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The new 6th Generation Intel Core i7 processor features the Intel Skylake architecture with 14nm process, giving you blazing speed and performance which will complete your computing experience. With this new boost in performance, you can do more on your laptop ranging from work to play. Never worry about the battery life as this chip consumes 78% less power than the previous 5th Generation Broadwell chip. Together with PCIe SSD, DDR4 memory, USB 3.1 Type-C, and HDMI 2.0, Skylake allows you to start gaming right away!
Innovative PCI-Express SSD technology with the next generation form factor, M.2 is the newest incarnation of the solid state drive. With a single drive having a read speed of 2000 MB/s, the M.2 easily is 4x faster than any traditional SATA SSD technology available. With this boost in speed, the loading and installing time for programs and games will be greatly decreased. Moreover, system boot speed increases, thus greatly improving and accelerating the user experience!
DDR4 is breaking through the limits of data storage. Better than its predecessor DDR3 in every way, DDR4 is essential for any high-resolution game, or data-intensive application. It runs at a frequency of 2133 MHz, which allows games to run faster and smoother like never before! DDR4 also possesses more storage with a max capacity of 16GB per stick, double that of DDR3. Whether you are gaming or working, DDR4 will be able to provide superior performance!
Now P34W v5 pushes this bold innovation further with the latest gaming-level GTX 970M graphics upgrade, along with the 20.9mm, 1.7Kg Ultrabook-like chassis. P34W v5 will definitely keep reining the most powerful laptop in its class.
The QHD 2560x1440 display with great viewing angle realizes premium viewing experience plus startling color accuracy and clear images when screen sharing comes in need. The fully upgraded P34W v5 makes a great partner either for engaging gaming or immersive theatrical experiences.
The frustrations of turning a USB over and over trying to get it to plug has ended. With the introduction of USB 3.1 Type C universal connector, connecting a USB is no longer a fuss. Not only is it easier to plug, it also has twice the throughput of USB 3.0, transferring 100GB video in as little as 80 seconds. Being able to transfer data faster and possesses much improved pluggability greatly improves any user’s daily routine!
The era of true 4K Ultra-HD is upon us! The untapped potential of 4K resolutions is realized through HDMI 2.0! Unlike HDMI 1.4 which only supports 8-bit color and 30 FPS, HDMI 2.0 can display games like never before! Supporting up to 18 Gbps transfer, the true potential of 4K resolution is realized through 12-bit color and 60Hz refresh rate! Finally see your favorite games how they were meant to be seen, in true high definition!
*require HDCP 2.2 supported monitors
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The P34W v5 is equipped with 128GB M.2 PCIe SSD and one 1TB HDD, , delivering high speed and massive storage options.
GIGABYTE exclusive Supra-cool technology features dual heat pipes plus dual fans providing extra protection for CPU & GPU. Upgraded thermal design improves airflow circulation & heat conductivity, ensuring outstanding cooling while remaining slim. The verdict for every GIGABYTE gaming laptop is simple: amazing performance and superb stability.
he P34W v5 masters an automatic light sensing backlit keyboard. This significant feature adjusts the light to external conditions and makes typing and gaming in dimly lit rooms and dark conditions brighter and better.
Dolby Digital Plus creates a realistic game-play environment that lets you hear every window smash, feel every explosion, and experience every wipeout as if they're really happening. Surround Virtualizer creates a virtualized surround sound experience of stereo or multichannel content over built-in speakers or over headphones. Whether you're playing games, watching Blu-ray movies, or streaming videos, your P34 is an awesome multi-entertainment hub when it has advanced Dolby Digital Plus.
The best policy to win any game is to make sure your system is 100% with you. Smart Dashboard presents the real-time monitor on your system information, including CPU & GPU loads, temperature, fan speed, network conditions and power scheme. A simple glance is all it takes to keep track of how your system works.
Fan Tweak tailors your fan speed to different user scenarios, striking a perfect balance between system stability and needs for tranquility. Under "Customize" mode, you can further adjust the maximum fan speed, embracing the great performance and quiet environment on your own. 4 modes offers for all-condition tweak options.
Pros: - Comes with the latest 6th Gen CPU + high end graphics chip - Warranty allows end user to swap out RAM, HDDs, WiFi Adapter. The Battery and the Power adapter both have 1 Year Warranty. - Beautiful FHD screen - Nice and light. Great construction IMHO - For the size of the laptop, the battery seems pretty sufficient. Starting at 100%, I was able to clean install Windows 10 and some updates, deploy Hyper V, install 2012 R2 in a VM and do some wifi browsing. This total process took about 4 hrs and still had 20% battery left (Little bit above min Brightness)
Cons: - CPU and GPU gets really hot when gaming. Depending on the game you play, if you max out the graphics expect both CPU and GPU to reach 90+ celcius. This isn't optimal if this is to be used as a gaming machine but since I'm mostly using it to run VMs with gaming thrown in here and there it doesn't bother me much. It helps that the laptop has a 2yr warranty.. - Warranty DOES NOT allow user to remove cooling fans and re-paste the chips with better thermal compound - Slight wobble when I just got it while resting flat on a table. EASILY RECTIFIED by unscrewing the bottom panel and clicking it back into place correctly.
Overall Review: I would definitely recommend this product to people wanting to get away from the regular big brand companies and would like to tailor a laptop specifically to themselves. If you value having extended warranty options, a machine with a luxurious design or even just a laptop that people will go "oooh and ahhhh" over then this is not for you. - Gigabyte does not offer extended warranty, any repairs go through a local repair depot ***** Canadian warranty link: http://ca.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/customer-service.aspx?m=n& ***** - Laptop may not be beautiful like an XPS 9550 or a MacBook but I love the minimalist design that still seems very robust. People have complained about the trackpad but the only 'issue' I can see is the buttons need to be pressed closer to the edge of the trackpad for the click to really register well. - If you click too close to the center, you will be met with significant resistance. Again, this does not bother me as I went into the ELAN software, adjusted touch sensitivity etc and just use the touch feature to do my left clicking. The ELAN config will be your best friend as you can adjust the two-finger scroll directly, zoom sens etc etc. - If you would compare the P34Wv5's trackpad to the one found on the XPS 9550, the 9550 wins out no problem; it definitely is superior. Realistically though, the P34Wv5's trackpad is still good and won't cause you alot of stress when not using an external mouse One major complaint I've seen from people online is that the screen isn't bright enough. You NEED to have the Gigabyte smart manager software installed as this directly affects the screen brightness. When I reinstalled windows, I noticed even though the brightness was @ 100% it was still very dim. Installing the SmartManager software immediately rectified this. Other than that software, no other "bloatware" was needed. For now I can say that this is a great machine and I'm quite happy with the purchase. If I have anything to add I will at a later date.