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Since you didn't update the BIOS, how did you come about this info?
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I said I would not, I know this info because I did update. However even without UV after repaste I run a firestrike score of 20308 and max temp of 91, with UV I was at 88-89? So if you do update bios or it may be forced on you in a windows update down the road then for sure repaste as the system is cake to redo.
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Darkhan1970
Advanced tab/ Overclocking performance menu/Memory

I've yet to find that option in the BIOS. Am I doing something wrong?
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you will not have that option without updating to Bios 1.03
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Darkhan1970
you will not have that option without updating to Bios 1.03

Would you mind sharing a screenshot of the BIOS with the Overclocking option?
I am trying to help a friend who did update.

Thanks!
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Darkhan1970
you will not have that option without updating to Bios 1.03


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sleekspot921
Hey mate, I have tried the update but despite the successful firmware update, I still cannot update Nvidia drivers, any luck at your end?

Hi! Are you still able to unervolt with XTU after BIOS update? Thanks!
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jmarc67
There is a new firmware:

Release Date: 29 Jun 2020
Driver Description Version
Razer Blade Pro 17” (2020) BIOS Firmware Updater v1.03

http://drivers.razersupport.com//index.php?_m=downloads&_a=view&parentcategoryid=1005&pcid=996&nav=0,350,996

Are you still able to undervolt after this BIOS 1.3 update? Thanks!
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autoFawnPERIDOT525
@4K2HD It might be worth mentioning to you because i think you're a bit mislead about what XMP is for.

XMP is only available in your bios after the 1.3 update if you have compatible ram installed. It isn't an option for the stock ram as that ram does not come with an XMP profile on the chip. You would need to replace your ram with a compatible ram kit that includes and XMP profile, then the setting will show up.

Yes, I understand that I need compatible RAM, not the stock. I am reading in other forums that even after the BIOS update the XMP option under Advanced doesn't show up even with the compatible RAM with XMP profiles. So may I ask since its working for you, to share a screenshot of the XMP option in the BIOS for us who cant find it yet, and perhaps even tell us what RAM are you using since it does appear to be compatible. Thanks
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I've ordered the Pro 17 4k 120mhz and it should arrive very soon. I have been using a Sager/Clevo for the past several years and I'm not up-to-date on hardware now. I get that the following items are probably overkill, but I'd appreciate your respective thoughts.

First, I'd like to make sure I'm selecting a ram upgrade that will be compatible and whose speed isn't wasted. Maybe I'm just missing something, but I cant find literature on what ram is compatible and what clock the max frequency is. I am considering Crucial Ballistix SODIMM 64GB (32GBx2) DDR4 3200 MT/s which has a 16 CL. Can anyone comment on whether 3200 is viable here? Can anyone comment on the compatibility and/or limitations of this ram with this computer? Can anyone recommend anything better for this use case?

Second, I am considering installing a second M.2 Drive (and, perhaps, using it as the boot drive). The drive I am considering is the Sabrent 2TB Rocket Nvme PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD. I am concerned as to whether this drive will operate well in the closed case environment. I'm also not perfectly certain that this motherboard/computer is gen 4 capable. Does anyone have any thoughts on this drive for this use case? Does anyone know if this motherboard/computer has gen 4 M.2 ability? Can anyone recommend anything better for this use case?

Thanks everyone!
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Second, I am considering installing a second M.2 Drive (and, perhaps, using it as the boot drive). The drive I am considering is the Sabrent 2TB Rocket Nvme PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD. I am concerned as to whether this drive will operate well in the closed case environment. I'm also not perfectly certain that this motherboard/computer is gen 4 capable. Does anyone have any thoughts on this drive for this use case? Does anyone know if this motherboard/computer has gen 4 M.2 ability? Can anyone recommend anything better for this use case?

Thanks everyone!
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I've installed two Samsung 970 Evo Pluses, It seems the case already has thermal pads which attach to both NVME drives. I was able to install thin copper thermal heatspreaders on the drives as well and reattach the case with no problems. Drive temps have never seemed to be an issue once I've done this.



Does anyone have persistent or random audio static / crackling coming from the left speaker when playing audio? I have returned the 2020 version for a new one because it had the issue, but now the new laptop also has the issue. I'm beginning to think it's a driver issue?
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A 300Hz panel ??
300Hz panel ??

Is it mean to say that I wish my laptop would crap out, so i get a better one cuz cmon 300Hz panel ???
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Does anyone know if this year we can expect a white variation of this laptop? This year I will have to buy a new computer to work, so a black laptop with a green logo, unfortunately, falls off.
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Hi Guys! I've gotten my Razer 17 Pro all running, with the Sabrent Rocket 2tb as main drive, the OEM hard drive as the spare hard drive, and I've installed 64 gb of 3200mhz Ballistix Ram (only running at 2666mhz sadly as I've not yet been able to bring myself to update the bios, nor have I tried undervolting yet to take advantage of the current bios's allowance for it).

My question today is: I'd like to know if I can purchase a spare power brick for this laptop. I see a number of bricks available for other models, and one for a prior 17 (but with higher wattage and a different size to it). Does anyone know how to get additional OEM bricks for the 2020 Pro 17?
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and yet still no Nvidia Driver update? If I update I loose 120hz on 4k with current Nvidia driver.
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Good to see my 4300 spent is being given the best support after 2 months!
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oh my god, yes please
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THAT'S ONE POWERFUL LAPTOP
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this is so beautiful
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autoFawnPERIDOT525
Honestly, the 300hz option is amazing, but the 4k touch 120hz is something otherworldly in terms of how good it works. Not so great for in games due to pushing 4k with good FPS out of a 2080 super max q is kinda difficult, but i find that the screen looks super sharp at 1440p as well.

I also think the 120hz version is more practical overall, unless you're a professional esports player you don't really need those ay hertz on the go.
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autoFawnPERIDOT525
Honestly, the 300hz option is amazing, but the 4k touch 120hz is something otherworldly in terms of how good it works. Not so great for in games due to pushing 4k with good FPS out of a 2080 super max q is kinda difficult, but i find that the screen looks super sharp at 1440p as well.


Which game are you running on 4k that is having issues?

In my use, it seems to be running decently-ish on almost-4k (Samsung 49" ultrawide, in terms of pixels it's around 5% less than 4k) at max settings for most new single player AAA games.

The exceptions that I've found so far being the Flight Simulator 2020 and on Far Cry 5 with HD texture pack and everything else enabled, there's not enough graphics memory so there's occasional stutters.
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rb6freak
Are you using 1440p in games only or the desktop as well? I would like to know if you can run Windows desktop in 2560x1440 at 120Hz on the 4k120 model.


You can run Windows desktop on any resolution below the native 4k, whether 1440p or 1080p (latter has the benefit of being a resolution that is easy to integer scale to 4k so you don't have any artifacts from the scaling process).

The better question would be why, though?
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Hi there, first time here and very happy with my new Razerblade 17 (10th Gen, RTX 2070 Mx-Q) purchase. I did update to the latest Bios due to the black screen issue when I shift to dedicated GPU only.

Now I cannot undervolt :(

Any news if undervolting will be allowed again on the latest model?
Razerblade Pro 17 (2020) / RTX2070 Mx-Q / 32GB RAM / 1TB+2TB NVME SSD Time Spy: https://www.3dmark.com/spy/20021575 Firestrike: https://www.3dmark.com/fs/25669609
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rb6freak
Are you using 1440p in games only or the desktop as well? I would like to know if you can run Windows desktop in 2560x1440 at 120Hz on the 4k120 model.


I only run games in 1440p. they look sharp enough and give the frame rate i need to play at the settings i like. The real question here is why would you do that? Yes it's supports that, but i'd never run the desktop in anything less than 4k. That's just throwing away good stuff.
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There are a couple of applications I use daily that do not support scaling and are unusable at 4k on a 17" screen. I also need more real-estate than a 1080p screen.
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