may 2019 update version 1903, the surface book 2 caused trouble with the separate geforce gtx 1060 graphics card. Hi this video shows how you can upgrade the video capability on a surface book in real time. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
It is again a 2 in 1 convertible, so a notebook and tablet in one and the chassis is made of. Surface book gpu upgrade microsoft surface geek detail. Nov 19, 2017 the surface book 2 was available for preorder last week, but you can now head to a store and make your purchase on the spot, as it made its official retail debut on november 16. Surface book 3 and surface go 2 details leaked, along with news of springtime hardware event. Feb, 2020 cumulative and current firmware and drivers for the surface book 2. The surface book has an amazing feature no ones talking about. Tech specs of custom nvidia gpu in microsoft surface book revealed. Download surface book 2 drivers and firmware from official. Jan 31, 2020 the 3dmark benchmarks do not specifically mention the surface book 3, but given this is the only surface model that comes with a dedicated gpu, theres a chance this is the device the listing is. The surface book packs an intel 6th gen skylake dualcore processor into a magnesium casing with a silver finish. Oct 26, 2016 microsoft updates surface book with twice the graphics power.
Its the first ever notebook from microsoft, and with its trick detachable display and pressuresensitive surface pen, it defies categorizationbut not teardownification. Microsoft surface book 2 teardown done on 11172017. The new gpu is a maxwellbased gpu, and was designed to deliver the best performance in ultrathin form factors such as the surface book keyboard dock. The surface book is a 2in1 pc designed and produced by microsoft, part of the companys.
The real showpieces of the surface book 2 are its processor and gpu. Nov 10, 2016 the new microsoft surface book may only be a simple iteration of last years beloved tablet newcomer, but it packs some powerful upgrades and fantastic battery life, making the very good even better. If you want a oneofakind notebook, then the surface book is the first to offer a dedicated nvidia gpu in the keyboard dock. Surface pro 3 to surface pro 4 is it worth upgrading.
Earlier this month at a press event, microsoft unveiled the revolutionary surface book, a highend laptop to go oneonone against apples macbook pro. Besides the addition of the new 15in screen size, the biggest difference between the two surface book generations is the processor and graphics upgrades, which are to be expected with any product update. Microsoft surface book is the first laptop created by microsoft, released on october 26, 2015. Microsofts surface book 3 will likely arrive this year and while it will come with plenty of upgrades, heres what wed like to see included. All current software, firmware, and drivers for the surface book 2. Can i upgrade it to a configuration w 2gb nvidia gpu, either by changing the gpu itself or buying a separate keyboard part. Does the surface pro 7 represent a big enough leap over the surface pro 6 to be a worthy upgrade. My class mate is an it specialist and he has upgraded the ram, ssd, processor and added a dedicated graphics card onto a surface pro 3. With the surface book i7s upgrade you already know microsoft didnt touch the tablet portion, which has the same dynmade 18 watthour batteries. The main appeal of the surface book, for most, was the inclusion of a dedicated graphics card inside the keyboard base.
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