Lenovo Y580 Users Feedback

[dotslashbin]

I bought e non fhd last mth, software wise, how come whenever I start up, I get this mesg" unable to configure updates" , n I have to do windows update everyday, is this normal?

This is not normal. I suggest you clean up or OS. Or do a system restore on a point where everything was running smoothly

 

[getzbak]

Hi, am pretty new to the Y580. You mentioned that there is a m-sata slot bear the HDD. Does that mean we can simply install a m-sata ssd card and still have the stock hdd installed?

yeah, i am also contemplating to order in a 256gb msata ssd for OS+games and softwares while retaining the original 1TB for storage. kind of a waste to trash the blu-ray player...

 

[ckling]

Any of you running Windows 8 Pro?
Do you notice the USB 3.0 sometime is operate at USB 2.0 speed?
how to solve this annoying problem?

thanks~

 

[lifesgood]

yeah, i am also contemplating to order in a 256gb msata ssd for OS+games and softwares while retaining the original 1TB for storage. kind of a waste to trash the blu-ray player...

like me camping and waiting for price to drop?

 

[enenyi]

like me camping and waiting for price to drop?

it will be a long wait. Been camping since August...

 

[lifesgood]

ya long wait.. or wait till impulse boils over and just hoot.

kinda sad that I'm not able to play Xcom in the highest settings. In fact, not even the mid settings. Had to down resolution by many tiers before the game can run smoothly..

 

[getzbak]

good deal for 16GB Kit CT2KIT102464BF160B - 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM , DDR3 PC3-12800 from Crucial.com

 

[ckling]

Any of you running Windows 8 Pro?
Do you notice the USB 3.0 sometime is operate at USB 2.0 speed?
how to solve this annoying problem?

thanks~

no one using Windows 8 Pro?

 

[getzbak]

i'm still waiting for my y580 to ship hahaha... its gonna come with Windows 8 - Non pro version....

 

[PC_Dreams]

We have some clearance going on:

See:
PC Dreams - Laptop Factory Outlet! Y580 Full HD @ $1399!

 

[dotslashbin]

I heard that this OS is not suitable for games yet. Is it true?

 

[ktee]

Finally changed the HDD to SSD which i got fr black fri sales at amaz0n.

Cloning in progress:

Before:

After:

Boot up also super fast!

But the touchpad of Y580 still sucks. I might want to get it changed. Very unresponsive.

 

[mercenary_sg]

There is msata slot for this lappy. Is it a good choice to add in an msata flash drive?

 

[Wood4]

In US , it is about US $1k but in Singapore , the models are
priced at S$1.6-$1.8k .

Is that a norm?

 

[enenyi]

In US , it is about US $1k but in Singapore , the models are
priced at S$1.6-$1.8k .

Is that a norm?

Yes. Local warranty for computers and computer parts always come at a premium.

 

[enenyi]

There is msata slot for this lappy. Is it a good choice to add in an msata flash drive?

Yes. But msata SSD prices still quite ex locally.

 

[getzbak]

Yes. But msata SSD prices still quite ex locally.

yeah, msata prices are quite exp. Unless you buy from US and ship it in.

i ordered my 256gb msata direct from crucial.com using hopshopgo paypal promotion, and shipping cost me about $5SGD for express shipping

i also ordered my brand new Y580 from the U.S during Black Friday Sales and it took about 3 weeks for it to arrive in SG.

[FHD, 1TB, Blu-Ray Burner, 8GB RAM @ $899USD+99USD (SGD$1264) for 2 yr Depot+Accidental Damage Protection] add another $150SGD for shipping, it is relatively cheaper.

All in i paid about $1400SGD,and using the savings i got i used it to buy the 256GB msata. so all for $1699 or less... i got a maxed out y580. whats left is to see if 8gb ram is suffice for my usage...

 

[PC_Dreams]

yeah, msata prices are quite exp. Unless you buy from US and ship it in.

i ordered my 256gb msata direct from crucial.com using hopshopgo paypal promotion, and shipping cost me about $5SGD for express shipping

i also ordered my Y580 from the U.S during Black Friday Sales and it took about 3 weeks for it to arrive in SG.

[FHD, 1TB, Blu-Ray Burner, 8GB RAM @ $899USD+99USD (SGD$1264) for 2 yr Depot+Accidental Damage Protection] add another $150SGD for shipping, it is relatively cheaper.

All in i paid about $1400SGD,and using the savings i got i used it to buy the 256GB msata. so all for $1699 or less... i got a maxed out y580. whats left is to see if 8gb ram is suffice for my usage...

We are selling Y580 FHD @ $1399.
See promo:
PC Dreams - Laptop Factory Outlet! Y580 Full HD @ $1399!

 

[getzbak]

I heard that this OS is not suitable for games yet. Is it true?

depends on the age of games you want to play
Windows 8 Versus Windows 7: Game Performance, Benchmarked : Does Windows 8 Let You Play Just Like Windows 7?

 

[dataworld111]

Have a few questions here, do any of you guys experience gpu throttling at relatively low temperatures(around 70 degrees celcius) with the y580 gtx660m? and has anyone tried to overclock the gtx660m?