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Manufacturer codeNP550P7C-S05UK
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Samsung NP550P7C-S05UK is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i7; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB. This entry covers manufacturer code NP550P7C-S05UK. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 43.9 cm (17.3") display is specified at 1600 x 900 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
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Manufacturer code: NP550P7C-S05UK · Icecat product 17637117 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 43.9 cm (17.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1600 x 900 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor model | i7-3630QM |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M |
| Weight | 2.99 kg |
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| Audio system | HD |
|---|---|
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | JBL |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Height (rear) | 3.22 cm |
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | PGA988 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR3 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x166 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM76 Express |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B) |
| Processor code | SR0UX |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 71459 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 1.3 MP |
|---|---|
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| HDD interface | SATA II |
|---|---|
| Optical drive interface | SATA |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | No |
| Docking connector | No |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Wi-Fi certified | Yes |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 56 Wh |
| AC adapter power | 90 W |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Supplied AC adapter type | AC |
| SmartCard slot | No |
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| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Width | 408.3 mm |
| Depth | 269.9 mm |
| Height (front) | 2.92 cm |
| Trial software | Norton Internet Security, Norton Online Backup |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | S Player, S Gallery, S Camera, PowerDVD |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX |
| HD type | HD+ |
|---|---|
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Stepping | E1 |
| Tjunction | 105 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 24 |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | Blu-Ray ROM |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Integrated 4G WiMAX | Yes |
| ExpressCard slot | No |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| 3D | No |
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Warranty card | Yes |
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