The Samsung Series 5 550P Laptops Thread

dashing.sujay

Moving
Staff member
Can some of the i5 version users PM me about their experiences with the laptop. I need to confirm if the i5 is really as good as the i7(gaming mainly). From this thread I could make out that the i7 users dont have much problems but couldnt find many i5 users. So if possible please PM me regarding the gaming and overall performance of the laptop.
Also could someone clear my doubts regarding the role of processor in gaming? Does it matter ? Will the i5 or i7 version make a difference? If yes, how much?

For utilising i7 or even i5 fully, the dGPU has to be powerful enough. And as a matter of fact, 650M isn't. Games optimised for multi core use i7 in a better way, but they're scarce now. For optimum gaming, even i3 is good. i5 is sweet spot though (read allrounder).
 

Ashish247

Journeyman
For utilising i7 or even i5 fully, the dGPU has to be powerful enough. And as a matter of fact, 650M isn't. Games optimised for multi core use i7 in a better way, but they're scarce now. For optimum gaming, even i3 is good. i5 is sweet spot though (read allrounder).
Thnx for the info :)
 

RON28

Cyborg Agent
Can some of the i5 version users PM me about their experiences with the laptop. I need to confirm if the i5 is really as good as the i7(gaming mainly). From this thread I could make out that the i7 users dont have much problems but couldnt find many i5 users. So if possible please PM me regarding the gaming and overall performance of the laptop.
Also could someone clear my doubts regarding the role of processor in gaming? Does it matter ? Will the i5 or i7 version make a difference? If yes, how much?

ask Dan4U...he had an I5 version earlier and now he has I7 version. though i have an I5 version, we both got same fps while playing Crysis 2 at same settings. I7 comes into handy if games are CPU intensive, which are very rare like GTA IV and Skyrim.
 

Ashish247

Journeyman
ask Dan4U...he had an I5 version earlier and now he has I7 version. though i have an I5 version, we both got same fps while playing Crysis 2 at same settings. I7 comes into handy if games are CPU intensive, which are very rare like GTA IV and Skyrim.

Dont want to play any of those. See your inbox.. :)
 

dan4u

Took Off!!!
Can some of the i5 version users PM me about their experiences with the laptop. I need to confirm if the i5 is really as good as the i7(gaming mainly). From this thread I could make out that the i7 users dont have much problems but couldnt find many i5 users. So if possible please PM me regarding the gaming and overall performance of the laptop.
Also could someone clear my doubts regarding the role of processor in gaming? Does it matter ? Will the i5 or i7 version make a difference? If yes, how much?

you will hardly notice any difference between i5 and i7 while gaming, i7 has an edge in Photoshop & video rendering because of the 8 threads, also 8gb ram and bluesy. if your aim is to game get the i5 ver ...
regarding temperature, reduce processor max to 70% .... or set battery to Samsung eco mode
 

Ashish247

Journeyman
you will hardly notice any difference between i5 and i7 while gaming, i7 has an edge in Photoshop & video rendering because of the 8 threads, also 8gb ram and bluesy. if your aim is to game get the i5 ver ...
regarding temperature, reduce processor max to 70% .... or set battery to Samsung eco mode

The BIOS update fixed throttling completely, right?
 

Conan

Broken In
@Conan :-EPICest temps in my whooooole faqin life......wait What if really is that hot...will it melt?
There's just no way that the SSD is operating at that temp. It is totally different from a mechanical HDD, there are no moving parts and because of that it'll hardly be running more than 50 deg. C
I am guessing that there is a bug in HWmonitor.

Hey, I had my lappy for a couple months and where I live, it's really dusty around here (gotta love the construction). I've been looking around the net and I haven't found a single site that helps me take apart the laptop. I just wanna do maintenance on the fans and all. Nothin special. Does anyone know a site that does or can tell me? Thanks a bunch!
I am sure there are lots of websites and videos showing how to open and access various components on a laptop. But, if you are looking for this particular model in this context....good luck. If you are familiar with changing laptop/desktop components, I'd suggest that you get a toolkit and start opening up the screws on the back. Eventually you will reach the fans; just make sure you do not damage any sticker which will void your warranty. You can refer Page 102 of this forum to get started.
If you aren't familiar with PC internals, just sit back and relax. My old laptop has been running for more than 2 years without any sort of physical maintenance.

And guys I had installed 306 beta nvidea drivers is it the same version you guys are using or using drivers provided in samsung website?
I'm currently using the drivers available on the Samsung website. You shouldn't have a lot of issues running the bet drivers. Only thing is that some games may not work properly with the beta drivers. As long as you don't face any such problem, I don't think there's any harm in continuing with the beta drivers.

I would really appreciate it if someone clears my doubts and convinces me its worth to spend half-a-lac on this laptop.

1.I live/study in a place where the climate is about 30-34 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Can someone point out the extent of heating that this laptop produces while gaming ?
Also a good notebook cooling pad to counter it?
2.If I have any issues,what would be Samsung's reaction?
Is there a replacement guarantee or would they not even give two hoots about my problem?
Samsung,though a giant in the electronics market,does not have a foothold in the computer arena.
3.I plan to order any laptop through flipkart,any heads up on their service?

I have a week to finalize any laptop to purchase.
Again,would really appreciate it of someone answers my query.

A big thanks in advance.
1. 30-35 deg C ambient temp. will most probably cause this laptop to reach late 80s to mid 90s, under heavy CPU+GPU load, even with good ventilation, i.e., cooling pad. If you are uncomfortable running your laptop at those temps., I'd suggest you stay away from this laptop and Ivy Bridge CPUs, in general.
2. Can't comment on service quality as I've never had any Samsung product go bad on me, including this lappy.
3. I've generally had a very good experience with flikart, but, I've never ordered such a high value item from them. I've read about some people reporting bad experiences, i.e., non delivery, order cancellation etc. You may want to check up more on that online.

But, if you want to game on that budget, on a laptop, I believe this is your best bet.

guys ms office asking me to purchase to use office application... isn't ms office provided along with win 7 package by samsung..PLZ HELP ME OUT..need yo use ms office for college

sorry guys its not asking to purchase but its asking for product key..where will i get the product key,,is it in the recovery disk i got with the lap ??
MS Office is not part of the bundled software package. You will have to purchase the product key if you want to use the same. You can use free Office software like openoffice.org for the same purpose or go about it with "yo ho ho and a bottle of rum :wink:"

Can someone please suggest a stand/cooling pad for it? There was a discussion about them in this thread, but it was long time back and I couldn't find it.
Thanks.

You can check out online retailers like flipkart, theitdepot, infibeam etc. You may provide your budget for any additional help.

@Conan :-EPICest temps in my whooooole faqin life......wait What if really is that hot...will it melt?
There's just no way that the SSD is operating at that temp. It is totally different from a mechanical HDD, there are no moving parts and because of that it'll hardly be running more than 50 deg. C
I am guessing that there is a bug in HWmonitor.

Hey, I had my lappy for a couple months and where I live, it's really dusty around here (gotta love the construction). I've been looking around the net and I haven't found a single site that helps me take apart the laptop. I just wanna do maintenance on the fans and all. Nothin special. Does anyone know a site that does or can tell me? Thanks a bunch!
I am sure there are lots of websites and videos showing how to open and access various components on a laptop. But, if you are looking for this particular model in this context....good luck. If you are familiar with changing laptop/desktop components, I'd suggest that you get a toolkit and start opening up the screws on the back. Eventually you will reach the fans; just make sure you do not damage any sticker which will void your warranty. You can refer Page 102 of this forum to get started.
If you aren't familiar with PC internals, just sit back and relax. My old laptop has been running for more than 2 years without any sort of physical maintenance.

And guys I had installed 306 beta nvidea drivers is it the same version you guys are using or using drivers provided in samsung website?
I'm currently using the drivers available on the Samsung website. You shouldn't have a lot of issues running the bet drivers. Only thing is that some games may not work properly with the beta drivers. As long as you don't face any such problem, I don't think there's any harm in continuing with the beta drivers.

I would really appreciate it if someone clears my doubts and convinces me its worth to spend half-a-lac on this laptop.

1.I live/study in a place where the climate is about 30-34 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Can someone point out the extent of heating that this laptop produces while gaming ?
Also a good notebook cooling pad to counter it?
2.If I have any issues,what would be Samsung's reaction?
Is there a replacement guarantee or would they not even give two hoots about my problem?
Samsung,though a giant in the electronics market,does not have a foothold in the computer arena.
3.I plan to order any laptop through flipkart,any heads up on their service?

I have a week to finalize any laptop to purchase.
Again,would really appreciate it of someone answers my query.

A big thanks in advance.
1. 30-35 deg C ambient temp. will most probably cause this laptop to reach late 80s to mid 90s, under heavy CPU+GPU load, even with good ventilation, i.e., cooling pad. If you are uncomfortable running your laptop at those temps., I'd suggest you stay away from this laptop and Ivy Bridge CPUs, in general.
2. Can't comment on service quality as I've never had any Samsung product go bad on me, including this lappy.
3. I've generally had a very good experience with flikart, but, I've never ordered such a high value item from them. I've read about some people reporting bad experiences, i.e., non delivery, order cancellation etc. You may want to check up more on that online.

But, if you want to game on that budget, on a laptop, I believe this is your best bet.

guys ms office asking me to purchase to use office application... isn't ms office provided along with win 7 package by samsung..PLZ HELP ME OUT..need yo use ms office for college

sorry guys its not asking to purchase but its asking for product key..where will i get the product key,,is it in the recovery disk i got with the lap ??
MS Office is not part of the bundled software package. You will have to purchase the product key if you want to use the same. You can use free Office software like openoffice.org for the same purpose or go about it with "yo ho ho and a bottle of rum :wink:"

Can someone please suggest a stand/cooling pad for it? There was a discussion about them in this thread, but it was long time back and I couldn't find it.
Thanks.

You can check out online retailers like flipkart, theitdepot, infibeam etc. You may provide your budget for any additional help.
 

ShyamS

Broken In
Can someone please suggest a stand/cooling pad for it? There was a discussion about them in this thread, but it was long time back and I couldn't find it.
Thanks.

I use this one Cooler Master Notepal Infinite Evo Cooling Pad | Cooling Pad | Flipkart.com it's give you ultimate cooling and sexy design
 

xpert007

Broken In
@xpert007 do you wanna use this laptop for heavy gaming.. coz otherwise it runs pretty Gud.

i will not be using for heavy gaming but for casual gaming....

games like bf3,nfs,crysis 2, etc.... for 1-2 hrs and sometimes 3-4 hrs also....

which cooling pad shud i opt .....

does it really makes difference
 

Ashish247

Journeyman
i will not be using for heavy gaming but for casual gaming....

games like bf3,nfs,crysis 2, etc.... for 1-2 hrs and sometimes 3-4 hrs also....

which cooling pad shud i opt .....

does it really makes difference

3-4 hrs continuous in a single run? That's kinda heavy gaming mate. And get coolmaster U2 for lower-ish budget or evo if you got the budget.
Anyone knows if there are any chances of some major product launches this diwali, in direct competition with sammy(budget and specs)?
 

RON28

Cyborg Agent
3-4 hrs continuous in a single run? That's kinda heavy gaming mate. And get coolmaster U2 for lower-ish budget or evo if you got the budget.
Anyone knows if there are any chances of some major product launches this diwali, in direct competition with sammy(budget and specs)?
only HP new models, but they are for multimedia purpose.
 

xpert007

Broken In
3-4 hrs continuous in a single run? That's kinda heavy gaming mate. And get coolmaster U2 for lower-ish budget or evo if you got the budget.
Anyone knows if there are any chances of some major product launches this diwali, in direct competition with sammy(budget and specs)?

cost of u2 or evo ??

3-4 hr gaming in my case is very rare . maximum 1 hr....

now when i will play for 1 hr strech then does it get heated up so much that i habe to shut it down .or does the fps decreases drastically.....

shud i opt for it or not
how is its build quality and how are samsung lapto service
 

pratyush997

Inactive
Guyz Just talked to CC, Jaipur and scolded 'em....The reps told me that I should talk to head..I'll be going there Tomm. :hyper:

@xpert007:- u2- 1.6k as on Fk you can get one for 1.4 k in local market.
now when i will play for 1 hr strech then does it get heated up so much that i habe to shut it down .or does the fps decreases drastically.....

shud i opt for it or not
how is its build quality and how are samsung lapto service
lappy never shuts down due to temps..n build quality is best...
 

RON28

Cyborg Agent
any details regarding those? Sammy was also showcased as a multimedia laptop but we know its a lot better.

dan4u posted the link, check recent pages, 2nd gen I7 with 8GB ram 1TB hard disk and AMD 7750M, with 1080p display, but don't know the price.
 
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