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| CPU | I5-3230M |
| GPU | GT 650M SLI (via ultrabay) |
| RAM | 2x4GB DDR3 |
| HDD | 1TB 5400RPM |
| Screen | glossy 1080p, 90% sRGB |
| Keyboard | Backlit (Red) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
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I7, GT 650M SLI
Note: The newer model with GT 750M SLI is now available through Lenovo site.
Probably the best gaming laptops in this price range in terms of gaming performance to the price, including an 1080p screen. There is also an I7 version (which I think is less cost effective) – details here
You get dual GT 650M GDDR5 GPU, I5-3230M which certainly suffice for gaming, 6GB DDR3, 1TB HDD and a nice glossy 1080p. This is actually an excellent deal and in terms of performance, you get most of the time a gaming performance between the GTX 670MX and the 675MX, which is excellent, see review.
The battery performance is so-so, but as far as gaming laptop goes – this Y500 has an excellent value per money ratio and I truly suggest buying it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834312438&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-34-312-438-_-Homepage
Newegg currently has the Y500(59359560) for 889.90 + free shipping as a daily deal
thanks Richard!
First off: great site, it’s been very helpful to me in the past!
However, I’m curious as to your reasoning behind why you say the i5 version of this laptop is a better value than the i7. As far as I can tell most of the specs are identical, excepting of course the i7,/ which is a faster processor. Additionally, according to the pricing info you’ve provided, the i7 version is cheaper (via Lenovo site at least) than any the i5 version prices listed. I suspect I’m missing something painfully obvious…what’s the deal?
Hi
Thanks for the comment
The I7 is theoretically faster, but in games it has almost no impact (the new Crysis 3 might be different)
Plus the fact that the price on Lenovo site is only for a Y500 with **one** GT 650M – that’s why you need to but the 230$ ultrabay that is linked there, making it at least 150$-200$ more expensive even if you can use the Barnes&Nobles discount
Ahh, I see! Thanks for the clarification.
i5 and i7?
This is the I5 version