Gigabyte Launches P35XV3: Slim Gaming Laptop with 5TB Storage, GTX 980M
Posted on December 4, 2014
Low TDP mobile components that still yield performance rivaling desktops means the gaming laptop market can finally build machines that aren't simply “desktop replacements.” Gigabyte's new P35X notebook is one of the thinnest and lightest available in its class, outfitted with a GTX 980M, i7-4710HQ, 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, and 5TB of storage (2x2TB HDD, 2x512GB mSATA SSD).
The new unit is slated to ship tomorrow, December 5th, and weighs-in at just 5 pounds (2.2/2.3 kg); the dimensions are measured at 385 x 270 x 20.9 mm (WDH), making the P35X one of the smallest gaming notebooks on the market. Its most immediate competition comes from MSI, in the form of the GS70 Stealth, and CyberPower's Fangbook.
Gigabyte P35X V3 Notebook Specs
OS | Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional |
CPU | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4860HQ (2.4GHz-3.6GHz) 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ (2.5GHz-3.5GHz) |
Display | 15.6" WQHD+ 2880x1620 Wide Viewing Angle LCD 15.6" Full HD 1920x1080 Wide Viewing Angle LCD |
System Memory | 4/8GB DDRIIIL 1600, 2 slots (Max 16GB) |
Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM87 Express Chipset |
Video Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M GDDR5 8GB Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology |
Storage | *Supports Quadruple-storage System *The storage capacity may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information. |
Keyboard Type | Full-sized Auto-Adjusting Backlit Keyboard |
Optical Disk Drive | Blu-ray Rewritable Drive with BDXL Support Super Multi DVD RW |
I/O Port | USB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*2, HDMI, D-sub, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack, Mini DisplayPort |
Audio | 1.5 Watt Speaker*2, Woofer speaker*1, Microphone, Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater |
Communications | LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Wireless LAN: 802.11ac/b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0 |
Webcam | HD Camera |
Security | Kensington Lock |
Battery | Li-Polymer, 11.1V, 75.81Wh |
Dimensions | 385(W) x 270(D) x 20.9(H) mm |
Weight | ~2.2kg (w/ Li-Polymer Battery) ~2.3kg (w/ ODD and Li-Polymer Battery) |
MSRP is yet unannounced. It is likely that the notebook will ship in a few SKUs to make pricing more tiered, but given the P35X's competition, it will easily be over two-grand – likely closer to three. Ditching some of the storage would diminish cost greatly, assuming Gigabyte allows a SKU with less data capacity.
- Steve "Lelldorianx" Burke.