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From M5 10A to M520A, every generation of machinists' game books have one feature: stable work. Especially, the later M520A is much better than M5 10A in temperature control and game performance. 14 inch M4 10A also has these characteristics, and the overall size is smaller, which is more suitable for carrying around every day. In addition, M4 10A has the following advantages:
For example, the picture effect is awesome, and the keyboard feels awesome!
Is there a problem? For example, the cooling fan of the graphics card is difficult to clean, and the cooling holes on the left and right sides are a disadvantage for most right-handed people and a few left-handed people (occasionally taking a hot breath will burn your hands ~)
That's the same as the pilot M520A in the last article. Look at the actual performance of M4 10A from the game first!
1, online game experience: very relaxed.
World of Warcraft, a classic popular online game.
For online games, because there are too many varieties, every experience is unrealistic, so I simply chose the classic work "WOW" with many online game players, and the picture quality is directly set to advanced.
▲ Full HD resolution+Full HD image quality effect
▲ The instantaneous frame rate is 90FPS, which is quite good.
Generally, the frame rate is between 85-92 fps, and occasionally it has the effect of 95FPS. The fluency of 90FPS is considered as "God" level, because the WOW frame rate of M5 10A played before is between 70-85.
2, the experience of large-scale stand-alone games: good.
Because the configuration of this model is not low, I directly chose three difficult stand-alone games: Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag, Watchdog and Subway 2033 Last Hope.
Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag
AC4 Black Flag is the relatively low requirement of the three games. I chose two character stories, the hero and the heroine, to play. From the very beginning, I felt fighting the enemy head-on, and see what kind of effect it would be: (different image quality setting parameters+game scene photos+different corresponding frame ranges below).
▲ The first setting: default high image quality+high special effects on +FXAA anti-aliasing.
▲ Opening naval battle: 27-34 frames/second
▲ Going to the island to kill the assassin: 23-27 frames/second
▲ Out of the bay: 36-37 frames per second.
▲ Killing pickpockets in the city: 33-39 frames/second
▲ Fighting against the enemy: 36-39 frames/second
▲ The second setting: very high image quality+high special effects on +SMAA anti-aliasing+advanced particle effect.
▲ Rescue captured pirates: 25-26 frames/second.
▲ The third setting: high image quality+high special effects on+MSAA×4 anti-aliasing.
Except for the game effect under the third setting (fighting the enemy in the castle: 13-26 frames/second), all the other settings can be played happily.
Next, let's take a look at the story clues of the female host ~
▲ The first setting: high image quality+high special effects +FXAA anti-aliasing.
▲ Opening climbing: 33-46 frames per second
▲ Fighting the enemy and rescuing the captured pirates: 33-36 frames per second.
▲ The second setting: very high image quality+high special effects on +FXAA anti-aliasing+advanced particle effect.
▲ The third setting: high image quality+high special effects on+MSAA×4 anti-aliasing.
The effect of the second setting is 27-29 frames/second when fighting with the enemy to rescue pirates, while the effect of changing the same scene to the third setting is 2 1-24 frames/second.
watchdog
Watchdog is more demanding than AC4. Because the environment is particularly open, Chicago City moved into the game almost as it is, and massive effect calculation is like a nightmare. The following test and demonstration structures are the same as the previous AC4:
▲ The first setting: medium quality texture+high special effects +FXAA antialiasing.
▲ Avoid police surveillance at first: 37-38 frames per second.
▲ Hacking into the security system and escaping from the stadium: 27-37 frames per second.
▲ Get rid of the police blockade: 27-39 frames per second (during which the flying bridge will occasionally get stuck at 7- 19 frames per second).
▲ The second setting: medium quality texture+medium special effects +FXAA anti-aliasing.
Under the second setting, I was racing in a suburban town in Chicago in the middle of the night, and the effect was 34-38 frames per second.
▲ The third setting: maintain medium quality texture and medium special effects +SMAA anti-aliasing.
▲ Under the third color setting, the same scene effect: 37-38 frames per second.
▲ The fourth setting: maintain medium quality texture and medium special effects on +MSAA×2 anti-aliasing.
▲ Under the fourth setting, the effect of this scene: 30-32 frames per second.
The last hope of subway 2033
This game is the scariest of the three tests. Although I didn't move the whole Moscow into the game, a lot of realistic surface texture rendering and light effects made ordinary mobile graphics cards tremble ~ I concentrated on the following tests and results:
Setting 1: full HD+medium quality+normal dynamic blur+normal surface subdivision +SSAA antialiasing+particle special effects.
20-23 frames per second
Setting 2: Full HD+Medium quality+Low level dynamic blur +SSAA anti-aliasing.
25-30 frames per second
Setting 3: Full HD+Advanced Image Quality+Low Dynamic Blur
30-32 frames per second (see the figure below)
Setting 4: Full HD+Medium Image Quality+Low Dynamic Blur
32-42 frames per second (see the figure below)
Setting 5: Full HD+Low Quality+Normal Dynamic Blur+Ordinary Surface Subdivision +SSAA Anti-aliasing+Particle Special Effects.
19-22 frames per second (see the figure below for the lowest effect)
Setting 6: Full HD+Low quality+Normal level dynamic blur+Normal surface subdivision +SSAA antialiasing.
22-24 frames per second
Setting 7: Full HD+Low image quality+Normal dynamic blur+Normal surface subdivision.
30-34 frames per second
Summary: It can be seen that the reduced fuselage size brings problems to heat dissipation and stability, but M4 10A solves these problems with reasonable design. Compared with the previous 15-inch M520A, the performance of this small model is almost the same as the former. The default settings of these three games (no need to set, the game automatically detects the best running environment of the configuration, and the best score of the previous test is directly obtained through the default settings.
2. Performance of basic performance test part:
Compared with10a, the size of M41M520A is obviously reduced, but as a game book, the configuration of Core Quad-Core i7 and GTX850M graphics card must also be put in.
Like M520A, this quad-core Core i7 has a very high design specification, which provides a faster multi-task parallel function like quad-core and eight-thread, and is very efficient. 6MB buffer directly accelerates the storage and reading speed of CPU, which is much faster than the 3MB buffer specification brought by dual-core Core i5/i3 on mobile terminals. However, the TDP (thermal power consumption) of this CPU is not small, and the specification of 47W makes it difficult to dissipate heat in a narrow body space.
▲R 10 test results: Multi-core speed is very fast (the value of rendering ×CPU in the above picture is very high).
▲R 1 1 also shows the same fast multi-core speed effect (the CPU 5.55pts value in the above picture is very high).
Let's take a look at the GTX850M graphics card. GM 107 is the latest generation of graphics card structure design code, such as GT840/830/820 and 8 10M cards under GTX850M, which generally do not have this design, that is to say, the performance of these cards below is not as good as GTX850M. The output of GTX850M is 128 bits, and the memory capacity is 2GB, while the card below it is only 64 bits wide, which determines that GTX850M is the most basic graphics card choice for pure games.
▲3DMARK's three-phase test results are all normal, and the value has not yet reached the level that this graphics card should have ~
Samsung's mechanical hard disk is not fast, and its performance in this capacity is average. The limit speed is only about 1 100 MB/s, and the average speed is about 75 MB/s. The overall reading stability is ok. When working continuously, small-capacity files occasionally fluctuate obviously, but when reading large files later, the fluctuation is not obvious.
▲HDTUNE test: The overall stability of the hard disk is acceptable, and it is a qualified hard disk product.
The combination of quad-core i7+ GTX850M has just brought the basic overall performance into the achievement mark of PCMARK7 3000 (generally, the model of core dual-core i3/i5+ single channel 4G+ GT840/820M+500G hard disk is around PCMARK7 2200-2500). This kind of computer performance can meet the ordinary needs of going to work), even if this effect will not be recognized by a few runners who have absolute performance first, this computer is a real "artifact" for most of us office workers, and it is an absolutely good computer.
▲PCMARK7 test results: It has entered the ranks of "performance" computers.
Summary: M4 10A has been an entry-level model of high-end notebook computer camp, but its hard disk speed is not fast enough, and the original memory with non-dual channel specifications also limits the further development of its advanced CPU. But I think it's nothing. Why do you say that? Friends, just look below ~
3. Experience the upgrade part of M4 10A:
I told my friends before that the 15 inch M520A is particularly easy to upgrade. How about replacing it with 14 inch M4 10A? A little more trouble, we need to tighten 8 more screws ~ but these screws are super simple to tighten, and anyone can.
▲ When a backboard is unscrewed, all main components can be replaced.
▲ Dual-channel DIMM slot, which can be installed to 4G×2 by itself, and supports 8G×2 at most.
▲ Samsung mechanical hard disk SATA3 specification
▲ The mSATA interface next to the memory can add its own SSD, which is generally 128G.
▲CPU is at the end of QM, Q is quad-core and M is detachable and replaceable. If you love tossing, you can change yourself!
Summary: Even the CPU can be replaced, so M4 10A has great upgrading potential. It is suggested that friends who intend to use this model and want to drain all its potential should upgrade their memory to 4G×2 and add a mSATA SSD, so that the overall speed will be obviously accelerated.
4. Stability and comfort test:
Quad-core Core i7, GTX850M, 14 inch limited fuselage space needs a little effort to solve the heat dissipation problem of these feverish families. M4 10A works like this: CPU and GPU (graphics card) have independent heat dissipation designs, which work independently and are not related to each other.
▲ The cooling and photosynthetic fan of ▲CPU is located on the right side of the fuselage (viewed from the bottom).
▲ The heat dissipation part of the graphics card is covered by the bottom cover, which is located on the left side of the fuselage (viewed from the bottom).
▲ Only the radiator (golden yellow) and the corner of the fan of the graphics card with limited lens effect can be shown here.
So the benefits of this design are obvious, but the problems are also obvious. Two independent heat dissipation components, which are far apart, are responsible for the heat dissipation of CPU and GPU, respectively, which avoids the heat accumulation caused by "getting together" and the excessive temperature of some parts of the fuselage, and effectively reduces the temperature of the components. The left and right heat dissipation layout directly makes a heat dissipation window appear on the right side of the fuselage (viewed from the keyboard surface), which has the above-mentioned effect: whether you are right-handed or left-handed, you can't avoid being "baked" by the occasional heat wave when you are fully operating.
The other is the problem of cleaning ash. Playing games with a game book often keeps the fan in a "buzzing" working state, which will soon accumulate a lot of dust. The CPU fan of M4 10A is easy to clean, but the video card fan is obviously not suitable for all friends, so it is very difficult to clean. Because the heat pipe and the fan are completely covered by the backboard, be careful when unscrewing all the screws. If you are not careful, the buckles around the motherboard will be directly damaged, and it will be difficult to clean them yourself ~
After the 40-minute high-load running test of AID A64 (even more demanding and heavyweight than running games), there was no stop during the period and the stability was very good. The following shows the temperature of the fuselage when running this test:
▲ The surface temperature of the keyboard is not high. The main working area is generally 36℃.
▲ The temperature on the back is slightly higher, and 38℃ is also acceptable to our body.
The normal temperature of the human body is about 36-37℃, and it is acceptable to control the temperature of the notebook body within 38℃. If it can be controlled below 37℃, it will be beautiful. The temperature range of M4 10A is 36-38℃, which means that the keyboard surface is comfortable and the back is acceptable.
Summary: Excellent stability, good temperature control and comfortable operation are the obvious characteristics of this computer, but the problem of cleaning the graphics card is a problem that can baffle many players and friends (I suggest that you don't clean the fan yourself in the treasure, once it is broken, there is no guarantee).
5. Durability test part:
The original battery is detachable, with a nominal capacity of 5200mAh, far exceeding the mainstream 14-inch home computer and directly surpassing the previously introduced version of 15-inch M520A, which is also a good specification in the same size game book.
Through the creative test of PCMARK7, the battery life reaches 2 hours, 22 minutes and 47 seconds, which is nearly 6 minutes longer than that of the previously launched 15 inch M520A.
The creative endurance test of PCMark 7 is much higher than the ordinary office endurance test.
Summary: Although there are few games that can last more than two and a half hours, I feel quite good that M4 10A can run for nearly two and a half hours.
6. About the shape design of M4 10A:
Let's talk about appearance at the end of the article. From the first mechanic's M5 15-inch M5 10A to the present 14-inch M4 10A, the unchanging black and convergent lines are the only design ideas, and even players who never pay attention to appearance will feel a little lost.
▲ The top cover carved by the traditional baking paint process, the big logo is quite conspicuous.
▲ The bottom surface is made of ordinary engineering resin. Pay attention to the upgrade cover (large L-shape) mentioned earlier.
Although the appearance is very general, I silently say: the performance and stability are enough, as long as the price is right, what kind of bicycle do you need ~
First of all, I am very satisfied that M4 10A adopts advanced IPS (Plane Conversion) panel technology for the first time, which is also the first model of this screen panel in the mechanic series. Moreover, the fog film design is adopted, which significantly reduces the reflective and glare effects, and the viewing picture is much more comfortable than the mirror screen.
▲ 14 inch full HD screen 1920× 1080 resolution
Due to the obvious improvement of panel display technology, the number and accuracy of colors it displays are much better than that of ordinary TN screen, and of course it has a wider viewing angle. These indicators directly improve the game experience of M4 10A. I can say that it is absolutely great design! As shown in the figure below:
The design of the sunken screen shaft is slightly damped, and the top cover cannot be opened with one hand, but it is designed to be more durable.
Another design that I am very satisfied with is the feel of the keyboard, which can be said to be very good. Compared with many mainstream 14 inch letters, the operating comfort of this keyboard directly kills them, with sufficient rebound effect and moderate key length. Except that the surface of the key cap is not detailed enough, other feel is excellent, which is very suitable for long-term tapping operation.
▲ Island keyboard design, pay attention to the enhanced game buttons (A, S, W, D)
▲M4 10A has the most comfortable keyboard design in the mechanic series, and it is equally excellent in all 14 inch game books.
▲ Integrated touchpad, the touch of keys is not as good as that of M520A introduced before.
▲ The power button with good feel has more sense of existence and confirmation than the previous M520A.
It is worth mentioning that M4 10A not only has two speakers above the keyboard, but also has a bass speaker on the back, which will obviously improve the sound quality of the game. Although a window was left behind, I really don't understand why I found that a large part of the bass unit was blocked by inexplicable boards after disassembling the machine. Hmm? Why?
▲ Most woofers are blocked by a strange board. ...
The connection is convenient and basically sufficient.
▲ Left interface (from left to right): power supply, VGA, Ethernet, HDMI, USB3.0.
▲ Right interface (from left to right): audio, USB2.0×2, USB3.0.
▲ The front (left) has an SD card slot design.
The 14 inch screen brings a very compact body size, which is better to carry than the previous M520A and 5 10A 15 inch. However, it should be noted that small size does not necessarily mean thin. In order to ensure effective cooling space, this one is not thin at all ~
▲ The single machine weighs only 2.0KG
▲ The adapter weighs 2.7KG.
Finally, let's look at this computer from the photographer's point of view and the usual point of view:
Test summary: Machinist M4 10A is a game book that left a deep impression on me, especially when I opened the screen and saw the picture it showed, I was really shocked for an instant. Then there is a small size design, but it definitely does not reduce the performance, and it is obviously superior in the game experience of 14 inch game book. Although there are some problems, such as the occasional baking of cooling windows and the dust removal of video card fans, I can't ignore the excellent keyboard operation feel and convenient hardware upgrade design. The last two are the good things in the 14 inch model game book that I came into contact with. So let's take a look at the pricing at the time of listing. If appropriate, recommend friends who like to leave books on the game to buy one as appropriate! (End)