Razer Blade (2014) Owner's Lounge

Which fan exactly and did you replace it yourself?

 

The gpu fan, looking to the laptop from above it is the one on the right. I did it myself. Very easy to do, jut be gentle with the little connectors. Cheers

 

Could you link to the exact fan on ebay? One of my fans is making a strange noise as well and im out of warranty

 

My bad it is not ebay it is on aliexpress (I corrected my post) and the fan is FCN DFS501105PQ0T FCBQ DC5V 0.5A so you can look it up elsewhere. Cheers

 

I guess if the fan fit for you, then it is the right fan, but I'm a bit confused by the description: "FAN FOR GIGABYTE Razer Blade 14" ."
My understanding is that Gigabyte is making the 17" while BYD is making the 14". If the serial number on the back of your blade starts with "GB" then I am wrong.

Incidentally, based on the part number for the fan, it is made by Forcecon ( Thermal Module -Forcecon Tech. Co., Ltd. ). They probably make the heat pipes too.

 

I got the model number direct from the fan on my Blade, I think that the title means the fan fits both notebooks. Cheers

 

Whoa.. that thing is $100, that's a complete price jack-up if I've ever seen it.

To top it off, it looks like that specific fan can be bought in varying housings. I wonder if it's possible to just put it into the Razer housing. There is one advertised for HP that looks like maybe the same housing but silver instead of black. Problem is, the mounting holes look like it might not be exactly the same, hard to tell. The only one that looks like the razer for sure, is advertised as the razer 14 fan. It's $100 instead of $17. There's NO WAY that fan is worth $100. It's a cheap fan. Come on...

HP
http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-for-hp-cpu-fan-dfs501105pq0t-fb82-dc/192105519.html#s1-0-1|3758672676

Razer
http://pt.aliexpress.com/item/Original-FCN-DFS501105PQ0T-FCBQ-DC5V-0-5A-CPU-FAN-FOR-GIGABYTE-Razer-Blade-14-COOLING-FAN/1727927950.html

You can even find that fan in plenty of other housings, even two of them in a larger housing. Hrm...

 

I guess he sells it for less just get in touch. It is very expensive indeed, crazy I might say

 

I actually found it on aliexpress for $50... I guess this guy is undercutting the other guy. Just search the model number of aliexpress.com.

 

Anyone's Touch screen stop being working and being recognized in windows after re-installing windows via the USB recovery stick from Razer?

 

Has anybody experienced any connectivity problems with wireless routers? I'm not exactly sure if my blade is causing this problem or not:

My girlfriend's old router (it was a Netgear N600) would stop working every so often when the Blade was connected to her network. The computer would still be connected to the network, but it would lose internet connectivity. The same would happen with every other device on the network. If I disconnected and tried to reconnect, it would say "Cannot connect to this network" (...or something like that). In order to fix it, I would need to unplug the router and plug it back in. The problem would still happen later though.

I had done some research into it, and it looked like other had the same problem with this router, but I couldn't find a solution. Anyway, I bought her a new router (a Linksys EA2700), and we're still having the same problem, though not as frequently. Any thoughts?

 

Wow, I just now took the time to look over the Razer Blade 14" and I'm seriously impressed! I'm in the market for a small gaming laptop and hadn't even considered anything smaller than 15.6". I'm just curious, but are folks holding off for 970m/980m news? I'm way at the end of this rush haha, but I'm honestly not sure I want to wait! I could order the 256GB version tonight and have it by Friday. I wouldn't plan on upgrading for at least 6 months. Thoughts or advice?

 

If you're planning on upgrading in 6 months, wait.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

 

6 months may have been a bit agressive as I do have a gaming desktop. My wife and I have a new addition, so I was looking to be more mobile. Realistically, it's probably more like 1-2 years. I'm a sucker for quality and don't mind spending the extra $ on a good product. My other option is the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro w/ 970m, but it's 15.6, which I'm starting to move away from.

 

It would be a foolish decision not to buy a laptop with a 970m or 980m right now. I suggest you take a look at the p34w v3 which is vastly cheaper than the razer blade while housing a MUCH faster 970m gpu while also being 14 inches

 

Ah, good point. I'm eager to make a purchase, which is getting the better of my judgement.

 

If chassis build quality is a major criteria AND you want Maxwell, you'll have to wait for Razer or Gigabyte's Aorus division to refresh next year. The P34 chassis is a pretty plain plastic affair.

XOTIC PC | GIGABYTE P34Wv3-CF2 - 14.0" Gaming Notebook with GTX 860M

 

What about an MSI GS60 with a 970M?

 

Just hold out till spring, Razer will refresh and there will most likely be many more Maxwell options than there are now

 

I use my Razer blade 2014 for software development/big database/Video & play and I'm extremely happy. Bought the 256 and upgraded it to the Crucial 512GB. My only issue/concern are around the drive & memory, the standard is moving quickly from M.2 Sata to M.2 PCIe and they don't mix so I don't think I'll see the 1TB drive I really want, and 8GB is not really enough for me and would have preferred memory slots not soldered on memory (at least that's what I believe it has unless they hidden them very well) I do have the 256GB if anyone bought the 128 and wants to upgrade.

 

I'd consider getting a decent AC router. N band is becoming sort of a thing of the past. I had issues with my own intel 7620 AC card with my N Band router. Since I upgraded, I have had no issues to complain about.

 

I have an Asus RT-N66U, it works flawlessly with the Razer.

Also, download WiFi Analyzer app (I believe it exists for iOS, Android and PC). Put yourself on the least crowded channel.

Also make sure the router firmware is up to date.

 

Sorry, AC-68U is used for testing units here in the office, along with an APX. Here's some of our standard troubleshooting for Wi-Fi issues.


The latest officially supported drivers for your Razer System are located here: Razer Support
This is where Razer will post the latest drivers that have been tested and certified by Razer for your system.

You are welcome to try out the latest drivers from Intel and Nvidia as there have been recent updates.
Please install the latest graphics driver first, then the wireless.
Latest graphics driver can be found here: Drivers | GeForce (Please use the Manual Driver Search)[on install select to custom install, then check the ""Clean install"" box]
Latest Intel Wireless driver can be found here: Intel® Driver Update Utility (For the Edge and Blades featuring the 555m, 660m, 860m, and 870m)
Lastest KillerNIC driver can be found here: Driver Downloads | Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (Select Killer™ e2200, Wireless-N 1102, 1103 and 1202 Then 64 bit. This is for the 765m Blade/Pro)"

Make sure your Wireless router/AP is running the latest firmware
Try Channel 1, 6, or 11 (Set via the router/AP). Some of these may be occupied by neighboring networks \ Try changing the frequency to 2.4Ghz Only.
Change the Channel of any 2.4Ghz Cordless phone or video device"

Have you tried another access point? A friends or local hot-spot?
Have you updated to the latest windows updates both critical and recommended?
Are you using 2.4 or 5 GHz?
Is the firmware on your access point up to date?
What is the make/model of your network equipment?

If the issue persists, please do the following to reset just the wireless adapter.
-Enter Device Manager
-Expand the network adapters’ category
-Right Click on the Intel wireless adapter
-Select Disable
-Give 120 seconds for the adapter to fully disable
--Right Click on the Intel wireless adapter
-Select Enable
-Give 120 seconds for the adapter to fully enable
-Test again

Please make sure you are using the least populated channel of either 1, 6, or 11. Or a 5 GHz channel if available.

Interference may also be caused by wireless handsets, microwaves, and other devices. A new neighbor or device may be present as well. Change the Channel of any 2.4Ghz Cordless phone or video device

Please head to Intel's Wireless driver list here:
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software — Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software Downloads
select the latest (Closest to the top) download link for your OS
You'll want to download the driver ending in De64.exe

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/24220/eng/Wireless_17.1.0_De164.exe
http://www.qca.qualcomm.com/drivers/KillerSuite_1.1.48.1376_Win7_Win81.exe

 

Awesome support message.

I have the latest WiFi drivers installed from Intel, they seem to work great. I recommend that as well.

Also, along with WiFi Analyzer (Android only), inSSIDer is a great tool for diagnosing channel congestion in netowkr-dense areas. inSSIDer by MetaGeek

 

The cod-aw keeps freezing while MP. I don;t know what's wrong with my graphic card, but the system says 'direct3d card removed' or something.
I see many of new razer blade owners having this problem. shortly, what can i do?

 

Windows 10 (build 9879) doesn't seem to be working with bluetooth ... at least to detect the Razer Orochi mouse. It does seem to detect other bluetooth devices, and the mouse is detected by my Dell xps 13 ...

Any ideas?

 

has anyone been able to disable trackpad with usb mouse is plugged in? I tried this method ( How To Turn Off Touchpad When Mouse Is Connected In Windows 7/8.1) but when I remove the mouse the trackpad is still disabled.

 

So I've discovered I can get the Razer 14 for a heck of a deal. I've already placed my order, and just need to provide my payment tomorrow. While not top of the line, it's a sweet rig, and I'm even getting the 512GB version.

But I saw on the pages previous to this that DX11 graphics under Windows 10 Tech Preview aren't working. Any news on this? Hoping a newer driver may have been created that might allow me to play Tomb Raider and newer games on the Razer once I load the OS.

Otherwise, I suppose I load Windows 8.1 Enterprise and try to deal with the problems I've had watching TV in MCE on Windows 8, etc. But Windows 10 with the latest updates would be greatly preferred...

 

You should have bought it during the CES sale. Refurb 512GB after 30% off was $1710

 

Well, by waiting until now I'm actually getting mine for just under $750. So I think I'll go with my deal.

 

Do share...

 

Why would anyone use Win10 Preview, it's not even close to final, 8.1 would be a better option.

 

Where from???

 

Anyone given "Dying Light" a try on the 2014 Razer yet? I'd like to play it, but Steam's $60 price tag is steep if it's going to lag or glitch out on the Razer.

 

I found an open box return online. Spoke with a guy at the warehouse who had it. It had been asset tagged for the company who bought it, but they removed the tag and returned it. Other than the hard drive being wiped (so I have to install an OS), it's said to be like new and in pristine condition in the original box. Didn't mean to imply there are a ton available somewhere at this price, only that I was able to get one for such a great deal I couldn't see not buying it.

As for why a beta OS, I guess you haven't tried 10 yet. It's got the functionality of 7 I wanted them to re-implement in 8 or 8.1. It's pretty fast, works well on touchscreen and non-touchscreen systems alike, and overall has gotten pretty good reviews from those that have used it. Only negative I hear is the video driver in Oct. didn't support DirectX11, and folks were having to "roll back" that driver to get it to work with DirectX9 and such. But as they've done a pretty big overhaul, adding Cortana and the new "Spartan" browser to the latest preview, I'm anxious to hear folks have gotten DX11 working somehow.

 

That's lucky as hell. If they have another I'll definitely pick it up. Let me know!

 

Yeah... http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/31342-some-windows-10-builds-not-compatible-with-steam/ I'll hold out for something more final. I have no time to beta test for them.

 

Lol @ those people. "At this point Windows 10 should be avoided, uninstalled, and other OS reconsidered." It's a consumer test of their product. This isn't the final product. Ever heard of dual-booting? Such fails.

 

Replying to my own post. In case anyone was wondering about this new game, I took the plunge on Steam and bought it. I think it's a blast, and have played around with lots of settings to get it running well on my Razer. It's obviously capable of overpowering the Razer's hardware, but if you turn a few things down, it runs just fine.

I am not using the GeForce Experience settings, which I think give up too much graphics quality in order to render at 1920x1080. I have set the resolution down to 1280x720, and bumped up the textures to "High". I have Depth of Field and Motion Blur turned off, view distance set to minimum (this makes almost no discernable difference to the game's appearance or playability), and have anti-aliasing turned on, and vertical sync off.

This gives me 45+ fps when actively running, and 60fps or above (sometimes quite a bit above) when ambling about or in a safe area. As you approach mid-game, your character's going to be doing a lot of running (and you will be doing a lot of hyper-ventilating...), so it's important to keep the settings at a level that controls and visuals remain responsive, because your character's life will literally depend on it.

Note that to get the game to run a lower than native resolution in full screen and scaled to the full panel dimensions, you have to start from a desktop resolution less than 3200x1800, in order to set the Intel Driver's "Panel Fit" option to "Scale Full Screen". If you don't do this, the lower resolution will be centered on the panel's 3200x1800 display, and will not be playable. This is, IMO, entirely Intel's fault for not allowing this option when the desktop is set to the panel's native resolution. I think this is one of the drawbacks of the dual-graphics Intel/NVidia hybrid approach of Optimus, and allowing the Intel graphics driver to act as the master driver.

Nonetheless, the game is, IMO, absolutely stunning and addictively fun, and the Razer is fully capable of delivering a great play experience on this triple-A title.

In case anyone is wondering, I'm running the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview (9926), and the default drivers are working fine with Optimus and DirectX 11. Experience has been extremely stable for me, both in this game, and in general. I did a fresh install of the OS, rather than upgrading the older tech preview version.

 

Has anybody used software such as AirParrot (or AirParrot 2) to airplay their screen to an AirPlay receiver (like an AppleTV, another computer running AirServer, etc.)?

 

Keys are sold on ebay for super cheap all the time. I bought it for $35

 

are the 860M and 870M inside the blades maxwell or kepler?

 

Has anyone tried overclocking the Blade's GPU?

 

The 870 is Kepler. There is no 870 Maxwell variant. The 860 is maxwell!

 

There's actually two 860m's. One is Kepler one is Maxwell. The one in the Blade Pro which was the 860m was Kepler.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Nvidia-GeForce-GTX-860M-Maxwell-vs-Kepler.114908.0.html

 

Yes I am aware. He was referring specifically to the Blades gpu's.

 

Was unaware the 2014 Blade Pro had the Maxwell chip, thought it was still Kepler. It could have been close to par with the 870M Kepler in terms of power per watt then.

 

Anyone know if I can install a killer wifi card in my 2014 Blade?, I had the 2013 Blade and wifi performance was great but the new Intel 7260 isn`t marrying well with my particular setup (has poor performance on multiple laptops with that card). Thanks in advance for any help.

 

I tried mine last night using Nvidia Inspector, but find it rather confusing as I was able to go 30Mhz offset for GPU and up to 500Mhz for Memory clocks... With that being said, 3DMark11 scored at p6996 which is not bad even though somewhat low considering the stock benchmark results ;(. I'd also love to hear more on 870m overclocking...

 

Guys any one know where to buy battery for Razer 2014?