The CyberpowerPC Gamer Xplorer GX8600 15.6" Laptop is a high-performance laptop computer system, built to the stringent standards required by computer gamers. It's powered by a quad-core 2.0GHz Intel Sandy Bridge Core i7-2630QM Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.9GHz. The GX8600 boasts 8GB of internal DDR3 SDRAM memory on two, 4GB slots that has a maximum capacity of 8GB. The system also features a Serial ATA-300, 5400RPM Hard Drive that has a storage capacity of 750GB and is expandable via the seven-in-one card reader. For ultimate flexibility, the card reader supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MS, MS PRO and MS PRO HG memory cards. Catering to the gamer's needs, the GX8600 is also equipped with an Intel HM65 Express Chipset and Intel HD 3000 Graphics up to 1692MB.
Besides providing the technology to enhance any gaming experience, the GX8600 also delivers serious connectivity flexibility at an affordable price. The laptop is outfitted with dual SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, dual High-Speed USB 2.0 ports, a VGA terminal and an HDMI output. This configuration leaves plenty of slots for connecting peripheral items. Plus, for communication connectivity, the GX8600 has a 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port and it supports wireless WLAN 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, as well as Bluetooth 3.0. There's also an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam, microphone and 3D Premium Surround Sound Speakers for chatting while gaming. If that's not enough, the GX8600 features a microphone input and a headphone / line-out jack for connecting your headphones or external speakers.
The system's keyboard is standard laptop-size and the integrated touchpad features multi-gesture technology. The screen is a backlit LED 15.6" display with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1080 HD resolution. The computer uses the Windows Home Premium (64-bit) Operating System and it even comes standard with an 8x DVD±RW DL Super-Multi Optical Drive.