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post Sep 1 2012, 05:35 PM, updated 11y ago

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This post will be updated frequently with more latest news, stay tune.
I am not a seller, pls get it from the authorised resellers. icon_rolleyes.gif

Pls get official Lenovo Local set specs as below and beware of those oversea set from US (AP set) with major warranty claims issues as reported below.
Pls ensure local set part No. written on box before u open it. Refer to guide below to identify local set.

Lenovo warranty registration

Pls remember to register the 2 yrs warranty on-line as per the guide by kuroneko0509 in below link for local set Lenovo laptop come with 2 yrs warranty. Else it will show 1 yr warranty from manufactured date in Lenovo system.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2619081/+3
http://support.lenovo.com/en_MY/product-se...arrantyReg.page

Y510p with new Haswell core i7-4700MQ/GT750m/Full HD anti-glare screen and longer battery life with optimus is coming.

Y510p i7-4700MQ + GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080, anti-glare)@TBA, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Swappable ultrabay GT750m/ODD@TBA.

Y410p with new Haswell core i7-4700MQ + GT750m(GDDR5) and longer battery life with optimus in MY.
Y410p(5936-9493) i7-4700MQ + GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 yrs
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G400s affordable slim profile laptop in MY.
G400s i5-3230M + GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s(5937-5147) i5-3230M + GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
http://lnv.gy/10UEiPI

Y500(59-377008), i7-3630QM + GT750M(GDDR5) + 1920x1080@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
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Y500(59-378187), i7-3630QM + GT750M(GDDR5) + 1920x1080@RM3899[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs
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Y400(5937-7760), i7-3630QM, GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, freeDOS, red backlit, 120w psu, ODD, 2 years
Y400(59-373880), i7-3630QM, GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, ODD, 2 yrs
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2kg] 4GB, backlit, 1TB, W8
Z400T, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Z400T, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)]@RM2799[2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Z400T, Pentium 2020 + Intel HD3000 + (1366x768, touch)@RM1699[2kg], 4GB, 500GB, backlit, W8
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Z500T, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2499[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

Remarks:
All quoted price is RSP and negotiable.
swappable ODD(optical disk drive) = Removable DVD Burner
swappable GN37 exGPU = Removable Y500 External Graphic (Nvidia GT 750M 2G DDR5)
Additional 170W(output 20V,8.5A) For SLI, 120W(output 19.5V,6.15A) AC Adapter include in box

Current Y500 model with GT650m SLI:
Y500, i7-3630QM+GT650M(GDDR5)+1920x1080@3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, red backlit, no ODD, 2 yrs
Free - Y500 GN36(GT650m) - External Graphic / Removable
Free- Additional 170W(output 20V,8.5A) and 120W(output 19.5V,6.15A) AC Adapter

Lenovo latest flyer from Hikari85
http://gtech.my/product/laptop/Lenovo_Q2_04.jpg
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pic & box identification for official local set Y500/Y400/Y580:
- SIRIM sticker is at the bottom of local set laptop
- Look for "MY" sign on the box, ie IDEAPADY500xxxxxxxxxxMY.
- make sure the spec same as local set listed above.
- make sure is the local set part No. stated on the box.
Y500/GT750m(59-377008), Y500/GT750m sli(59-378187), Y400/GT750m/DOS(5937-7760), Y400/GT750m/W8(59-373880)
Refer local Lenovo site for any changes:http://bit.ly/rpZTBR
- local set all come with 2 yrs international warranty
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Y500/Y400 optional ultrabay components available according to Hikari85:
Idea Y Series Options
Y400 Removable DVD Burner DB35 RM190
Y500 Removable DVD Burner DB36 RM190
Y400 Removable HDD F450 RM450
Y500 Removable HDD F451 RM450
Y400 Removable Graphics GN35(GT650m) RM580
Y500 Removable Graphics GN36(GT650m) RM580
Y400 Removable Fan S2601 RM75
Y500 Removable Fan S2602 RM75
IdeaPad 170W AC Adapter (CE) RM229
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Benchmarks from China:http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-3658952-1-1.html

It seems gt750m is an OC gtx660m with higher clock due to matured 28nm manufacturing.
GPUZ gt750m/Y400 vs gtx660m/Y580 vs gt650m/Y400
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3Dmark11 with core i7, gt750m/Y400=P2937 > gtx660m/Y580=P2636 > gt650m/Y400=P2300.
3Dmark11 gt750m pawn gtx660m. brows.gif
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Furmark stress test for gt750m/Y400 vs gt650m/Y400 with default clock speed.
Default GT750m core clock 941mhz turbo boost to 1058mhz in Furmark test exceeded the default boost clock 967mhz brows.gif . This might be due to boost 2.0 in new Gpu. hmm.gif
Default GT650m core clock 790mhz remains the same in Furmark test since GPU boost is not enable. sad.gif
GT750m temp increase to 55C with 1.1120V compare to GT650m at 43C with 1.0250V.
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Y500 review from notebookcheck drool.gif
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo...ok.87585.0.html
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Y500/Y400 grey imported set (AP set)
Other variants of Y500/Y400 are US imported set(AP set) with same/different specs, cheaper price and 1 yr US warranty. Its best to avoid due to many potential hardware/warranty issues.
- read the threads on grey imported set warranty issues:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2647407
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2825975
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2619606

- Major warranty claim issues on imported set((AP set) reported in local Lenovo facebook.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914/+930
Case 1) Replied from Lenovo Malaysia in their facebook for the user who bought the imported set (AP set) quoted below:
Lenovo Malaysia:
"Hi Ms Radhika, sorry for the delay. I have intended to contact you as soon I was able to speak to the reseller who sold you the U300 but was unable to since their number was not reachable, however, in the process, dialled your brother's number which was written in the purchase invoice (thinking it could be the salesman's contact number) and I have spoken to him with regards to the management disposition on this case.

Lenovo management has decided that we will not be able to support your request for a replacement or refund because this machine is a US based machine. The dealer who sold you the unit is not an authorized Lenovo reseller. I have tried to contact the reseller but to no avail, in order to advise them the situation and for them to liase with you with regards to the solution that they may be able to offer you. I suggest that you walk in to the reseller's office if you also fail to reach them via telephone and bring up this issue to them.

Although Lenovo is an international company, the services that we render is subjected to the company's local policy and at the same time governed by Lenovo International Term & Condition.

For your existing U300 which are still at our service center, we will finish up the repair but there won't be any more warranty repair should any issue surfaces after this. "

- Major warranty claim issues on grey imported set((AP set) of Y580 face by unlucky forumer.
Case 2). https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2637513/+51
QUOTE(skan1 @ Jan 8 2013, 12:37 AM)
Seller doesn't have original receipt for the laptops she purchased.

I bought 2 units from the seller above. One broke down in 18 days.

She told me to sent it in for warranty despite I want a replacement from her.

Nevermind , I agreed with her. Now Lenovo did not fix anything and sent me back a faulty unit. This part is not her fault.

But IBM Service Center offered me a chance of a replacement unit. However, they needed the official receipt.

I contacted fie. She replied me that she doesn't have any official receipt.

Laptop buyers beware. I just want to state to you all what I have gone through for 1 month.

She will try to reassured you but words are just words, she just does nothing and is only INTERESTED IN UR MONEY.

my word of advice to all of u , get from a store which has the official receipt.

Attached is my conversation with this person.
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Reviews/ benchmark
Y500 i7+GT650M SLI+FHD reviews/benchmarks by our pro bro.
Thank you very much and credit to our pro reviewer/ benchmarker. notworthy.gif
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23/11/12 update
Y500 benchmark from China
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-21/11/12 update
Y400 interior layout & unboxing in China
http://itbbs.pconline.com.cn/notebook/15974545.html

Y500 unboxing in China
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_592752.html

Unboxing of Y400 in youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIElyWsVXZ4

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More look like gaming laptop yo.... brows.gif
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post Sep 1 2012, 06:07 PM

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Nice looking laptop! I guess the dual graphics refer to Nvidia Optimus.
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QUOTE(DeepMemory @ Sep 1 2012, 06:07 PM)
Nice looking laptop! I guess the dual graphics refer to Nvidia Optimus.
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And also GT655M still no any information on NVIDIA website, so I think maybe it can do SLI? biggrin.gif


Added on September 1, 2012, 6:10 pmAnd just now I check the price search on Google, starting at US$649 for Y400

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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Sep 1 2012, 06:09 PM)
And also GT655M still no any information on NVIDIA website, so I think maybe it can do SLI? biggrin.gif


Added on September 1, 2012, 6:10 pmAnd just now I check the price search on Google, starting at US$649 for Y400
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Hope it is not referring to Optimus hmm.gif Lenovo have very interesting specced laptop nowadays thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(DeepMemory @ Sep 1 2012, 06:17 PM)
Hope it is not referring to Optimus hmm.gif  Lenovo have very interesting specced laptop nowadays  thumbup.gif
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And as one person on China forum said GT655M most properly will be renamed GTX560M.... doh.gif
Hope it no lo...
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Covered the lenovo branding and I thought it was a MSI notebook at first.
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I like the ultrabay concept, it make notebook more DIYable. rclxms.gif

Wish Lenovo will sucess to create a new evolution in DIY notebook GPU than we will rclxm9.gif
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dual graphics capabilities mean that theres 2 graphic cards in it??
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QUOTE(kuroneko0509 @ Sep 1 2012, 06:33 PM)
dual graphics capabilities mean that theres 2 graphic cards in it??
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Maybe
As now currently GT650M cannot do SLI, so hope that GT655M can do SLI...
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QUOTE(kuroneko0509 @ Sep 1 2012, 06:33 PM)
dual graphics capabilities mean that theres 2 graphic cards in it??
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to be precise, graphics switching like nvidia optimus.

Not really fond to slim gaming laptop. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Sep 1 2012, 06:37 PM)
to be precise, graphics switching like nvidia optimus.

Not really fond to slim gaming laptop. biggrin.gif
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Just copy from notebookreview.com:
"This piece of news should interest some people. As far as I know the new Y400 and Y500 are not going to replace the Y480 and Y580, but they will certainly be close in specs and potentially more capable in performance as they have an UltraBay (like ThinkPads offer) that allows for either a DVD Burner, Blu-Ray or another graphics card that can be paired with the Nvidia 650M / 655M the Y400 and Y500 will be equipped with.
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No matter is optimus or SLI, both ways are good as we can DIY the notebook GPU. rclxms.gif

If its optimus, than we can swap in any available discrete GPU in ultrabay. It save the cost of future GPU upgrading.
If its SLI, than it may bottleneck by the on board discrete GPU for future upgrade to more powerfull GPU.

Let hope that performance of ultrabay GPU are close to on board discrete gpu and Lenovo didnn't patent the ultrabay idea so that DIY notebook GPU can go to mainstream. thumbup.gif

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QUOTE(ytlay @ Sep 1 2012, 07:46 PM)
No matter is optimus or SLI, both ways are good as we can DIY the notebook GPU.  rclxms.gif

If its optimus, than we can swap in any available discrete GPU in ultrabay. It save the cost of future GPU upgrading.
If its SLI, than it may bottlenet by the on board discrete GPU for future upgrade to more powerfull GPU.

Let hope that performance of ultrabay GPU are close to on board discrete gpu and Lenovo didnn't patent the ultrabay idea so that DIY notebook GPU can go to mainstream.  thumbup.gif
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Not if the gpu is soldered to the board. whistling.gif
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QUOTE(rc2x @ Sep 1 2012, 07:52 PM)
Not if the gpu is soldered to the board.  whistling.gif
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Yes, since we can add a discrete GPU in ultrabay no matters the on board GPU is HD4000 or discrete GPU. brows.gif
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it all depends on how Lenovo is gonna price the laptop and the dock...

Sony and Fujitsu have already tested water with similar concept, and they never take off...
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interesting.... biggrin.gif
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DVD take away?! good!
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the design of this laptop definitely looks nice and slim...really like to hav a look at the carbon fibre pattern cover of the laptop...
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/lenovo-...y-and-z-series/

HDD bay that users can swap out for dual graphics chips
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Shall laptop manufacturer produce laptop with screen resolution higher than 1366x768 in 14"?

At that resolution, slim laptops seems not look nice. hmm.gif
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definitely, i simply can't use 1366x768... too unproductive D:
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QUOTE(soundsyst64 @ Sep 2 2012, 09:13 AM)
Shall laptop manufacturer produce laptop with screen resolution higher than 1366x768 in 14"?

At that resolution, slim laptops seems not look nice. hmm.gif
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at least should be 1600X900 if not 1080p...
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without OBD.. seems like y480/580 slim version
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I just wonder why lenovo cannot just come out with some different design on different series even on the out look of these new comer also look same to y480/y580... just the colour different... lol
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QUOTE(cslance @ Sep 2 2012, 05:15 PM)
I just wonder why lenovo cannot just come out with some different design on different series even on the out look of these new comer also look same to y480/y580... just the colour different... lol
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Alienware the same, no?
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Alienware the same, no?
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Yes indeed.. all the same.. but i thin alienware even worse... all generation is the same only the spec different. hopefully can see some changes from these money making company
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i guess no need to pening kepala with designs, just focus on specs & performance all the way tongue.gif
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QUOTE(cslance @ Sep 2 2012, 05:15 PM)
I just wonder why lenovo cannot just come out with some different design on different series even on the out look of these new comer also look same to y480/y580... just the colour different... lol
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ya.. perhaps.. but form the picture it tell almost the same but no mater how, it still a great laptop.
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Lenovo has redesigned the Y400 cooling with bigger wire mesh ventilation below the hot spot. Its getting ready for the SLI GPU. brows.gif
It thermal design is better than Y480 and save the trouble for dust cleaning. rclxms.gif
Wish they have resolved the thermal design flaw in Y480/Y580 where HDD temp is relatively high.

http://benyouhuifile.it168.com/album/20120...jhyp8dp9p88.jpg
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Sep 2 2012, 08:19 PM)
Lenovo has redesigned the Y400 cooling with bigger wire mesh ventilation below the hot spot. Its getting ready for the SLI GPU.  brows.gif
It thermal design is better than Y480 and save the trouble for dust cleaning.  rclxms.gif
Wish they have resolved the thermal design flaw in Y480/Y580 where HDD temp is relatively high.

http://benyouhuifile.it168.com/album/20120...jhyp8dp9p88.jpg
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I think they move the south bridge to another place lo, the main reason why HDD temp is high is not cause by copper pipeline but is the south bridge, the south bridge is just back to the HDD place only...
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Sep 2 2012, 08:51 PM)
I think they move the south bridge to another place lo, the main reason why HDD temp is high is not cause by copper pipeline but is the south bridge, the south bridge is just back to the HDD place only...
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It's HDD itself unable to cooling down. See my report at the above link.

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QUOTE(deepcool0922 @ Sep 2 2012, 09:26 PM)
It's HDD itself unable to cooling down. See my report at the above link.

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Hey bro, south bridge is one of the extreme heating component..... sweat.gif
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diy notebook with dual graphic... drool.gif ,SLI is coming with low price thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Sep 2 2012, 09:37 PM)
Hey bro, south bridge is one of the extreme heating component..... sweat.gif
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not really... if u look at desktop boards many mainstream and budget ones dun even have a heatsink on it...


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QUOTE(xD4rever @ Sep 3 2012, 01:07 AM)
diy notebook with dual graphic... drool.gif ,SLI is coming with low price thumbup.gif
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iirc Dell and Sony tried to do so in the past...

anyone still remember GeForce 9400M + GeForce GT 210M SLI? laugh.gif

still, i am still quite surprised that Lenovo didn't opt for AMD to have a dual GPU solution... granted the CPU side is lacking, but AMD APU integrated graphic can hold it's own, and CrossFire scales better than SLI... hmm.gif

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i am very interested in the Lenovo Y500. Looks very promising.
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The picture which u share from ZOL there cannot see la...==
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Updated post#1 with more latest picture.

High end Y500 with carbon fibre patterned cover & ultrabay with fan/heatsink/2nd discrete GPU on right side look very promising. drool.gif rclxm9.gif
Fan, heatsink for on board CPU/GPUs are on the left side.
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Sep 3 2012, 07:35 PM)
Updated post#1 with more latest picture.

High end Y500 with carbon fibre patterned cover & ultrabay with fan/heatsink/2nd discrete GPU on right side look very promising.  drool.gif  rclxm9.gif
Fan, heatsink for on board CPU/GPUs are on the left side.
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I mean upload to another photo hosting website like photobucket, ZOL only let their member see their picture only.... sweat.gif

BTW, simple review of Y400 and Y500

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QUOTE(xD4rever @ Sep 3 2012, 08:31 PM)
15.6" in 1366x768 doh.gif
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The display set is 1366x769, but it got come with FHD model too la...
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does it worth for wait? i dont think so bcoz no graphic card improvement.
just buy lenovo y580 lol icon_rolleyes.gif

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QUOTE(audiobeat81 @ Sep 3 2012, 10:38 PM)
does it worth for wait? i dont think so bcoz no graphic card improvement.
just buy lenovo y580 lol icon_rolleyes.gif

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the design not really attractive..simple and still heavy btw

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QUOTE(audiobeat81 @ Sep 3 2012, 11:04 PM)
the design not really attractive..simple and still heavy btw

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It will be heavy than current Y480/Y580....lol
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QUOTE(audiobeat81 @ Sep 3 2012, 10:38 PM)
does it worth for wait? i dont think so bcoz no graphic card improvement.
just buy lenovo y580 lol icon_rolleyes.gif

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i like this design better though, more like the book style of the u series which I find sexy.
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i think high spec also around 3.2k?
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Sep 2 2012, 09:37 PM)
Hey bro, south bridge is one of the extreme heating component..... sweat.gif
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QUOTE(deepcool0922 @ Sep 4 2012, 05:12 PM)
did u see any heatsink there?
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But south bridge normal operating temp is 4X degree Celsius, and the chipset just down to HDD, so u think heat will spread to where?
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Sep 4 2012, 05:29 PM)
But south bridge normal operating temp is 4X degree Celsius, and the chipset just down to HDD, so u think heat will spread to where?
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Y500 swappable ultrabay with fan, full copper heatsink & 2nd discrete GPU look tempting. drool.gif drool.gif
What port are they using? SATA2 or SATA3 port?
If can use universal SATA to USB adapter than wow! brows.gif
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Fan, dual pipe heatsink come with Y500 look promising. thumbup.gif
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Redesign Y500 with large wire mesh ventilation at the bottom. ready for dual GPU cooling & easy to clean dust. rclxms.gif
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Ultrabay with discrete GPU located at the right side as in picture.
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More details in chinese site http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/59/160_586944.html

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this design definitely looks much better and solid than y480/580....with gud ventilation too...
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At 1st by the look of it almost like no changing from Y480/Y580, but now.. its was just like WOW!

Impressive..nice alternative to the laptop. I'm sure this will another hot selling model again...
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Let's hope it won't cost a Bomb.

It is weight around 2.88kg(probably without the 2nd GPU), and only packed with a 1366x768 LCD on an 15 inch.

Would rather get a Sager with a single 7970M(which probably even beat 2x GTX660M), weight around 3.1kg, and packed with a 1920x1080 LCD on an 15 inch.

Again, the question is, will it cost(inclusive of the 2nd GPU for SLI) about the same as the sager or cheaper. hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Amal @ Sep 4 2012, 11:43 PM)
Let's hope it won't cost a Bomb.

It is weight around 2.88kg(probably without the 2nd GPU), and only packed with a 1366x768 LCD on an 15 inch.

Would rather get a Sager with a single 7970M(which probably even beat 2x GTX660M), weight around 3.1kg, and packed with a 1920x1080 LCD on an 15 inch.

Again, the question is, will it cost(inclusive of the 2nd GPU for SLI) about the same as the sager or cheaper.  hmm.gif
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Well, we will only know after the whole spec list release....
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QUOTE(Amal @ Sep 4 2012, 11:43 PM)
Let's hope it won't cost a Bomb.

It is weight around 2.88kg(probably without the 2nd GPU), and only packed with a 1366x768 LCD on an 15 inch.

Would rather get a Sager with a single 7970M(which probably even beat 2x GTX660M), weight around 3.1kg, and packed with a 1920x1080 LCD on an 15 inch.

Again, the question is, will it cost(inclusive of the 2nd GPU for SLI) about the same as the sager or cheaper.  hmm.gif
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If you are looking for ultra high-end, Sager release newest model NP9370 with Dual 4GB GDDR5 nvidia GTX680M (SLI) / Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD ATI HD 7970M (Crossfire)

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should be running on PCI-E... USB can't provide the bandwidth and power that a GPU needs...

according to the first pic u can only pair with another GT 650M... hmm.gif on paper it's better than GTX 675M, but consumes roughly the same amount of power... so, a 14" laptop but with a massive 150W or 180W PSU anyone? brows.gif that totally defeats the purpose of getting a 14" in the first place...
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could be alot of potential depending on price. but specs without obd seems quite distressing sad.gif

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I'm going uk soon... so would I make it for the release? Because I've already eyed for the G55vw =(
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I'm going uk soon... so would I make it for the release? Because I've already eyed for the G55vw =(
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So shall i wait for this or buy y580? smile.gif
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QUOTE(akcatzstudio @ Sep 8 2012, 06:13 PM)
So shall i wait for this or buy y580? smile.gif
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QUOTE(xD4rever @ Sep 8 2012, 11:41 PM)
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Y400/Y500 leaked details gather from the China Lenovo insider in chinese sites. hmm.gif
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2477291-1-1.html
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2440179-1-1.html
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2443047-1-1.html

- Factory engineering Y500 sample with i7-3610M, SLI GT650M, 8GB DDR3 1600mhz, 1TB. brows.gif
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- Y400 with i3,i5,i7 & Y500 with i5,i7
- on board gpu with GT650M + HD4000
- Y400/Y500 come with optional GT650M in ultrabay thumbup.gif cost around 1500RMB according to rumour. (around RM720) sweat.gif
- dual GPUs are good in running some hardcore game
- cooling are good with better workmanship & thicker heat sink pipe.
- 170W PSU for dual Gpus sweat.gif
- ultrabay with 5 choices~ ODD,HDD,discrete GPU,fake ODD, fan blowing air out thumbup.gif
- Y500 with optional Full HD. Y400 may come with 900p screen, low spec with HD.
- red backlit keyboard optional, JBL speaker, msata interface, Windows 8
- available in market around 1st half of Oct 2012
- Y400/Y500 are not replacement product for Y480/Y580, its a new Y series
- Y400/Y500 will price much higher than Y480/Y580(except for low spec version), they still tring to lower its costing.

Y400/Y500 selling point is the swappable ultrabay with optional GT650M, but fallshort in battery life & weight.
If the price is not very far from Y480/Y580 for ultrabay with ODD/fan, than it may be good alternative as we can upgrade
to more powerfull future gpu in ultrabay. Will it bottlenet by on board GT650M when SLI? hmm.gif

Now the question:
- What its price/performance vs Y480/Y580?
- How effective is the SLI GT650M? can get more than 50%? Worth?
- How good is the driver support for SLI?
- How effective is the cooling & battery life?
- Did HDD's temperature improve?
- whats the durability of swappable GPU?
- How portable is Y400/Y500 with 170W psu?
- Will it affect the pricing of existing Y480/Y580?
- Is it worth waiting?
- When will it available in MY?

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Good info you got there. biggrin.gif

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So any interesting news? Its almost october
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=.= never think SLI will invade notebook so soon........

And 120w adaptor already super heavy for me .
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^notebook already got CFX/SLI since long time ago..
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5 more days~ this seems promising~ better wait just to compare with y580~ smile.gif
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QUOTE(xerox8908 @ Sep 26 2012, 12:32 PM)
=.= never think SLI will invade notebook so soon........

And 120w adaptor already super heavy for me .
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QUOTE(AlexLai @ Sep 26 2012, 02:45 PM)
Imagine my 11.6" gaming laptop with a 150W adapter laugh.gif
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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Sep 26 2012, 12:59 PM)
^notebook already got CFX/SLI since long time ago..
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Hmmm hmm.gif hmm.gif hmm.gif hmm.gif

Thats sure very rare on malaysia market .
Or very expensive cause i never consider/look at laptop over 3k before .
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Any official news that when will this be released?
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Any official news that when will this be released?
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New Lenovo Ideapad Y500/Y400 coming soon in Lenovo US sites. thumbup.gif drool.gif
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/i.../y-series/y500/
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/i.../y-series/y400/

Y500/Y400 specs.
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The main question, is the screen FHD?

Anyway, I really love the build design.
It looks super awesome! The design is sexier than y580.

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when will it be out?
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How good is this 'Dual' graphic card ultrabay features ?
I might not be very expert in hardware, feel free to educate me a little about this laptop.

May be getting y580 soon, but this one pops out and wonder if this can be better option instead of y580?
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gt655m?
wad sort of graphic card is that?
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QUOTE(money_rule @ Oct 16 2012, 09:01 PM)
gt655m?
wad sort of graphic card is that?
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Surely it'll be better than gt650m. I guess...
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dual gpu? surely is gonna be hot hot hot? probably most suited to be for SSD biggrin.gif
i think y500 is definitely FHD, not sure y400...

probably gonna end up one of these when made available biggrin.gif
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Now still no any info released?
It is mid of October btw ady
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I guess most ppl would go for the dual graphics card ....
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I was waiting the GT655M news....lolol
NVIDIA still no any news on it, and Lenovo website there already put
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 16 2012, 04:13 PM)
This month  brows.gif
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Fuuuuuu Please dear God let me have the money at the time of release to get this........ biggrin.gif
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i like the Y500 too but sad part is, it is on the extreme heavy side. at 2.9kgs if i am not wrong, thats is pretty heavy.
other than that, the spec and design and color theme is just rclxm9.gif
such a beautiful machine...

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Can someone tell me the detail bout this y500 and y580 different?



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Can someone tell me the detail bout this y500 and y580 different?
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Can someone tell me the detail bout this y500 and y580 different?
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the detailed spec for y500 is not known yet. i am waiting for it as well to do the comparison.. rclxms.gif
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655m and 660m diff should be small right?

660m is like 570m kah?
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655m and 660m diff should be small right?

660m is like 570m kah?
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According to China forum there GT655M seems likely is SLI version of GT650M, GT650M does Not support SLI BTW
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Hmm.. Would GT655M SLI be greater than GTX660M in term of performance?
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GT650M is pretty close to the performance of the GTX660m already...
If the driver works, it is highly possible that GT655m SLI would be better (if that those are the official GPUs for the Y500) laugh.gif

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GT650M is pretty close to the performance of the GTX660m already...
If the driver works, it is highly possible that GT655m SLI would be better (if that those are the official GPUs for the Y500) laugh.gif
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The price would be higher than Y580 then... sweat.gif
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Wow, nice backlit keyboard.. Interesting.
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Have been following the topic for a while now.
Registered because I wanted to share a few thoughts. tongue.gif

overall it seems that the lenovo y500 will have 650m in SLI.

Performance-wise, we can compare the 560m-560m SLi ratio and draw some theoretical conclusions:
560M - 2051(3dmark 11)
560M SLI - 3997(3dmark 11)

About 195% improvement, however it only works when both cards are on the same board.
The ultrabay slot might have bandwidth issues and a general bottleneck but overall I expect it to perform at about 170-180% of the GT650m. (Should at the same level as GTX670MX but will probably get a major drop on the clocks so it will be between 580m and 670mx.)
Expect it to burn your lap and make a gash in your wallet. wink.gif

Regarding the price.
I'm obviously speculating, but if you look at the market, you will see that there is a pretty clear price-performance ratio in most of the mass produced laptops (not including alienware, eos, deviltech etc...).
A 15" (a pretty compact one at that) gaming laptop with 1080p panel, an I7QM and an SLI GPU (Two chips with individual cooling cost more than a single beefy one) should go for about 1050$ for the basic build with the ultrabay card costing additional 250$.

MSI GX60 - Radeon 7970m 1300$
I found more on newegg but all of them are way above the 1.3k mark.

I just hope they do some initial discount and go for 1k-1.1k, but this is the LOWEST price I can expect.

I was hoping to pick it up for 950$ without the ultrabay but it seems pretty delusional considering the design and demand.
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BTW somebody misunderstand what I write....lol
What I mean is GT655M seems like is GT650M+SLI circuit, so single GT655M would be same as single GT650M
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QUOTE(alexsupreme @ Oct 18 2012, 07:22 PM)
MSI GX60 - Radeon 7970m 1300$
I found more on newegg but all of them are way above the 1.3k mark.
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GX60@$1.3k.. interesting. hmm.gif

Still can't find any review about it, i wonder how much that A10 will cripple the mighty 7970M.


Added on October 18, 2012, 8:49 pmnvm found it. MSI GX60 Review | Feat: AMD Trinity Technology

according from NBR forum, the apu bottleneck gaming performance quite huge on some games.. bringing it down to the level of GT675M.

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QUOTE(alexsupreme @ Oct 18 2012, 07:22 PM)
Have been following the topic for a while now.
Registered because I wanted to share a few thoughts. tongue.gif

overall it seems that the lenovo y500 will have 650m in SLI.

Performance-wise, we can compare the 560m-560m SLi ratio and draw some theoretical conclusions:
560M - 2051(3dmark 11)
560M SLI - 3997(3dmark 11)

About 195% improvement, however it only works when both cards are on the same board.
The ultrabay slot might have bandwidth issues and a general bottleneck but overall I expect it to perform at about 170-180% of the GT650m. (Should at the same level as GTX670MX but will probably get a major drop on the clocks so it will be between 580m and 670mx.)
Expect it to burn your lap and make a gash in your wallet. wink.gif

Regarding the price.
I'm obviously speculating, but if you look at the market, you will see that there is a pretty clear price-performance ratio in most of the mass produced laptops (not including alienware, eos, deviltech etc...).
A 15" (a pretty compact one at that) gaming laptop with 1080p panel, an I7QM and an SLI GPU (Two chips with individual cooling cost more than a single beefy one) should go for about 1050$ for the basic build with the ultrabay card costing additional 250$.

MSI GX60 - Radeon 7970m 1300$
I found more on newegg but all of them are way above the 1.3k mark.

I just hope they do some initial discount and go for 1k-1.1k, but this is the LOWEST price I can expect.

I was hoping to pick it up for 950$ without the ultrabay but it seems pretty delusional considering the design and demand.
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What is the meaning "dual graphics" ? Does it refer to SLI???


Added on October 20, 2012, 3:44 pm
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Hmm.. Would GT655M SLI be greater than GTX660M in term of performance?
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What if you compare this: Would 2 RM300 be greater than 1 RM400?


Added on October 20, 2012, 4:32 pm
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still, i am still quite surprised that Lenovo didn't opt for AMD to have a dual GPU solution... granted the CPU side is lacking, but AMD APU integrated graphic can hold it's own, and CrossFire scales better than SLI... hmm.gif
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NO, Dual graphics is not good!!! the most high end dual graphics solution ( the HD 7660g +HD 7670m) is worse than the HD 7670m itself due to micro-stuttering and other problems. Sure, micro-stuttering is normal for all SLI and Crossfire solutions.

Look at this: http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-HD...cs.81173.0.html


Added on October 20, 2012, 4:37 pm
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gt655m?
wad sort of graphic card is that?
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As the GT 650m is much equal to GTX 660m, the GT 655m might be a Fermi design of GTX 660m or something else. Better than GT 650m but worse than GTX 660m. I can't really find a gap between these two graphic cards.

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awesome. I think I'm gonna get it to replace my acer notebook.
I'll get those extra fan and oc my gc
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Finally, SLI in a much cheaper device!!!!!!!


Added on October 20, 2012, 5:01 pmBUT the lenovo Y500 have a good competitor, the MSI GE60

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QUOTE(russell612 @ Oct 20 2012, 04:46 PM)
Finally, SLI in a much cheaper device!!!!!!!


Added on October 20, 2012, 5:01 pmBUT the lenovo Y500 have a good competitor, the MSI GE60
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You might want to look up your definition of "cheaper".

Since no updates were to be found regarding the y500 I started looking for laptops with similar performance and possibly upgradeable.
I stumbled upon the Sager NP9130 (Clevo p131em1) which offers a very nice basic build, fully customizable and MXM 3.0b compatible for less than 1200$. (More technical data)
It's a bit heftier than y580 but the PSU is only 120W and the basic build comes with 670m GPU which with some tinkering could be upgraded in a couple of years to another 75w TDP GPU.
It is much easier to disassemble, repair and modify than everything I've seen from lenovo so far and is assembled on demand.

Lenovo would have to show me something remarkable to sway away from the clevo.
I have really hard time believing that Y500 with the dual GPU setup could drop below 1200$ or avoid any heating issues.

And to think that I was so hyped a few weeks ago U__U...
Well, I still wish to see what they come up with.
I'm a huge fan of lenovo laptops and I just hope that they wont mess up their entrance to the real gaming laptops market.
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QUOTE(russell612 @ Oct 20 2012, 04:46 PM)
Finally, SLI in a much cheaper device!!!!!!!


Added on October 20, 2012, 5:01 pmBUT the lenovo Y500 have a good competitor, the MSI GE60
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ge60? y580 beat it flat ler...
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ge60? y580 beat it flat ler...
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For me, mid/high end gaming laptop don't need to be slim, only need great performance and air flows.
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But the ge60 has gtx680m!
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^that is GT60...
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I understand some of the excitement, in terms of design, possible price point, possible performance, etc ...

But I don't buy the swappable bit. Nvidia SLI, as far as I know, only work with GPU with the same model number. Since the primary card in this case is the 650M, you will be stuck with the 650M ultrabay as well. I don't think you could later buy a 680M ultrabay (if Lenovo actually release one) and swap it in, unless Lenovo / Nvidia provide the driver support. Unless there is lots of demand for it, don't pin on special driver support from Nvidia, just look at Linux.
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Aww... was really hoping this will come with an Ultrabay battery. But it doesnt seem to be the case sad.gif
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QUOTE(ballsofsteel @ Oct 22 2012, 08:49 PM)
Aww... was really hoping this will come with an Ultrabay battery. But it doesnt seem to be the case sad.gif
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You never know. The whole idea of ultrabay is that Lenovo could release lots of them, DVD, Blu Ray, HDD, GPU (in this case), and you may get your battery. You then buy whatever you want, and swap in whichever you need.
However, even for ThinkPad, I find this whole ultrabay thing unwieldy. I am not going to carry all these gadgets to travel. On my desk, a docking station is a much more elegant solution.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Oct 22 2012, 05:00 PM)
I understand some of the excitement, in terms of design, possible price point, possible performance, etc ...

But I don't buy the swappable bit. Nvidia SLI, as far as I know, only work with GPU with the same model number. Since the primary card in this case is the 650M, you will be stuck with the 650M ultrabay as well. I don't think you could later buy a 680M ultrabay (if Lenovo actually release one) and swap it in, unless Lenovo / Nvidia provide the driver support. Unless there is lots of demand for it, don't pin on special driver support from Nvidia, just look at Linux.
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the real potential shines if you manage to connect a full size card through that port and make it run even without SLI.
I agree with you regarding the SLI. It's not supposed to be upgradable, but the DIY potential is huge.
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Until now still no further news released from Lenovo regarding this Y400/Y500.
Undecide between Y500 and Y580, such a headache for me

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QUOTE(alexsupreme @ Oct 23 2012, 05:27 AM)
the real potential shines if you manage to connect a full size card through that port and make it run even without SLI.
I agree with you regarding the SLI. It's not supposed to be upgradable, but the DIY potential is huge.
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Oct 23 2012, 12:25 PM)
Until now still no further news released from Lenovo regarding this Y400/Y500.
Undecide between Y500 and Y580, such a headache for me
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take y580 only la...
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if the new y500 is not as good as y580 den regret like sh*t
dun knw whether lenovo will continue to sell such a worthy labtop o not nia
i am in dilema oso
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QUOTE(CidBunansa @ Oct 23 2012, 12:29 PM)
But then heat issue will rise..  unsure.gif
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Externally. An eGPU solution.
No cooling problems and very upgradeable. smile.gif
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ya lar...y580 good enough already...
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QUOTE(ajul @ Oct 25 2012, 09:53 AM)
ya lar...y580 good enough already...
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QUOTE(alexsupreme @ Oct 24 2012, 02:49 PM)
Externally. An eGPU solution.
No cooling problems and very upgradeable. smile.gif
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But then it will not become portable anymore... How do you supposed to put all the stuff including the bulky PSU for the eGPU into your laptop backpack?
In the end, desktop is the choice if portability is not the main concern. laugh.gif


Added on October 25, 2012, 5:49 pmI found this info from a chinese forum. Link

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Y500/Y400 will be priced higher than Y580/Y480 except for the low end versions. (Lenovo is still trying to reduce the cost though.)
Additionally, Y400 only has 1366x768 screen res, which is not good. (The screen should be at least 1600x900)

I hope for the best. rolleyes.gif


Added on October 25, 2012, 6:04 pmIn case anyone haven't seen this video yet, I raise you the Unboxing of Lenovo Ideapad Y400.

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Ideapad Y500/Y400 will be available in Nov 2012 according to Lenovo insider in China.

Y500 thermal design look promising in cooling of GT650M in SLI. thumbup.gif
- Dual GT650M with separate heatsink/ fans and large ventilation area look promising.
- Repositioning of HDD will improve its cooling compare to Y580/Y480.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2611982-1-1.html
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The back cover of Y500/Y400 can be completely removed for dust cleaning.
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_590001.html
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A question here, since the y400/y500 come with build in gt650m, even it is sli, only can pair with gt650m right?
No higher gpu like gtx670m or gtx680m?
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Oct 26 2012, 01:30 PM)
A question here, since the y400/y500 come with build in gt650m, even it is sli, only can pair with gt650m right?
No higher gpu like gtx670m or gtx680m?
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yes, only a gt 650m and another gt 650m can work togheter in SLI mode. Cannot add higher end cards and lower cards
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guys!!
how much thinner y400/y500 compare to its corresponding previous version y480/y580
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Oct 28 2012, 05:21 PM)
guys!!
how much thinner y400/y500 compare to its corresponding previous version y480/y580
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those weight still no change i thought, but look more thinner than previous model i guessed hmm.gif
i hope will be available in malaysia on nov.
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According to Lenovo reseller in China HERE.
- Y500: FHD for highest specs model only, optional ultrabay GPU, backlit keyboard, ETA around mid Dec.
- Y400: no option for ultrabay GPU, no FHD, with backlit keyboard, price around Y480 and ETA around mid Nov.

Swappable ulltrabay GT655M(2GB,35W) & 170W PSU for Y500 rsp CNY1299 (around RM635), very tempting ahhh. drool.gif
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Oct 29 2012, 09:18 PM)
According to Lenovo reseller in China HERE.
- Y500: FHD for highest specs model only, optional ultrabay GPU, backlit keyboard, ETA around mid Dec.
- Y400: no option for ultrabay GPU, no FHD, with backlit keyboard, price around Y480 and ETA around mid Nov.

Swappable ulltrabay GT655M(2GB,35W)  & 170W PSU for Y500 rsp CNY1299 (around RM635), very tempting ahhh.  drool.gif
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it's 1999(rm900++)
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Doubt y400/500 will release in November as scheduled.
Still no further news from Lenovo. sad.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Oct 31 2012, 09:31 PM)
Doubt y400/500 will release in November as scheduled.
Still no further news from Lenovo. sad.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Oct 31 2012, 09:31 PM)
Doubt y400/500 will release in November as scheduled.
Still no further news from Lenovo. sad.gif
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QUOTE(CidBunansa @ Nov 1 2012, 03:16 AM)
I hope so..
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Lenovo giving a hard time for customers? But I'm sure it's worth waiting. smile.gif
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it's better they release it a bit late rather than releasing it early n not meeting any of our expectations. be patient. with windows 8 official launching, i believe they're still tweaking it for compability.
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so is the specs for y500 better than y580? and is there extra slot for more ram or HDD?
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QUOTE(Tamamama @ Nov 1 2012, 01:04 PM)
so is the specs for y500 better than y580? and is there extra slot for more ram or HDD?
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Which extra slot you talking about?
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for example some laptop has 2 HDD bay so you can insert 2 2.5" HDD.
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QUOTE(Tamamama @ Nov 1 2012, 02:06 PM)
for example some laptop has 2 HDD bay so you can insert 2 2.5" HDD.
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According to the pictures at first page, seems like there's no extra HDD slot for the Y500.

So 1 huge amount of volume of high speed HDD or SSD if your choice. smile.gif
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New video from Lenovo, looks badass!!!


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there is still no news about gt 650m SLI/dual graphics
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I have news from lenovo@czech republic (EU):

highest Y500 config with i7-3630QM and 2x650M - 28000kc - about 1140euro (20% VAT included)
availability: end of November

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Now I'm really curious how GT650m SLI performs. Can't wait to see reviews/benchmarks!
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QUOTE(garak @ Nov 2 2012, 05:31 PM)
I have news from lenovo@czech republic (EU):

highest Y500 config with i7-3630QM and 2x650M - 28000kc - about 1140euro (20% VAT included)
availability: end of November
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 2 2012, 05:56 PM)
Expensive  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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Ideapad Y400 on sales at Canada site. Price around Y480. thumbup.gif
No configuration option for ultrabay. shakehead.gif
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/control...it#.UJYonyKtgnh
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yummy...i wonder how much it will cost in MYR
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Y400/Y500 details spec & price on sales at US website. thumbup.gif

Y400 i7-3630QM / GT650M (2GB) / 14" HD / 8GB / 1TB + 16GB mSSD / W8 / backlit keyboard / 2.5kg
ODD- Optional SLI Bay graphics, dvd, bluray
starting at US$1249
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/control...3B#.UJjs0yKtgng
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-spe.../y-series/y400/

Y500 i7-3632QM / GT650M (2GB) SLI / 15.6" HD / 8GB / 1TB + 16GB mSSD / W8 / backlit keyboard / 2.7kg
ODD- Optional SLI Bay graphics, dvd, bluray
starting at US$1149
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/control...FB#.UJjxMiKtgng
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-spe.../y-series/y500/
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Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free Lenovo GN36 External Graphic NV GT655M(35W)2GB + additional Y500 170W Adapter

http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376

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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 6 2012, 08:25 PM)
Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
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Most important question is the price.
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QUOTE(Proclaimer @ Nov 6 2012, 08:30 PM)
Most important question is the price.
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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 6 2012, 08:25 PM)
Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free Lenovo GN36 External Graphic NV GT655M(35W)2GB + additional Y500 170W Adapter

http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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When is the ETA for Y500 & Y400?
Any other spec for Y500/ Y400?
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 6 2012, 08:51 PM)
When is the ETA for Y500 & Y400?
Any other spec for Y500/ Y400?
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ETA TBA.only Y500 detail available now
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Y500 not full HD... I'm disappointed. sad.gif
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Why don't have full hd model?
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According to marcus its FHD..
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I just asked Lenovo CZ@facebook and the answer is:
Y500 will be available in Czech republic only with 1920x1080.

So maybe they will release FHD in few weeks (CZ is too small market to have special display)
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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 6 2012, 08:25 PM)
Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free Lenovo GN36 External Graphic NV GT655M(35W)2GB + additional Y500 170W Adapter

http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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If the price right, this should be the best bargain so far
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Prices are available
Although 1500$+ for a so-so gaming laptop is a huge letdown.
Unless they drop the prices, this line-up might be really bad for them.
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QUOTE(alexsupreme @ Nov 6 2012, 10:46 PM)
Prices are available
Although 1500$+ for a so-so gaming laptop is a huge letdown.
Unless they drop the prices, this line-up might be really bad for them.
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Thats the web price before discount.
The discounted price may be around $1100+ like Y580 offer. biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 6 2012, 08:25 PM)
Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free Lenovo GN36 External Graphic NV GT655M(35W)2GB + additional Y500 170W Adapter

http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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parallel import? rolleyes.gif
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parallel import?  rolleyes.gif
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nope,it is official local model
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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 7 2012, 10:59 AM)
nope,it is official local model
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QUOTE(marcus20125 @ Nov 7 2012, 10:59 AM)
nope,it is official local model
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i second this..
Waiting for price announcement now..
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Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty

Free Lenovo GN36 External Graphic NV GT655M(35W)2GB + additional Y500 170W Adapter

http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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how much the price?
is it available on this month?

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how much the price?
is it available on this month?
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price TBA,should be available by this month
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price TBA,should be available by this month
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but i think if u r not gonna do sli, getting y580 seems like more worth it if take into consideration of price drop due to stock clearance.. just my 2cents....
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why lenovo y400 is more expensive than y500?
i'm planning to buy y400 if y500 come with hd only.

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why lenovo y400 is more expensive than y500?
i'm planning to buy y400 if y500 come with hd only.
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why lenovo y400 is more expensive than y500?
i'm planning to buy y400 if y500 come with hd only.
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unboxing Y400 with GT650M dual graphics by China Lenovo insider.

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y500 come with 20gb ram ....


Added on November 12, 2012, 3:56 pmy500 come with window 8 or window 8 pro??

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Oh maannn... I urgently need this laptop now.. can someone inform me if Y500 available in store.. a day one buy for me! notworthy.gif
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Oh maannn... I urgently need this laptop now.. can someone inform me if Y500 available in store.. a day one buy for me!  notworthy.gif
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y400 is enough for me too biggrin.gif
urgernt!!! i need this laptop by this month!!!!

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If you are looking for ultra high-end, Sager release newest model NP9370 with Dual 4GB GDDR5 nvidia GTX680M (SLI) / Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD ATI HD 7970M (Crossfire)

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hi,i have few questions ,what is the gn36 external graphic ?is it the one the dual graphics for ultra bay which make sli? if not, then how much for a gt 655m sli graphic bay? i had been waiting this laptop for a couple of month ~
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Finally, Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock available in MY according to Devour. thumbup.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486
Y500, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 2GB/4GB/500GB/W8/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
Price : TBA


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Finally, Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock available in MY according to Devour.  thumbup.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486
Y500, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 2GB/4GB/500GB/W8/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
Price : TBA

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Really interested with the price.
If the price is right, it'll be an awesome machine for our local market.
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at last the 3months ++ of waiting will pay off~

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Cool, wonder how much will the price be
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Price....please be nice to me... I need this laptop very urgently.. I hope it somewhere below RM3200 mark~ :\
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New Ideapad Y500/Y400 should be price around the same as Y580/Y480 with similar specs, ODD & 120W PSU.

My guess on Y500 with i7/GT650M/FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/ODD/120W psu is around Y580@RM3K.
The additional ultrabay GT650M + additional 170W PSU possibly price around RM700-900.

Y500 bundle with GT650M dual GPUs may price around RM3700-3900. brows.gif
The price could be lower if they remove the ODD & 120W psu.

My guess is base on Y500 selling at China Lenovo site as below:
Y500 come with i5/i7+GT650M+ODD/bluray & 120W psu in China.
The ultrabay GT650M & 170W psu are optional and selling separately.
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0300018506
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376

Just wonder why they want to sell ultrabay GT650M + 170W separately? hmm.gif More profitable? laugh.gif
They could lower the price if bundle with Y500 and remove the ODD & 120W psu. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 16 2012, 03:08 PM)
New Ideapad Y500/Y400 should be price around the same as Y580/Y480 with similar specs, ODD & 120W PSU.

My guess on Y500 with i7/GT650M/FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/ODD/120W psu is around Y580@RM3K.
The additional ultrabay GT650M + additional 170W PSU possibly price around RM700-900.

Y500 bundle with GT650M dual GPUs may price around RM3700-3900.  brows.gif
The price could be lower if they remove the ODD & 120W psu.

My guess is base on Y500 selling at China Lenovo site as below:
Y500 come with i5/i7+GT650M+ODD/bluray & 120W psu in China.
The ultrabay GT650M & 170W psu are optional and selling separately.
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0300018506
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376

Just wonder why they want to sell ultrabay GT650M + 170W separately?  hmm.gif  More profitable? laugh.gif
They could lower the price if bundle with Y500 and remove the ODD & 120W psu.  biggrin.gif
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hi,i would like to know is the 120w psu good enought to support the ultra bay?
if not why have to make another 170w psu=.=i really no idea about this ~
3700-3900 is ok with me,i will buy it with this price{if it is full hd)
but is anyone know how gt650sli work,is it similar to 670mx or 675mx?
and is y400/500 have a backlit keyboard?
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 16 2012, 03:19 PM)
hi,i would like to know is the 120w psu good enought to support the ultra bay?
if not why have to make another 170w psu=.=i really no idea about this ~
3700-3900 is ok with me,i will buy it with this price{if it is full hd)
but is anyone know how gt650sli work,is it similar to 670mx or 675mx?
and is y400/500 have a backlit keyboard?
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120W is enough for support any ultrabay(DVD drive/empty drive/HDD drive) except GPU ultrabay


Added on November 16, 2012, 3:29 pmThe 170W PSU is to support the GPU ultrabay

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According to Frixfox.. Its RM3799 with dual graphic...
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Where the hell is FrixFox???

Now available???

Quick!!!! I must go there now!!!
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Where the hell is FrixFox???

Now available???

Quick!!!! I must go there now!!!
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yeah,go now !After buy it and run a 3dmark for us to see...
i wan to see how well can gt650 msli going
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Dunno where the location. tongue.gif

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Wow. Not a bad price! thumbup.gif
They should include a 90w adapter, which I think should be enough to run 1 GPU.
So people can bring around outside with 1 GPU + empty bay + 90w psu.
When get back home, insert the GT650M bay, and use the 170w adapter for performance.
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I wonder can GT650M sli beats GTX675MX in terms of performance?
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If the price is indeed RM3799, then compare to Y580 RM2999.
We are getting:
GT650M SLI vs GTX660M
Better heatsink design.
More bling design (may not suit corp office sweat.gif

Since GT650M is comparable to GT560M, if GT650M SLI is comparable to GT560M SLI, then we are looking at performance more or less on par with GT675M (maybe not GT675MX, my guess), depend on driver support (very important). Anyway, a single CPU is always a cleaner solution than SLI in my book.

I will hold on to my Y580 for now biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 16 2012, 04:49 PM)
If the price is indeed RM3799, then compare to Y580 RM2999.
We are getting:
GT650M SLI vs GTX660M
Better heatsink design.
More bling design (may not suit corp office sweat.gif

Since GT650M is comparable to GT560M, if GT650M SLI is comparable to GT560M SLI, then we are looking at performance more or less on par with GT675M (maybe not GT675MX, my guess), depend on driver support (very important). Anyway, a single CPU is always a cleaner solution than SLI in my book.

I will hold on to my Y580 for now biggrin.gif
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what i saw from chinese forum ,there is people doing test ,gt650m *2 in 3dmark can run p 3600+
if with newest driver for gt650msli, i think reach 4000+ is not a problem
cant win gtx675mx,but is similar to gtx675m
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 16 2012, 05:22 PM)
what i saw from chinese forum ,there is people doing test ,gt650m *2 in 3dmark can run p 3600+
if with newest driver for gt650msli, i think reach 4000+ is not a problem
cant win gtx675mx,but is similar to gtx675m
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As I expected then hmm.gif
Anyway, the only major beef I have with the Lenovo Y series is the glossy screen. Just hope one day they will provide an option for matte screen tongue.gif

Looking at some screenshot, I think another advantage over Y580 is Y500 give easy full access to all the important components. Much easier to clean and maintain thumbup.gif

I hope Y500 is a major success, and Lenovo will continue with the ultrabay SLI development rclxms.gif
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guys i nedd your favour, is it ok with rm3799
15.6"/i7-3630/4/500/Win8/2yrs/GT650 2GB/CarryCase: 16" BackPack

Free - Y500 GN36 - External Graphic / Removable
Free- Additional 170W AC Adapter

ermmm got sli or not?
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the external card available on next week, hence, the stock hold first to sell, lol
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the external card available on next week, hence, the stock hold first to sell, lol
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Y500 stock in your hand? brows.gif
Any other variant for Y500? Any news on Y400?
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the external card available on next week, hence, the stock hold first to sell, lol
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anything about ram or harddisk upgrade?
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Y400 coming soon early December
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Y400 coming soon early December
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Any ultrabay external GT650M? brows.gif
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chat with lenovo malaysia on FB. they don't have any information regarding the availability of this model in malaysia YET. however they do mention that some reseller already imported the item from overseas thus making it available on local market.

more waiting time for me i guess... damn it lenovo. at least release it to the pc magazine/online for people to review it first. the feeling of waiting is like able to watch waifu but unable to touch her for 6month.
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chat with lenovo malaysia on FB. they don't have any information regarding the availability of this model in malaysia YET. however they do mention that some reseller already imported the item from overseas thus making it available on local market.

more waiting time for me i guess... damn it lenovo. at least release it to the pc magazine/online for people to review it first. the feeling of waiting is like able to watch waifu but unable to touch her for 6month.
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Nice description! brows.gif

There are reviews on the unit already right? hmm.gif
Hope it comes soon~
I'd like to see how that ultrabay works rclxms.gif
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early december is the best time to decide on buying this beast or not. since most website will be reviewing it. wanna see how their heat dissipation with dual graphic onboard. my patience running thin...
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Nov 21 2012, 03:34 PM)
Nice description! brows.gif

There are reviews on the unit already right?  hmm.gif
Hope it comes soon~
I'd like to see how that ultrabay works  rclxms.gif
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chat with lenovo malaysia on FB. they don't have any information regarding the availability of this model in malaysia YET. however they do mention that some reseller already imported the item from overseas thus making it available on local market.

more waiting time for me i guess... damn it lenovo. at least release it to the pc magazine/online for people to review it first. the feeling of waiting is like able to watch waifu but unable to touch her for 6month.
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QUOTE(Acid_RuleZz @ Nov 21 2012, 05:27 PM)
because in previous page a guy posted Lenovo Malaysia haven't bring in this model ma and the seller claimed this is Malaysia model.
You can always check the box during COD what. Just see the country = MY means its malaysia set on the box

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Confirmed legit??

So TEMPTING.
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lenovo inform me that there is no FIRM information on these model. however, they do mention that some reseller already import these model from oversea.

just be careful before buying.
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Sorry just a question here, is GN36 stated here equals to 655M 2Gb?
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Sorry just a question here, is GN36 stated here equals to 655M 2Gb?
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but what gn175546 is offering is 655M not 650M for the external.
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be careful then... better wait for lenovo official announcement.
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Lenovo official specs Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock ready according to trustworthy reseller Devour. thumbup.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486

Y500(5934-9366), i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/15.6" FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
Price : RM3799.

Lenovo malaysia facebook is quite slow in new product update.
Sometime they are not aware the new laptop already available in the market till the user update them. biggrin.gif

Y400 specs below will reach us in December, price will be around Y480. rclxms.gif
Y400 come with ultrabay DVD but no option for ultrabay GT650M.

Y400, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/2 years warranty
ODD: DVDRW (swappable)
ETA: early December

QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 21 2012, 06:35 PM)
but what gn175546 is offering is 655M not 650M for the external.
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 21 2012, 06:45 PM)
Lenovo official specs Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock ready according to trustworthy reseller Devour.  thumbup.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486

Y500(5934-9366),  i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/15.6" FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
Price : RM3799.

Lenovo malaysia facebook is quite slow in new product update.
Sometime they are not aware the new laptop already available in the market till the user update them.  biggrin.gif

Y400 specs below will reach us in December, price will be around Y480.  rclxms.gif
Y400 come with ultrabay DVD but no option for ultrabay GT650M.

Y400, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/2 years warranty
ODD: DVDRW (swappable)
ETA: early December
GT655M is the SLI version of GT650M.
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nice laptop...i will bring it from US with such lower price soon...:-D
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Anyone found any benchmarks/reviews on the web regarding the GPU? I really can't wait to see the 3DMark11 benchmarks.
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Anyone found any benchmarks/reviews on the web regarding the GPU? I really can't wait to see the 3DMark11 benchmarks.
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Not sure whether it's the one :

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/4614658

But it does stated SLI enabled.
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QUOTE(Amal @ Nov 21 2012, 08:10 PM)
Not sure whether it's the one :

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm11/4614658

But it does stated SLI enabled.
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Thank you for the link. Can anyone else approve this?
If it is true, AWESOME!
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i think that's the one.


Added on November 21, 2012, 8:34 pm
QUOTE(ajul @ Nov 21 2012, 06:58 PM)
nice laptop...i will bring it from US with such lower price soon...:-D
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if the review is good, bring in the model k!

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Lenovo official specs Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock ready according to trustworthy reseller Devour.  thumbup.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486

Y500(5934-9366),  i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/15.6" FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter
Price : RM3799.

Lenovo malaysia facebook is quite slow in new product update.
Sometime they are not aware the new laptop already available in the market till the user update them.  biggrin.gif

Y400 specs below will reach us in December, price will be around Y480.  rclxms.gif
Y400 come with ultrabay DVD but no option for ultrabay GT650M.

Y400, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650 (2GB)/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/2 years warranty
ODD: DVDRW (swappable)
ETA: early December
GT655M is the SLI version of GT650M.
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hi,just wan to check with you...is 170w ac adapter for thinkpad w520 can work/use in y500 also?As we know Y500 with external graphic required for 170w ac adapter)..BUT here the problem come, i did an order for a y500 with external graphic,but the supplies told me that the ac adapter is out for stock now=.=so will only deliver to me the Y500+external graphic but without the ac adapter!!!The problem is, i m going oversea for study soon (in 2 week time)seem like dun have much time wait for that ac adapter available,if ac adapter for w520 work in y500 as well,i would just buy it.some 1 please check for me!!
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 22 2012, 03:56 PM)
hi,just wan to check with you...is 170w ac adapter for thinkpad w520 can work/use in y500 also?As we know Y500 with external graphic required for 170w ac adapter)..BUT here the problem come, i did an order for a y500 with external graphic,but the supplies told me that the ac adapter is out for stock now=.=so will only deliver to me the Y500+external graphic but without the ac adapter!!!The problem is, i m going oversea for study soon (in 2 week time)seem like dun have much time wait for that ac adapter available,if ac adapter for w520 work in y500 as well,i would just buy it.some 1 please check for me!!
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u order from who? do they giv any refund/discount without the adapter?

as long as the watt remain the same, shud be no problem. however, if anything happen, it might void ur warranty.
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QUOTE(destroyer @ Nov 22 2012, 04:34 PM)
u order from who? do they giv any refund/discount without the adapter?

as long as the watt remain the same, shud be no problem. however, if anything happen, it might void ur warranty.
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from my fren which selling this ,ya ,they got offer the ac adapter to me,but out of stock,and he told me will send to me later on,but the most i can only wait for 2 week,if not have to buy ac adpater for w520 for myself{it cost 300+}.btw,the watt the same,and ac adapter for w520 also for ultrabay

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what a good thing about this laptop compare to y580? izzit their graphic card or price?
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what a good thing about this laptop compare to y580? izzit their graphic card or price?
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Both.
Where can you get a laptop with a performance of a GT675M(looking at the 3DMark11 results) that cost only RM3799?
That's about RM800 differences, which is only 27% more expensive for an increased of 70 to 80 percent gaming performance.
Some more, that price were told to include extra 170w adapter.
Most importantly is that you don't have to sacrifice the weight when you want to take it out outside to work or school by taking out the extra GPU and use back the default 120w adapter(same as the Y580).
They both(Y580 vs Y500) weight about the same on stock(without the extra GPU).

I would recommend those looking for a cheap gaming laptop to wait for the release.
Also, if possible, wait until there's a review of it, just to make sure there's no issue with this laptop.
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QUOTE(Amal @ Nov 22 2012, 08:18 PM)
Both.
Where can you get a laptop with a performance of a GT675M(looking at the 3DMark11 results) that cost only RM3799?
That's about RM800 differences, which is only 27% more expensive for an increased of 70 to 80 percent gaming performance.
Some more, that price were told to include extra 170w adapter.
Most importantly is that you don't have to sacrifice the weight when you want to take it out outside to work or school by taking out the extra GPU and use back the default 120w adapter(same as the Y580).
They both(Y580 vs Y500) weight about the same on stock(without the extra GPU).

I would recommend those looking for a cheap gaming laptop to wait for the release.
Also, if possible, wait until there's a review of it, just to make sure there's no issue with this laptop.
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Good one there bro rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(ajul @ Nov 22 2012, 06:42 PM)
what a good thing about this laptop compare to y580? izzit their graphic card or price?
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affordable dual graphic/sli
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default box inside already have the extra graphic card slot in the ultrabay ( aka optical drive slot ) , hence thats no ODD available, and inside the box only have 170 w adapter along only
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can anyone confirm whether the gt650m equipped in this y500 are ddr3 or gddr5?
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QUOTE(devour @ Nov 22 2012, 09:48 PM)
default box inside already have the extra graphic card slot in the ultrabay ( aka optical drive slot ) , hence thats no ODD available, and inside the box only have 170 w adapter along only
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our trustworthy reseller confirmation on the product. so those out there, be very careful before dealing.

@ devour, u got the unit in ur hands/store already?
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QUOTE(devour @ Nov 22 2012, 09:48 PM)
default box inside already have the extra graphic card slot in the ultrabay ( aka optical drive slot ) , hence thats no ODD available, and inside the box only have 170 w adapter along only
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Thanks for the clarification.
Means that the users have to bring along the extra GPU(inserted) and 170w PSU, which is not that convenient compared to carrying a 120w adapter and without the extra GPU for everyday outdoor use.

Hope there's an option for the owners to buy an extra blank ultrabay or anything to replace the GPU, and an extra 120w PSU adapter.

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QUOTE(Amal @ Nov 22 2012, 11:29 PM)
Thanks for the clarification.
Means that the users have to bring along the extra GPU(inserted) and 170w PSU, which is not that convenient compared to carrying a 120w adapter and without the extra GPU for everyday outdoor use.

Hope there's an option for the owners to buy an extra blank ultrabay or anything to replace the GPU, and an extra 120w PSU adapter.
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the extra graphic card is removable,as u can replace it with optional dvd player/bluray player or cooling fan,maybe more replacing items coming out..you can also leave it blank if you wan
the problem is come without the 120w adapter,as 170w is too heavy
i had bought a y500,but the supplies told me that ac 170w adapter is ouf of stock,does it mean,i dun have any ac adapter in my incoming y500=.=(as devour telling us 120w ac adapter is not inside the box)


Added on November 23, 2012, 6:07 am
QUOTE(devour @ Nov 22 2012, 09:48 PM)
default box inside already have the extra graphic card slot in the ultrabay ( aka optical drive slot ) , hence thats no ODD available, and inside the box only have 170 w adapter along only
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thank for ur information
but i got few questions
If i wan to bring Y500 out for school,or anything else,will i be able to take out the external graphic(which is inserted)and leave it blank,so that it is no so heavy?
And if there is a need.can i replace it with others cooling fan,harddisk or others odd drive?


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Wow, you got your Y500, put some pics to poison us plz... drool.gif
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The US set 1.1k-1.3k usd one without the extra gfx right? Nearly import 1 (black fri sales) and realise this (because i keep thinking why msia set seems so exp)

US set damn nice got 16gb ram, larger hdd+ssd, blu-ray drive... Bt dunno how much extra gfx (and psu?) will cost so i hold onto tat first
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 23 2012, 06:00 AM)
the extra graphic card is removable,as u can replace it with optional dvd player/bluray player or cooling fan,maybe more replacing items coming out..you can also leave it blank if you wan
the problem is come without the 120w adapter,as 170w is too heavy
i had bought a y500,but the supplies told me that ac 170w adapter is ouf of stock,does it mean,i dun have any ac adapter in my incoming y500=.=(as devour telling us 120w ac adapter is not inside the box)




Added on November 23, 2012, 6:07 am
thank for ur information
but i got few questions
If i wan to bring Y500 out for school,or anything else,will i be able to take out the external graphic(which is inserted)and leave it blank,so that it is no so heavy?
And if there is a need.can i replace it with others cooling fan,harddisk or others odd drive?
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The first reply above showing like you know about it.

The second add on reply showing you don't know whether it works or not. rclxub.gif

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it come with win 8 or win 8 pro?
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QUOTE(rifle_m16 @ Nov 23 2012, 03:27 PM)
The first reply above showing like you know about it.

The second add on reply showing you don't know whether it works or not.  rclxub.gif
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double confirm,==Chinese forum is doing performance test for y500 gt650 sli now


Added on November 23, 2012, 5:57 pm
QUOTE(ytlay @ Sep 1 2012, 05:35 PM)
This post will be updated frequently with more latest news, stay tune.

Y400, i7-3630QM/GT650M(GDDR5)/4GB/500GB/ODD/backlit keyboard/2 yrs warranty

Price: TBA
ETA : early December

Finally, Y500 with dual GPUs GT650M(2GB) stock available in MY according to Devour.  brows.gif
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frixfox-Solu...249192148450486
Y500, i7-3630/Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5)/15.6" FHD/4GB/500GB/W8/backlit keyboard/2 years warranty/no ODD/16" backpack
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + Y500 170W Adapter
Price : RM3799.

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-21/11/12
Y400 interior layout  & unboxing in China
http://itbbs.pconline.com.cn/notebook/15974545.html

Y500 unboxing in China
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_592752.html

- 11/11/12 update
unboxing Y400 with GT650M dual graphics by China Lenovo insider
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_591994.html
[attachmentid=3150562][attachmentid=3150563][attachmentid=3150564][attachmentid=3150565][attachmentid=3150566][attachmentid=3150567]

- 6/11/12 update
- Y500 spec below coming soon to MY according to Marcus.  brows.gif
Y500 Black (5934-9366) Intel Core i7-3630/4GB/500GB/Windows 8/Nvidia GT650 2GB/15.6"FHD LD/16" Backpack/2 years warranty
Free GN36 External Graphic / Removable + additional Y500 170W Adapter

- Y400/Y500 details spec & price on sales at US website.  thumbup.gif
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/?mobile=no

Y400 i7-3630QM / GT650M (2GB) / 14" HD / 8GB / 1TB + 16GB mSSD / W8 / backlit keyboard / 2.5kg
ODD- Optional SLI Bay graphics, dvd, bluray
starting at US$1249
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-spe.../y-series/y400/

Y500 i7-3632QM / GT650M (2GB) SLI / 15.6" HD / 8GB / 1TB + 16GB mSSD / W8 / backlit keyboard / 2.7kg
ODD- Optional SLI Bay graphics, dvd, bluray
starting at US$1149
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/tech-spe.../y-series/y500/
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- updated 29/10/12
According to Lenovo reseller in China HERE.
- Y500: FHD for highest specs model only, optional ultrabay GPU, backlit keyboard, ETA around mid Dec.
- Y400: no option for ultrabay GPU, no FHD, with backlit keyboard, price around Y480 and ETA around mid Nov.

Swappable ulltrabay GT655M(2GB,35W)  & 170W PSU for Y500 rsp CNY1999 (around 1K).
http://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/Lenovo_Prod...sid=A0700018376
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- updated 25/10/12
Ideapad Y500/Y400 will be available in Nov 2012 according to Lenovo insider in China.

Y500 thermal design look promising in cooling of GT650M in SLI.  thumbup.gif
- Dual GT650M with separate heatsink/ fans and big ventilation area is promising.
- Repositioning of HDD will improve its cooling compare to Y580/Y480.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2611982-1-1.html
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The back cover of Y500/Y400 can be completely removed for dust cleaning.
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_590001.html
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Unboxing of Y400 in youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIElyWsVXZ4

- updated 16/10
New Lenovo Ideapad Y500/Y400 coming soon in Lenovo US sites.  thumbup.gif
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/i.../y-series/y500/
http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/i.../y-series/y400/
Y500/Y400 official specs.
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Y500/Y400 official picture
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914/+80

- updated 12/10
Y400
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y500
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- updated 15/9 with leaked details from Lenovo insider in China at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914/+68
Wow! Lenovo is launching new Idealpad Y400/Y500 i7+ GT655M or GT650M + W8Pro  with  ultrabay swapable with dual graphics capability, extra HDD or cooling fans available in October.
Just wonder the cost, cooling, power consumption & capability of dual graphics card.
But its a nice option for DIY to dual GPUs.

More details at laptop review HERE.
Notebookcheck: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-update...-8.81300.0.html
Engadget : http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/lenovo-...y-and-z-series/

Press release:
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Idealpad Y400 press image
http://www.engadget.com/photos/lenovo-idea...images/#5249161
More info/image for Y400/Y500 from chinese site.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2443047-1-1.html
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/59/160_586852.html
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2437176-1-1.html

Carbon fibre patterned cover for highend Y500 with ultrabay on right side look promising.
I love the red backlit keyboard more like gaming laptop.  wub.gif
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Idealpad Y400 with large wire mesh ventilation below the hot spot & ultrabay on right side.
It should have better cooling for dual GPUs and save the trouble of dust cleaning.
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Y500/Y400 Ultrabay with 2nd discrete GPU, heatsink & fan on the left side as picture below.
Fan, heatsink and onboard CPU/GPU come with the laptop are defaulted on the right.
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Y500 with Full HD, bigger wire mesh ventilation at the bottom, red backlit keyboard.
[attachmentid=3033722][attachmentid=3033111][attachmentid=3033112]

Fan, dual pipe heatsink & onboard GT650M come with Y500.  thumbup.gif
Temp for cpu 56c, gpu 46c, Hdd 39c not bad ah!
[attachmentid=3033063][attachmentid=3033065][attachmentid=3033797]

2nd GT650M discrete GPU, full copper heatsink & fan in Y500 swappable ultrabay and HDD.  rclxm9.gif
Y400/Y500 ultrabay GT650M come with PCI-E, laptop with PCI-E & universal SATA port.
More details at chinese site http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2443047-1-1.html
[attachmentid=3033047][attachmentid=3033048][attachmentid=3120768]
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3dmark for y500 gt655m sli in i5cpu had been tested and posted by someone in Chinese forum, it hit p3400 in i5,i7should be getting more

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 23 2012, 07:00 AM)
the extra graphic card is removable,as u can replace it with optional dvd player/bluray player or cooling fan,maybe more replacing items coming out..you can also leave it blank if you wan
the problem is come without the 120w adapter,as 170w is too heavy
i had bought a y500,but the supplies told me that ac 170w adapter is ouf of stock,does it mean,i dun have any ac adapter in my incoming y500=.=(as devour telling us 120w ac adapter is not inside the box)


Added on November 23, 2012, 6:07 am
thank for ur information
but i got few questions
If i wan to bring Y500 out for school,or anything else,will i be able to take out the external graphic(which is inserted)and leave it blank,so that it is no so heavy?
And if there is a need.can i replace it with others cooling fan,harddisk or others odd drive?
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just recheck with my stock. it's 170watt


Added on November 23, 2012, 6:03 pm
QUOTE(xD4rever @ Nov 23 2012, 05:35 PM)
it come with win 8 or win 8 pro?
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Win 8 NON PRO

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Y500 benchmark Live from China rclxms.gif
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2722558-1-1.html
Y500 China spec, i5-3210/Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) with GN36 External Graphic / Removable + Y500 170W Adapter
All temp reading taken at room temp 20C without cooler.


Single GPU cpuz, gpuz, AIDA64 benchmark
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2725686-1-1.html

3Dmark11 SLI score 3400 vs single card score 2183
3DMark11 for SLI vs 3DMark11 for single GPU

Gaming fps & temp. benchmark
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GN36 External Graphic / Removable + Y500 170W Adapter
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2733166-1-1.html

Y500 GN36 external graphic/170W psu vs ODD/120W psu
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2733184-1-1.html

Y500 SLI setting, not support Nvidia optimus.
Idle temp, cpu 50C, on-board gpu 42C, ultrabay gpu 38C, HDD 36C
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2733241-1-1.html

Y500 AIDA64 stress temp
cpu at 66C, HDD at 41C
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2725997-1-1.html

Y500 internal layout, ultrabay slot
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2725373-1-1.html
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2725587-1-1.html

ODD & normal caddy bay comparision, ODD can replace with slim caddy bay.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2722558-1-1.html

Y500 unboxing
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2725257-1-1.html

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bro ytlay! tanx for all this hardwork. if i meet u somewhere in real world, i sure will belanja u makan one.
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Got my machine today! Roxxx
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Thanks Man! thumbup.gif

QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 24 2012, 06:52 PM)
Got my machine today! Roxxx
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got mine today. my own personal review.

upgrade to 16gb ram. mybe i dun need it. but i'm just greedy i guess. together with the upgrade, cost me around 4149. but i do believe devour n storm88 able to provide lower price for those nearby KL area. me living in kuantan. got mine here. a lil bit expensive i'd say.

for those who were wondering about the heat dissipation, i'd say it's absolutely awesome! feel slight warm. but not hot at all while running game for approx 3-4 hours. tested in room temp WITHOUT air conditioning. so far only tried need for speed the run. run in ultra mode without lag.

since it's my first gaming laptop, i'd say, it's worth it for me. slightly expensive but a lot cheaper than other high end gaming laptop.

full HD screen are quite nice. just not able to test with full hd vid. but from gaming, it's OK.

ahhh... about the weight. i'm assuming all in including 170w adapter, it's around 4-5kg I THINK. since i dun hav any scale to weight it up.

final word, for those who want to have themselves a gaming laptop @ affordable price(sacrificing the weight factor), get it.

kuantan here 1 shop got only 3 unit, and they're so nice to put 1 as display unit for people to touch n test. stock around msia i think gonna be very limited.
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I got mine for only RM34xx.

Just have time to really play with it.

1st impression: a Razer Blade clone! (with less than half the price of the Razer Blade), feels very solid, but not too bulky.. a bit heavy, about the same as the Alienware M15x

Got some flickering in DOTA2, maybe its my outdated driver. I'll update and make more reviews lol
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seems like a good bargain.. hmm...
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QUOTE(destroyer @ Nov 25 2012, 12:45 AM)
got mine today. my own personal review.

upgrade to 16gb ram. mybe i dun need it. but i'm just greedy i guess. together with the upgrade, cost me around 4149. but i do believe devour n storm88 able to provide lower price for those nearby KL area. me living in kuantan. got mine here. a lil bit expensive i'd say.

for those who were wondering about the heat dissipation, i'd say it's absolutely awesome! feel slight warm. but not hot at all while running game for approx 3-4 hours. tested in room temp WITHOUT air conditioning. so far only tried need for speed  the run. run in ultra mode without lag.

since it's my first gaming laptop, i'd say, it's worth it for me. slightly expensive but a lot cheaper than other high end gaming laptop.

full HD screen are quite nice. just not able to test with full hd vid. but from gaming, it's OK.

ahhh... about the weight. i'm assuming all in including 170w adapter, it's around 4-5kg I THINK. since i dun hav any scale to weight it up.

final word, for those who want to have themselves a gaming laptop @ affordable price(sacrificing the weight factor), get it.

kuantan here 1 shop got only 3 unit, and they're so nice to put 1 as display unit for people to touch n test. stock around msia i think gonna be very limited.
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Play more games such as Skyrim or BF3 on 1080p and check the fps. And if you could do some video review, even better!  nod.gif
I appreciate your work.  laugh.gif
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I got mine for only RM34xx.

Just have time to really play with it.

1st impression: a Razer Blade clone! (with less than half the price of the Razer Blade), feels very solid, but not too bulky.. a bit heavy, about the same as the Alienware M15x

Got some flickering in DOTA2, maybe its my outdated driver. I'll update and make more reviews lol
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how's ur warranty? mine got 2 years. still, in kuantan, they're selling a lil bit higher than market price which is rm3899. same unit with same warranty got selling only 3799.

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haha. me dun hav any subscription to any internet packages yet. wait for next week. the americans are going to do their review i guess. going back to port klang tomorrow. anybody know where can i get games around there?


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how's ur warranty? mine got 2 years. still, in kuantan, they're selling a lil bit higher than market price which is rm3899. same unit with same warranty got selling only 3799.
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haha. me dun hav any subscription to any internet packages yet. wait for next week. the americans are going to do their review i guess. going back to port klang tomorrow. anybody know where can i get games around there?
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QUOTE(destroyer @ Nov 25 2012, 01:58 AM)
haha. me dun hav any subscription to any internet packages yet. wait for next week. the americans are going to do their review i guess. going back to port klang tomorrow. anybody know where can i get games around there?


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how's ur warranty? mine got 2 years. still, in kuantan, they're selling a lil bit higher than market price which is rm3899. same unit with same warranty got selling only 3799.
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Same 2 years as yours. Wow so expensive u bought!  shocking.gif
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Congraz to all new owner of amazing Y500. thumbup.gif

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Got some flickering in DOTA2, maybe its my outdated driver. I'll update and make more reviews lol
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What kind of "flickering"? Micro-stuttering? (finger cross) (Shouldn't since it is only DOTA2)
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Oh apparently its a general SLI problem, which faced by all the SLIs out there, so no worry about that the machine is working perfectly fine. In fact, i turned off SLI and run DOTA2 in max graphic and its smooothhhhh....  brows.gif

btw here's a quick pic, I'll post more later  laugh.gif

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It may be the driver issues. hmm.gif Have you update to the latest driver?

Wow! Its look like Alien Y, very gang & tempting. drool.gif
How is the temp.? Any cpuz?

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 25 2012, 10:30 PM)
Oh apparently its a general SLI problem, which faced by all the SLIs out there, so no worry about that the machine is working perfectly fine. In fact, i turned off SLI and run DOTA2 in max graphic and its smooothhhhh....  brows.gif

btw here's a quick pic, I'll post more later  laugh.gif

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actually what is SLi??
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More photos! sorry about the quality blush.gif

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I've never run any benchmark before, let me know if I'm doing it wrong k! laugh.gif

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btw the latest Nvidia driver doesn't support 650M SLI, and it says I need to download the package from manufacturer (lenovo) itself, which is the same driver that comes with the machine.

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actually what is SLi??
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Thank you, bro. notworthy.gif notworthy.gif

Very poisoness 3Dmark11 & backlit! drool.gif drool.gif

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More photos! sorry about the quality  blush.gif

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I've never run any benchmark before, let me know if I'm doing it wrong k!  laugh.gif

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btw the latest Nvidia driver doesn't support 650M SLI, and it says I need to download the package from manufacturer (lenovo) itself, which is the same driver that comes with the machine.
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Thnk you so much for all that! notworthy.gif

Edit: If you have the gut, do Furmark stress test and record the temp. We all appreciate it.

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Oh mai god!
Thnk you so much for all that! notworthy.gif

Edit: If you have the gut, do Furmark stress test and record the temp. We all appreciate it.
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Very nice results there Jabberwocky! thumbup.gif

Yeah, do some temperature testing.

Also, if possible, test some more games, see whether there are issues with the SLI.
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 26 2012, 12:45 AM)
Y500 cooling look promising. It can even stress further with WPrime & Furmark together.  brows.gif  brows.gif
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 26 2012, 12:32 AM)
Thank you, bro.  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif

Very poisoness 3Dmark11 & backlit!  drool.gif  drool.gif

Can help to post temp as in pic before & after running AIDA64 stress test? Thanks. notworthy.gif
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Oh mai god!
Thnk you so much for all that! notworthy.gif

Edit: If you have the gut, do Furmark stress test and record the temp. We all appreciate it.
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How stressful is Furmark stress test??  shocking.gif
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Basically people who do Furmark stress test are to find their laptop/desktop max temp and the cooling ability.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I ain't good in explaining things...


p.s I've heard reports of fried GPU because of Furmark. hehe brows.gif
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Here is it, am i doing it right?

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How stressful is Furmark stress test??  shocking.gif
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Thank you, bro. notworthy.gif notworthy.gif

AIDA64 full stress test
Nice temp for gpu~61C, HDD~42C thumbup.gif
Are you using any cooler or with Air cond?

Since gpu temp. is quite low in AIDA64 stress, you can try post the furmark at 1080p and monitor temp with gpuz & cpuz. Thanks. notworthy.gif

Furmark test result from China for Y500 with single gpu.
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_593012.html

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More photos! sorry about the quality  blush.gif

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I've never run any benchmark before, let me know if I'm doing it wrong k!  laugh.gif

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QUOTE(destroyer @ Nov 25 2012, 12:45 AM)
got mine today. my own personal review.

upgrade to 16gb ram. mybe i dun need it. but i'm just greedy i guess. together with the upgrade, cost me around 4149. but i do believe devour n storm88 able to provide lower price for those nearby KL area. me living in kuantan. got mine here. a lil bit expensive i'd say.

for those who were wondering about the heat dissipation, i'd say it's absolutely awesome! feel slight warm. but not hot at all while running game for approx 3-4 hours. tested in room temp WITHOUT air conditioning. so far only tried need for speed  the run. run in ultra mode without lag.

since it's my first gaming laptop, i'd say, it's worth it for me. slightly expensive but a lot cheaper than other high end gaming laptop.

full HD screen are quite nice. just not able to test with full hd vid. but from gaming, it's OK.

ahhh... about the weight. i'm assuming all in including 170w adapter, it's around 4-5kg I THINK. since i dun hav any scale to weight it up.

final word, for those who want to have themselves a gaming laptop @ affordable price(sacrificing the weight factor), get it.

kuantan here 1 shop got only 3 unit, and they're so nice to put 1 as display unit for people to touch n test. stock around msia i think gonna be very limited.
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QUOTE(Jayi @ Nov 26 2012, 02:11 AM)
Where is the shop at Kuantan? Might go take a look when I go Kuantan drool.gif
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More photos! sorry about the quality  blush.gif

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I've never run any benchmark before, let me know if I'm doing it wrong k!  laugh.gif

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 26 2012, 12:04 AM)

btw the latest Nvidia driver doesn't support 650M SLI, and it says I need to download the package from manufacturer (lenovo) itself, which is the same driver that comes with the machine.
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Here is it, am i doing it right?

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How stressful is Furmark stress test??  shocking.gif
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WoW... This y500 SLi is the most scary laptop in market now... brows.gif
I can't open my eyes if it upgrade to SSD... rclxub.gif
I like it's cooling system... thumbup.gif

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So from what we have seen so far:
Y500 beat Y580
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benchmark

Only thing left is the "flicker" mentioned earlier, and the driver.
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Thing is its not that much difference except for the better cooling and cool factor.

SLI is bad with games to begin with. Not many games can run at optimum performance with SLI
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The Y500 user can plan to open one user discuss thread!! biggrin.gif
Although the Y500 is great but I would choose Y400 if Y400 is release, just I got bring my Y480 to school almost all the time, Y580/Y500 for me is too bulky to bring....
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SLI is bad with games to begin with. Not many games can run at optimum performance with SLI
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Sorry guys I'm at work right now, I'll do a Furmark Test when I get home, finger cross it won't fry my GPU ohmy.gif

Oh btw I ran GW2 last night at full graphic setting (with SLI), FPS appears to be around 30+
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Based on your gpu-z, seems that Lenovo capped the gt650m graphic card in y500 compared to the one in y480.

Y480 GPU-Z
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Y500 GT650M-GPU clock 790MHz, boost up to 835MHz
Y480 GT650M-GPU clock 745MHz, boost up to 885MHz.

But you can always overclocked it to higher clock speed btw.

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Pls help to run & post screen for stress test below. Thanks in advance. notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
Pls monitor temp. closely with cpuz & gpuz.

Setup:
Pls state at room temp or with air cond, using any cooler.
1) Open cpuz , gpuz for on-board & gpuz for external gpu to monitor temp/gpus throttling.
2) Open Furmark & Prime95.
3) Post screen in step 1 & 2 before stress
4) run prime95 & Furmark at 1920x1080, 4X MSAA till the cpu & gpu max temp. stabilize. (take around 30 min)
5) post screen in step 1 & 2 after stress

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 26 2012, 04:36 PM)
Sorry guys I'm at work right now, I'll do a Furmark Test when I get home, finger cross it won't fry my GPU   ohmy.gif

Oh btw I ran GW2 last night at full graphic setting (with SLI), FPS appears to be around 30+
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IMO, better not to run both Prime95 and Furmark simultaneously. You're killing the machine.
Just run Furmark, it will utilize 1 CPU core to resemble real world gaming.
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The latest stress test for Y500 from China.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2741978-1-1.html

Y500 i5/GT650M single card
Stress with Furmark & AIDA64 at room temp 20C, quite cool in China.
cpu 71C, gpu 65C, HDD 42C. thumbup.gif
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Very nice temp reading proven the good thermal design. thumbup.gif

Waiting our pro bro the stress results. brows.gif
Temp. will be higher as ours with higher specs and room temp.

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Ok I've done a Furmark test with 1920x1080, 4X MSAA for 20 mins.

The CPU/GPU temperature starts to stables at 6 min mark and I let it run until 20 min before I took the screenshot.

Here is it.

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Don't boom me if I done it wrong, first timer here blush.gif

Edit:
- No laptop cooler/fan was used when the test is running, except the ceiling fan in my room running at 2x.
- GPU-Z is showing the primary GPU 650M profile while CPUID is showing both.

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 26 2012, 09:49 PM)
Ok I've done a Furmark test with 1920x1080, 4X MSAA for 20 mins.

The CPU/GPU temperature starts to stables at 6 min mark and I let it run until 20 min before I took the screenshot.

Here is it.

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Don't boom me if I done it wrong, first timer here  blush.gif
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Edit: It seems that one of the GPU card hasn't been utilized...


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i bought y500 too...
y500 seem feel more slimmer body look than y580(old design and bulky body)

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i used cooler master notepal u2, any idea where to put those fans?anyone?


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Many thanks. notworthy.gif

Y500 stress temp is very promising. thumbup.gif
External gpu temp before and after stress around the same at 38C.
Look like it only stress the on-board gpu. weird! shocking.gif

Can post display adapter in device manager as in pic.
Wish to confirm any Nvidia optimus support for Intel HD. Wonder how is the battery life? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 26 2012, 09:49 PM)
Ok I've done a Furmark test with 1920x1080, 4X MSAA for 20 mins.

The CPU/GPU temperature starts to stables at 6 min mark and I let it run until 20 min before I took the screenshot.

Here is it.

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Don't boom me if I done it wrong, first timer here  blush.gif

Edit:
- No laptop cooler/fan was used when the test is running, except the ceiling fan in my room running at 2x.
- GPU-Z is showing the primary GPU 650M profile while CPUID is showing both.
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Place it under the wire mesh ventilation area. biggrin.gif
U3 is more suitable for Y500. u can add additional fans for u2. brows.gif
QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 26 2012, 10:14 PM)
i bought y500 too...
y500 seem feel more slimmer body look than y580(old design and bulky body)

btw,
i used cooler master notepal u2, any idea where to put those fans?anyone?
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 26 2012, 10:41 PM)
Many thanks.  notworthy.gif

Y500 stress temp is very promising.  thumbup.gif
External gpu temp before and after stress around the same at 38C.
Look like it only stress the on-board gpu. weird!    shocking.gif

Can post display adapter in device manager as in pic.
Wish to confirm any Nvidia optimus support for Intel HD. Wonder how is the battery life?  hmm.gif
I was wondering about the external GPU too but 1 thing fur sure more heat flows from the left (primary GPU).

Display adapters as requested.
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Never really tested out the battery life since it was on power all the time. I'll unplug it and do some gaming tomorrow and update you guys k blush.gif

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 26 2012, 10:58 PM)
I was wondering about the external GPU too but 1 thing fur sure more heat flows from the left (primary GPU).

Display adapters as requested.
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Never really tested out the battery life since it was on power all the time. I'll unplug it and do some gaming tomorrow and update you guys k  blush.gif
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is 4 gig ram is enough for gaming? and also if you're doing daily use like opening multiple tabs in windows 8? or better upgrade it to 8? or 16?
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Thanks Jabberwocky.
71c.. Nice Temp for a single GPU stress test! thumbup.gif

Waiting for SLI temp.. smile.gif

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nfsw test with frap fps runnig on 1920x1080
sli gt 650M

2012-11-27 09:37:08 - NFS13
Frames: 108 - Time: 5766ms - Avg: 18.730 - Min: 14 - Max: 21
i can't upload the the image bcoz too large 3.07mb laugh.gif

QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 26 2012, 10:41 PM)
Place it under the wire mesh ventilation area.  biggrin.gif
U3 is more suitable for Y500. u can add additional fans for u2.  brows.gif
u2 enough ma ,ok thanks, but where the wire ventilation area on it?

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is 4 gig ram is enough for gaming? and also if you're doing daily use like opening multiple tabs in windows 8? or better upgrade it to 8? or 16?
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8gb i think minimum if u want to play game
i have 12gb ram smile.gif

guys!!i need ur opinion
on idle test with speedfan
gpu : 39-41c
hd0 : 39-42c
core 0 : 49-54c
core 1 : 40-50c
core 2 : 40-50c
core 3 : 40-50c
gpu : 39-42c
is it ok o not? blush.gif

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nfsw test with frap fps runnig on 1920x1080
sli gt 650M

2012-11-27 09:37:08 - NFS13
Frames: 108 - Time: 5766ms - Avg: 18.730 - Min: 14 - Max: 21
i can't upload the the image bcoz too large 3.07mb  laugh.gif
u2 enough ma ,ok thanks, but where the wire ventilation area on it?
8gb i think minimum if u want to play game
i have 12gb ram smile.gif

guys!!i need ur opinion
on idle test with speedfan
gpu : 39-41c
hd0 : 39-42c
core 0 : 49-54c
core 1 : 40-50c
core 2 : 40-50c
core 3 : 40-50c
gpu : 39-42c
is it ok o not? blush.gif
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U3 should be better for the Y500, just place the fans under vents nod.gif

You don't really need 8GB for games

Try using OpenHardwareMonitor or HWMonitor to monitor the temps, these programs are more accurate than SpeedFan nod.gif


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is 4 gig ram is enough for gaming? and also if you're doing daily use like opening multiple tabs in windows 8? or better upgrade it to 8? or 16?
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4GB is more than enough. If you really have a lot of money to spare, then upgrade to 8GB laugh.gif

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agreed. 4gb is suffient. but if you have extra cash, 8gb/16gb why not?
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agreed. 4gb is suffient. but if you have extra cash, 8gb/16gb why not?
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aha.. so games doesn't take much ram right? especially if you have 2gig gpu already (plus sli). ram mostly used when you open 30++ video tabs xD
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 27 2012, 09:54 AM)
nfsw test with frap fps runnig on 1920x1080
sli gt 650M

2012-11-27 09:37:08 - NFS13
Frames: 108 - Time: 5766ms - Avg: 18.730 - Min: 14 - Max: 21
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The fps is 14 to 21 in the game?

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index score with sli biggrin.gif ..any idea on how to increase the graphic perfomance?
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although the cooling syst on top, but i still eager to make it more cooler
so, i put the cooler notepal u2 n tested on idle for about 20 minutes
the temp slightly affect or not at all sad.gif
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 27 2012, 12:52 PM)
index score with sli  biggrin.gif ..any idea on how to increase the graphic perfomance?
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although the cooling syst on top, but i still eager to make it more cooler
so, i put the cooler notepal u2 n tested on idle for about 20 minutes
the temp slightly affect or not at all sad.gif
anyone know why?
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i think that it maybe the fans of the cooler pad is not strong... hmm.gif
Try U3 or SF19 see how its goes on...
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 27 2012, 12:52 PM)
index score with sli  biggrin.gif ..any idea on how to increase the graphic perfomance?
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although the cooling syst on top, but i still eager to make it more cooler
so, i put the cooler notepal u2 n tested on idle for about 20 minutes
the temp slightly affect or not at all sad.gif
anyone know why?
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Put in external power source for constant power
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I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig. Too be honest I prefer the overall feeling of the y500 than playing on my friend's Razer Blade, call me weird but its true.

My palm doesn't feel much heat (Blade have a focus heat spot, which annoys me) and jumping from keys to keys is pretty at ease (hardly pushed the wrong key)

I brought my machine to chill out at a nearby Starbucks, last about 2 hrs 45 mins with continuous gaming (DOTA2, GW2 in max setting, battery 'high performance' profile.

and 1 more thing, it make head turns! icon_idea.gif

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I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig. Too be honest I prefer the overall feeling of the y500 than playing on my friend's Razer Blade, call me weird but its true.

My palm doesn't feel much heat (Blade have a focus heat spot, which annoys me) and jumping from keys to keys is pretty at ease (hardly pushed the wrong key)

I brought my machine to chill out at a nearby Starbucks, last about 2 hrs 45 mins with continuous gaming (DOTA2, GW2 in max setting, battery 'high performance' profile.

and 1 more thing, it make head turns!  icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 03:12 PM)
I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig. Too be honest I prefer the overall feeling of the y500 than playing on my friend's Razer Blade, call me weird but its true.

My palm doesn't feel much heat (Blade have a focus heat spot, which annoys me) and jumping from keys to keys is pretty at ease (hardly pushed the wrong key)

I brought my machine to chill out at a nearby Starbucks, last about 2 hrs 45 mins with continuous gaming (DOTA2, GW2 in max setting, battery 'high performance' profile.

and 1 more thing, it make head turns!  icon_idea.gif
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People are attracted by the cool backlit keyboard i guess.

Btw, what is the colour of the backlight of the keyboard?
Is it red backlight?
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Good to know that you are enjoying your notebook man~
And thanks for the reviews  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 27 2012, 03:42 PM)
People are attracted by the cool backlit keyboard i guess.

Btw, what is the colour of the backlight of the keyboard?
Is it red backlight?
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Yes it is the irresistible Red colour  wub.gif
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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 03:12 PM)
I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig.
i have 12gb of ram..it's worth for me especially when running multi apps together
yesterday i had transf file 220gb to my ext hdd and at the same time downloading torrent and open some web on google.
no lack and smooth
so total memory if i'm not wrong more than 4gb

so i think depend on user la rclxms.gif
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Its Win8-64? then I might add more Ram =D

Aih why no blu-ray drive =/
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i have 12gb of ram..it's worth for me especially when running multi apps together
yesterday i had transf file 220gb to my ext hdd and at the same time downloading torrent and open some web on google.
no lack and smooth
so total memory  if i'm not wrong more than 4gb

so i think depend on user la  rclxms.gif
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Its Win8-64? then I might add more Ram =D

Aih why no blu-ray drive =/
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I guess most people here are not willing to spend on Blu-rays kua sad.gif

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Are you sure it exceeded 4GB?  brows.gif  brows.gif
yup..even in idle state 1.5 gb already
most probably bcoz running on window 8
as i said depend on user la biggrin.gif
but for me, the best min requirement is 8gb for get full media and gaming experience

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My Dell Studio is 4GB RAM.

Run iTunes, download update for War Z, surfing web and McAfee running background scan, after 15 minutes, laptop freeze. doh.gif
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And don't forget the quality of the AUDIO!

S.U.P.E.R.B. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif

Straight away unplugged my speakers and put them away in boxes. cool2.gif
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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 03:12 PM)
I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig. Too be honest I prefer the overall feeling of the y500 than playing on my friend's Razer Blade, call me weird but its true.

My palm doesn't feel much heat (Blade have a focus heat spot, which annoys me) and jumping from keys to keys is pretty at ease (hardly pushed the wrong key)

I brought my machine to chill out at a nearby Starbucks, last about 2 hrs 45 mins with continuous gaming (DOTA2, GW2 in max setting, battery 'high performance' profile.

and 1 more thing, it make head turns!  icon_idea.gif
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but how is it if you compare it with macbook keyboard?
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Added on November 27, 2012, 6:06 pm

I guess most people here are not willing to spend on Blu-rays kua  sad.gif
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Since Y500 utilise ultrabay, it means owner could easily buy a ultrabay Bluray from Lenovo and swap in later when you have more money smile.gif
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QUOTE(ringoapple7 @ Nov 27 2012, 10:54 PM)
but how is it if you compare it with macbook keyboard?
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I will still pick the y500. blush.gif

Although both y500 and mac keyboards looks the same, the reason is because y500 keys are curved into the middle (if you look carefully at the pics) that fits in perfectly to your fingers during compression while mac keys are flat so it kinda feel a bit rigid and dull. laugh.gif
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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 11:05 PM)
I will still pick the y500.  blush.gif

Although both y500 and mac keyboards looks the same, the reason is because y500 keys are curved into the middle (if you look carefully at the pics) that fits in perfectly to your fingers during compression while mac keys are flat so it kinda feel a bit rigid and dull.  laugh.gif
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 27 2012, 11:00 PM)
Since Y500 utilise ultrabay, it means owner could easily buy a ultrabay Bluray from Lenovo and swap in later when you have more money smile.gif
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No way I'm going to spend the money on a Blu-ray ultrabay laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif


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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 11:05 PM)
I will still pick the y500.  blush.gif

Although both y500 and mac keyboards looks the same, the reason is because y500 keys are curved into the middle (if you look carefully at the pics) that fits in perfectly to your fingers during compression while mac keys are flat so it kinda feel a bit rigid and dull.  laugh.gif
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I feel you bro, I've always believed that Lenovo laptops have the best island style keyboard buttons wub.gif

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 03:12 PM)
I only have 4Gig but gaming experience for me its the best so far, it meets my requirement therefore I won't upgrade to 8Gig. Too be honest I prefer the overall feeling of the y500 than playing on my friend's Razer Blade, call me weird but its true.

My palm doesn't feel much heat (Blade have a focus heat spot, which annoys me) and jumping from keys to keys is pretty at ease (hardly pushed the wrong key)

I brought my machine to chill out at a nearby Starbucks, last about 2 hrs 45 mins with continuous gaming (DOTA2, GW2 in max setting, battery 'high performance' profile.

and 1 more thing, it make head turns!  icon_idea.gif
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Ughhh, you poisoned me ! Btw, how much frame rate do you get for GW2 (Max settings@1080p) especially during WvWvW ? Is the SLI enabled?? Is it stable??

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 27 2012, 10:53 PM)
And don't forget the quality of the AUDIO!

S.U.P.E.R.B.  thumbup.gif  thumbup.gif

Straight away unplugged my speakers and put them away in boxes.  cool2.gif
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yup its awesome. thumbup.gif
just make the volume up to 50..
enough to feel like in theater
realy L.O.V.E it

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lots of info here: http://service.lenovo.partner-management.c...538/player.html

not sure anyone posted this before...
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QUOTE(Laine @ Nov 28 2012, 09:53 AM)
lots of info here: http://service.lenovo.partner-management.c...538/player.html

not sure anyone posted this before...
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so is this Y500 GT650M sli will perform better than Y580 GTX660M?
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No way I'm going to spend the money on a Blu-ray ultrabay  laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif


Added on November 28, 2012, 12:06 am
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so is this Y500 GT650M sli will perform better than Y580 GTX660M?
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Read the posts lah biggrin.gif
Yes, 650M SLI have better benchmark than 660M.
But so far 1 owner here report some "flickering", and I think he may be refer to "micro-stuttering". It's a phenomena that some gamers don't mind at all, but deal breaker for others sweat.gif And we can't pick this out from normal benchmarking, you really have to try it to see if it bother you.

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I wonder if Lenovo still using Broadcom brand wireless network adapter in y500 just like what they did in y580.
Anyone can confirm with me about this?
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i had read the post, but so far there is not much info on GT650M SLI, so i have doubt its better than GTX660M.

as per gpu-z posted by jabberwocky, lets compare it with info from nvidia website (GTX660M spec) http://www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-g.../specifications, I know the website can work as a reference only.

i'll head to Y580 thread and see is there any gpu-z posted

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Tdy just saw Jayacom LYP got display Y500, love that laptop so much, but is 15", and ady bought Y480(make me no money sweat.gif)
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QUOTE(NewbieBetta @ Nov 28 2012, 08:50 PM)
i had read the post, but so far there is not much info on GT650M SLI, so i have doubt its better than GTX660M.

as per gpu-z posted by jabberwocky, lets compare it with info from nvidia website (GTX660M spec) http://www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-g.../specifications, I know the website can work as a reference only.

i'll head to Y580 thread and see is there any gpu-z posted
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What Jabberwocky posted was more like a confirmation for Malaysia context smile.gif Good job Jabberwocky (if I remember correctly he mentioned this is the 1st time he run benchmark suite) and the rest thumbup.gif And thanks ytlay notworthy.gif
The 1st post of this thread already listed a few benchmark done in China (same GT650M SLI).
In short, benchmark indicate it is about GT670M level, under GT670MX. Of course benchmark can only tell you so much, with the normal caveat that come with SLI setup (in this case apparently through SATA rather than PCIe).

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thank you bro, you have clear my doubt

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Y500 & Y400 ultrabay support both PCIe and SATA as per the pic below. External gpu connected to PCIe port and ODD connected to SATA port.

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 28 2012, 09:55 PM)
What Jabberwocky posted was more like a confirmation for Malaysia context smile.gif Good job Jabberwocky (if I remember correctly he mentioned this is the 1st time he run benchmark suite) and the rest thumbup.gif And thanks ytlay  notworthy.gif
The 1st post of this thread already listed a few benchmark done in China (same GT650M SLI).
In short, benchmark indicate it is about GT670M level, under GT670MX. Of course benchmark can only tell you so much, with the normal caveat that come with SLI setup (in this case apparently through SATA rather than PCIe).
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I think it should be GTX675M instead of GTX670M. hmm.gif
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Y500 & Y400 ultrabay support both PCIe and SATA as per the pic below. External gpu connected to PCIe port and ODD connected to SATA port.

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ermm..how about the price?

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can anyone with Lenovo Y500 try out the warranty extend & accidental damage protection from their website. Cause they need serial code to know the price.

its good for us know how much it will cost if we would want to extend or add protection to this notebook.
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QUOTE(NewbieBetta @ Nov 28 2012, 08:50 PM)
i had read the post, but so far there is not much info on GT650M SLI, so i have doubt its better than GTX660M.

as per gpu-z posted by jabberwocky, lets compare it with info from nvidia website (GTX660M spec) http://www.geforce.com/hardware/notebook-g.../specifications, I know the website can work as a reference only.

i'll head to Y580 thread and see is there any gpu-z posted
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Gt 650m 2gb ddr5 is at least 85% of 660m

So 2 of them will surely better .
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can anyone with Lenovo Y500 try out the warranty extend & accidental damage protection from their website. Cause they need serial code to know the price.

its good for us know how much it will cost if we would want to extend or add protection to this notebook.
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got 2years warranty already..its more than enough

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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 28 2012, 10:22 PM)
Y500 & Y400 ultrabay support both PCIe and SATA as per the pic below. External gpu connected to PCIe port and ODD connected to SATA port.

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Thanks smile.gif Did not notice that.
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Can the owner of y500 here do me a favour, plz check if the wireless network adapter in your laptop is Atheros or Broadcom.
Thanks.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 28 2012, 09:55 PM)
What Jabberwocky posted was more like a confirmation for Malaysia context smile.gif Good job Jabberwocky (if I remember correctly he mentioned this is the 1st time he run benchmark suite) and the rest thumbup.gif And thanks ytlay  notworthy.gif
The 1st post of this thread already listed a few benchmark done in China (same GT650M SLI).
In short, benchmark indicate it is about GT670M level, under GT670MX. Of course benchmark can only tell you so much, with the normal caveat that come with SLI setup (in this case apparently through SATA rather than PCIe).
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 29 2012, 10:08 AM)
Can the owner of y500 here do me a favour, plz check if the wireless network adapter in your laptop is Atheros or Broadcom.
Thanks.
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Ouch I'm at work right now and I keep my darling back home rclxub.gif
If you can wait I can check it for ya after I went back home, or better still if there are any other y500 owners that can do you a favour laugh.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 29 2012, 10:08 AM)
Can the owner of y500 here do me a favour, plz check if the wireless network adapter in your laptop is Atheros or Broadcom.
Thanks.
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qualcom atheros AR9485wb-eg
but i face a problem weak wifi signal strength within it mybe bcoz running on wind 8.

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Ouch I'm at work right now and I keep my darling back home  rclxub.gif
If you can wait I can check it for ya after I went back home, or better still if there are any other y500 owners that can do you a favour  laugh.gif
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Thanks bro, just let me know if you have time for it biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 29 2012, 10:39 AM)
qualcom atheros AR9485wb-eg
but i face a problem weak wifi signal strength within it mybe bcoz running on wind 8.
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If it is Atheros, the wifi signal should be a lot stronger than Broadcom brand.
Perhaps driver problem? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 29 2012, 02:49 PM)
If it is Atheros, the wifi signal should be a lot stronger than Broadcom brand.
Perhaps driver problem? hmm.gif
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Is it true that Broadcom is not a good wifi card? Someone please clarify this for me. icon_question.gif
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hey,i have a question,

i just bought this laptop,when i check the warranty status it says my warranty start on 9-11-2012 and end on 8-11-2013 but what i was told by a seller it is 2years warranty.

And may i know, when the warranty should start?is it when we key in the information on lenovo website?fyi, i bought this laptop today
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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 03:49 PM)
hey,i have a question,

i just bought this laptop,when i check the warranty status it says my warranty start on 9-11-2012 and end on 8-11-2013 but what i was told by a seller it is 2years warranty.

And may i know, when the warranty should start?is it when we key in the information on lenovo website?fyi, i bought this laptop today
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yup it is lenovo base warranty
after 4weeks check back again and u will see ur warranty is extend to 2years
dont worry..lenovo take time to settle this biggrin.gif

btw how ur wifi signal strenght?did u face the problem too

i compared with my previous laptop running on window 7 ultimate and definitely more strength than y500 hmm.gif
weird

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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 27 2012, 09:54 AM)
nfsw test with frap fps runnig on 1920x1080
sli gt 650M

2012-11-27 09:37:08 - NFS13
Frames: 108 - Time: 5766ms - Avg: 18.730 - Min: 14 - Max: 21
i can't upload the the image bcoz too large 3.07mb  laugh.gif
u2 enough ma ,ok thanks, but where the wire ventilation area on it?
8gb i think minimum if u want to play game
i have 12gb ram smile.gif

guys!!i need ur opinion
on idle test with speedfan
gpu : 39-41c
hd0 : 39-42c
core 0 : 49-54c
core 1 : 40-50c
core 2 : 40-50c
core 3 : 40-50c
gpu : 39-42c
is it ok o not? blush.gif
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myotgo, may I know the graphics setting for the NFS Most Wanted (the latest one right?) .

FPS Min: 14 to max 21 may not seem playable. Maybe u set at the ultra settings?
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Is it true that Broadcom is not a good wifi card? Someone please clarify this for me. icon_question.gif
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Take a look at this thread.
Many users have complained about it.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2375417
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thank u for the information smile.gif

i think i dont have any problem with the wifi strength, guess i need more time to find out about it notworthy.gif

My Webpage

this thing happened to me just now,any idea what is this? sad.gif
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thank u for the information smile.gif

i think i dont have any problem with the wifi strength, guess i need more time to find out about it  notworthy.gif

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this thing happened to me just now,any idea what is this? sad.gif
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QUOTE(tennytyy @ Nov 29 2012, 05:02 PM)
BSOD tongue.gif
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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:10 PM)
what is that????uwaaaa  cry.gif
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Blue Screen of Death. sweat.gif
You have Wimax adapter from Mediatek? (that's the driver for ???)

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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 04:56 PM)

My Webpage

this thing happened to me just now,any idea what is this? sad.gif
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me too..but after i open cpuz,hwmonitor software..then my touchpad not working
after restart get the error and touchpd working properly again

mybe not compatible with wind8
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:11 PM)
Blue Screen of Death. sweat.gif
You have Wimax adapter from Mediatek? (that's the driver for ???)
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to be honest, i couldnt understand rclxub.gif sory sad.gif

its not a big problem rite?i just shut down and start it back and it works as usual
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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:19 PM)
to be honest, i couldnt understand  rclxub.gif sory sad.gif

its not a big problem rite?i just shut down and start it back and it works as usual
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Have you came across this screen in win7?
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The one you are experiencing right now is the same thing, in Oppa Win8 Style


Added on November 29, 2012, 5:24 pm
QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 29 2012, 05:13 PM)
me too..but after i open cpuz,hwmonitor software..then my touchpad not working
after restart get the error and touchpd working properly again

mybe not compatible with wind8
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It couldn't be cpuz, hwmonitor, I guess blink.gif
I play with those softwares for a few times now but everything looks alright laugh.gif

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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:19 PM)
to be honest, i couldnt understand  rclxub.gif sory sad.gif

its not a big problem rite?i just shut down and start it back and it works as usual
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Computer hardware need software drivers so that Operating System (Microsoft Windows) know how to deal with the hardware.

Your screen shot show that a driver is causing a problem. (mt7118vu .... )
That driver is used by WiMax (you know, the broadband service by Yes, P1 ...) adapter (a piece of microchip) manufactured by Mediatek.
Unless your Y500 has this adapter, this driver should not be active at all.
Go to control panel, device manager. Do you see any yellow (?) or (!) ?

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QUOTE(Jabberwocky @ Nov 29 2012, 05:20 PM)
Have you came across this screen in win7?
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The one you are experiencing right now is the same thing, in Oppa Win8 Style


Added on November 29, 2012, 5:24 pm

It couldn't be cpuz, hwmonitor, I guess  blink.gif
I play with those softwares for a few times now but everything looks alright  laugh.gif
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yup agreed..dont worry too much
i read a lot of thread out there win 8 face too much prob..not stabil yet i guess

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i not use the software anymore
i found a thread on google that face a prob same with me that touchpad freeze, after restart ok back

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:26 PM)
Computer hardware need software drivers so that Operating System (Microsoft Windows) know how to deal with the hardware.

Your screen shot show that a driver is causing a problem. (mt7118vu .... )
That driver is used by WiMax (you know, the broadband service by Yes, P1 ...) adapter (a piece of microchip) manufactured by Mediatek.
Unless your Y500 has this adapter, this driver should not be active at all.
Go to control panel, device manager. Do you see any yellow (?) or (!) ?
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yes2,i can see that

it says unknown usb device (port reset failed)
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Nov 29 2012, 04:40 PM)
myotgo, may I know the graphics setting for the NFS Most Wanted (the latest one right?) .

FPS Min: 14 to max 21 may not seem playable. Maybe u set at the ultra settings?
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the fps is around 40-45 according to here http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2728731-1-1.html in single gt650m
the fps is around 55-60 according to here http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2728731-1-1.html in gt650msli
if you could read chinese,u can have a look here, http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2732942-1-1.html
this link is about all the game tested by lenovo y500 in dual gt650m sli in ultra setting
hope this can help you

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QUOTE(amirasri89 @ Nov 29 2012, 05:32 PM)
yes2,i can see that

it says unknown usb device (port reset failed)
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Good. Now right click on the entry with the yellow (!), select properties.
The 1st tab is the "General" tab, and it will give you a general description of the problem.
Click on the tab "Driver". Then select "driver details". Do you see the "mt7118vu ..."?
If yes, we have locate the problem.
I am pretty sure Y500 in Malaysia don't have Wimax built in (anyone can confirm)?
If we are sure, then you have 2 choice:
1. Disable the driver. Click "Disable".
2. Uninstall the driver. Click "Uninstall".

I suspect this driver get in there because Lenovo is doing a disk image install of OS from a Y500 that may have WiMax.
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 29 2012, 05:35 PM)
the fps is around 40-45 according to here http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2728731-1-1.html in single gt650m
the fps is around 55-60 according to here http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2728731-1-1.html in gt650msli
if you could read chinese,u can have a look here, http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2732942-1-1.html
this link is about all the game tested by lenovo y500 in dual gt650m sli in ultra setting
hope this can help you
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thnks will make it again and upload the screenshoot too
will test on nfsmw,fifa13,assasin creed 3 smile.gif

ermm that one tested on 1366 x 768
i set up for full hd resolution 1920 x 1080 and all in high setting

never mind will make a test again

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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 29 2012, 05:41 PM)
thnks will make it again and upload the screenshoot too
will test on nfsmw,fifa13,assasin creed 3 smile.gif

ermm that one tested on 1366 x 768
i set up for full hd resolution 1920 x 1080 and all in high setting

never mind will make a test again
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Thanks bro..and yes I noticed that the chinese review was tested on 1366 x 768 resolution.
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 29 2012, 05:41 PM)
thnks will make it again and upload the screenshoot too
will test on nfsmw,fifa13,assasin creed 3 smile.gif

ermm that one tested on 1366 x 768
i set up for full hd resolution 1920 x 1080 and all in high setting

never mind will make a test again
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ya,but they re testing in 15-3210 only
i7-3630 should be better
hope you can test crysis 2,cod 9 as in [ultra ,direct 11,and 1920*1080]
thank you !i will stay online and wait for your result,haha
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Nov 29 2012, 05:54 PM)
Thanks bro..and yes I noticed that the chinese review was tested on 1366 x 768 resolution.
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ya u r welcome u try search on google
and noticed that resolution affect lowering the fps value..

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ya u r welcome u try search on google
and noticed that resolution affect lowering the fps value..
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That's why laa...because I plan to buy the Y500 and would like to play NFS Most Wanted with it. So, i'm afraid it cannot cope with the FULL HD Resolution even with the dual SLI GFX card.

Unless, I have to lower the resolution to 1600 x 900 or 1366 x 768 shakehead.gif
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Look forward for Y500 gaming benchmark to identify: hmm.gif
- how well the Lenovo current driver support the SLI scalling in individual game.
GT650m vs GT650m SLI scalling, GT650m SLI vs gtx670m/ gtx675m
- any annoy micro stuttering issues during SLI gaming especially with low fps <35fps, it can also happen in higher fps also.
- whats the game not scalling with SLI.
- IMO, no need to test the gaming temp. as refer to Furmark stress temp is better.

We are comparing with gaming benchmark from notebookcheck.
GT650m vs GT650m SLI scalling, GT650m SLI vs gtx670m/gtx675m.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html

Let standardise the gaming setup for gaming benchmark from different users:
- state gpu driver version
- use FRAPS to measure fps, enable SLI
- choose ur favourate game(as hardcore/popular as possible) as stated in notebookcheck
- pls use the standard game setting(as high as possible) as in notebookcheck so that we can compare
GT650m vs GT650m SLI scalling, GT650m SLI vs gtx670m/ gtx675m
- state any micro stuttering issues in SLI gaming.
- post screen for gaming setting, fps on individual screen capture, min/max/average fps, fps chart
- repeat benchmark with single gpu & same setting.

Anything else to add? suggestion/modification are most welcome from pro. notworthy.gif

Waiting for gaming benchmarks from our bolehland users. Thanks. brows.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif

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Was about to buy Y580 then saw this thing in lowyat yesterday. Dafuq.... What a quality lookin laptop... In my oppinion far apart then Y580 (I compared it side by side). Now my problem is now to increase the budget (Damn it!) and hopefully to get one without the second GPU ( Its upgradable, so might as well upfrade the worthy one in coming years)

I now see Y580 as an ugly brother of Y500.... Its built solidly and the design is classy. Wonder why theres still no professional reviews for this unique laptop. Usually reviewers run to review new tech.

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QUOTE(ytlay @ Nov 29 2012, 08:59 PM)

Let standardise the gaming setup for gaming benchmark from different users:
- state gpu driver version
- use FRAPS to measure fps, enable SLI
- choose ur favourate game(as hardcore/popular as possible) as stated in notebookcheck
- pls use the standard game setting(as high as possible) as in notebookcheck so that we can compare
GT650m vs GT650m SLI scalling, GT650m SLI vs gtx670m/ gtx675m
- state any micro stuttering issues in SLI gaming.
- post screen for gaming setting, fps on individual screen capture, min/max/average fps, fps chart
- repeat benchmark with single gpu & same setting.

Anything else to add? suggestion/modification are most welcome from pro.  notworthy.gif

Waiting for gaming benchmarks from our bolehland users. Thanks.  brows.gif  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif
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I thought I wanna share this video with you guys. Although it is not in English.

It shows SLI gaming capability rclxms.gif


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KuPkWIAagY


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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Nov 30 2012, 10:50 AM)
I thought I wanna share this video with you guys. Although it is not in English.

It shows SLI gaming capability  rclxms.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KuPkWIAagY
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is anyone facing this problem when trying to open 3dmark 11?
Attached Image Attached Image


Added on November 30, 2012, 1:54 pmand i also cant get to open 鲁大师.exe ...anyone know what is going on=.=


Added on November 30, 2012, 3:05 pmi cant open zip,rar,exe file in win8 ,anyone got any idea about this

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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Nov 30 2012, 10:50 AM)
I thought I wanna share this video with you guys. Although it is not in English.

It shows SLI gaming capability  rclxms.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KuPkWIAagY
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This is.. the poison.. damn nice..

Thanks bro!
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Added on November 30, 2012, 3:05 pmi cant open zip,rar,exe file in win8 ,anyone got any idea about this
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Win8 don't natively support rar (zip should be fine).
Install winrar or 7zip.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 30 2012, 03:52 PM)
Win8 don't natively support rar (zip should be fine).
Install winrar or 7zip.
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yeah
but i also cant get to install any exe file,setup
any idea about this =.=
cant install 3dmark 11

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yeah
but i also cant get to install any exe file,setup
any idea about this =.=
cant install 3dmark 11
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Any exe?
How do you install any games? smile.gif
Wah, running benchmark first before games? laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

Can think of 2 possiblities:
1. UAC - User Access Control. Do you login as admin?
Or read this:
https://chentiangemalc.wordpress.com/2012/0...inconsistent-2/

In short, did you change a theme? It impact the UAC setting in "Sound".
Control Panel > Sound > Change System Sound > Window UAC > NONE.

2. Anti-virus acting up.

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 30 2012, 01:45 PM)
is anyone facing this problem when trying to open 3dmark 11?
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Added on November 30, 2012, 1:54 pmand i also cant get to open 鲁大师.exe ...anyone know what is going on=.=


Added on November 30, 2012, 3:05 pmi cant open zip,rar,exe file in win8 ,anyone got any idea about this
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I think some windows component ady mess up since wermgr,exe is one of them.....
I advice factory reset or rebuilt ur laptop Win 8 by urself (if u know ur win 8 key)
My Y480 Win8 Pro is installed by myself, It is no problem until now except some Y480 driver still no release when Win 8 release
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Nov 30 2012, 04:43 PM)
I think some windows component ady mess up since wermgr,exe is one of them.....
I advice factory reset or rebuilt ur laptop Win 8 by urself (if u know ur win 8 key)
My Y480 Win8 Pro is installed by myself, It is no problem until now except some Y480 driver still no release when Win 8 release
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Read reply above. It has been widely reported since CR days smile.gif
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Can't wait to see more hardcore gaming benchmark from pro bro. drool.gif

Pls disable/uninstall all running background programs( ie.antivirus,etc ) which will affect the gaming benchmark before you start.
Run gpuz(sensors) for both gpus to check their temp and any throttling.
Use the default gpus, no OC if possible.
Use the propose standard gaming setup for benchmark as in spoiler, if possible.
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Nov 30 2012, 07:32 AM)
i will test on nfsmw and assasin creed 3..will post this night ..tq
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Many thanks. notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
You can refer to nfsmw & assasin creed 3 game setting/benchmark from notebookcheck below for info.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Need-for-Spee...ed.83880.0.html
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Assassin-s-Cr...ed.84628.0.html

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Preciousssssss.... My precccciouuussssss.........
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Just got my Y500 from jayacom. Will post more details once I got back home and test it.
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QUOTE(alien_onizuka @ Nov 30 2012, 08:40 PM)
Just got my Y500 from jayacom. Will post more details once I got back home and test it.
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How much did you pay for it ?
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Just got my Y500 from jayacom. Will post more details once I got back home and test it.
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Any hardcore games benchmark on y500?
Want to see how far can gt650m sli going to
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Waiting to see GT650M SLI challenge GTX670M or GTX675M. brows.gif
If GT650m SLI tie with GTX675M, then its really poisoness. drool.gif drool.gif

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QUOTE(alien_onizuka @ Nov 30 2012, 08:40 PM)
Just got my Y500 from jayacom. Will post more details once I got back home and test it.
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Bought it for RM3500 for the machine itself with SLI and upgraded it to 16gb ram. Total damaged rm3750. Just installed 3dmark 11 but have no clue why the graphic when running that time is lagging. sad.gif
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QUOTE(En_A @ Nov 30 2012, 07:08 AM)
Was about to buy Y580 then saw this thing in lowyat yesterday. Dafuq.... What a quality lookin laptop... In my oppinion far apart then Y580 (I compared it side by side). Now my problem is now to increase the budget (Damn it!) and hopefully to get one without the second GPU ( Its upgradable, so might as well upfrade the worthy one in coming years)

I now see Y580 as an ugly brother of Y500.... Its built solidly and the design is classy. Wonder why theres still no professional reviews for this unique laptop. Usually reviewers run to review new tech.
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I love the Y500 design. But you are spending RM800 more.
Suppose you get the Y580. What you can do with RM800:
buy a SSD and swap with HDD, buy a caddy for the HDD and swap with ODD, buy more RAM, upgrade warranty to 3 year on site, buy a cooling pad.
You get a machine that lose out in raw GPU power, less vow factor.
You get a machine that boot faster, run apps much snappier, with better warranty support, and never need to deal with SLI.
Not a bad trade-off. My hands is getting itchy, but Y500 is not a blow out winner over Y580.

And no, to get the SLI working, both GPU must be same model. This is as good as it get. You will not be able to get a "better" ultrabay GPU next time.

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is anyone know where to find and dowload the latest driver for y500 grahic card, so far i had already dowload the 310.54 through 驱动精灵,is that the latest driver i can have? or if gt650m sli driver dft from single gt650m?
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 30 2012, 11:28 PM)
is anyone know where to find and dowload  the latest  driver for y500 grahic card, so far i had already  dowload the 310.54 through 驱动精灵,is that the latest  driver i can have? or if gt650m sli driver  dft from single gt650m?
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only SLI driver from Lenovo so far. Don't use the current stock driver (beta 310.64) from Nvidia (it does not support GT650M SLI).

Until you see anything here to confirm otherwise:
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology.../supported-gpus

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For those in penang..unit is available at pikom pc fair in pisa

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 30 2012, 11:28 PM)
is anyone know where to find and dowload  the latest  driver for y500 grahic card, so far i had already  dowload the 310.54 through 驱动精灵,is that the latest  driver i can have? or if gt650m sli driver  dft from single gt650m?
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Latest one should be 310.64

http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win8...eta-driver.html
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 30 2012, 11:30 PM)
only SLI driver from Lenovo so far. Don't use the current stock driver (beta 310.64) from Nvidia (it does not support GT650M SLI).
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yeah, mean that i did installed the 310.54, so i supposed to reinstall the driver from lenovo again? because i thought 310.54,310.64 is for single gt650m ,but driver from lenovo is only let the system recognise the gt650m sli ,they should be work together ==maybe i m wrong
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Nov 30 2012, 11:54 PM)
yeah, mean that i did installed  the 310.54, so i supposed  to reinstall the driver from lenovo again? because i thought  310.54,310.64 is for single gt650m ,but driver from lenovo is only let the system  recognise the gt650m sli  ,they should be work together ==maybe i m wrong
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You should only use 1 version of driver.
To avoid any problem, I strongly suggest you wipe clean all GT650M driver. Then install the driver from Lenovo.
Refer to my earlier post, until Nvidia announce their driver support SLI for GT650M (look for the link or Lenovo will definite annouce as well smile.gif ), you should not update your driver with that from Nvidia.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 30 2012, 11:23 PM)
I love the Y500 design. But you are spending RM800 more.
Suppose you get the Y580. What you can do with RM800:
buy a SSD and swap with HDD, buy a caddy for the HDD and swap with ODD, buy more RAM, upgrade warranty to 3 year on site, buy a cooling pad.
You get a machine that lose out in raw GPU power, less vow factor.
You get a machine that boot faster, run apps much snappier, with better warranty support, and never need to deal with SLI.
Not a bad trade-off. My hands is getting itchy, but Y500 is not a blow out winner over Y580.

And no, to get the SLI working, both GPU must be same model. This is as good as it get. You will not be able to get a "better" ultrabay GPU next time.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 1 2012, 12:00 AM)
You should only use 1 version of driver.
To avoid any problem, I strongly suggest you wipe clean all GT650M driver. Then install the driver from Lenovo.
Refer to my earlier post, until Nvidia announce their driver support SLI for GT650M (look for the link or Lenovo will definite annouce as well smile.gif ), you should not update your driver with that from Nvidia.
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how to wipe clean the gt650m?ha, i did a wrong big mistake
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 12:11 AM)
how to wipe clean the gt650m?ha, i did a wrong big mistake
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Don't worry. It's no big deal smile.gif

Read this: Official from Nvidia
http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_13955.html

But, better is this. The above is not "clean enough" some times. This method use a software. The example is in Vista, but you get the message.
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/46...lled-properly-/

The best is this. This involve manually changing the regedit. DO NOT attempt unless you are absolutely sure what you are doing. The example is in Win7, but you get the message.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-...an-install.html

Try the 1st method first. If you don't encounter further issue after you re-install the driver from Lenovo, good smile.gif

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 1 2012, 12:24 AM)
Don't worry. It's no big deal  smile.gif

Read this: Official from Nvidia
http://www.nvidia.com/object/IO_13955.html

But, better is this. The above is not "clean enough" some times. This method use a software. The example is in Vista, but you get the message.
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/46...lled-properly-/

The best is this. This involve manually changing the regedit. DO NOT attempt unless you are absolutely sure what you are doing. The example is in Win7, but you get the message.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-...an-install.html

Try the 1st method first. If you don't encounter further issue after you re-install the driver from Lenovo, good smile.gif
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i still be able to see the sli enabled, dual gt650m in nvdia control panel,
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but dun know it will affect my gaming or not,so far dun have any game, cant tested on it ...but if something bad really happened, i will follow ur detail, thanks
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 30 2012, 11:23 PM)
I love the Y500 design. But you are spending RM800 more.
Suppose you get the Y580. What you can do with RM800:
buy a SSD and swap with HDD, buy a caddy for the HDD and swap with ODD, buy more RAM, upgrade warranty to 3 year on site, buy a cooling pad.
You get a machine that lose out in raw GPU power, less vow factor.
You get a machine that boot faster, run apps much snappier, with better warranty support, and never need to deal with SLI.
Not a bad trade-off. My hands is getting itchy, but Y500 is not a blow out winner over Y580.

And no, to get the SLI working, both GPU must be same model. This is as good as it get. You will not be able to get a "better" ultrabay GPU next time.
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You can still upgrade(SSD, RAM, etc) the Y500 in the future.
But you can't do anything to improve the gaming performance on the Y580. Except by overclocking.

Just have to wait for more review on the gaming performance and gaming stability of the GT650M SLI.
Whether the improvement over the GTX660M is worth it or not.
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 12:52 AM)
i still be able to see the sli enabled, dual  gt650m in nvdia control  panel,
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but dun know it will affect  my gaming or not,so far dun have any game, cant tested  on it ...but if something  bad really  happened, i will follow ur detail, thanks
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Sure smile.gif Btw, that screenshot is after you install driver from Nvidia? or after you re-install driver from Lenovo? Did you restart, after installing any of the drivers? Sometime weird things happen after we restart laptop sweat.gif
Good luck smile.gif
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 1 2012, 01:02 AM)
Sure smile.gif Btw, that screenshot is after you install driver from Nvidia? or after you re-install driver from Lenovo? Did you restart, after installing any of the drivers? Sometime weird things happen after we restart laptop  sweat.gif
Good luck smile.gif
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yeah, i installed 310.54 and restart this afternoon , the photo was taken 10 minut ago, i didn't re install the lenovo driver yet ,seem like nothing happened, hopefully!


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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 01:06 AM)
yeah, i installed  310.54 and restart this afternoon , the photo was taken 10 minut ago, i didn't  re install the lenovo driver yet ,seem like nothing  happened, hopefully!
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easy way to say ,the photo was taken after i installed the nvdia 310.54 and after restart

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so actually what is the latest driver version for lenovo y500?
currently i use v306.00..erm i checked for an update and it said i have the latest update version
is it driver version affect fps value
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now i m doing my 3d mark 11 test, for those people having problem like cant open or install any exe in win8(wermgr, exe)problem , i found the problem here, this happened because i open and using 搜狗拼音,since i closed and hide it , everything is going fine ,google got more detail about this, i spent 2 hour in google to check how to fix this problem, but i still failed to do so, at last , i typed in chinese in 为什么出现wermgr. exe win8,i found that a lot people which using 搜狗拼音having the some problem with me ,搜狗拼音 is the major problem which causing this ~


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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 01:11 AM)
so actually what is the latest driver version for lenovo y500?
currently i use v306.00..erm i checked for an update and it said i have the latest update version
is it driver version affect fps value
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wait for my 3dmark result, i installed 310.54 and lets see how ,testing now

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 01:19 AM)
wait for my 3dmark result, i installed  310.54 and lets see how ,testing now
yah sure..i'm done tested fps on nfsmw and assasin creed 3 on v306.00..and the result is sad.gif
now i gladly hear that fps can be increasing by updating driver version
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

will test again
please reconfirm what is the current version, so i can make a test
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 01:19 AM)
now i m doing my 3d mark 11 test, for those people having problem  like cant open or install  any  exe  in win8(wermgr, exe)problem , i found the problem  here, this happened  because i open and using 搜狗拼音,since i closed and hide it , everything  is going fine ,google got more detail about this, i spent 2 hour in google to check how to fix this problem, but i still failed to do so, at last , i typed in chinese in 为什么出现wermgr. exe win8,i found that  a lot people which using 搜狗拼音having  the some problem  with  me ,搜狗拼音 is the major  problem  which causing this ~


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wait for my 3dmark result, i installed  310.54 and lets see how ,testing now
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Ok, finger cross. If the beta driver from Nvidia work, good news smile.gif

Yeah, most of the time the problem is not with Win8, but program we install that crash it sweat.gif
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 01:29 AM)
yah sure..i'm done tested fps on nfsmw and assasin creed 3 on v306.00..and the result is  sad.gif
now i gladly hear that fps can be increasing by updating driver version
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

will test again
please reconfirm what is the current version, so i can make a test
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The SLI scalling is very much depend on how well the drivers optimization. If SLI for GT650M is supported by Nvidia site, always use the latest drivers ie 310.64.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win8...eta-driver.html

Pls wait for 3DMark11 from minzisme to verify the 310.54 drivers compatibility.

Do keep your results with default 306 drivers for comparision.

QUOTE(Amal @ Dec 1 2012, 01:02 AM)
You can still upgrade(SSD, RAM, etc) the Y500 in the future.
But you can't do anything to improve the gaming performance on the Y580. Except by overclocking.

Just have to wait for more review on the gaming performance and gaming stability of the GT650M SLI.
Whether the improvement over the GTX660M is worth it or not.
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IMO, its quite worth it for Y500 with
- swappable ultrabay with different options to suit user needs, ie. ODD, HDD, fans, bluray, even additional battery in future if there are demand.
- swap it with additional battery and bring 120W psu(optional) when you needs mobility. swap with GT650M and use 170W psu when you needs extra horse power at home.
- better design/build & bling-bling Red backlit keyboard
- better cooling system & easy maintenance

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QUOTE(ytlay @ Dec 1 2012, 01:47 AM)
The SLI scalling is very much depend on how well the drivers optimization. If SLI for GT650M is supported by Nvidia site, always use the latest drivers ie 310.64.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win8...eta-driver.html

Pls wait for 3DMark11 from minzisme to verify the 310.54 drivers compatibility.

Do keep your results with default 306 drivers for comparision.
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hmn the result is p3569 after installed 310.54
and this is my driver detail check from dxdiag-display
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i dun know why although i haf ardy installed latest driver yesterday ,but the driver version date is still on 21 august? ??or any way to check graphic driver detail again?
http://driverdl.lenovo.com.cn/lenovo/Drive..._NV_VGA_x64.exe

this is the latest lenovo driver for gt650m sli, i had done installed, but dun have any game for testing, so i need someone try i


Added on December 1, 2012, 2:27 am
QUOTE(ytlay @ Dec 1 2012, 01:47 AM)
The SLI scalling is very much depend on how well the drivers optimization. If SLI for GT650M is supported by Nvidia site, always use the latest drivers ie 310.64.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook-win8...eta-driver.html

Pls wait for 3DMark11 from minzisme to verify the 310.54 drivers compatibility.

Do keep your results with default 306 drivers for comparision.
+1  thumbup.gif
IMO, its quite worth it for Y500 with
- swappable ultrabay with different options to suit user needs, ie. ODD, HDD, fans, bluray, even additional battery in future if there are demand.
- swap it with additional battery and bring 120W psu(optional) when you needs mobility. swap with GT650M and use 170W psu when you needs extra horse power at home.
- better design/build & bling-bling Red backlit keyboard
- better cooling system & easy maintenance
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and also according to Chinese forum, nvdia official driver also can be use in y500,but just currently no have any latest driver for sli win8 ,but there is latest driver for y500 win7 released 29 November
http://ideapad.it168.com/forum.php?mod=vie...9053&mobile=yes

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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 01:29 AM)
yah sure..i'm done tested fps on nfsmw and assasin creed 3 on v306.00..and the result is  sad.gif
now i gladly hear that fps can be increasing by updating driver version
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

will test again
please reconfirm what is the current version, so i can make a test
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the current available version from lenovo official wetsite is here
http://driverdl.lenovo.com.cn/le ... Win8_NV_VGA_x64.exe
but it is also 306.00
nsfmw ,assasin creed 3 should get around 30-40 fps in gt650m sli(ultra+1920*1080}
and dun forget to check whether you enable ur sli or not
propeties -nvdia control-set sli and physx
and you will get this
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of course,if after doing all this things,but u re still having lower fps ,you can try to dowload 310.54 to see whether it work or not,hopefully yes~
i have to make myself clear,i always think that driver from lenovo is only to make sure that our system can recognize the gt650m sli,but we still have to keep our driver up to date
think about it, need for speed most wanted released in 30 oct 2012,assasins creed 3 released in 23 november
but the driver we are using which is 306.00 ,was released on august,another way to say that,our driver are too old for those new games.
of course ,this is only what i think ,better wait for confirmation from lenovo


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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 06:31 AM)
the current available version from lenovo malaysia official wetsite is here
http://support.lenovo.com/en_MY/downloads/default.page?
click the video path ,and you can see Nvidia Video Driver (SLI, Optimus)
1fvl13ww.exe in 233mb,this should be the latest
nsfmw ,assasin creed 3 should get around 30-40 fps in gt650m sli(ultra+1920*1080}
and dun forget to check whether you enable ur sli or not
propeties -nvdia control-set sli and physx
and you will get this
Attached Image
of course,if after doing all this things,but u re still having lower fps ,you can try to dowload 310.54 to see whether it work or not,hopefully yes~
i have to make myself clear,i always  think that driver from lenovo is only to make sure that our system can recognize the gt650m sli,but we still have to keep our driver up to date
think about it, need for speed most wanted released in 30 oct 2012,assasins creed 3 released in 23 november
but the driver we are using which is 306.00 ,was released on august,another way to say that,our driver are too old for those new games.
of course ,this is only what i think ,better wait for confirmation from lenovo
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QUOTE(ytlay @ Dec 1 2012, 01:47 AM)
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IMO, its quite worth it for Y500 with
- swappable ultrabay with different options to suit user needs, ie. ODD, HDD, fans, bluray, even additional battery in future if there are demand.
- swap it with additional battery and bring 120W psu(optional) when you needs mobility. swap with GT650M and use 170W psu when you needs extra horse power at home.
- better design/build & bling-bling Red backlit keyboard
- better cooling system & easy maintenance
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Yup, they should introduce additional ultrabay battery in the future like what the fujitsu offers. So, it should be possible to implement.

http://www.fujitsu.com/hk/services/computi...h792/specs.html

Optional bay for Fujitsu SH792:
-Bay Projector
-Bay Battery, 3-cell Li-ion 28Wh, up to 12hrs10mins1 battery life (Standard + Bay Batteries)
-Blu-ray writable drive
-Dual Layer DVD Super Multi writer
-2nd HDD Fitting Kit (w/o SATA HDD)
-Weight Saver

Some more the GT650M fitted in the Y500 is the GDDR5 version.
So, it differ with the GTX660M slightly in core clock(735MHz vs 835MHz) and memory clock(1000MHz vs 1250MHz), of which can easily be ocable.
So if you have trouble with SLI on some games, just insert an ultrabay fan for a better cooling, and OC the GPU to a GTX660M clock, then done, you have an almost identical setup to a Y580, but with better cooling on the system compared to the Y580.
Also, no more worrying on the HDD temp like the brother Y580 is having. smile.gif
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Nov 30 2012, 11:23 PM)
I love the Y500 design. But you are spending RM800 more.
Suppose you get the Y580. What you can do with RM800:
buy a SSD and swap with HDD, buy a caddy for the HDD and swap with ODD, buy more RAM, upgrade warranty to 3 year on site, buy a cooling pad.
You get a machine that lose out in raw GPU power, less vow factor.
You get a machine that boot faster, run apps much snappier, with better warranty support, and never need to deal with SLI.
Not a bad trade-off. My hands is getting itchy, but Y500 is not a blow out winner over Y580.

And no, to get the SLI working, both GPU must be same model. This is as good as it get. You will not be able to get a "better" ultrabay GPU next time.
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Yep that is the problem, its RM800 more doh.gif but then again what we get here so far in msia is the SLI version highest spec version, I saw a black friday sales last week for Y500 single GPU FHD at around 799USD if not mistaken, thats the same price range with Y580!

So here im hoping we will get the single GPU version of Y500. 660GTX to 650M is not a bad tradeoff, especially u know u can always upgrade it sometimes in the future icon_idea.gif 1 year from now that external 650GT should be in lelong price hehehe. (or simply, order from outside the country. its an ultrabay after all)

I thot this trend also happened with Y580, where they release full spec first for Msia 2 months ago, then slowly we have spec cut here and there to minimize the cost... so im waitin for next month i guess blush.gif
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Wow!!!

Looking at the spec, Y500 possibility is quite limitless.

But I'm happy with my Y580. Likes simplicity. icon_rolleyes.gif
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is it 60 fps is maximum fps value that we can get while playing games?
n what is the minimum fps to run games smoothly?
anyone can clarify this hmm.gif

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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 12:15 PM)
is it 60 fps is maximum fps we can get while playing games?
n what is the minimum fps to run games smoothly?
anyone can clarify this
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for me, 60 the best,40~45 FPS or more are very good, 30 is playable ,20-30 accepatbale,below 20 =dun try it..u will get dizzy because of that
btw,how many fps u having in need for speed and assasin creed 3?did u try dowload the 310.54 XD


Added on December 1, 2012, 12:40 pm
QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 12:15 PM)
is it 60 fps is maximum fps value that we can get while playing games?
n what is the minimum fps to run games smoothly?
anyone can clarify this hmm.gif
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i5+single gpu gt650m in need for speed
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_593451.html
they have 45-60 in ultra setting
dual gpu ,i7 should be better even in FHD

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 1 2012, 12:37 PM)
i5+single gpu gt650m in need for speed
http://ideapad.zol.com.cn/60/160_593451.html
they have 45-60 in ultra setting
dual gpu ,i7 should be better even in FHD
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Those screenshot taken outside the city. hmm.gif

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driver version is still 306.00,seem like i failed to upgrade to 310.54 via 驱动精灵
will try to dowload it later on

and also according to this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iigIg-Lqd0
assasin creed 3 in ultra setting in single gt650m ,full hd1080p ,get around 27-45 fps
look like having more fps then y500 dual gt650m graphic card,,lolz,driver problem?hopefully。。。
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i'm done tested nfsmw , assasin creed 3, fifA 13
set up in all high setting and full hd resolution 1920 x 1080
this is what i get during running a game

gt650 sli
driver version 310.64

nfsmw : 19-21fps
assasin creed 3 : 35-42fps
fifa 13 : 60fps

but i encouter a problem as
-weaak wifi signal strength
-when open cpuz or hwmonitor my touchpad freeze then i restarted the comp then touchpad ok back
-gpuz sometimes freeze i had to force restart comp
-now after installed nvidia v310.64, i can't adjust brightness..

i never installed any driver yet on lenovo sites
do i need to install all the driver since i checked on driver manager my driver are all up to date.

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BTW have u all modified the nvidia inf file to make the y500 can install the latest nvidia driver?
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 03:29 PM)
i'm done tested nfsmw , assasin creed 3, fifA 13
set up in all high setting and full hd resolution 1920 x 1080
this is what i get during running a game
driver version 310.64
nfsmw : 19-21fps
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Was this in SLI or not?
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QUOTE(CidBunansa @ Dec 1 2012, 04:14 PM)
Was this in SLI or not?
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Unfortunately, NFS Most Wanted does not support SLI as yet.

U can always refer to for games supported by SLI.

SLI-supported Games
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QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 03:29 PM)
i'm done tested nfsmw , assasin creed 3, fifA 13
set up in all high setting and full hd resolution 1920 x 1080
this is what i get during running a game

gt650 sli
driver version 310.64

nfsmw : 19-21fps
assasin creed 3 : 35-42fps
fifa 13 : 60fps

but i encouter a problem as
-weaak wifi signal strength
-when open cpuz or hwmonitor my touchpad freeze then i restarted the comp then touchpad ok back
-gpuz sometimes freeze i had to force restart comp
-now after installed nvidia v310.64, i can't adjust brightness..

i never installed any driver yet on lenovo sites
do i need to install all the driver since i checked on driver manager my driver are all up to date.
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seem like you re having good fps in assasins 3 and fifa,nfsmw also improved by few fps
the reason why the nfsmw having such a low fps is because it havent support by sli tecnology
so the gt650m sli should be fine in driver 310.64
so will you said that 310.64 is better then 306.00?hopefully yes..
you can always upgrade ur others drivers since the system remind you to do so
my driver manager also remind me about that
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can i see your dxdiag display detail shown in pic below
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my graphic card driver version is 9.18.13.600 which same as the official released driver for sli(link shown below)
http://support.lenovo.com/en_MY/downloads/...?DocID=DS032574
and this is my nvdia control panel system information
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it is still 306.00 ,seem like i failed to upgrade to 310.64 yesterday=.=
btw,if you having big issue in 310.64 on future,always try to reinstall this driver http://support.lenovo.com/en_MY/downloads/...?DocID=DS032574


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1)What are the caveats of having the SLI??

I'm sorry for seeming ignorant but I've read thru this post and I know there's a problem but I cant seem to pinpoint it somehow.. icon_question.gif

2)Already kinda made up my mind to get this beastly machine next week so I was wondering if I should get it from jayacom or devour? Any kind person mind linking his profile here? blush.gif


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QUOTE(CidBunansa @ Dec 1 2012, 04:14 PM)
Was this in SLI or not?
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http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Mo...p/153748/page/5
there is a sli problem issue in nfsmw, as you can see from the link, gtx680m *3and gtx 690*2 are having only 30fps, but single gpu run around 60,so i m sure that single gt650m will run better then dual gt650m in nfsmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cubH1DmGxdU...be_gdata_player
nfsmw in gt650m high setting +1080p,25-30 fps, more then dual 650


Added on December 2, 2012, 12:22 am
QUOTE(myotgo @ Dec 1 2012, 03:29 PM)
i'm done tested nfsmw , assasin creed 3, fifA 13
set up in all high setting and full hd resolution 1920 x 1080
this is what i get during running a game

gt650 sli
driver version 310.64

nfsmw : 19-21fps
assasin creed 3 : 35-42fps
fifa 13 : 60fps

but i encouter a problem as
-weaak wifi signal strength
-when open cpuz or hwmonitor my touchpad freeze then i restarted the comp then touchpad ok back
-gpuz sometimes freeze i had to force restart comp
-now after installed nvidia v310.64, i can't adjust brightness..

i never installed any driver yet on lenovo sites
do i need to install all the driver since i checked on driver manager my driver are all up to date.
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bro, unfortunately, the 3 game you tested are not supported by sli yet, nfsnw will get low bad fps if you run it in sli according to here
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Mo...p/153748/page/5
so gt650m single will run better then dual gt650 in this game
the fps u are having in assasins creed 3 should be in only single gt650m,it didn't use ur second graphic card as performance
and also max fps for fifa 13 is 60 only
you can test on some sli supported game such as crysis 2,battlefield 3,cod 9


Added on December 2, 2012, 1:27 am
QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 2 2012, 12:14 AM)
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Mo...p/153748/page/5
there is a sli problem issue  in nfsmw, as you can see from  the link, gtx680m *3and gtx 690*2 are having  only 30fps, but single  gpu run around 60,so i m sure that single gt650m will run better then dual gt650m in nfsmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cubH1DmGxdU...be_gdata_player
nfsmw in gt650m high  setting +1080p,25-30 fps, more then dual 650


Added on December 2, 2012, 12:22 am
bro, unfortunately, the 3 game  you tested  are not supported by sli yet, nfsnw will get low bad fps if you run it in sli  according  to here 
http://answers.ea.com/t5/Need-for-Speed-Mo...p/153748/page/5
so gt650m single will run better  then dual gt650 in this  game
the fps u are having  in assasins  creed 3 should  be good enought in sli
because  there is also have sli problem  issue in assasin creed 3,fps will drop by 2-5 in sli compare  to single  gpu according  to here
http://www.overclock.net/t/1331728/560ti-s...sassins-creed-3
and also max fps for fifa 13 is 60 only
you can test on some sli supported game such as crysis 2,battlefield 3,cod 9
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QUOTE(cuteyuzikid @ Dec 1 2012, 05:28 PM)
1)What are the caveats of having the SLI??

I'm sorry for seeming ignorant but I've read thru this post and I know there's a problem but I cant seem to pinpoint it somehow..  icon_question.gif

2)Already kinda made up my mind to get this beastly machine next week so I was wondering if I should get it from jayacom or devour? Any kind person mind linking his profile here?  blush.gif
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1. Not problem, just issues laugh.gif
a. Micro suttering. Some gamers don't care, for other it's deal breaker.
b. Not all games support SLI.

2. devour main thread in garage sales
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=98&t=1890950
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ATTENTION TO LENOVO Y500 OWNERS AND POTENTIAL LENOVO Y500 OWNERS!!

I am glad that I bought the Lenovo Y500. I managed to play around with the laptop. I installed some NFS games (Hot Pursuit, Shift 1, and Shift 2) . I was quite satisfied with the FPS.

Everything was OK, with exception the brightness control is lost through the Fn key when I upgraded to the latest WHQL or Beta Nvidia Driver. But it's okay, I thought it could be fixed later, when Lenovo itself release its own Nvidia Driver.

But......not until last night.

My hard drive is 500GB and the drive C is more than 400GB and there is drive D (Lenovo) 20GB.

So, I thought why not shrink the drive C for the purpose of Windows 8 system and create a new larger partition to store my games, stuff, videos.

Then, I downloaded the EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition.

What I did was, shrink the drive C to 100GB, and create a new partition on the unallocated space (I think more than 300GB) on a new drive letter E: (since letter D is occupied by Lenovo).

So, the software asked the laptop to be restarted in order to complete the changes. I allowed it to restart and it booted with EaseUS partition progress.

In the middle of the process, the laptop suddenly restarted.

only to boot with this error ....

user posted image


I got panicked, and tried press "Enter". And the screen proceeded to....

user posted image


Now, I got really panicked. But then I thought, there is this Lenovo "One Key Recovery" . The button which situated next to the power input plug.

So, I pressed the button and I chose "System Recovery"...

user posted image

But, it wasn't successful! In fact, it just proceed to the same previous 2 screenshots that I showed you.

At this point of time, you would know just how I felt sad.gif cry.gif icon_question.gif rclxub.gif


So, it was at 1.30 in the morning, I googled to find this solution

Solution


, albeit it may not be suitable for a beginner like me.

Lenovo One-Key Recovery and Partition Problem

And apparently, when I searched the Lenovo forum, look what I found --->>
It has been reported that if the user change the partition, the One-Key Recover feature becomes useless and in effect you won't be able to recover your system.

At this moment, I have no idea what to do. I have no guts to try with the solution above. It seems complicated and I scared more errors could arise.

So, guys, maybe I plan to send back the laptop to the reseller.

But the point is, To those who intends to repartition or make new partition in your Lenovo, please DO NOT DO SO, unless you are really sure what is the outcome will be

Anyhow, I'd appreciate if somebody could help me with this problem. I'm like in this kind of "bricked" situation for my laptop icon_question.gif cry.gif
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Nvm la bro, what's done is done...
Next time do more research before proceeding lo..
Its the same for all notebooks with OS, there will always be a recovery partition, if you delete or alter it, of course it will no longer work sad.gif

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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 09:32 AM)
ATTENTION TO LENOVO Y500 OWNERS AND POTENTIAL LENOVO Y500 OWNERS!!

I am glad that I bought the Lenovo Y500. I managed to play around with the laptop. I installed some NFS games (Hot Pursuit, Shift 1, and Shift 2) . I was quite satisfied with the FPS.

Everything was OK, with exception the brightness control is lost through the Fn key when I upgraded to the latest WHQL or Beta Nvidia Driver. But it's okay, I thought it could be fixed later, when Lenovo itself release its own Nvidia Driver.

But......not until last night.

My hard drive is 500GB and the drive C is more than 400GB and there is drive D (Lenovo) 20GB.

So, I thought why not shrink the drive C for the purpose of Windows 8 system and create a new larger partition to store my games, stuff, videos.

Then, I downloaded the EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition.

What I did was, shrink the drive C to 100GB, and create a new partition on the unallocated space (I think more than 300GB) on a new drive letter E: (since letter D is occupied by Lenovo).

So, the software asked the laptop to be restarted in order to complete the changes. I allowed it to restart and it booted with EaseUS partition progress.

In the middle of the process, the laptop suddenly restarted.

only to boot with this error ....

user posted image
I got panicked, and tried press "Enter". And the screen proceeded to....

user posted image
Now, I got really panicked. But then I thought, there is this Lenovo "One Key Recovery" . The button which situated next to the power input plug.

So, I pressed the button and I chose "System Recovery"...

user posted image

But, it wasn't successful! In fact, it just proceed to the same previous 2 screenshots that I showed you.

At this point of time, you would know just how I felt  sad.gif  cry.gif  icon_question.gif  rclxub.gif
So, it was at 1.30 in the morning, I googled to find this solution

Solution
, albeit it may not be suitable for a beginner like me.

Lenovo One-Key Recovery and Partition Problem

And apparently, when I searched the Lenovo forum, look what I found --->>
It has been reported that if the user change the partition, the One-Key Recover feature becomes useless and in effect you won't be able to recover your system.

At this moment, I have no idea what to do. I have no guts to try with the solution above. It seems complicated and I scared more errors could arise.

So, guys, maybe I plan to send back the laptop to the reseller.

But the point is, To those who intends to repartition or make new partition in your Lenovo, please DO NOT DO SO, unless you are really sure what is the outcome will be

Anyhow, I'd appreciate if somebody could help me with this problem. I'm like in this kind of "bricked" situation for my laptop  icon_question.gif  cry.gif
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Actually it's not bricked lo....sweat.gif
just it's using GPT partition and it cannot been shrink if using 3rd party software, unless u reinstall fresh copy of Win 8 and install driver urself it will be work back, but one key recovery will be useless.....
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Noob question.

I'm using Y580 and on my lappy got C drive and D Drive.

So C Drive is only got 229 GB and D Drive is 196 GB

Since I noticed D Drive is a lot of space and by default, if install will go to C Drive, I divert some of the games to D Drive. is it ok? blink.gif
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 09:32 AM)
ATTENTION TO LENOVO Y500 OWNERS AND POTENTIAL LENOVO Y500 OWNERS!!

I am glad that I bought the Lenovo Y500. I managed to play around with the laptop. I installed some NFS games (Hot Pursuit, Shift 1, and Shift 2) . I was quite satisfied with the FPS.

Everything was OK, with exception the brightness control is lost through the Fn key when I upgraded to the latest WHQL or Beta Nvidia Driver. But it's okay, I thought it could be fixed later, when Lenovo itself release its own Nvidia Driver.

But......not until last night.

My hard drive is 500GB and the drive C is more than 400GB and there is drive D (Lenovo) 20GB.

So, I thought why not shrink the drive C for the purpose of Windows 8 system and create a new larger partition to store my games, stuff, videos.

Then, I downloaded the EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition.

What I did was, shrink the drive C to 100GB, and create a new partition on the unallocated space (I think more than 300GB) on a new drive letter E: (since letter D is occupied by Lenovo).

So, the software asked the laptop to be restarted in order to complete the changes. I allowed it to restart and it booted with EaseUS partition progress.

In the middle of the process, the laptop suddenly restarted.

only to boot with this error ....

user posted image
I got panicked, and tried press "Enter". And the screen proceeded to....

user posted image
Now, I got really panicked. But then I thought, there is this Lenovo "One Key Recovery" . The button which situated next to the power input plug.

So, I pressed the button and I chose "System Recovery"...

user posted image

But, it wasn't successful! In fact, it just proceed to the same previous 2 screenshots that I showed you.

At this point of time, you would know just how I felt  sad.gif  cry.gif  icon_question.gif  rclxub.gif
So, it was at 1.30 in the morning, I googled to find this solution

Solution
, albeit it may not be suitable for a beginner like me.

Lenovo One-Key Recovery and Partition Problem

And apparently, when I searched the Lenovo forum, look what I found --->>
It has been reported that if the user change the partition, the One-Key Recover feature becomes useless and in effect you won't be able to recover your system.

At this moment, I have no idea what to do. I have no guts to try with the solution above. It seems complicated and I scared more errors could arise.

So, guys, maybe I plan to send back the laptop to the reseller.

But the point is, To those who intends to repartition or make new partition in your Lenovo, please DO NOT DO SO, unless you are really sure what is the outcome will be

Anyhow, I'd appreciate if somebody could help me with this problem. I'm like in this kind of "bricked" situation for my laptop  icon_question.gif  cry.gif
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bro, re you using 310.64 for graphicsl card?
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sss2sssss <<---- thanks for your input. But, tomorrow morning I will send the laptop to the Lenovo Service Center. Hopefully, they can get my laptop fixed.

minzisme <<----- Yes, i tried the latest 310.64. But you will lose the brightness control Fn. The brightness will always be at maximum. It's okay during day time, but quite eye-sore during night.
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 12:02 PM)
sss2sssss <<---- thanks for your input. But, tomorrow morning I will send the laptop to the Lenovo Service Center. Hopefully, they can get my laptop fixed.

minzisme <<----- Yes, i tried the latest 310.64. But you will lose the brightness control Fn. The brightness will always be at maximum. It's okay during day time, but quite eye-sore during night.
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haha,Is there any fps improvement which you can see from 306.00 to 310.64?
i am thinking wan to upgrade it or not=.=
so far i havent install any driver yet,i am still using the driver version which came with machine itself
last time try to upgrade to 310.54 but failed to do so
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As far as the game I have played are concerned...it can be said more smooth.

Actually, the benefit of the upgrade is that Nvidia will keep updating the SLI profile for newer games.
So, instead of using 1 GPU. Now, we can utilise both GPUs.

Listed from Nvidia website:

NVIDIA SLI Technology – Adds or updates the following SLI profiles:

Alan Wake's American Nightmare – added
Borderlands 2 – added
Darksiders 2 – added
End of Nations - added
F1 2011 – updated
F1 2012 – added
Final Fantasy XIV – updated
Nexuiz - added
Orcs Must Die! 2 – added
PlanetSide 2 - updated
Saints Row: The Third – updated
Shogun 2: Total War – updated
Sleeping Dogs – updated
Spec Ops: The Line - added
The Secret World - updated
Torchlight II - added
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier - added
Tornado Force - added
Tribes: Ascend – updated

You can always check the release note accompanying the driver release.

But, the short-fall is that you will lose the brightness control. (you can't do anything about it) . Unless , you don't mind.. u may proceed to download.

This post has been edited by AmyDazz: Dec 2 2012, 01:10 PM
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 01:09 PM)
As far as the game I have played are concerned...it can be said more smooth.

Actually, the benefit of the upgrade is that Nvidia will keep updating the SLI profile for newer games.
So, instead of using 1 GPU. Now, we can utilise both GPUs.

Listed from Nvidia website:

NVIDIA SLI Technology – Adds or updates the following SLI profiles:

Alan Wake's American Nightmare – added
Borderlands 2 – added
Darksiders 2 – added
End of Nations - added
F1 2011 – updated
F1 2012 – added
Final Fantasy XIV – updated
Nexuiz - added
Orcs Must Die! 2 – added
PlanetSide 2 - updated
Saints Row: The Third – updated
Shogun 2: Total War – updated
Sleeping Dogs – updated
Spec Ops: The Line - added
The Secret World - updated
Torchlight II - added
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier - added
Tornado Force - added
Tribes: Ascend – updated

You can always check the release note accompanying the driver release.

But, the short-fall is that you will lose the brightness control. (you can't do anything about it) . Unless , you don't mind.. u may proceed to download.
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thank for all ur information !
ok,i will upgrade it
but can i directly upgrade my current version 306.00 to 310.64?
or i have to install all those older WHQL/beta driver 1by1 1st?

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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 2 2012, 01:22 PM)
thank for all ur information !
ok,i will upgrade it
but can i directly upgrade my current version 306.00 to 310.64?
or i have to install all those older WHQL/beta driver 1by1 1st?
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You can upgrade directly to the latest one. Just make sure you uninstall every Nvidia Driver as per in Control Panel "Program and Features".

Oh, by the way...if you have other games than I played. Maybe you can report whether is improvement? Thanks.
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 01:47 PM)
You can upgrade directly to the latest one. Just make sure you uninstall every Nvidia Driver as per in Control Panel "Program and Features".

Oh, by the way...if you have other games than I played. Maybe you can report whether is improvement? Thanks.
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so far only tested in crysis 2
ultra setting all max 1920*1080p is around 30-40 fps,much better then y580
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how long can GT650M SLI last, since games requirement are getting hardcore day by day
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how long can GT650M SLI last, since games requirement are getting hardcore day by day
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and also lot of lappy GPU still din catch up...
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ATTENTION TO LENOVO Y500 OWNERS AND POTENTIAL LENOVO Y500 OWNERS!!

I am glad that I bought the Lenovo Y500. I managed to play around with the laptop. I installed some NFS games (Hot Pursuit, Shift 1, and Shift 2) . I was quite satisfied with the FPS.

Everything was OK, with exception the brightness control is lost through the Fn key when I upgraded to the latest WHQL or Beta Nvidia Driver. But it's okay, I thought it could be fixed later, when Lenovo itself release its own Nvidia Driver.
u upgrade the latest version 310.64 right..
ya i also lost to adjust brightness
better wait the official since beta v is not stable yet.


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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 2 2012, 09:32 AM)
ATTENTION TO LENOVO Y500 OWNERS AND POTENTIAL LENOVO Y500 OWNERS!!


Then, I downloaded the EaseUS Partition Master Home Edition.

It has been reported that if the user change the partition, the One-Key Recover feature becomes useless and in effect you won't be able to recover your system.

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2 things:

1. As always, make sure you prepare a recovery media before you play with partition.

2. Don't need to use any 3rd party partition software in Win8. Do you know Win8 has its own partition management tool?
Just type "Partition" and enter. You will see an Admin tool "Create and Format HDD partition". It's not flashy, but all the functionalities are there. You can resize all you want. Yet another proof that Win8 is better than Win7 smile.gif
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Yet another proof that Win8 is better than Win7 smile.gif
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Wrong. Win 7 also have this tool biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(Mortalo @ Dec 3 2012, 01:05 AM)
Wrong. Win 7 also have this tool  biggrin.gif
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Me bad smile.gif I did not even realise that after using Win7 for so many years doh.gif
I came across this feature as I was playing with the Storage Space features in Win8 tongue.gif

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the battery plan for y500,between balanced and high performance ,which 1 is better?
and also battery plan setting will affect 3dmark result or gaming or not?
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 2 2012, 10:51 PM)
2 things:

1. As always, make sure you prepare a recovery media before you play with partition.

2. Don't need to use any 3rd party partition software in Win8. Do you know Win8 has its own partition management tool?
Just type "Partition" and enter. You will see an Admin tool "Create and Format HDD partition". It's not flashy, but all the functionalities are there. You can resize all you want. Yet another proof that Win8 is better than Win7 smile.gif
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2. I am aware that Windows 8 has its own partition management, and I have tried once. Bu it has its own limitation whereby you can shrink the volume up to certain amount. Beyond that, it is not allowable. In this case, I tried to shrink my C: (400++GB) to 100GB. But Windows 8 does not allow that.

And apparently, when I checked back to the Lenovo forum, there is issues about this "Partition and One-Key". They (forum moderator), said that you can't actually resize the partition at all! Not even a Megabyte!

If you resize the partition, the One-Key Recovery won't be functioning!

They should have made reference in the user guide! And be careful, this seems to apply to other Lenovo laptops as well which have the One-Key Recovery feature.

Anyway, I will send my laptop in just a while to IBM Malaysia. Hopefully, they can repair my laptop.

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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 08:20 AM)
2. I am aware that Windows 8 has its own partition management, and I have tried once. Bu it has its own limitation whereby you can shrink the volume up to certain amount. Beyond that, it is not allowable. In this case, I tried to shrink my C: (400++GB) to 100GB. But Windows 8 does not allow that.

And apparently, when I checked back to the Lenovo forum, there is issues about this "Partition and One-Key". They (forum moderator), said that you can't actually resize the partition at all! Not even a Megabyte!

If you resize the partition, the One-Key Recovery won't be functioning!

They should have made reference in the user guide! And be careful, this seems to apply to other Lenovo laptops as well which have the One-Key Recovery feature.

Anyway, I will send my laptop in just a while to IBM Malaysia. Hopefully, they can repair my laptop.
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Yes, I am aware that the OKR won't work if partition is changed.
OKR is basically a (tone down / rip off) of Thinkvantage suite long available in the Thinkpad series. When Lenovo bought Thinkpad from IBM, the wonderful blue botton in Thinkpad get migrated to the OKR in Ideapad (but with a lot of good features remove).
Ok, let me test if the Win8 restore and reset feature get mess up if I change partition in my Y580. If it work, then maybe it will be a better option than the broken OKR.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 3 2012, 09:52 AM)
Yes, I am aware that the OKR won't work if partition is changed.
OKR is basically a (tone down / rip off) of Thinkvantage suite long available in the Thinkpad series. When Lenovo bought Thinkpad from IBM, the wonderful blue botton in Thinkpad get migrated to the OKR in Ideapad (but with a lot of good features remove).
Ok, let me test if the Win8 restore and reset feature get mess up if I change partition in my Y580. If it work, then maybe it will be a better option than the broken OKR.
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Bro? Seriously you wanna test it? I expect that you will encounter the same problem as mine. It's the risk you have to take.

Anyway, if it's working...than please report in here. Thanks.
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 10:24 AM)
Bro? Seriously you wanna test it? I expect that you will encounter the same problem as mine. It's the risk you have to take.

Anyway, if it's working...than please report in here. Thanks.
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It's alright. I never care about the OKR anyway laugh.gif (after using T series a long time and see what a proper tool should be sweat.gif At least there is a fair trade off there)

Will work on this after kids going to bed tonight laugh.gif

And you may want to look at this thread if you are keen to get back the OKR.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-...p/884193/page/2

Hope you get back your Y500 soon icon_rolleyes.gif

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It's alright. I never care about the OKR anyway  laugh.gif (after using T series a long time and see what a proper tool should be  sweat.gif At least there is a fair trade off there)

Will work on this after kids going to bed tonight  laugh.gif

And you may want to look at this thread if you are keen to get back the OKR.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-...p/884193/page/2

Hope you get back your Y500 soon  icon_rolleyes.gif
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As in my case, Y500 does not have Optical Disc Drive (ODD). So, my option would only be to rely on the OKR should my system fails.

So, basically, I'm stucked at the "Winload.efi cannot be found". I, maybe can reinstall Windows 8. But how can I get the installation OEM of Windows 8? I have no idea man.

I sent the laptop already. Hopefully, they can fix it.
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 10:50 AM)
As in my case, Y500 does not have Optical Disc Drive (ODD). So, my option would only be to rely on the OKR should my system fails.

So, basically, I'm stucked at the "Winload.efi cannot be found". I, maybe can reinstall Windows 8. But how can I get the installation OEM of Windows 8? I have no idea man.

I sent the laptop already. Hopefully, they can fix it.
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Well, I got store some win 7 installation ISO file and win 8 pro installation ISO file, so I no need to scare for windows corruption
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QUOTE(sss2sssss @ Dec 3 2012, 11:02 AM)
Well, I got store some win 7 installation ISO file and win 8 pro installation ISO file, so I no need to scare for windows corruption
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But our Lenovo Y500 is pre-installed with Windows 8 (non-Pro version) right? How can we reinstall the Windows 8 with the Windows 8 Pro installation ISO?

Anyway, you know any legit links for me to download the Windows 8 Pro ISO ?
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 10:50 AM)
As in my case, Y500 does not have Optical Disc Drive (ODD). So, my option would only be to rely on the OKR should my system fails.

So, basically, I'm stucked at the "Winload.efi cannot be found". I, maybe can reinstall Windows 8. But how can I get the installation OEM of Windows 8? I have no idea man.

I sent the laptop already. Hopefully, they can fix it.
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Sure Lenovo can do a factory reset. Unfortunately you will lose all the personal data / mods you done so far sweat.gif
But you may not need the ODD. Win8 (or Win7), if you manage to get a copy later, could be installed from iso in a external HDD.
Or you might want to think about doing a recovery media to external HDD next time tongue.gif
Ok, I think I will follow this tonight:
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/13461...es-and-programs
It show the steps require to create a custom image for Win8 Refresh tools.
My 1st plan is as follow:
1. change the partition in Win8 of Y580. (btw, just to be clear, mine is a Win8Pro RM50 upgrade from Win7HB)
2. create a custom image for Win8 refresh.
3. Install a few apps.
4. run Win8 refresh and see how it go.
This is to see if Win8 refresh could be a viable alternative to OKR if we decide to resize partition. I don't aim to recover OKR laugh.gif

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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 11:05 AM)
But our Lenovo Y500 is pre-installed with Windows 8 (non-Pro version) right? How can we reinstall the Windows 8 with the Windows 8 Pro installation ISO?

Anyway, you know any legit links for me to download the Windows 8 Pro ISO ?
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Search at google.....smile.gif
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Search at google.....smile.gif
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I searched already in Google. But there seems no direct download available like last time during Windows 7 era. Where we can rightly download from msdn.

We can download the Windows 8 Pro and burn the ISO. But that is no direct download, and I have to upgrade first.

Here is the link--->> http://superuser.com/questions/460762/how-...-efi-bootloader
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 11:29 AM)
I searched already in Google. But there seems no direct download available like last time during Windows 7 era. Where we can rightly download from msdn.

We can download the Windows 8 Pro and burn the ISO. But that is no direct download, and I have to upgrade first.

Here is the link--->> http://superuser.com/questions/460762/how-...-efi-bootloader
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U type abt these word:
Windows 8 ISO
U can dl those built 9200 as our win 8 is that build
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QUOTE(AmyDazz @ Dec 3 2012, 11:05 AM)
But our Lenovo Y500 is pre-installed with Windows 8 (non-Pro version) right? How can we reinstall the Windows 8 with the Windows 8 Pro installation ISO?

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Yup, the key come with your Y500 can only legitly activate a Win8 (non-pro).


Added on December 3, 2012, 12:37 pm
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sss2sssss, any Y500 owners approach you for the Y500 keyboard protector yet? Can the Y580 keyboard protector fit?

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 3 2012, 12:29 PM)
Yup, the key come with your Y500 can only legitly activate a Win8 (non-pro).


Added on December 3, 2012, 12:37 pm
sss2sssss, any Y500 owners approach you for the Y500 keyboard protector yet? Can the Y580 keyboard protector fit?
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i didn't put any protector on it, but i using razer black window ultimate keyboard 2013,and razer taipan mouse ,green and red color light combined , it is just look too awesome and amazing!
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 3 2012, 12:29 PM)
Yup, the key come with your Y500 can only legitly activate a Win8 (non-pro).


Added on December 3, 2012, 12:37 pm
sss2sssss, any Y500 owners approach you for the Y500 keyboard protector yet? Can the Y580 keyboard protector fit?
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Got one user PM me for wanna buy it, but I'll send the detail to him mid of Dec coz now I'm still not too free
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Any Y500 owner already upgrade their HDD with SSD yet?
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Any Y500 owner already upgrade their HDD with SSD yet?
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is there an option to install both SSD and HDD without using using ultrabay?
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There is an extra slot available for mSata SSD only if not we have to sacrifice existing Sata HDD to replace it with SSD.
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Might get it this weekend. Any option with extended warranty n how much? Worth? Their onsite warranty is how?
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Official Service Guide for Y400/500:
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For those who have upgraded the Nvidia driver and lost the brightness control...can someone verify this--->>> ??

Quoted from --->> http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-...ite/td-p/935643

"Yup, installing energy management would bing back the volume and brightness osd's. However i reccomend you install the energy management of windows 7 as the one for windows 8 has bugs and hence does not work properly.
The osd's for one key theatre would only come after reinstalling one key theatre software. Download from below."


http://driverdl.lenovo.com.cn/lenovo/Drive...Theater_x64.exe


If it is correct, maybe we can retain the brightness control when we update the Nvidia driver.

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what the price,if window 8 to window 8 pro
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gt650m sli is around gtx670mx and gtx 560m sli
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForc...LI.84953.0.html
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QUOTE(minzisme @ Dec 5 2012, 01:28 PM)
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gt650m sli is around gtx670mx and gtx 560m sli
http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForc...LI.84953.0.html
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Problem is on real game support. Will it able to scale nicely on recently released game3? hmm.gif
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guys where can i get cheapest y580 or y400 in lowyat plaza which shop?
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Y400 avail next week
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Y400 avail next week
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Indicative price? rclxms.gif
Ultrabay GPU standard or optional?
Is Lenovo Malaysia replacing Y480 with Y400?

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Indicative price?  rclxms.gif
Ultrabay GPU standard or optional?
Is Lenovo Malaysia replacing Y480 with Y400?
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SRP RM2799
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SRP RM2799
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RM100 more than Y480. If specs stay the same, still worth it looking at the improved design hmm.gif
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SRP RM2799
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not that differ much from y480 hmm.gif
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RM100 more than Y480. If specs stay the same, still worth it looking at the improved design  hmm.gif
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erm..
well it has enhanced cooling, and windows 8
so... donno whether worth anot la.
but i will have some unit coming insoon
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Need to note that the external graphic card of y500 cannot be used on y400, has to wait for its own external graphic card, which said will come out by next year
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how many ac adapters does the y500 have? the external gpu has its own ac adapter right? so if using sli, need to have 2 ac adapters plugged in? thanks...
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1 AC, 170W.
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oh i see, so the default ac adapter included in the sealed box is the 170W adapter? coz i was confused when some resellers indicate FOC 170W AC ADAPTER...thanks for clarifying...
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The default adaptor is the adaptor 170W.

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erm..
well it has enhanced cooling, and windows 8
so... donno whether worth anot la.
but i will have some unit coming insoon
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Good news for Y400 with ultrabay ODD. thumbup.gif
Any other variant for Y500/Y400 coming soon?
Any news on ultrabay accessories for Y400/Y500?

Some reseller said that optional ultrabay accessories for Y500 ETA mid Dec. hmm.gif

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