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Black Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 15.6 inch laptop with backlit keyboard and Blu-ray drive

Lenovo

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 laptop Core i7-3630QM 16GB 250GB 15.6" FHD GT650M Windows 10 Home Blu-ray Black

SKU CH-1GKW-TF5KA

A 15.6-inch FHD gaming laptop with a Core i7-3630QM processor, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 250GB SSD, NVIDIA GT650M graphics and Windows 10 Home

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Processor
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage250 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
  • Quad-core i7-3630QM reaches 3.4 GHz for fast processing
  • 6-inch FHD panel shows 1920x1080 detail
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics powers games and media
  • 250 GB SSD plus 16 GB DDR3 memory loads apps quickly
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit with Blu-ray RW and backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Gaming Laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop with a full HD non-touch display. It runs on an Intel Core i7-3630QM processor and includes 16GB of DDR3 memory. A 250GB solid state drive provides storage, while an NVIDIA GeForce GT650M discrete graphics card handles visuals. Windows 10 Home 64-bit is pre-installed.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This laptop suits users who want a portable machine for gaming and multimedia with a Blu-ray RW drive and backlit keyboard. The ThinkPad UltraNav touchpad and USB 3.0 ports support productivity tasks. Buyers who need a touchscreen, larger internal storage capacity, or a newer graphics architecture should consider other options.

Setup Checks Before Ordering

Verify that your existing peripherals are compatible with USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4 connectivity. Confirm the 15.6-inch form factor fits your carrying case or workspace. Ensure any external displays support the 1920x1080 resolution output. Check that your software licences transfer to a Windows 10 Home 64-bit environment.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $894.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineY500
Model nameIdeaPad
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Processor
Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage250 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth support4
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightYes

Questions about this item

What display output does the laptop provide for an external monitor?

The laptop includes an HDMI port that supports 1920x1080 output to an external display.

Can the internal 250GB SSD be supplemented with a second drive using the Ultrabay?

Yes, the Ultrabay slot accepts a second 2.5-inch drive or an additional GT650M graphics module.

How can I verify the GT650M is active after installing Windows 10 drivers?

Open Device Manager, expand Display adapters, and confirm NVIDIA GeForce GT650M appears without a warning icon.

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