The Lenovo ideapad S540-15IWL gaming laptop has been created with an 8th generation, Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM and a 1TB solid state drive. This portable device will be able to help complete your work projects, stream films, browse the net and enable some casual gaming during down time. The power of Intel Core i7 With an Intel Core i7 processor, your device will easily handle day-to-day tasks such as work assignments, coursework or browsing the net. Power hungry programs like image manipulation and video editing software will see processing times reduced, enabling better productivity. The i7-8565U processor in this model features 8MB of cache and 4 cores that can adjust their speed depending on the complexity of the task they are working on, from 1.80GHz to 4.60GHz. What is RAM? RAM (Random Access Memory) is different to the permanent storage provided by hard disk drives (HDD), solid state drives (SSD) or memory cards in your equipment. RAM is used by your device to temporarily store data to carry out everyday operations. The more RAM your machine has, the faster you can expect it to open and run programs. A solid performer Featuring 8GB of RAM, this computer has enough power for casual tasks like web browsing and word processing as well as more demanding jobs like complex spread sheets and image manipulation. You'll be able to run a healthy number of windows at once without any obvious lag or slowdown. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1650 graphics processing unit (GPU) will enable you to enjoy a number of classic older games, along with some casual (web-based) gaming. You may be able to run more modern titles with reduced effects and frame rates. Featuring a range of technologies, the GeForce GTX 1650 is DirectX 12 compatible. DirectX 12 DirectX 12 provides great performance by simultaneously utilizing all the cores of your multicore CPU. It also raises the amount of processes that can be sent to your graphics card, so computations are completed quicker - meaning your games play better. Solid State Drive Solid State Drives (SSD) give you the capacity to store your documents and media, while ensuring quicker and reliable access to your files and programs. SSDs are far faster than regular hard drives and ingeniously, they don't use moving parts to work, which makes them far more dependable and also quieter. Great entertainment Thanks to its 15.6", Full HD screen, viewing your high-resolution photos, films and videos will be a pleasure. This device has been designed to convey immersive images, and along with Harman Kardon speakers with Dolby technology, makes for a great casual gaming and multimedia experience. Connecting your other devices The USB ports allow for fast data transfer, while the HDMI port enables the option for large screen presentations. The SD card slot offers a convenient way to upload your photos and videos. Additionally, Bluetooth can help to send data wirelessly between devices. We can help you get set up Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features. Visit your local shop with your new device, or simply Click & Collect from a John Lewis & Partners when purchasing and an available Technical Support Partner can set it up for you. Find out more details and pricing for our tech support services. .