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Black 15.6 inch gaming laptop with backlit keyboard and UltraNav touchpad

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop i7-3630QM GT650M 8GB 1TB HDD 15.6" FHD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-748N-PW4YT

15.6-inch FHD gaming laptop with Core i7-3630QM, GT650M graphics, 8GB DDR3 and 1TB HDD

  • 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 handles heavy workloads
  • 6" 1920x1080 FHD display shows crisp detail
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics powers games and media
  • 1 TB hard drive plus 8 GB DDR3 RAM stores large libraries
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit with USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4 connects peripherals fast

Gaming laptop for creators and players

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 pairs an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics card to handle multimedia editing and gaming workloads. A 15.6 inch 1920x1080 non-touch display provides a clear canvas for design and entertainment. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed for professional software compatibility.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The system runs on a 650M discrete GPU and a quad-core mobile processor rated up to 3.4 GHz during demanding tasks. Fan activity increases under sustained gaming or rendering loads to manage heat from the dedicated graphics. Typical office or media playback keeps thermals moderate and acoustics low.

Ultrabay flexibility and bundled media tools

An Ultrabay slot allows the optical drive to be swapped for additional hardware such as a second battery or storage device. A Blu-ray read-write drive is included for high-capacity disc authoring and playback. Dolby Home Theater audio processing and JBL-branded speakers enhance sound for movies and creative review. Bluetooth 4 connects peripherals without cables. USB 3.0 ports enable fast external transfers. The backlit keyboard and UltraNav touchpad support low-light productivity.

Highlights

  • Intel Core i7-3630QM up to 3.4 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 6" 1920x1080 FHD display shows crisp detail
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics powers games and media
  • 1 TB hard drive plus 8 GB DDR3 RAM stores large libraries
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit with USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4 connects peripherals fast

Specifications

SeriesY500
ModelIdeaPad
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Processor
Processor NameIntel Core i7-3630QM
Screen Size15.6"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Resolution1920x1080
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
SSDNo
HDD1TB
Memory8GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4
USB3
TouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Backlit Keyboardyes
WebcamYes
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I install the second GT650M in the Ultrabay, and what step do people miss?

Remove the optical drive, slide the second GT650M into the Ultrabay until it clicks, then enable SLI in the NVIDIA control panel; the step most people miss is installing the SLI bridge driver before the GPU is recognised.

Which component will need replacement first — the 1 TB hard drive or the 8 GB DDR3 memory?

The 1 TB hard drive will need replacement first; mechanical drives wear out while DDR3 modules rarely fail unless physically damaged.

What limit appears first during a long gaming session — the i7-3630QM thermal ceiling or the GT650M power envelope?

The i7-3630QM reaches its thermal ceiling first; sustained loads push the quad-core processor to its temperature limit before the discrete GT650M hits its power ceiling.

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