I present to you Firebat's Blade 15! (144hz/i7-8750H)

This is a decent result, with a better thermal paste work this laptop should be unbeatable:) Another result with not bad thermal. @Firebat246 i think now is Magic score is on 14,5K:) PS: Anyone need Blade 14 2017;)

Alright guys well I played a decent amount of Farcry 5 and Battlefield 1 last night and I was sitting between 90-100c on the CPU. I actually think its a bad CPU to be honest. Could it be bad paste job? Sure but less likely seeing as they would have picked up on this during QC. I even undervolted -.125mv and still was over 90c. The gpu almost never hit 80c and was usually around 75c. I am chalking this one up to a bad Intel CPU. Thankfully I have been dealing with the Razer team the past 12 hours sending in screenshots etc to help them out. I will do a Firestrike test anyways for you guys to see what I get. I want to note.. that even with the CPU running as hot as it was.. I still didn't dip below 60-80 fps on Ultra settings for both games. And that still is with thermal throttling as the CPU was fluctuating from 2.2ghz to 4ghz. No crashes or BSOD's etc. I will end up putting better paste on my Blade either way.. but this is not simply a bad paste job. More info to come!

Firebat246
Alright guys well I played a decent amount of Farcry 5 and Battlefield 1 last night and I was sitting between 90-100c on the CPU. I actually think its a bad CPU to be honest. Could it be bad paste job? Sure but less likely seeing as they would have picked up on this during QC. I even undervolted -.125mv and still was over 90c. The gpu almost never hit 80c and was usually around 75c. I am chalking this one up to a bad Intel CPU. Thankfully I have been dealing with the Razer team the past 12 hours sending in screenshots etc to help them out. I will do a Firestrike test anyways for you guys to see what I get. I want to note.. that even with the CPU running as hot as it was.. I still didn't dip below 60-80 fps on Ultra settings for both games. And that still is with thermal throttling as the CPU was fluctuating from 2.2ghz to 4ghz. No crashes or BSOD's etc. I will end up putting better paste on my Blade either way.. but this is not simply a bad paste job. More info to come!

Yikes, I'm worried and still can't make a decision..

YoungStarDC
Yikes, I'm worried and still can't make a decision..

When a CPU goes bad or is bad.. It can literally happen just like that. All things considered my machine runs great. The build quality/screen.. everything is sound. I have owned TONS of PC's and Laptop's. I have had a 5 thousand dollar laptop with GTX 980 sli. You name it I have used it. So I don't point fingers as fast as some do.

@Firebat246 Thanks for all the info you have given thus far for testing and results. I'm sold on buying one in the near future. We all will stay tuned to your results of what it might be that's giving your CPU a hard time. Edit: Was your 5000 laptop an MSI GT80 series by chance? Very close to what I spent for mine, then sold it to my cousin just last year which was a 980 SLI. Miss that very much :)

surfer1081
@Firebat246 Thanks for all the info you have given thus far for testing and results. I'm sold on buying one in the near future. We all will stay tuned to your results of what it might be that's giving your CPU a hard time. Edit: Was your 5000 laptop an MSI GT80 series by chance? Very close to what I spent for mine, then sold it to my cousin just last year which was a 980 SLI. Miss that very much :)

It was actually a Clevo custom built from a company called Mythlogic. They are horrible now and not to be trusted... if they didn't already go out of business. I had a lot of issues with my machine and when I finally got it fixed I sold it.

Firebat246
When a CPU goes bad or is bad.. It can literally happen just like that. All things considered my machine runs great. The build quality/screen.. everything is sound. I have owned TONS of PC's and Laptop's. I have had a 5 thousand dollar laptop with GTX 980 sli. You name it I have used it. So I don't point fingers as fast as some do.

Well I need to choose between the Blade and the Zephyrus M (Full 1070 - G-Sync). Got some insight?

YoungStarDC
Well I need to choose between the Blade and the Zephyrus M (Full 1070 - G-Sync). Got some insight?

I have heard of a-lot of throttling issues with the Zephyrus. I haven't really looked into it because I don't like how the bottom opens and how flimsy it feels with the flex. I also don't want the bottom of my laptop open because who knows what can find its way in there.

YoungStarDC
Well I need to choose between the Blade and the Zephyrus M (Full 1070 - G-Sync). Got some insight?

Plus Zephyrus: Hybrid G sync and Optimus, but in term battery life it’s useless since the battery capacity only 55watt, when I’m not wrong. Better full 1070, but with gaming mode Blade 15, it’ll be no a big difference. 2 years guarantee I think. Plus Blade 15: 2018 Bezel thickness 2018 thin gaming laptop weight 2,1kg Don’t need dusting every month because bottom cover is closed. Display port. Users friendly parts upgrade. Better battery life. Better rgb lightning, now logo could be turned off also on FHD, not only touch screen one like before. Sick design (personally) all aluminum unibody like MacBook...married with xps...in Africa dessert that made it black;), could be also be used for formal situations. Bad from both: Price;) Some Blade 15 cpu temperature is quite high, Zephyrus is as well high.

For those wondering here is my best Firestrike score. Clearly there is an issue with my CPU... the GPU scores were good. https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/26786381?

Firebat246
For those wondering here is my best Firestrike score. Clearly there is an issue with my CPU... the GPU scores were good. https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/26786381?

Yes it is. How high was the cores temperature during the test? Btw can you give me a favor to show size difference between it and Blade 14 from above, I’ve Armor case 14 and curious if it could fit Blade 15, so i don’t need to sell it if I sell my Blade 14 for 15.

I am really interested in this laptop, its only the CPU thermals that worry me. I will wait more reactions from other buyers to see if this will be the temps Razer planned or it is faulty pasting of some units.

Joikansai
Yes it is. How high was the cores temperature during the test? Btw can you give me a favor to show size difference between it and Blade 14 from above, I’ve Armor case 14 and curious if it could fit Blade 15, so i don’t need to sell it if I sell my Blade 14 for 15.

So in the firestrike tests the core reached 87c. Little too short of a test to give it a chance to climb into 90s and up like in gaming. XTU keeps showing power limit throttling and clearly others aren't seeing that. I'll take pics of size comparison when I get home!

I think it might just be your CPU. Can you keep us updated on how it goes with Razer support? For reference, on reddit this guy managed to hit 15k with firestrike. https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/8m4oos/blade_15_uv_and_oc_results_15064_firestrike/

pulseCharcoal024
I think it might just be your CPU. Can you keep us updated on how it goes with Razer support? For reference, on reddit this guy managed to hit 15k with firestrike. https://www.reddit.com/r/razer/comments/8m4oos/blade_15_uv_and_oc_results_15064_firestrike/

Yes I saw that score... if I bumped up my memory OC more I would have at least matched the graphics score although we were very close. My new unit should be shipping out either tomorrow or tues.

Firebat246
Yes I saw that score... if I bumped up my memory OC more I would have at least matched the graphics score although we were very close. My new unit should be shipping out either tomorrow or tues.

So you also RMA'ed your blade?

Firebat246
So in the firestrike tests the core reached 87c. Little too short of a test to give it a chance to climb into 90s and up like in gaming. XTU keeps showing power limit throttling and clearly others aren't seeing that. I'll take pics of size comparison when I get home!

Did you also test the cpu temperature on 99% max processors state?

How's the sound quality on the speakers? Also, how is loud do the fans get under load? Is it quieter than the old blade design?

Also got my 15 yesterday. Here my firestrike result: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/26797099? 14865 -0.145mv, +185 gpu core, +600 gpu mem

TukuiTukz
Also got my 15 yesterday. Here my firestrike result: https://www.3dmark.com/3dm/26797099? 14865 -0.145mv, +185 gpu core, +600 gpu mem

Nice temperature and result!! Don’t stop till you break that magic 15K:)

Joikansai
Yes it is. How high was the cores temperature during the test? Btw can you give me a favor to show size difference between it and Blade 14 from above, I’ve Armor case 14 and curious if it could fit Blade 15, so i don’t need to sell it if I sell my Blade 14 for 15.

Here are some pics of the 14 and 15.

nc_pt
So you also RMA'ed your blade?

Yep my CPU has some issues.. not just thermals but lots of power limit throttling.

Joikansai
Did you also test the cpu temperature on 99% max processors state?

Didn't even bother... I disabled turbo boost just to see where temps were at and they settled in the high 70s. I messed with a ton of settings in XTU and Throttlestop to see if I could at least get it to stop power throttling but it just wasn't having it.

Wilderness72
How's the sound quality on the speakers? Also, how is loud do the fans get under load? Is it quieter than the old blade design?

It is definitely quieter than the Blade 14 it's very noticeable. The speakers sound about the same as they did on the 14 nothing special there. I wish they did the THX certified ones like on the pro but not a deal breaker.

Wilderness72
How's the sound quality on the speakers? Also, how is loud do the fans get under load? Is it quieter than the old blade design?

I'm measuring the same DB readings (~46) on the new blade as the '17 model. Unfortunately the new one still has the infamous 'Blade whine' instead of a pleasant whooshing sound like the GS65. Also, the GS65 was no more than 45db under the same gaming conditions. There are Pros and Cons to each. I'm still evaluating.

easytruckBeauBlue589
I'm measuring the same DB readings (~46) on the new blade as the '17 model. Unfortunately the new one still has the infamous 'Blade whine' instead of a pleasant whooshing sound like the GS65. Also, the GS65 was no more than 45db under the same gaming conditions. There are Pros and Cons to each. I'm still evaluating.

This is disappointing news truly...

Stalkyre
This is disappointing news truly...

I mean this out of love, but if you want a thin/light/powerful laptop for gaming... noise should be your last concern.

I know. I was just hopeful things got better. I have a 2014 blade myself.