It uses a Core i7 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce discrete graphics

Mar 6, 2012 15:34 GMT  ·  By

It turns out that ultrabooks aren't the only things that Gigabyte brought along to its CeBIT 2012 booth in Hannover, Germany.

Though the U2442N and U2442V are drawing their fair share of admirers, the P2542G notebook is revealed to be experiencing a momentary bout of fame as well, even if it is still un-priced and un-dated.

Then again, the item is, in the end, a notebook unlike most of the ones roaming shops nowadays, both within and outside the Internet.

The P2542G is a machine powered by an Intel quad-core Core i7 Ivy Bridge central processing unit.

Said CPU is accompanied by up to 16 GB of DDR3 RAM (random access memory) and supplemented by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M discrete graphics (2GB memory).

Many laptops of our time make do with the integrated GPU in the CPU, but gaming machines still need something better.

Speaking of video quality, the LCD (liquid crystal display) measures 15.6 inches and uses LED backlighting.

The native resolution is 1,920 x 1,080, Full HD as it is more commonly known. Hardly surprising really.

The rest of the specifications are on the same level as the others, especially where storage is concerned.

Not only is there a hard disk drive unit (rotary speed of 7,200 RPM) or an SSD available, but even a Blu-ray drive is part of the spec list.

Furthermore, buyers will find an HDMI output and two USB 3.0 ports, in addition to the regular VGA output, the webcam, microphone and everything else.

Finally, Gigabyte chose to divide the air ducting for the CPU and GPU, which means that there are two air vents and two heatsinks.

Presumably, this should keep the bottom of the notebook at a reasonable temperature during any game. We can't imagine that laptop stand makers will be pleased with this, but such is the way of the world.

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