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Nov 12, 2020 12:57 AM

Gateway 15.6" Laptop: i5-10300H, 15.6" 1080p, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, RTX 2060

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Walmart has Gateway Creator Series 15.6" Laptop (GWTN156-3BK) on sale for $649. Shipping is free. Thanks ahzroe

Note, Includes 1-month Xbox Game Pass for PC

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-10300H 2.50GHz Quad-Core (8-Thread) 10th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz LCD IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM
  • 256GB PCI-e Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB vRAM Graphics Card
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Ports
    • 1 x HDMI
    • 2 x Mini Display Port
    • 1 x Ethernet Port
    • 1 x USB Type-C (Charge + Data transfer)
    • 2 x USB 3.1
    • 1 x Micro SD Slot
  • Up to 5 hours of battery life
  • Weight: 4.0 lbs

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Walmart has Gateway Creator Series 15.6" Laptop (GWTN156-3BK) on sale for $649. Shipping is free. Thanks ahzroe

Note, Includes 1-month Xbox Game Pass for PC

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-10300H 2.50GHz Quad-Core (8-Thread) 10th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz LCD IPS Display
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM
  • 256GB PCI-e Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB vRAM Graphics Card
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Ports
    • 1 x HDMI
    • 2 x Mini Display Port
    • 1 x Ethernet Port
    • 1 x USB Type-C (Charge + Data transfer)
    • 2 x USB 3.1
    • 1 x Micro SD Slot
  • Up to 5 hours of battery life
  • Weight: 4.0 lbs

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion. -persian_mafia

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Tony1788
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Alright, got the drivers from Gateway Support! The technician actually provided me a DropBox link, with a single .zip file that is over 4GB in size. I'm downloading now, here's the link he provided me, which appears to be a public link. Not sure how long it will stay live for, so I'm uploading to my Google Drive now and will post the link once it's finished.

GWTN156-3BK Full Drivers Download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/da6p59o...3.zip?dl=0

EDIT: Below is the public folder I created on my Google Drive, let me know if anyone has any issues accessing. Click the link and then the "Download" button on the middle of the screen.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1...sp=sharing

EDIT: FYI - Installing the Chipset driver (the "chipset-10.1.18383.8213-public-mup" folder in the download above) takes care of all 4 of the items in Device Manager that required a driver.

EDIT: On 11/17 Gateway Support also provided me with the Gaming Center app (rebranded as "Gateway Control Center" on factory image), for RGB control, etc. which I also uploaded to Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1...sp=sharing
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scottyknows
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Great deal, but with this and other, similar deals popping up, just remember that if you buy an i5 processor, you're probably limiting yourself for the future since 4-core processors like those are rapidly becoming outdated and I think that's why we're seeing so many i5 laptops go on sale. I'd much rather wait a couple weeks and spend $799 on the Asus TUF laptop Best Buy has going on sale on the 22nd with an RTX 2060 and a Ryzen 7-4800H 8-core processor. It'll treat you well longer, making it worth the price different.

If you're gonna get a laptop with an i5, you might as well save money and buy one with a slightly less flashy GPU since you're not really getting the full performance out of it anyway.


Edit: For those asking:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6408464

This one will be on sale for $799 according to their Black Friday ad, which you can see here:

​https://www.bestbuy.com/site/blac...8908420641
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Nov 15, 2020 6:25 PM
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chickenhoggNov 15, 2020 6:25 PM
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Anyone try using an external monitor via the DPs? Curious if it supports gsync and what refresh rates it can output.
Nov 15, 2020 7:07 PM
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Tony1788Nov 15, 2020 7:07 PM
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Quote from mh8736 View quoted comment :
Thanks, $649 and it has GTX 2060 and 10th gen i5, seems too good to be true. How is it compared to the $699 Acer Nitro one? This one seems like it has only one ram slot and no backlight keyboard, any other catches?
Confirmed with mine that it has 2 RAM slots, I'm running (x2) 8GB sticks in dual-channel mode right now. Keyboard is indeed backlit, with 4 brightness settings, and is also RGB which you control from within the Gateway Control Center app.
Nov 15, 2020 7:10 PM
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Tony1788Nov 15, 2020 7:10 PM
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Quote from chickenhogg View quoted comment :
Anyone try using an external monitor via the DPs? Curious if it supports gsync and what refresh rates it can output.
I ordered a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, it should be be here within the next few hours, I'll be testing exactly this. I can confirm that via the HDMI port, I'm pushing 144Hz to my external monitor without issue.
Nov 15, 2020 7:34 PM
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Tony1788Nov 15, 2020 7:34 PM
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Quote from chickenhogg View quoted comment :
Anyone try using an external monitor via the DPs? Curious if it supports gsync and what refresh rates it can output.
Alright I'm officially sold... cable just came in, and I can confirm that G-Sync IS SUPPORTED!! Confirmed on both 120Hz and 144Hz modes on my external display. I suspect any Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable would work, but this is the one I ordered the "AmazonBasics HL-007271 Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable - 6 Feet". I'm assuming the graphics mode won't matter, but in the BIOS I opted to set the switchable graphics to the RTX 2060 only. So right now the Intel UHD 630 on the CPU is currently turned off via the BIOS. There's multiple benefits to having this level of control, and I'm very surprised it's even allowed in the BIOS on such a budget machine.

Also, I used the Mini DisplayPort connector directly next to the HDMI connector. Again, very impressed with this thing!
Last edited by Tony1788 November 15, 2020 at 11:39 AM.
Nov 15, 2020 11:35 PM
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jtree1Nov 15, 2020 11:35 PM
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Missed this one.
Nov 15, 2020 11:53 PM
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chickenhoggNov 15, 2020 11:53 PM
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Quote from Tony1788 View quoted comment :
Alright I'm officially sold... cable just came in, and I can confirm that G-Sync IS SUPPORTED!! Confirmed on both 120Hz and 144Hz modes on my external display. I suspect any Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable would work, but this is the one I ordered the "AmazonBasics HL-007271 Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable - 6 Feet". I'm assuming the graphics mode won't matter, but in the BIOS I opted to set the switchable graphics to the RTX 2060 only. So right now the Intel UHD 630 on the CPU is currently turned off via the BIOS. There's multiple benefits to having this level of control, and I'm very surprised it's even allowed in the BIOS on such a budget machine.

Also, I used the Mini DisplayPort connector directly next to the HDMI connector. Again, very impressed with this thing!
Sweet! Thanks for the rundown.
Besides mini DP, the only other adapter I need is a headphone/mic unsplitter. I guess it offers more flexibility with that the laptop has two separate ports but my headset has a combined one.
Nov 16, 2020 2:10 AM
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chickenhoggNov 16, 2020 2:10 AM
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Price is $749 now. Not too bad.

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Nov 16, 2020 3:09 AM
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JohnH9697Nov 16, 2020 3:09 AM
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Its worth it at that price but obviously 649 was a deal. Even the build quality is relatively impressive.
Nov 16, 2020 3:39 AM
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fundlimitedNov 16, 2020 3:39 AM
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Thank you everyone for the feedback. I have 2 of these sitting unopened, waiting for any other Black Friday specials that might pop up. My concern for this notebook is the lack of support page and no driver support. If anyone can find it, please provide a link.
Nov 16, 2020 5:32 AM
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Tony1788Nov 16, 2020 5:32 AM
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Quote from fundlimited View quoted comment :
Thank you everyone for the feedback. I have 2 of these sitting unopened, waiting for any other Black Friday specials that might pop up. My concern for this notebook is the lack of support page and no driver support. If anyone can find it, please provide a link.
I emailed support on Saturday asking them where I can find drivers, so I'll let you know what they say.
Nov 16, 2020 6:06 AM
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WakesupNov 16, 2020 6:06 AM
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Quote from Tony1788 View quoted comment :
I emailed support on Saturday asking them where I can find drivers, so I'll let you know what they say.
While you are at it, can you please also help to check with them on the void warranty sticker in the back? I want to install a double RAM, but afraid the warranty being voided. Would that void the warranty if I add it myself? Thank you.
Last edited by Wakesup November 15, 2020 at 10:10 PM.
Nov 16, 2020 1:27 PM
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revocNov 16, 2020 1:27 PM
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Quote from Tony1788 View quoted comment :
I emailed support on Saturday asking them where I can find drivers, so I'll let you know what they say.
Are there any important drivers you couldn't get through Windows Update? I'm going to do a fresh format soon, possibly today.
Nov 16, 2020 3:42 PM
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Tony1788Nov 16, 2020 3:42 PM
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Quote from revoc View quoted comment :
Are there any important drivers you couldn't get through Windows Update? I'm going to do a fresh format soon, possibly today.
I usually save an Acronis image of the OEM drive but figured eh, I'll give it a shot. Windows will automatically pick up most drivers and so far haven't noticed any issues with function controls (brightness up/down, volume, keyboard backlight, etc.). BUT, I can't seem to find the Gateway Control Center software, so I can't get to any of the RGB settings or the other settings/monitoring within that app.

For me, the following items show in Device Manager as needing drivers:
-PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller
-PCI Device
-PCI Simple Communications Controller
-SM Bus Controller

I also tried a guess-and-check with drivers from the EVOO LP5 and LP6, but they didn't pick up on any of the 4 missing items above, and some just wouldn't install. The brand "Overpowered" seems to have similar design and model numbers as EVOO (LP-1, LP-2, LP-3) so they might have drivers that work, but I'm still searching...
Nov 16, 2020 3:59 PM
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revocNov 16, 2020 3:59 PM
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Quote from Tony1788 View quoted comment :
I usually save an Acronis image of the OEM drive but figured eh, I'll give it a shot. Windows will automatically pick up most drivers and so far haven't noticed any issues with function controls (brightness up/down, volume, keyboard backlight, etc.). BUT, I can't seem to find the Gateway Control Center software, so I can't get to any of the RGB settings or the other settings/monitoring within that app.

For me, the following items show in Device Manager as needing drivers:
-PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller
-PCI Device
-PCI Simple Communications Controller
-SM Bus Controller

I also tried a guess-and-check with drivers from the EVOO LP5 and LP6, but they didn't pick up on any of the 4 missing items above, and some just wouldn't install. The brand "Overpowered" seems to have similar design and model numbers as EVOO (LP-1, LP-2, LP-3) so they might have drivers that work, but I'm still searching...
Yep, same here! (see attached screenshot). No Gateway control center and exclamation marks in device manager. A couple of the THX apps (one for audio and one for video) are missing as well. The video one actually loaded a color profile for the display that claimed to be 'THX tuned'.

Regarding Device manager, a quick search on a couple of those exclamation marks seem to point to 'Intel chipset device software' and 'Intel management engine driver' installation packages. I'm going to leave it alone for now as things seem to be working fine so far.

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Nov 16, 2020 4:12 PM
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Tony1788Nov 16, 2020 4:12 PM
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Quote from revoc View quoted comment :
Are there any important drivers you couldn't get through Windows Update? I'm going to do a fresh format soon, possibly today.
The response from Support, it sounds like drivers should be available soon-ish?:


Thank you for contacting Gateway USA support.

We apologize for the inconvenience, the drivers are not available on our page currently as we are updating our website to enhance our user experience. If you could help us with the specific driver that you are in need of, we would be able to assist you with it.

Also, let us know if you facing any issues with the unit. Thank you for choosing Gateway USA, have a great day.


Edit:
I replied back with links to a shared OneDrive and Google Drive folder, asking if they could upload the drivers/files there then that would be greatly appreciated. I told them that "the laptop had a virus and reinstalling Windows was necessary", as reasoning for requesting the drivers. If they upload them, I'll post a link here for everyone to download them, unless they fix the drivers page on their site before then.
Last edited by Tony1788 November 16, 2020 at 09:16 AM.

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