LENOVO Y50-70 | How to upgrade your Lenovo Y50-70 and improve performance

[@MykeHawke-r9r]

Thanks for thanking me for checking your video up😊

[@niklasrusbjergsteffensen6985]

I still use my Lenovo y50-70 and it Got a top of the line SSD 1 year and im thinking abaut upgrading the 2x4gb ram because They only run at around 880 hertz

[@klasmova2771]

I haven’t cleaned mine since I got it 5 years ago, wish me luck holy shit.

[@RandomTechG]

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 lol.

[@nayrv4278]

How'd it go??

[@simonheywood1286]

Q????.... Did you back up everything b4 installing the new upgrades for laptop. if yes..what was your method for backing up everything without any problems????.

[@RandomTechG]

I did not backup this one. I had nothing of importance on it. I did however keep the old drive Incase I need to access something on it or use it for something down the road.

[@simonheywood1286]

Re: OK

[@velelamja]

Awesome guide ur the best!

[@ExtremelyTastyBread]

I've got a 2014 Y50 non-touch with a 1080p screen. Do you know if I can replace that screen with a UHD screen? Because I know there were 4K models of the Y50, but wasn't sure if they were different otherwise in a way that allowed for the 4K screen.

[@seijisawamura000]

Mine has been gunked up on the palm rest and the rubber screen gasket is slowly flaking lol. But there is no dust at the inside though, maybe because of the filter at the bottom. Still using it to this day as my main internet machine and occasional gaming like gta 5 and fallout 4. Also if you don't want to reinstall Win10 on the old HDD you can clone/image the whole disk using Acronis or Macrium

[@bryanvinodh9500]

yo same here, the left side is kinda nasty with a colouration diff, but just wanna ask how is your graphics card performing cause mine has been shit and it keeps going to blue screen when i use my camera. do you have any issues like this?

[@seijisawamura000]

​@@bryanvinodh9500 mine is doing well. no bluescreen when gaming with latest nvidia driver or using webcam. the only major problem i had with this laptop was the shit 1tb sshd. only lasted for a few months before it stopped working

[@Luismi92]

@RandomTeach Do you know if this laptop can be use a M2?? Thanks

[@jesse80milligan]

My laptop is the same as yours I'm having I'm crashing , laptop just powers off , when I restart I get no errors . I've upgraded mine like in the video

[@RandomTechG]

You need to run a pc or hardware monitoring program to see if you can determine what’s going wrong at the time it shuts off. HWMONITOR is a good one.

[@jesse80milligan]

@@RandomTechG Thank you I have my local PC shop redoing the heat paste if that doesn't correct the issue then I will do that the laptop is about 5 years old so I figured new paste would help

[@juancarlosroldan7124]

Love your content. Do you know if this laptop can be upgraded for using 32 GB RAM?

[@RandomTechG]

Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, the specs on this particular laptop and everything I’ve read say that it supports a max of 16gb RAM @ 1600MHz.

[@neelamsairam6157]

Hey did you replace the screen too? My stock screen has terrible colours and viewing angles. Btw can I put above 1600mhz ram?

[@RandomTechG]

I did not change the screen. That’s the factory screen. If you have the y50-70 it should be a 1920x1080 res display. Unfortunately, the memory max speed is 1600mhz with a max capacity of 16gb.

[@christopherhakala5122]

@@RandomTechG The Ram you are installing is 1866mhz atleast it says that on its package.

[@MNDmanIII]

How is your y50 performing today with those upgrades? I have one that I've only used just a handful of times since I purchased it back in 2013 or 2014 & im curious how yours is working now 2 years after the upgrades.

[@RandomTechG]

It is still running strong. It not my daily anymore but i use it often and having no issues.

[@MNDmanIII]

@@RandomTechG I appreciate your reply. Because of your video I've gone over to Newegg & have been pricing out the ram upgrade kit, some artic silver 5 thermal paste, & am looking at some SSD's. Price to upgrade will be in the $150 - $200 range as I'm debating on 1 or 2 TB SSD. Thanks again!

[@Rudyjosephjr]

Bought in 2013, 2023 am still using it. 😂 Upgraded to 16gb ram corsair vengance ddr3 and 256gb samsung 850pro back in 2014. Only problem is cpu outdated cant upgrade to win11.

[@-ClayMan-]

You shouldn't disconnect the battery power from the motherboard before you start any interference with the structure ???

[@-ClayMan-]

@@ihatelols why not?

[@AnveshReddyRampage]

Can you suggest the ssd and ram online retail links. Watching the video after almost a year now, would appreciate it. Thank you.

[@mantaspetrauskas4431]

Thinking of doing the same upgrades on the laptop, my mane games would be rust or dayz, and I always rethink is it still worth upgrading this laptop?

[@RandomTechG]

For gaming? I would say no. Pretty much anything else, I would say go for it.

[@mantaspetrauskas4431]

@@RandomTechG what about 250 or 500gb ssd and one 8gb ram stick?

[@RandomTechG]

@@mantaspetrauskas4431 this would be good for more basic operations. If you will be doing any type of editing I would go with more ram. With file sizes being what they are today, 500gb will work but will fill up fast.

[@urdynwoaa8945]

Hi! Awesome vid, so helpful for me! Thanks! Do You have maybe some tips about how to and from where install drivers for this laptop?

[@thebombasticss3552]

You can do that from Lenovos website

[@annaarbas12155]

Very informative video. bro can you please suggest me where could i but spare parts for this model, I have the same model and the C-case is broken near the hinges, keyboard sometimes doesnt work, and the mouse is worst since i bought. please help me with some info. Thanks for the video

[@RandomTechG]

eBay and AliExpress are where I go usually to find parts for this laptop and more.

[@NeuroticJonas]

Nice video, of you allow me to give you one advice is to clone or copy the HDD to the SDD (if it is not broken) and that way you dont need license or drivers, depending on the files you have that process takes you from 15 mins to 2 hours extra and you can save the money from the license and the suffering of finding drivers.

[@RandomTechG]

Thank for the advice. I did chose to do a fresh install of windows vs. cloning the drive intentionally. I wanted a clean instal to get rid of unnecessary drivers and other files that I no longer needed.

[@eirfankhan98]

My lenovo y50 4k display locked to 48 htz please how to increase refrash rate to 60 standerd rang

[@RandomTechG]

It looks like Lenovo May have locked it at 48htz intentionally. Check out this video from Linus Tech Tips. He talks about the 48htz lock at about the 5 minute mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu1e5ebaK6gZ6s

[@handheldhavoc6635]

Is this laptop still worth fully upgrading today? I have one of these that I haven't used because it needs a new battery.

[@RandomTechG]

I would say yes. Not really for gaming, but everyday internet usage, light editing, etc. I use mine every single day and have since the upgrade. I'm replying to you on it right now in fact. I love this laptop and since I upgraded the SSD and ram, I've had zero issues with it. Mine does stay plugged in though so I don't really know the status of the battery.

[@handheldhavoc6635]

@@RandomTechG Alright so maybe not worth it too much. I have a laptop for editing and whatnot already and its probably on par performance wise with this one, if not better. Thanks for the reply!

[@pattygeorgieva3226]

I've been using mine for 5 years and it's still going pretty strong. I've upgraded to SSD and 16GB Ram recently, because I use it for gaming and it had some difficulties with newer games but now it runs perfectly. Of course, not on max resolution but I still haven't encountered a game I absolutely could not play on it. So I'd say it's pretty worth it. I have no plans on getting a new one any time soon.

[@handheldhavoc6635]

@@pattygeorgieva3226 Alright cool! If I can find another stick of RAM and an SSD for a decent price I plan on grabbing them!

[@spaved]

@@pattygeorgieva3226 can u run warzone

[@TanTeckYin]

May I know have you disconnect the battery before you swap the hard drive?

[@RandomTechG]

Teck Yin Tan you should definitely disconnect the battery when performing these steps. I did not because I believe my CMOS battery is bad. The last time I disconnected the battery, I had to reload drivers to my peripherals and I didn’t want to deal with this again.

[@TanTeckYin]

@@RandomTechG Noted with thanks mate!

[@adamz2221]

Hello, is it possible to modify a gpu clock? I want to undevolt it, but I can't do that in msi afterburner. How can I do that?

[@RandomTechG]

Try the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.

[@ep1cure754]

after installing nvidia drivers when i open games(like CSgo or DOTA 2) my laptop swtichs off please help bro. make a video abt the this issue please. thank you.

[@RandomTechG]

couple of this to try first... install a monitoring program to determine the temps during shut down. If temps are ok, run an event log and see if that tells you anything helpful. It’s likely either a bios issue or you’re mobo may be faulty. I’ve seen a lot of threads on this laptop with people that have the same issue. Many report they reverted to an older bios and it fixed the problem. Some say they tried this and it did not fix the issue and ultimately replacing the mobo resolved the issue. Personally, I have not experienced this on mine and have not had to trouble shoot this myself.

[@redfoxstudios3205]

What is the brightness of this panel, I couldn't find an accurate no. Online it varied between 190-250 nits.

[@heroalsheikh]

I have a drop in the fps inside the games like dota 2 for example it runs on 50 fps and barely reach 60 on the other hand my older pc can run it perfectly fine. Do u think updating the hard drive and the ram would fix this?

[@RandomTechG]

It’s most likely thermal throttling. Check your temps at idle then check them while you’re experiencing the lower FPS. I believe thermal throttling is set at 75 degrees Celsius on these.

[@automotogodfrey9482]

How about 16GB Ram only i installed without 1GB Hard drive? Is that fine only for my laptop y50-70

[@RandomTechG]

Upgrading to 16gb or RAM will definitely help although if you continue to use the standard HDD you will not see the full potential in performance.

[@aurelionsmol7374]

I also have this laptop, but can you make a video on how to fix its heating issue.. Mine is idle about an hour and its very hot

[@RandomTechG]

Nathan, first, start with the simple stuff. Make sure the vents are clear and not obstructed by anything. Dirt, debris, cloths, blankets etc when you’re running this laptop. Did this start randomly, or did this start after taking it apart? If non of the above mentioned things appear to be an issue, I recommend to remove the back panel, check to ensure the fans and shrouds are clear of dirt and debris. If they are clean, run the laptop in a static free area with the back cover off and check to ensure the fans are working.

[@aurelionsmol7374]

@@RandomTechG That is also my problem i can't remove the back panel because of a stripped screw i dont have a method to remove it..

[@screaminseaman6121]

​@@aurelionsmol7374 Try putting a rubberband over the striped screw, thinish one. And use the screw driver as normal, the rubber can give extra grip helping remove the screw.

[@revecchia]

hello I wanted to ask you, is 350 euros a good price? how much is it worth today? 17" fhd I74720 iq 2.6 ghz 16 gb 240 gb ssd Gtx860m 🤷‍♂️

[@RandomTechG]

If it’s used, that’s about standard pricing for this laptop. If it’s new or factory refurbished that’s an amazing price!

[@revecchia]

@@RandomTechG thanks

[@GauravWadhwani]

Hi, I got the refurbished of the laptop with 4k screen (I can see a 47Hz refresh rate ). I am planning to get a 4k monitor. Wanted to know if it will work with no issues i.e 2 4k screens at a time and different refresh rates.

[@RandomTechG]

Hi, If I recall, this laptop is locked at 60hz refresh rate. As for performance on 2 monitors, it depends on what you plan to do with it. This video is for the 1080p display and I’ve never seen it hit 60hz when gaming and it runs pretty hot while gaming as well. So if you plan to game with it, it’s not going to be the best for that. They did make these with different cpu and gpu options. Do you know what yours has?

[@GauravWadhwani]

@@RandomTechG I can hardly run any games with it. It fails to run CS GO with minimum settings. I dont know if its my GPU - 860 M or something else. TheCPU is i7 472QHQ. So no games. I plan 4k monitor only for multitasking. But im confused if the HDMI port and Intel's 4600 can display multiple 4k at a time.

[@RandomTechG]

You may be able to achieve this with a USB 3.0 to hdmi adapter but I’m not sure what kind of refresh rate you will get. It may limit you to 30 (or less) per monitor. I haven’t tried this before but I’ve seen a couple people in forms mention that it worked for them with a reduced refresh rate.

[@RandomTechG]

This is the adapter I’m talking about. www.amazon.com/Plugable-Ultra-High-Definition-Graphics-Multiple-3840x2160/dp/B00NQCFXGA

[@GauravWadhwani]

@@RandomTechG Thanks for this. I thought this device was needed only if one doesnt have HDMI port free. It is is 3 times more expensive here. I better downgrade to a Ultra wide Full HD monitor in that case.

[@BabyGirl-ef7jk]

In windows 10 what about onekey recovery and where to download win with all the software and drivers come with new pack laptop big issue

[@eirfankhan98]

which one ssd is recommended? and 2nd my laptope 4k 40 pin screen is broken but i want to replace fhd 30 pin it is possible throgh 40 pin to 30 pin converter?????

[@akshitkaul]

Can you suggest some 500gb ssd as of now except crucial ?

[@RandomTechG]

Samsung is always a good choice. I have the 1TB version of this in my editing pc. 3 yes so far with not complaints. www.amazon.com/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uZo0FbSC1Y3Z8

[@megimargareth4015]

@@RandomTechG can you help me ? Week ago i just bought the new Samsung 870 QVO 1TB SSD, but the bios didnt detect it on sata, but its detected when i use it as external drive, i also had try it using my friend adata SSD and its detected on sata What part did the cause ?? Thanks in advance

[@RandomTechG]

@@megimargareth4015 try these steps. www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/fixed-bios-not-detecting-ssd-in-computer/

[@LeoGarCru]

I saw you use a 1866Mhz ram... does the motherboard recognize that speed or it only recognize 1600Mhz?

[@RandomTechG]

That was so long ago, I don’t remember the exact specs. I’ll check though and get back to you soon.

[@LeoGarCru]

@@RandomTechG Thank you soo much, I'm searching for a ram bundle 😅

[@pattygeorgieva3226]

It does recognize only 1600Mhz, but if you have trouble finding one at that speed (like I did) you can put 1866 with no problem. Hope that helps. I just upgraded mine and did quite a bit of research.

[@zakwaanmakda9118]

How's your battery life doing? I bought mine in 2014 and now it just doesn't perform like before

[@tonytaormina4759]

Can you link to the exact ram and hard drive you got on Newegg ?

[@yatandbest]

can m.2 ssd be installed on y 50 70?

[@RandomTechG]

The y50-70 mobo does not support m.2, unfortunately.

[@Rudyjosephjr]

Bought in 2013, 2023 am still using it. 😂 Upgraded to 16gb ram corsair vengance ddr3 and 256gb samsung 850pro back in 2014. Only problem is cpu outdated cant upgrade to win11.

[@marreznzind5818]

hi, do u know if it supports ddr5 ram?

[@Rudyjosephjr]

@@marreznzind5818 cannot....this system is using old motherboard only supported DDR3.

[@davidhuang7599]

Hi, my hard drive recently blew out so I had to get a new one. I am planning on getting a 500GB SSD Hard Drive. I think I'm going to need to reinstall Windows 8.1 on this new hard drive, correct? I went to Microsoft's website and downloaded Windows 64 Bit 8.1 Drivers onto a USB using a program like Rufus. Will this USB be enough for me to reinstall Windows onto this new Driver or do I have to order a whole new Windows 8.1 Online in USB form or something? I really don't want to have to spend more money on the Windows Operating System if I don't need to, so I'm hoping what I did works.

[@RandomTechG]

To have a registered version, you will need a product key (which means you will need to buy it). You can easily find 8.1 keys for between $20 & $30. Just be careful of where you buy it. During the download you can choose to download to a usb drive (make sure your drive is large enough before you start). Then, you will set up your co outer to boot from the sun drive, follow the steps that follow then it will do the rest.

[@davidhuang7599]

@@RandomTechG When I boot up from my BIOS system, it says that I have a Windows "Preinstalled OS License", so does that not mean it won't detect Windows? Also, I'm not sure if I had a product key or not on my OS in the old hard drive. The old hard drive is fried though, like if you plug it in, it'll make scratching sounds and the computer won't detect it. Is there a way to get the product key from it if there is one? If not, would I still at least be able to boot up the new hard drive with an operating system just without the registered version?

[@RandomTechG]

@@davidhuang7599 read this thread. It should help you understand what’s going on and describes better than I could in a message on how to fix it. forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-1-8-7-Vista-and-XP-Discussions/Preinstalled-OS-license/m-p/1583322?page=1#1583588

[@davidhuang7599]

Ok, so basically I can take a generic product key for my version of windows and enter that in for a new version of windows. Then once I have access to my systems, I can dig out the product key I already had for windows that the laptop came with.

[@davidhuang7599]

@@RandomTechG Hi I reinstalled windows 8.1 onto my new drive and it's starting up. Though am I able to now remove my USB and will my laptop automatically start through windows now?

[@Marawizer]

Hello. Could i upgrade 1tb storage to 2tb storage?

[@RandomTechG]

You should have no problems upgrading to an 2tb drive. In fact Crucial makes one that they claim works in the Lenovo. Find it here: www.crucial.com/ssd/mx500/ct2000mx500ssd1

[@Marawizer]

@@RandomTechG oh ya, i see a white thing on your heatsink. What's that? Is that thermal pad?

[@RandomTechG]

Lucious I’m not sure what you’re referring to. I don’t see the white pad. If it’s on The heat sink it may just be some sort of cushioning. I don’t recall seeing a thermal pad on the heat sink.

[@jacobBillyixazhi]

Hi, im wanting to upgrade the ssd, will a Kingston A400 960 GB, 2.5" SATA III work with this laptop?

[@RandomTechG]

Thanks for the question, Jacob! According to Kingston, yes it is. Here is a link that shows its compatible. www.kingstonmemoryshop.co.uk/laptop/lenovo/ideapad-y-series/lenovo-ideapad-y50-y50-70-laptop

[@jacobBillyixazhi]

@@RandomTechG thanks

[@divyansh3237]

Can you please suggest me how to fix screen flickering problem??? It flickers most and performance is not much good even it has by default 16 GB RAM

[@therealbroadcasts]

Is 16gb ram the max its capable of?

[@Silver_Fury]

Can we insert ssd and HDD at same time

[@lmSunnyD]

Can you do this without installing windows into a USB?

[@maciejjanko114]

You can always clone your original HDD if you have one of those hdd/ssd readers, but they need to have loning" setting. either borrow it or buy wone if you are changing your drive, they're quite cheap.

[@avsshrestha3647]

I already have a 16GB RAM. If I only upgrade to SDD, will I be able to edit videos in 4k smoothly?

[@RandomTechG]

Upgrading to an SSD would help when the data your wanting to access is in that drive. This is because the SSD speeds for accessing files are much faster than an HDD.

[@avsshrestha3647]

@@RandomTechG That's great. I'll upgrade to 1TB SSD and try editing videos in 4k in my Lenovo y50.

[@dheerajb1883]

@@avsshrestha3647 hey how has the upgrade come along? You able to edit 4k?

[@avsshrestha3647]

@@dheerajb1883 I didn't change it. I bought new HP Omen 16

[@dheerajb1883]

@@avsshrestha3647 oh I see.. anyway Omen is a great choice. Congratulations!!😊

[@koshakov5786]

Do you have tearing issues in windows 10?

[@RandomTechG]

Not recently but I have experienced it. Screen tearing is usually associated with display adapter/driver (software) graphics card (hardware), or Windows display settings. The last time I had tearing issues I checked and updated my display adapter drivers and GPU drivers. In my case, updating those drivers resolved my screen tearing issues.

[@koshakov5786]

@@RandomTechG I had used windows 10 whet it was released and experienced tearing, so I decided to move to windows 8

[@koshakov5786]

@@RandomTechG sry for my English

[@RandomTechG]

If you like windows 10 and want to give it another try.... try this... Press Win + I to open Settings, then disable Game Mode. Restart the laptop and check whether your game works well without screen tearing. If you can still see screen tearing when you play games, you should disable the full-screen optimization of your game. That has worked for me in the last.

[@koshakov5786]

@@RandomTechG thank you, will try!

[@Guru007-d5y]

Can i use SSD of SATA3 type?

[@tanmoymukherjee2323]

Hi. I guess I'm late to the party. I'm writing this while I've shifted to a 500gb SSD and waiting for the RAM to be delivered. Please let me know if there's any way I can use the sshd as an external storage

[@RandomTechG]

There are some external enclosures designed specifically for SSHD's. I don't think you would have a problem utilizing this SSHD for external storage (unless the manufacture of your sshd block this somehow) but SSHD's are not great options when it comes to speed. If it is an option in your budget, i would personally recommend ditching the SSHD all together and go with an external SSD for your storage needs. Last but not least, with the price of external SSD's, it may be more cost effective to just go with an external ssd vs. buying an enclosure for your SSHD and turning it into external storage. Definitely look at you external SSD options vs. sshd enclosures before you decide. A lot to read, I know - hope this helps tho. 😁

[@jhonalvaroh]

grande sapeee

[@ziadelgheriany3429]

What was the average cost please?

[@RandomTechG]

For the RAM and the SSD it was under $200 at the time I purchased it.

[@davissmen3741]

Can i upgrade HDD to m.2??

[@RandomTechG]

@davissmen, unfortunately, this mobo does not support m.2. 😞

[@davissmen3741]

@@RandomTechG can i found cheaper ssd ?

[@sh4ggy01]

Where can i buy this ram now i cant find any

[@RandomTechG]

Looks like Newegg has it in stock right now.

[@Tonii7]

Ram Voltage ? 1.35 or 1.5

[@YahYuh]

I play gta 5 on the lenovo y50 and my fps is so bad, later i found out its because im playing on 48hz refresh rate and i cant change it, not even from my display settings, please help

[@RandomTechG]

I believe the FPS on this model laptop is locked at that rate. I’ve never been very happy or had much luck with this laptop for gaming.

[@YahYuh]

Motorman Yeah... ive been suffering on 45 fps sometimes even like 11 fps playing gta 5... anyways thank you for replying

[@knowwork9]

@@RandomTechG Do you still have this machine ? I can take it with gtx960 4g i7 4th 16ram 4k display need it for gaming and editing need some advice pls ;/

[@knowwork9]

@@YahYuh down the resolution bro its so cool with this hz

[@RandomTechG]

I have never had any luck playing modern games on this laptop. I would experience FPS issues and thermal throttling pretty regularly which made games unplayable. However, follow some of the advice on this thread. It may help you. forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-P-Y-and-Z-series-Notebooks/Y50-70-Low-FPS-Stuttering/m-p/4253002

[@ErickSeiya]

Can i upgrade my HD to SSD (2TB) ?

[@RandomTechG]

Yes, this model Lenovo can be upgraded to a SATA SSD. Crucial makes a 2tb version of the SSD I used in this video.

[@ErickSeiya]

​@@RandomTechG Thank you

[@MrMasterpod]

I'm stoked to rock this baby with pubg lite.

[@RandomTechG]

I’ve never played PUBG lite but this should handle it with these updates no prob.

[@cimrelpisann]

i usually got huge fps drop while gaming on my Y50

[@p2p104]

thermal paste change will help

[@ScreammyBoy]

Hi, do you use an external hdmi-connected monitor with this laptop? I have a Lenovo y50-70 with an integrated intel hd 4600 graphics card and a geforce 960M and unfortunately it does not detect an external monitor on the hdmi connector? The monitor works fine with other laptops, the cable also. Did you have the same problem? How to solve it? I have googled for a week, tried different things, tried other drivers and unfortunately it still does not work.... :( Many thanks for some help!!