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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

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Processor
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $699.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineY500
Model nameIdeaPad
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Processor
Processor modelIntel Core i7-3630QM
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive1 TB
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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightYes

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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