Hi, I recently purchased a Razer Blade 15 Base Model, that I received yesterday (thank you Amazon). Very nice machine, but I have a problem. The fans are very often active. They are not at their maximum speed, but they trigger for minimal functions such as open web browser, go on youtube, etc... Even my old PC, much less powerful, didn't make any noise when I performed such tasks.
The only time the fans stop is when I'm not doing anything. But you don't do nothing when you have a beast like that in your hands.
The noise of the fans is exhausting in the long run, and I wish I could fix this problem. I checked the task manager and the CPU does not exceed 10%. I tried to change the fan speed manually with Razer Synapse, but it makes the situation worse. I also tried softwares like Notebook Fan Control, SpeedFan, etc... but nothing change. I contacted Razer customer service but they did not provide a solution.
I specify that I did all the Windows updates, drivers (NVIDIA, Intel,...) and even the BIOS update.
If you've ever encountered a similar problem, and you have ideas on how to fix it, I would be grateful to you.
Thank you all.
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Yes, it definitely does. If you keep the mode balanced, and change some setting on Windows Energy Options (to Ultimate in my case), the book gives full power without overheat
coolRedOrangeinsight381
it's true. but laptops of alternative brands with similar specs don't have their fans on with ... chrome. laptops overheat, but why is this model of razer especially sensitive?
I don't know, I suspect that it's something to do with Synapse. They just programmed it so the fans kick in even in relatively low temperatures where fans with that high rpm aren't necessary.
I wrote feedback in the Synapse app telling them about this and spoke with Razer Support in order to let them know about the situation, I suggest everyone to do the same in order to raise awareness and fix this
coolRedOrangeinsight381
what setting max?
I think he means to set the CPU usage to 95% in advanced battery settings. I don't thing that's going to help necessarily because the fans kick in even when CPU usage is low
Gigiana
Does anyone Razer Blade 15 (early 2020) sound like this? https://voca.ro/15LvjMNWhWui
The recording was done with the built in microphone, and it picks up this annoying high pitched noise that only happens when fans are at 1000-3500RPM. All 4 laptops (I've exchanged 3 times, on 4th laptop now) sound exactly the same. I'm surprised Razer has not addressed this seeing the amount of threads for fan issues with this laptop.
yea mine is not as high pitched, but I hear it. it's pretty much the same problem!
orfpou
I'm not a pc expert or anything but they sound normal to me. The problem that we all have here is that the fans are too loud on idle and shouldn't operate in that speed while doing small tasks, but during gaming that kind of rpm is probably ok, it's a laptop afterall, and laptops overheat fast.
it's true. but laptops of alternative brands with similar specs don't have their fans on with ... chrome. laptops overheat, but why is this model of razer especially sensitive?
botoph4
The same issue and getting used to it....latest BIOS version has blocked undervolt. Tried to roll back to 1.03 but failed. It's not only by razer but also other brands. Intel made it. The best way is setting max. CPU performance to 95% in battery advanced setting and you may enjoy some time silence.
what setting max?
nuklehed
I just got my early 2020 15" base model and "fixed" the issue by first confirming all fan profiles in Synapse were set to auto - they weren't initially. Then I went into the bios and disabled Turbo Boost. That finally worked for me.
Before disabling Turbo Boost in the bios, changing the fan profiles in Synapse did nothing at all to the fan speeds; they just kept whirring away and were quite irritating. I also tried adjusting the Control Panel\\Hardware and Sound\\Power Options\\Edit Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings. Under the Balanced profile (which is my active profile), I changed the Processor power management > Maximum processor state > Plugged in to under 100% (99, 98, 97, etc). These adjustments also had no impact.
With fan noise gone, they did fire up when playing GTA5 which is completely expected. The question is if I should have to live without ALL the features I paid for? I guess I have 29 days to figure that out. I created a ticket with support yesterday.
yea we have to let razer know about this!
The same issue and getting used to it....latest BIOS version has blocked undervolt. Tried to roll back to 1.03 but failed. It's not only by razer but also other brands. Intel made it. The best way is setting max. CPU performance to 95% in battery advanced setting and you may enjoy some time silence.
I'm not a pc expert or anything but they sound normal to me. The problem that we all have here is that the fans are too loud on idle and shouldn't operate in that speed while doing small tasks, but during gaming that kind of rpm is probably ok, it's a laptop afterall, and laptops overheat fast.
orfpou
Mine made a difference, I don't know why yours didn't, maybe do your thing for a while and you might notice a change. Also in my case, I pretty much have my laptop always plugged in so I changed both when it's on battery power and plugged in the cooling to be on Passive.
Yes my fans sound like that, like normal fans should sound but louder and faster.
Oh, wow, so this sound is normal? Geez. I wonder why they made the GPU fans loud like this. My friend has an Alienware M15 r3 and it doesn't sound like this on low RPM
Mine made a difference, I don't know why yours didn't, maybe do your thing for a while and you might notice a change. Also in my case, I pretty much have my laptop always plugged in so I changed both when it's on battery power and plugged in the cooling to be on Passive.
Yes my fans sound like that, like normal fans should sound but louder and faster.
Yes my fans sound like that, like normal fans should sound but louder and faster.
orfpou
Try this:
https://www.myfixguide.com/laptop-fan-always-on/
I tried that, too. Seems to have no effect.
I recorded that the fans sound like right now, this is on what is supposed to be "idle" I only have 4 tabs open on Chrome, Discord open, a work messenger open.
https://vocaroo.com/19v0yRLGWBSl - is this what your fans sound like or no?
orfpou
They just sound like normal fans but louder, without the howling. I have the RZ09-03286 and I updated the bios from here:
http://drivers.razersupport.com//index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=992&pcid=350&nav=0,350
When you click to download the update a manual opens in your browser and it says what models are compatible for the update. You are missing the last digit from the model number that you posted so check again
Thank you! I updated the BIOS and... still the same
I'm so sad.
Gigiana
What do your fans sound like?
I agree, this is beyond ridiculous that they don't allow us to customize this type of stuff. Oh, and to answer your last question I have the Base Model early 2020 (RZ09-0328).
They just sound like normal fans but louder, without the howling. I have the RZ09-03286 and I updated the bios from here:
http://drivers.razersupport.com//index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=992&pcid=350&nav=0,350
When you click to download the update a manual opens in your browser and it says what models are compatible for the update. You are missing the last digit from the model number that you posted so check again
orfpou
I tried recording my fans as well from the internal mic but they don't sound the same with yours. Try changing the cooling settings in control panel from the link that I posted. Either way, if this is your 4th laptop and it still sounds exactly the same as the other ones that probably shows that it's a software issue for all of us. As someone on this thread said, they should allow us for more customisation on when the faster fans kick in and everything should be ok.
What do your fans sound like?
I agree, this is beyond ridiculous that they don't allow us to customize this type of stuff. Oh, and to answer your last question I have the Base Model early 2020 (RZ09-0328).
Gigiana
I did the Turbo thing in BIOS and it doesn't seem to make a difference. But why should it make a difference, if I only hear this whistling/howling noise when the fans are running below 4,000RPM? I don't understand why Razer made their GPU fan SO loud in general.
I tried recording my fans as well from the internal mic but they don't sound the same with yours. Try changing the cooling settings in control panel from the link that I posted. Either way, if this is your 4th laptop and it still sounds exactly the same as the other ones that probably shows that it's a software issue for all of us. As someone on this thread said, they should allow us for more customisation on when the faster fans kick in and everything should be ok.
orfpou
Are you sure it isn't available? What model do you have?
You should also try this:
https://www.myfixguide.com/laptop-fan-always-on/
And going to BIOS and turning off Turbo Boost
In my case, both helped and toned down how often the fans are loud but the noise isn't completely gone
I did the Turbo thing in BIOS and it doesn't seem to make a difference. But why should it make a difference, if I only hear this whistling/howling noise when the fans are running below 4,000RPM? I don't understand why Razer made their GPU fan SO loud in general.
Gigiana
Are you sure it isn't available? What model do you have?
You should also try this:
https://www.myfixguide.com/laptop-fan-always-on/
And going to BIOS and turning off Turbo Boost
In my case, both helped and toned down how often the fans are loud but the noise isn't completely gone
orfpou
Mine it's just loud not high pitched. You can update the bios from here:
http://drivers.razersupport.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=350&nav=0
Thank you! Finally figured it out. Unfortunately, BIOS update isn't available for the model I have.
I'm really sad about this because I actually really like this laptop, it's literally just that noise I posted that's driving me insane.
I also spoke with Razer Support, asked me for a video as well etc. They ended up suggesting me to try and repair Synapse and do this:
1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter Command Prompt. Press and hold (or right-click) Command Prompt (Desktop app) from the search results and select Run as administrator.
2. Enter DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth (note the space before each "/"). (Note: This step may take a few minutes to start and up to 30 minutes to run and complete.)
3. Enter sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/").
4. If the scans find corrupted data and repaired them, do a restart. Observe the device if the issue has been resolved.
They suggested if none of these work to do a factory reset.
I tried the first two and nothing changed but I haven't tried the factory reset because I don't think it will do anything.
I also wrote feedback in the Synapse application about the situation in hope that Razer takes us seriously and does something about this through an update as I believe it's a software issue. I suggest you to do the same.
1. In the search box on the taskbar, enter Command Prompt. Press and hold (or right-click) Command Prompt (Desktop app) from the search results and select Run as administrator.
2. Enter DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth (note the space before each "/"). (Note: This step may take a few minutes to start and up to 30 minutes to run and complete.)
3. Enter sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/").
4. If the scans find corrupted data and repaired them, do a restart. Observe the device if the issue has been resolved.
They suggested if none of these work to do a factory reset.
I tried the first two and nothing changed but I haven't tried the factory reset because I don't think it will do anything.
I also wrote feedback in the Synapse application about the situation in hope that Razer takes us seriously and does something about this through an update as I believe it's a software issue. I suggest you to do the same.
Gigiana
Does anyone Razer Blade 15 (early 2020) sound like this? https://voca.ro/15LvjMNWhWui
The recording was done with the built in microphone, and it picks up this annoying high pitched noise that only happens when fans are at 1000-3500RPM. All 4 laptops (I've exchanged 3 times, on 4th laptop now) sound exactly the same. I'm surprised Razer has not addressed this seeing the amount of threads for fan issues with this laptop.
Mine it's just loud not high pitched. You can update the bios from here:
http://drivers.razersupport.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=350&nav=0
Also, how can I update my laptop to BIOS 1.06? I am looking at the Razer website an all that seems to be available for the model I have is a master guide, no file for BIOS
Does anyone Razer Blade 15 (early 2020) sound like this? https://voca.ro/15LvjMNWhWui
The recording was done with the built in microphone, and it picks up this annoying high pitched noise that only happens when fans are at 1000-3500RPM. All 4 laptops (I've exchanged 3 times, on 4th laptop now) sound exactly the same. I'm surprised Razer has not addressed this seeing the amount of threads for fan issues with this laptop.
The recording was done with the built in microphone, and it picks up this annoying high pitched noise that only happens when fans are at 1000-3500RPM. All 4 laptops (I've exchanged 3 times, on 4th laptop now) sound exactly the same. I'm surprised Razer has not addressed this seeing the amount of threads for fan issues with this laptop.
orfpou
Fair point. For me, as I wrote before, I updated the bios to 1.06, changed some power options and turned turbo boost off and these things made some difference but it could be better.
So did I, and idk why it still felt like something was off because of the noise
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