Model: Gateway 15.6" FHD Ultra Slim Notebook, AMD Ryzen™ 5 3450U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Tuned by THX™ Audio, Fingerprint Scanner, 1MP Webcam, HDMI, Cortana, Windows 10 Home, Black
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If you don't see your Model listed which was the case for me Click on Instant Chat. I got a live human being. I told her my Model Number was GWTN156-5BL and she said that the drivers are the same as GWTN156-2. I also had to give her my serial number.
Lastly I asked about the SSD slots, and here's the response I got.
Main slot is PCIe/SATA with a max drive of 256
Secondary slot is SATA with a max drive of 256
For a max total of 512
Please post your, if you were able to stuff a bigger drive into either slot.
I've had the blue one for about a month or so and I like it very much. The track pad is garbage, otherwise I don't have much to complain about. Oh, the power button is where "delete" goes so expect to punk yourself a few times.
I like the feel of it, the metal feeling lid helps it not feel super cheap.
I use it for prepping 3d models for my printer, and it's very good at what I ask it to do.
BTW it does charge via USB c despite it saying data only.
Dude. Just click the link and look.
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Anyone has to plug the laptop to the power source for it to turn on after leaving it for a while. Even when it has full charge, if I close the screen and come back later, it won't turn on until I have to plug it in.
Tested laptop out on game and it's a bit meh but that is expected. However, after boosting TDP to 25 with Ryzen Controller, I got nearly 50% boost in FPS. The laptop does heat up as expected after couple hours of gaming but still under 85c. Already ordered a laptop cooling fan and MX-5 thermal paste to help with that. This is becoming a fun side lil project.
Tested laptop out on game and it's a bit meh but that is expected. However, after boosting TDP to 25 with Ryzen Controller, I got nearly 50% boost in FPS. The laptop does heat up as expected after couple hours of gaming but still under 85c. Already ordered a laptop cooling fan and MX-5 thermal paste to help with that. This is becoming a fun side lil project.
Can you say what you did to get the ryzen controller working? It keeps giving a ryzenadj error. Does that need to be be installed separately?
On another note a 512GB SK Hybix p31 nvme did not work and was not detected in either slot.
Also, he said he set TDP to 25W but I think he meant 35W. The cTDP range is listed as 12-35W. It seems the laptop is set at 25W so if you want more power you need to set it higher than 25W.
UPDATE: Tried 30W and it is producing a lot of heat but it is doable. I will consider repasting in the future. Found a good video explaining the OC settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKFHhQi6Sk&t=0s
Anyone would you please help take a picture of the AC Adapter? VIPOutlet sent me a SAW30A-120-2000U Adapter with the GWTN156-1BK laptop. This adapter has a 12V output therefore it does not charge the laptop (needs 19V input voltage). They sent me the same wrong adapter as a replacement, and now they don't respond to me after I told them they sent me the wrong adapter again.
Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
Anyone would you please help take a picture of the AC Adapter? VIPOutlet sent me a SAW30A-120-2000U Adapter with the GWTN156-1BK laptop. This adapter has a 12V output therefore it does not charge the laptop (needs 19V input voltage). They sent me the same wrong adapter as a replacement, and now they don't respond to me after I told them they sent me the wrong adapter again.
Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
Anyone would you please help take a picture of the AC Adapter? VIPOutlet sent me a SAW30A-120-2000U Adapter with the GWTN156-1BK laptop. This adapter has a 12V output therefore it does not charge the laptop (needs 19V input voltage). They sent me the same wrong adapter as a replacement, and now they don't respond to me after I told them they sent me the wrong adapter again.
Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
Is that the Intel model? If so, you can charge the laptop over usb-c, which is much easier to find and probably cheaper. Any 45w usb-c PD charger should work.
I can't find anywhere where you can buy exact replacement, including the support website. However this may help.
According to this https://gatewayusa.com/support.html you can ask for a replacement if you hear buzzing sounds from your adaptor. Just email to [email protected] and ask for a replacement or ask for a way to buy one. I suspect that they are likely to send you one for free because they are not selling them separately. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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I like the feel of it, the metal feeling lid helps it not feel super cheap.
I use it for prepping 3d models for my printer, and it's very good at what I ask it to do.
BTW it does charge via USB c despite it saying data only.
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On another note a 512GB SK Hybix p31 nvme did not work and was not detected in either slot.
On another note a 512GB SK Hybix p31 nvme did not work and was not detected in either slot.
What settings did you set and what happened when you try to apply a second time? Sometimes it fail for me on first apply also
I'm running Windows 10 LTSC if that matters. Maybe they stripped out somethung I need?
I'm running Windows 10 LTSC if that matters. Maybe they stripped out somethung I need?
As for Win 10 LTSC, that I'm not sure since I just run the version that came with the laptop.
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On another note a 512GB SK Hybix p31 nvme did not work and was not detected in either slot.
There is a dependency missing. It turns out ryzenadj needs Visual C++ Redistributable library 2015.
https://www.microsoft.c
Also, he said he set TDP to 25W but I think he meant 35W. The cTDP range is listed as 12-35W. It seems the laptop is set at 25W so if you want more power you need to set it higher than 25W.
https://www.amd.com/en/products/a...en-5-3450u
UPDATE: Tried 30W and it is producing a lot of heat but it is doable. I will consider repasting in the future. Found a good video explaining the OC settings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKFHhQ
One person reported they got 256GB Samsung Pro 960 NVME working on primary port only but other NVME drives do not seem to work.
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Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
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Once I know the model number of the correct AC adapter, I can buy one myself from somewhere else.
My laptop is out of battery now without a charger, so please help. Much appreciated.
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According to this https://gatewayusa.com/support.html you can ask for a replacement if you hear buzzing sounds from your adaptor. Just email to [email protected] and ask for a replacement or ask for a way to buy one. I suspect that they are likely to send you one for free because they are not selling them separately. Good luck and let us know how it goes.