Lenovo Ideapad Y580

[jpangeles1581]

I'm just curious at the new Y580. Will its GPU feature optimus technology that will allow me to switch to intel graphics and Nvidia graphics? Is it also future proof that can let me customize my GPU or CPU in the near future?And last, how much do you think will it cost

[Andrew Baxter]

I'm just curious at the new Y580. Will its GPU feature optimus technology that will allow me to switch to intel graphics and Nvidia graphics? Is it also future proof that can let me customize my GPU or CPU in the near future?And last, how much do you think will it cost

It will have Optimus yes. However, you will not be able to upgrade the graphics and processor in the future. Should be available in May for around $799 starting.

[jpangeles1581]

It will have Optimus yes. However, you will not be able to upgrade the graphics and processor in the future. Should be available in May for around $799 starting.

Thanks for the info but I saw from lenovo they're going to sell it in June

[jpangeles1581]

Still looking for the stable price.

[PaKii94]

Still looking for the stable price.

we wont know the actual price until it is released. however, we dont know if the gpu along with the screen is an upgrade or it comes standard. if its included in the 799$ price, then its a great deal but if it isn't it could add quite a bit

[sskyler80]

Hmm it has some really good hardware (Gtx 660m). I'm just wondering whether this laptop will be able to stay cool and not throttle under heavy gaming.

[jpangeles1581]

Hmm it has some really good hardware (Gtx 660m). I'm just wondering whether this laptop will be able to stay cool and not throttle under heavy gaming.

Lenovo has really been experiencing laptops with heat issues so I dont think you can play a high-end game without a cooling pad in 2-4 hours.

[megaprawn]

Lenovo has really been experiencing laptops with heat issues so I dont think you can play a high-end game without a cooling pad in 2-4 hours.

Can you show me instances of this happening?

[jpangeles1581]

Can you show me instances of this happening?

Read until the end.

y570 Overheating - Lenovo Community

[Andrew33]

Dammit, the Y580 better have decent cooling, running out of options here .
Previous options:
- Asus N56VZ - Gpu is only 650m GDDR3; the color isn't my favorite
- Gigabyte P2542 - No backlit keys/ plastic/ annoying yellow lid/ too expensive (for the aforementioned issues)
- Clevo P15xEM - too bulky (considering I just want a 660m or 650m DDR5)/ too expensive

Top of my list (at the moment ):
- Lenovo Y580 with 660m and i5 (or 35W i7), in June, for ~1000euro (optimistic, huh )
- Clevo W150ER -650m DDR5
- MSI GE60 - 650m DDR5
The last 2 don't have backlit keys, but have matte screens (an option for the Clevo)