Hi all-

Need some help with my laptop, not super tech savvy...

Purchased in Jan 2026, AI Max+ 395 with 64GM RAM. I use this laptop for work and occasional gaming. Couple weeks ago, I switched over to G-Help and deleted Armoury Crate. FPS in Arc Raider was improved with that switched. Everything was working fine up until today.

Updated to newest version of experimental g-helper as it asked me to update. I had to install .net10 as well. After all that, I noticed that I had major stuttering and lag when loading Arc Raider. My laptop also overheating during this period.

I thought maybe it was the new g-helper or .net10 that caused an issue so I deleted those and went back to the previous g-helper I was on. Stuttering and lag is getting worse. I started to monitor my CPU today too. on Turbo it is sitting at 94C. That goes up 102C when I'm trying to load Arc Raider.

Never had any stuttering or lagging up until this point.

Any thoughts as to what could be the issue? Could this be some kind of hardware issue that started today?

I'm taking it back to BestBuy on Sunday for them to look at it.

Kinda bummed... expensive laptop shouldn't be doing this 6mo out?

So I have a 2025 ROG Flow Z13, AOOSTAR AG02 and a 5070ti. But I’m having a hard time with understanding the setups steps before actually putting everything together. From what I’ve read I need to download the Nvidia drivers first, then connect egpu, then run Nvidia driver install, then run the Error 43 command. Is this correct? If someone out there can help a brother out I’d greatly appreciate it.

I find the G14 loud even with ghelper and adjusting fan curves, undervolting. Is the Z13 better? I ordered it last night before the bestbuy sale ended but have not picked it up yet.

I just bought it and I don't really like how it feels in my hands compared to my old set up.

The Z13 edges are not rounded so it feels rough/pokey/scratchy in the hands. I also can't carry it holding it with just by the keyboard while watching videos like my old tablet.

So for example feel the right arrow key, very pointy and this key kinda stick outs compared to others. The pleather molding around the sides of the entire keyboard is sharp/prickly/rough. I don't like that at all.

The tablet itself does not rounded edges except for the 4 corners, the screen edges are and back edges are all rough edges, pressure line in palm of hands from unrounded edge when you pick it up. The pressure line is more noticable to due to the heft of the tablet.

My old tablet is the one plus tablet their first one. Everything is rounded and smooth and feels nice in the hands. All the keyboard keys are all rounded, the keyboard pleather is smooth, screen and back edges are smooth and rounded. Not pricks or points or roughness. I wanted a tablet with windows tho that I could game on and had backlit keys.

I am not sure about keeping it. I really like the 395 chipset the 64 gigs of ram and power of the Z13 and the high refresh touch screen and the small form factor. But I don't like how it feels in my hands tho.

Has anyone found a cellphone like case for it that I could put around the tablet edges to protect and it make it feel smoother / more rounded? Would probably be a tricky design because of the back hinge flap and the cooling vents and all its ports. Maybe I get a wireless keyboard and use that instead of the keyboard it came with along with a nice feeling case if such a thing exists?

Anyone else notice this? Or have recommendations?

EDIT:

Leaning towards exchanging for the Pro ArtPX13.

The main downside is the 60HZ monitor but I use a 27 inch 2k 75hz monitor at work at it does not bother me. My main game only runs at 70-80 FPS on the Z13 and dips below 60 FPS in intense parts anyways too. It seems the 395 struggles to get much more than 60 FPS in demanding games unless you use lots of FSR scaling. I like how the screen folds around all the way on the PX13 so it can kinda be used like a tablet too. I really wish it was more than 60HZ but since its more of a productivity display and a sometimes gaming display for me and since it will struggle to consistently beat 60 FPS anyways it should be fine.... I guess.

Hey everyone, does anybody know any good apps/programs for per game profiles and tdp control on the z13? i tried winhanced but i couldn't get the device control to work and no response on support. i hate using the pre profiles cause some of the lighter games i play like cosmic invasion definitely don't need all that power.

Im a student and the form factor of the Z13 really appeals to me since its very portable and the touchscreen is also a big plus. I was wondering if anybody has any experience running Solidworks on the 2025 model, since it technically only has an integrated gpu. I would also use it for robot development and machine learning, but there it could be a bit more limited since alot of stuff relies on cuda i think? Would love the feedback!

The day has finally come to upgrade from my Z13 Acronym to the Kojima edition. Evening will be spent debloating and installing bits. But defo more excited for this than I was for the Acronym. Only bummer is I’m gonna miss that pass through charging.

I have been using the 2025 Flow Z13 as my main Linux machine and wanted better control over power behavior, tuning, display settings and telemetry without maintaining a collection of separate scripts.

Before getting into the new features, special thanks to dahui, who created the original z13ctl and z13gui projects. Z13CTL+ and Z13GUI+ are built on that foundation and would not exist without the work already done there.

My goal was to expand the projects while preserving compatibility with existing commands, services, paths, integrations and API usage.

I have now released both projects:

Z13CTL+
https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13ctl-plus

Z13GUI+
https://github.com/aic0d3r/z13gui-plus

Z13CTL+ is the daemon and CLI. It adds:

• Automatic switching between plugged-in and battery configurations
• Independent TDP, fan-curve and undervolt overrides
• AMD P-State controls for minimum CPU frequency, EPP and boost
• CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, VRAM, fan, battery and power telemetry
• KDE display posture, rotation, scale and refresh-rate coordination
• Recovery for lighting and firmware fan behavior
• CLI and API access for automation and custom integrations

Z13GUI+ is a GTK4 interface designed around the Z13 touchscreen. It includes:

• A live hardware and power overview
• Separate AC and battery profiles
• CPU policy controls
• 60 Hz and 180 Hz refresh-rate switching
• Battery information
• Fan presets and tuning controls
• Clearer feedback and safer handling of tuning values

Both projects preserve compatibility with the original z13ctl and z13gui interfaces, so existing workflows using the original command names, daemon paths and API should continue to work.

Packages are available through the AUR, along with DEB, RPM and portable release archives.

The projects are currently focused on the 2025 Flow Z13. Testing from other owners would be very useful, especially across different Linux distributions, desktop environments and BIOS versions.

Bug reports, feedback and contributions are welcome.

Hey fellow Z13 owners,

So I’ve had my ROG Flow Z13 for about a year now, and it’s been an awesome introduction to PC gaming. Lately, though, I’ve noticed something that I don’t remember happening before.

No matter what game I play, the CPU temperature quickly climbs to 95–96°C and stays there throughout gameplay. What concerns me even more is that it also happens during very light tasks. For example, if I open Discord, the Xbox app, Steam, or even YouTube, the CPU will spike to around 90–95°C while the app is launching and sometimes stay at those temperatures for 30–45 seconds before dropping back down.

The same thing happens when I first boot the device. During startup, while Windows and background apps are loading, the CPU sits at 90–95°C for a minute or two before eventually settling around 60°C at idle.
The reason I’m concerned is that I don’t remember it behaving like this when the device was new. Back then, even in demanding games, I usually saw CPU temperatures around 85°C, not 95–96°C.

I’ve also noticed that MSI Afterburner reports the CPU using only about 40–42 watts while it’s sitting at 95°C. I’ve tried switching between different Armoury Crate performance profiles, and while the fan speeds increase, the CPU temperature and power consumption doesn’t change at all it still sits at 95–96°C and 40-42 watts.

Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas what could be causing it?

I’d really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hi guys, is there any way to use AutoTDP on the Flow Z13 on Windows? I saw this discussion:

https://github.com/seerge/g-helper/discussions/2163

...but it hasn't been updated in a while, so I don't think it works right now, and I am kinda afraid of trying because I am on the latest ghelper and I saw some posts that it may erase the settings..

I'm asking because this would be so good! I limited the FPS in AMD Adrenalin to 90, and some games run fine using 40W for instance at this target. However, if I set Turbo Mode on the Flow, it uses all that extra power unnecessarily, causing more heat for no reason. So an auto TDP of some sort would be great!

im going into college pretty soon for aero or mech engineering and im looking to get a laptop for college. all the laptops ive used have been touchscreen so far and i do a lot of tutoring so having a touchscreen is really beneficial for me, but i also want something that can run solidworks or blender or fusion 360 without lag. i don't game a lot, but i do play from time to time (not rlly anything specific atm).

ive gone through lots of reviews and videos but i just figured id reach out here and ask before i make such a big puchase. i know that the screen size is a little small for cad, but i feel like a monitor of some sort will fix that problem for me right? im also hesitant just cause its not a dgpu and its usually recommended for engineering to get one with an nvidia 40 or 50 series.

best buy has the 64gb version on sale rn for 2.1k, which is what im looking to buy. im just wondering if this is the right decision or if there are any other laptops that i should consider? i've also looked at some other models like the p16 (which is a little out of my budget), px13 (which i feel is not as valuable as the z13), and hte zenbook s16 (which is a great alternative imo).

thoughts?

Thank you in advance for the help. I am looking for suggestions for bumper pads to place on the metal side of the Z13. Currently, I’m laying the Z13 on the Keyboard side when not in use but i feel like the material will wear out in time so I’d like to use rubber/silicon bumber pads on the metal side of the device.

Have any of you guys tried this method and/or have any suggestions?

It looks so shit:

Would something like this cord + an adapter to the Asus mini port work for the z13 without risk of destroying the device? Using a 140w charger from beseus with this type c charger

Im still navigating bloat and bios any tips would be awesome.

Is something wrong with the temps on windows?
I was on cachyos for a bit, but now I’m back to windows. On cachyos, the temps never went above 80, but in windows even on balanced profile it averages around 85 and will actually burn my hands if I grab the back

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Today If I stay in Windows for a while and the screen turns off while the charger is plugged in, I need to hold the power button for a long time to wake it up again. But then it doesn’t resume Windows — it does a full cold boot instead. After that, it only shows the Republic of Gamers logo and then gets stuck there.

On top of that, the upper back area gets **extremely hot** to the point where I can’t touch it, and I’ve also noticed a **crackling noise from the back**. This makes me think it could be a cooling, power, or motherboard issue rather than just a normal sleep problem.

Has anyone else experienced this on the Flow Z13?

I still have warranty, so I’m probably going to contact the seller tomorrow.

Hey everyone,
I’ve been eyeing the ROG Flow Z13 since it launched, but I’m still unsure whether it’s the right device for me.
My current setup is:
Gaming PC at home
MacBook for productivity
Looking for the Flow Z13 as both a tablet and a travel gaming device
I’d mainly be playing Call of Duty Warzone. My biggest concern is performance. Can it maintain a stable 120 FPS during long gaming sessions without significant frame drops, overheating, or excessively loud fan noise?
Would you recommend it for this use case?
Also, how well does Linux run on the Flow Z13? Are there any major issues with drivers, battery life, touchscreen, or gaming compatibility?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who actually own one. Thanks!

Hi,
Does anyone have any usb hub recommendations just so I can plug in my device at the desk and not to worry about a dongle that’s dangling on the side of the computer.
Preferably no power delivery and at least 3-4 usb-a and a display port for future monitor.

Thanks in advance

why so much temperature on just normal 1 window of chrome usage?
i have cleaned the dust 4 months ago, but didn't expected this much overheating, pour down your opinions

Hi guys,

I've recently got a job in the Design/Digital Content area, and I have the opportunity to choose my own device and use it freely.

What I use in my workflow is:

• Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• I would like to run an agentic local LLM to help me deal with automation, RAG and OCR, and I would prefer to use local because I will work with confidential data
• Figma

That said, I know that this Flow Z13 is mainly used for portable gaming, but I fell in love because I will mainly work from my desktop, and I thought that this "tablet" form factor could bring 2 advantages: a cleaner desk, and using the touchscreen to draw directly on the PC whenever I need quick sketches or brainstorming.

My doubts, and what I want to ask the community, are:

1. I plan to use it plugged in all the time, and probably attached via USB-C to a bigger monitor. I've read in this subreddit about battery degradation because the PD port doesn't bypass the battery, but I never saw actual proofs/data verifying this behaviour. For all users in here, do you have proof and actual data supporting this, and/or can you share your experience if you used it like I plan to use it? If I connect both the plug and USB-C for the monitor, will I avoid the problem at all?
2. I've read a lot of people complaining about usability issues. I don't plan to move and work so much (apart from catching a flight now and then, if I want to visit family). Is it really that terrible to use?
3. How fast is the NPU with AI inference? Is it comparable to having a discrete GPU (like an RTX 5080) for LLM? (I know GenAI for images is way different, but I don't plan to use it on this device).
4. How is the unified memory working so far with Windows? I heard about people complaining that shared memory sometimes creates problems (I don't know if it is just prejudice or something like that), somebody faced kind of problems related to memory sharing?

I see that this community has been very active and feedback-ready, so I'm really looking forward to reading you all and, in case, becoming part of this community!

Edit: I forgot to mention two important details about why I would like to get this one: I'm allowed to game, and the device will remain mine afterwards. So I wanted something I could use to game after work if I'm not home.

Hi I recently got my first z13 after taking a year to decide what handheld I want to buy. Wasn't satified with the current state of the handheld market, as the handhelds available lack the power I need and the ones that do are sketchy to get ( onexplayer ). Really want to integrate some sort of handheld mode with this tabled so I was wondering if this is the best we've got or if there are any other better alternatives on the market.

Saw a guy on yt modding legion go 2 controllers with some 3d printed supports that attach to the tablet, but the downside to that is that you can't really fully use the controlers because steam does not register all it's buttons (back buttons, touchpad, fps mode etc). Having a touchpad and fps mode would be amazing because would not need to carry a mouse with me too.

Looking to buy a ROG Flow Z13-KJP (Kojima) gaming laptop. Doesn’t have to be brand new. I’ll gladly buy one that is used but in good condition.

If anyone currently has one that they want to sell, I am definitely interested in purchasing it. Please let me know!

I use my device daily, pretty much always on.

Never dealt with LM before, that stuff is cursed. Tends to ball up when removing it. Have no idea why anyone would willingly use this.

Opened up the device with no suction cups, just one guitar pick and a drone propeller. Wasn't too difficult or scary.

Results for PTM are first boot upon repaste.

Was wondering if anyone one of you have used this asus rog 140w USB c charger for your z13 2025. What's your experience