Noob with a new gaming laptop
Noob with a new gaming laptop
Hi, this discussion feels a bit awkward since I just bought a new gaming laptop and have some simple questions. I installed the software and games yesterday, but I’m still using my older laptop to work on it. There are many documents and programs missing from the new machine. The model is an MSI GE75 Raider 2020. Here are my queries:
1) How can I find out which GPU card the computer actually has? The specifications say RTX 2070, but I want more details about what’s inside.
2) My laptop has a main hard drive with 500 GB SSD and another hard drive with 1 TB that isn’t an SSD. I’m only installing things on the 500 GB drive now. Which programs should go on the 1 TB drive? And which ones should stay on the smaller one? How do I install things in the second hard drive?
Install and launch the CPU-Z>GPU or GPU-Z application to view your GPU details. A laptop SKU under the device will assist in identifying its specifications. If you still have the physical box, a white label should indicate the contents.
Use the HDD for essential storage, keeping important data safe. The SSD should contain your frequently used applications and the operating system, ensuring quick performance. Consider keeping the SSD partially filled to maintain optimal operation.
CPU-Z will inform you about your graphics setup.
You can also open Device Manager and look under display adapters to find your graphics devices.
Keep in mind that an RTX2080 built into a laptop chip doesn’t match the performance of a dedicated graphics card.
Regardless, either option is sufficient.
SSD drives are significantly faster than traditional hard drives.
As long as your storage requirements stay below 500GB, I recommend using an SSD.
For large sequential files, HDDs perform better.
That being said, I’d suggest swapping the HDD for an SSD when you need more space.
You could repurpose the old HDD as a USB backup device.
By the way, I notice many complaints about gaming laptops underperforming.
Usually this happens when they’re plugged in.
A common issue is thermal throttling.
Laptop coolers are often small and lightweight, which limits their power output.
If you run monitoring tools like HWMonitor or HWinfo, you’ll see the current, minimum, and maximum CPU temperatures.
For Intel processors, a maximum temperature of 100°C indicates throttling.
The CPU reduces its multiplier and power consumption to protect itself until conditions improve.
At a lower multiplier, your CPU usage might reach 100%.
What can you do?
Make sure your cooler’s airflow is unobstructed and the fan is running.
It may seem odd, but try adjusting the Windows power settings to limit advanced functions to 90% instead of the default 100%.
You probably won’t notice a drop in performance.
The results show the Amazon specs refer to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070. What does "Super" indicate about this model? It seems intriguing.