** INSANE GIGABYTE HARDCORE GAMING LAPTOP DEAL!! **

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Double price drop, this unit was £1919.99, we stuck it on This Week ONLY at £1799.99 but Gigabyte have agreed to further support our price down to £1619.99 which is absolutely insane. Simply check the specification of this laptop as it has the full blown 8GB GTX 980M graphics card which yields far better performance if playing at 4k:



GIGABYTE P37X v3-CF2 Ultraforce gaming laptop, 17.3" FHD Anti-Glare with Wide Angle View, Intel Core i7-4720HQ, 2x8GB DDR3L, 2x128GB mSSD + 1TB 7200rpm HDD, NVIDIA GTX980M 8GB GDDR5 - Windows 8.1 @ £1,619.99 inc VAT

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The 17.3" GIGABYTE gaming laptop P37X features a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a latest gaming discrete graphics NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 8GB VRAM. Crafted to impress and outperform, P37X provides Quad-storage system with up to a pair of 512GB mSATA SSD and a pair of 2TB HDD within a 22.7mm chassis; yet encompasses exclusively Hot Swappable Bay slot for a flexible solution. The groundbreaking Macro Hub offers rapid response and tactile key feedback for complicated operations. To create the revolutionary gaming experience, GIGABYTE develops exclusive Supra-cool Technology, maintaining superior thermal cooling capability. Stunning Full HD wide viewing angle display delivers exquisite viewing experience, along with a premium stereo subwoofer and Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater for uncompromised audiovisual feast. Forged by delicate craftsmanship, P37 looks to fuel gamers with unparalleled power while staying true to portability.

Ultimate NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M: Unleash Your Gaming Soul
P37X features a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M GDDR5 8GB, capable of P10,000+ in 3DMark 11*, ensuring users a solid edge over the competition. Battery Boost 2.0 delivers an uncompromised gaming experience with 30% extra battery life at frame rate. Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) upscale the native 1080p to 4K resolution for upgraded viewing pleasure.

Incredible Design, Insanely Light
The mix of innovative thermal design as well as continual commitment to user experience generates this super slim and lightweight gadget-22.7mm / 2.8Kg. P37 will surely reign the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop in its class.

Agility of Actions: Macro Function
P37 provides exclusive Macro keys and macro hub functions, capable of setting combination keys for complicated operations. With rapid responses of Macro Keys, you can trigger numerous attacks simultaneously, ensuring the pure dominance of the field.

Top-notch Thermal Solution: Supra-cool Technology
The innovative Supra-Cool technology features dual heat pipes plus dual fans for the CPU & GPU, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity for outstanding cooling. Stunning performance and superior stability has always been and will always be a GIGABYTE standard for gaming laptop, which is once again demonstrated on P37.

Fan Tweak: Customized Stability
Fan Tweak tailors your fan speed to different user scenarios, striking a perfect balance between system stability and needs for tranquility. 4 customizable modes offers for all-condition tweak options. Auto High Speed brings 95% cooling effect of Max Fan without the fuss while Auto Low Speed suits surfers who prefer quietness over the rest.

High Performance, Massive Quad-storage System
The P37 supports up to two 512GB mSATA SSD and two huge 2TB HDD, delivering high speed and massive storage options. The RAID 0 structure and extraordinary mSATA SSD read/write rate produces hot-pursued performance for serious gamers.

GIGABYTE RAID Storm
Incorporating 3 SSDs in RAID 0 array, P37 breaks speed barriers with lightning transmission above 1500MB/s, eliminating access time and loading screens and delivering an upgraded gaming experience. Unleash maximum speed 12.5X faster than single HDD and 3X faster than standard mSATA SSD. Enjoy the full spectrum of your games.

Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
Incorporating 3 SSDs in RAID 0 array, P37 breaks speed barriers with lightning transmission above 1500MB/s, eliminating access time and loading screens and delivering an upgraded gaming experience. Unleash maximum speed 12.5X faster than single HDD and 3X faster than standard mSATA SSD. Enjoy the full spectrum of your games.

Full HD Display with Wide Viewing Angle
The 1080p Full HD display grants wide viewing angle, rendering vivid color and sensational impacts. Sharing game scenes with your partners will no longer be a problem.

UHD / 4K Ready: Mini DisplayPort Out
P37 comes with a built-in Mini DisplayPort, capable of outputting to an external display for an ultra-high resolution up to 4K at 60Hz. Enjoy next-generation visuals and your favorite games on large screens now. Feast your eyes on the incredible details never before available.

Realistic Surround Sound by Dolby® Digital Plus™
Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater provides exceptional performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of sound. The high-fidelity experience is perfect for gaming, music and movies.

Auto-adjust Backlit Keyboard
The P37 features an ambient-light sensing backlit keyboard. It adjusts the light emitted to the user's context, making typing in dimly lit conditions and gaming in the dark free of troubles.

802.11ac: 45% - 70% faster than regular 802.11n
802.11ac, the next generation of wireless, promises intensified signals and more stable connections. Enjoy stronger throughput, extended coverage, less speed decline, and above all, freedom to play anywhere with your P37.

LAN Optimizer: Double Network Speed
GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer boosts your network speed for gaming and browsing as much as twice. Geared with different user scenarios, LAN Optimizer manages network packets by the user defined priority for the best available online experience.

Non-stop Gaming with Windows Key Disabled
Windows Key may be disabled and enabled again through GIGABYTE exclusive LockWin Key function. Game free of interruption from now on. Seamless gaming sessions could never been easier.

Maximum Convenience: GIGABYTE Smart Software
GIGABYTE Smart Technology optimizes and integrates software applications, bringing users convenience to and a smart, efficient experience.


Specification:
- Outstanding Flexibility: Hot Swappable ODD/HDD Slot
- Display: 17.3", 1920*1080 Full HD, Wide Viewing Angle
- Processor Type: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
- Processor Cores: 4 (8 Threads)
- Processor Clock Speed: 2.60GHz (3.60GHz Turbo Mode)
- Hard Drive Supplied: 1 x 1000GB
- Hard Drive Size: 1000GB
- Solid State Drive: 128GB SSD x 2
- Hard Drive Speed: 7200RPM
- Memory Supplied: 2 x 8GB
- Memory Size: 16GB
- Memory Type: DDR3L
- Memory Speed: 1600
- Memory Socket: 2 x SO-DIMM
- Max. Memory Support: 16GB
- Operating System: Windows 8.1
- Graphics Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
- Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR 5
- Chipset: Intel HM87 Express
- Optical Drive: DVD Supermulti R/W
- Microphone: Built-in
- Audio: 1.5 Watt Speaker*2, Microphone, Dolby® Digital PlusTM Home Theater®
- LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
- Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth: v4.0
- USB 3.0 Port(s): 2
- USB 2.0 Port(s): 2
- HDMI Port(s): 1
- Mini Display Port(s): 1
- VGA Port(s): 1
- Microphone Jack(s): 1
- Headphone Jack(s): 1
- LAN Port(s): 1
- Card Reader: SD
- Web Camera: HD type
- Dimension: 417x287x22.7mm
- Battery: Li-Polymer, 11.1V, 75.81Wh
- Product Weight (g): ~2.8Kgs
- Warranty: 2 Years


Was [£1919.99] Inc. VAT

Only £1,619.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
PaulStat said:
Price is different when I click on the link, it's listed as £1859.99
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Hi PaulStat,

We have just checked the link and price now in line with the post, system sometimes takes a bit of time to filter through.

All correct now :-)

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
I can totally see why anyone would want a gaming laptop. You have portability and power, albeit at the expense of battery life. Though I don't get why most gaming laptops are 17".

17" laptops aren't portable compared to a 15 or 13" laptop. :/
 
Ricochet J said:
I can totally see why anyone would want a gaming laptop. You have portability and power, albeit at the expense of battery life. Though I don't get why most gaming laptops are 17".

17" laptops aren't portable compared to a 15 or 13" laptop. :/
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Hi Ricochet,

Not all of the range is 17", and for Gigabyte this is actually our first move into the 17" screen form factor..

We do also have 15.6" (P35) and 14" (P34), so there are more portable but still powerful options available.

Full range here:-)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/produ...d=1828&sortby=manual_sort&catid=1828&mfrid=49

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
Art said:
Speaking of, is there any more news on the arrival of the P34K?
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Hi Art,

At the moment we have only brought the P34W into UK market, but in quarter2 we will look at brining in P34K.

Thanks,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
Performance Award for Gigabyte P37X from Heaven Media


...."As for gaming, that is where the system really shines. The GTX 980M and i7 combo offers excellent performance in modern games, regardless of their genre."

Review was conducted when our price on this laptop was £1,899,,, now much lower with OcUK :-)


"A premium price however build quality, performance and features make it worthy of the cost."

So now with a price tag of less than £1,650 we believe this unit represents excellent value for the specification.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/content/reviews/laptops/54699/gigabyte-p37x-review

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Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
I am really interested in picking up this system - My desktop is really starting to struggle these days....Only thing I have changed since I bought it in 2009 are to add an 500GB Samsung SSD and a second hand 6000 series ATI GPU.

The thing that drives me batty about my current setup is the noise when processing games of almost any kind.

How loud is the P37 when running a game (say, BF4 or Cities: Skylines) for an hour or two? Will I require headphones?
Also, if it does get a bit noisy, how quickly would it return to acceptable levels of volume once I quit gaming?|
(My current desktop takes forever, as if it is having some kind of convulsion, before calming down!)

Cheers :-)
 
AlanJamesLewis said:
I am really interested in picking up this system - My desktop is really starting to struggle these days....Only thing I have changed since I bought it in 2009 are to add an 500GB Samsung SSD and a second hand 6000 series ATI GPU.

The thing that drives me batty about my current setup is the noise when processing games of almost any kind.

How loud is the P37 when running a game (say, BF4 or Cities: Skylines) for an hour or two? Will I require headphones?
Also, if it does get a bit noisy, how quickly would it return to acceptable levels of volume once I quit gaming?|
(My current desktop takes forever, as if it is having some kind of convulsion, before calming down!)

Cheers :-)
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Hi AlanJamesLewis,

Thanks for your interest.

The system will produce fan noise when under load of course, but this is normal for higher end performance laptops...

Heaven Media Commented: "When really pushing the system the fans do get noticeable (again solved by headphones) but in general use the system is quiet."

The component temperatures come down very quickly once the system is not pushed and the fans return to normal speed. The system is also equipped with "fan tweak" software that enables you to influence the fan operation manually.

Hope that helps,

Regards,

Gigabyte UK NB Team
 
I heard these things have overheating issues. I saw a youtube video the other day guy claiming the CPU was reaching 91c. I did want a new gaming laptop but i just decided to buy a few bits and get my old one fixed up, who can afford 1600 quid in times like this in the UK is beyond me hehe.
 
With this P37X version is the screen IPS and can you switch to Intel GUP to extend the battery life? In comparison the Aorus X7 v2 - CF2 is the fan noise levels any higher?
 
Ricochet J said:
I can totally see why anyone would want a gaming laptop. You have portability and power, albeit at the expense of battery life. Though I don't get why most gaming laptops are 17".

17" laptops aren't portable compared to a 15 or 13" laptop. :/
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Depends - if its purpose is a desktop replacement either due to space constraints or moving about a lot then 17" can be preferable and portability less of an issue.
 
As regards fan noise - the reality is that all gaming laptops with one or more fans will be noticeably noisy under load as they're working very hard indeed to pump out the graphics and get very hot very quickly on any graphically demanding game. Because the laptop will likely be on the table in front of you that noise tends to be more noticeable than when say, the fans are in a case on the floor.

The issue is that the fans will spin up and stay at fast speeds once they get there as long as you're gaming - they don't tend to quieten back down.

I find my fans distracting - but a distraction that can be easily managed with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones when gaming. For lighter use (watching films, wp etc, the fans are very quiet.

Ultimately, the only reasons to go laptop over desktop is if you need the space or the portability. Personally I hate gaming for any length of time on a 17 inch display and use a monitor anyway. As a result, the laptop doesn't save any space issues for me.
 
AtticusFinch said:
As regards fan noise - the reality is that all gaming laptops with one or more fans will be noticeably noisy under load
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Simply not true.

My P37X was as loud as my wifes hairdryer and my X7 even louder, they lasted a day and an hour respectively before the return process was initiated.

By comparison my G751 is barely audible, my wifes G750 even less so and the GT72 I used was not even close to P37X noise levels.

Designing a laptop instead of buying off the shelf parts appears to yield a reward in terms of heat and noise.

I can't see any scenario where using a hairdryer to game on is an enjoyable experience, even with closed back sennheiser headphones at an unhealthy volume level the hairdryer was all I could hear.

There are better engineered and cheaper solutions available.
 
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