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Black 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop with backlit keyboard and UltraNav touchpad

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop Core i7-3630QM 8GB 250GB SSD 15.6" FHD Windows 8.1

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A 15.6-inch FHD gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics, 8GB DDR3 RAM and a 250GB SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Processor
  • Processor NameIntel Core i7-3630QM
  • Screen Size15.6"
  • TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
  • Resolution1920x1080
  • Intel Core i7-3630QM up to 3.4 GHz for demanding tasks
  • 6 inch FHD 1920x1080 display with NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics
  • 250 GB solid state drive and 8 GB DDR3 RAM for fast responsiveness
  • Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system ready to use
  • Backlit keyboard with ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad for comfortable control

Core i7-3630QM gaming laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6 inch FHD laptop built around an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor reaching 3.4 GHz. It ships with Windows 8.1 64-bit, 8 GB DDR3 memory and a 250 GB solid-state drive. Discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics target gaming and multimedia workloads. The non-touch display shows 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Ultrabay Blu-ray drive and audio

An Ultrabay slot holds a Blu-ray RW drive for optical media reading and writing. Dolby Home Theater software works with premium JBL speakers to deliver immersive sound for movies and games. USB 3.0 ports provide swift data transfer for external storage. A backlit keyboard and ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad support low-light use and precise navigation.

HDMI port and power adapter

Verify that your external monitor accepts an HDMI signal for 1920 x 1080 output. Ensure the included power adapter matches your local mains voltage and plug type. The 5.9 lb weight affects backpack choice for daily carry. Buyers needing more internal storage or a second graphics card should consider other models.

Highlights

  • Intel Core i7-3630QM up to 3.4 GHz for demanding tasks
  • 6 inch FHD 1920x1080 display with NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics
  • 250 GB solid state drive and 8 GB DDR3 RAM for fast responsiveness
  • Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system ready to use
  • Backlit keyboard with ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad for comfortable control

Specifications

SeriesY500
ModelIdeaPad
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Processor
Processor NameIntel Core i7-3630QM
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920x1080
Operating SystemWindows 8.1
SSD250GB
HDDNo
Memory8GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4
USB3
TouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Backlit Keyboardyes
WebcamYes
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Will the 8GB DDR3 memory need upgrading for newer games?

The 8GB DDR3 is soldered and not user-upgradable, so the original capacity remains fixed for the life of the system.

What thermal limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the GT650M?

The GPU hits its thermal ceiling before the CPU, causing clock throttling that reduces frame rates until the chassis cools.

How loud do the fans get when the i7-3630QM and GT650M run all day?

Under sustained load the dual-fan cooling spins up to a noticeable but not intrusive level, typical for a 15.6" gaming chassis.

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