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If you’re in need of an affordable all-rounder with serious gaming muscle, then the 15.6in Samsung Series 5 550P5C-S02AU for $1,026.40 is a great option. This 3rd Gen Intel Core i7 equipped notebook has a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M dedicated graphics card. Demanding modern games like Battlefield 3 will run smoothly at the highest settings on the 550P5C’s screen, an impressive feat for any notebook at this price range. It also has a gigantic 1,000GB hard disk drive and 6GB of RAM, so for raw specs this all-rounder offers strong value for money.

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See a summary of the specs below.

Processor
The 550P5C features a 3rd Gen Intel Core i7-3610QM (2.3GHz), a new high-end processor that’s roughly 15% faster than a 2nd Gen Intel Core i7-2670QM. In addition to being powerful it has better power management, allowing for longer usage between recharges.

Graphics
It comes with a dedicated graphics card called the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M. This is a very powerful mid-range card that can run intensive modern games like Battlefield 3 at 1,366 x 768 resolution.

RAM
6GB of RAM is enough to simultaneously run many programs smoothly.

Storage
The very large 1,000GB hard disk drive can store plenty of media content.

Screen
The 550P5C sports a 15.6in (1,366 x 768 resolution) matte screen. The resolution is average for the screen size.

Portability
The 550P5C has average portability, because it weighs 2.5kg and is 30.4mm thick. It'll be straightforward to carry around.