pratyush997
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Imo yeah. Not completely sure btw.
Do ping me when you try it
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The Lenovo Ideapad Y500 Thread
Do ping me when you try it
ariftwister
Truth Seeker
Sure sure
omega44-xt
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There should not be fps change as you are not changing resolution ..(both screens 1080p)
ariftwister
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Gtb93
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I guess the model won't be coming anytime soon.when is next model of y500 coming?
& is the extra graphics card (for SLI) included or do you buy separately, if later, how much is it?
No, the second card is NOT included, and isn't available for purchase in India either.
s18000rpm
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would you suggest y500 (maybe v2.0) for 3-4years usage for at least 720p smooth 40+fps gaming & for music recording+editing?
for me, most interesting things about y500 are the extra gfx card slot, full hd screen, & back lit kb.
Gtb93
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would you suggest y500 (maybe v2.0) for 3-4years usage for at least 720p smooth 40+fps gaming & for music recording+editing?
for me, most interesting things about y500 are the extra gfx card slot, full hd screen, & back lit kb.
Ofcourse! on 720p, the 650m is a beast. y500 is a good option for you.
The extra gfx slot is a great addition, and there is a great chance in the coming months, that the extra gfx card arrives in Indian markets, and the SLI 650m dual config will ensure your gaming needs are fulfilled for another year or two(depending on advancements in the field, ofcourse).
ariftwister
Truth Seeker
^its actually for my cousin
He is going to college in June, so wants a kick ass laptop for gaming & his music recordings.
btw, in USA, Lenovo has launched v2 of y500. waiting for the good news for us here.
You mean y500 with gt750m ?
omega44-xt
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Your battery optimization is selected for Maximum battery health. That's why it stays at 60%. To change it, go to Lenovo Energy Management found in system tray. In second column select Maximum battery life
Oh is it? Pretty cool then. Thanks.
Gtb93
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It's better you keep it that way. I think after 60%, it treats the laptop as using power directly from the socket, and the battery isn't used.
I had ordered this 4 days back, (Y500 170W adapter + Ultrabay Graphics) from this shady looking site (took my chances) and got it today at work. Havent opened it yet, will go home and check. Hope its all good. Avoided customs as this guy ships from China and marks its value as 50$ and sends it as "gift" category.
Lenovo Ideapad Y500 Removable Graphics GN36 + 170w ac adapter
Lenovo Ideapad Y500 Removable Graphics GN36 + 170w ac adapter
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Geek in making
And did the risk pay of well????
Gtb93
In the zone
Wow, that's great man. Hope it works
Am at work (intern actually). My employers will freak out at the sight of some devil looking red fan So will check at home. Did open it up a little and the adapter looks fine. In total, on lenovo US site it costs 229+79 = 310 USD. The price of ultrabay did go to 130 USD once, but has been 229 after that ever since. And this seller sent it to me for 280 bucks including shipping! So, I am a little doubtful. But considering Lenovo's stuff is manufactured in China so he might have got it cheaper. Dont know. Will only know once I fit it. I also hope he hasnt sent me the Y400 one I had thought of buying it much later, but now that they came with the 750m, I thought I will buy it now itself. Who knows they will discontinue the Ultrabay.
So will check at home. Did open it up a little and the adapter looks fine. In total, on lenovo US site it costs 229+79 = 310 USD. The price of ultrabay did go to 130 USD once, but has been 229 after that ever since. And this seller sent it to me for 280 bucks including shipping! So, I am a little doubtful. But considering Lenovo's stuff is manufactured in China so he might have got it cheaper. Dont know. Will only know once I fit it. I also hope he hasnt sent me the Y400 one I had thought of buying it much later, but now that they came with the 750m, I thought I will buy it now itself. Who knows they will discontinue the Ultrabay.
Gtb93
In the zone
Isn't the 750m also ultrabay-compatible?Am at work (intern actually). My employers will freak out at the sight of some devil looking red fan
Plus, when a newer model comes out, the prices for the previous card/model/accessories go down, I hope it falls.
Anyway, keep us posted on the piece.