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General| Form factor | Clamshell |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product color | Black, Silver |
| Housing material | Aluminium, Magnesium |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Memory upgrade note | Additional memory sold separately |
| HDD size | 2.5 \ |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB |
| SSD capacity | 128 GB |
| HDD interface | SATA III |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Card reader integrated | - |
| Total storage capacity | 1128 GB |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.1989 x 0.1989 mm |
| Display diagonal | 17.3 \ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 2.07 MP |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wireless-AC 1435 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3266 |
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® CM246 |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Trial software | Microsoft Office 30 Day |
| Bundled software | McAfee LiveSafe |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Processor code | SR3YY |
| Processor ARK ID | 134906 |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh |
| Cable lock slot type | Noble |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Operating vibration | 0.26 G |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Non-operating vibration | 1.37 G |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Bus type | DMI |
| Stepping | U0 |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Processor cache | 9 MB |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor model | i7-8750H |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor codename | Coffee Lake |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 1.7 GHz |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3E9B |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 332 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 424 mm |
| Height | 29.9 mm |
| Weight | 4420 g |
Explains the meaning and purpose of NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING indicators for safe product use.
Instructions for setting up optional VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Steps for installing and configuring the HTC Vive VR headset.
Detailed instructions for connecting and setting up the Oculus Rift VR headset.
Guide for setting up the Oculus Rift VR headset with Touch controllers.
Connecting and using the Alienware Graphics Amplifier for enhanced graphics.
Overview of the computer's base, including the power button and macro keys.
Details on operating the power button and using macro keys for custom actions.
Description of the left/right microphones, built-in camera, and its status indicator.
Explanation of the eye-tracking feature for intuitive computer interaction.
Details about the service tag's location and its purpose for warranty.
Details on the left and right speakers for audio output.
Description of Network (RJ-45), Mini DisplayPort, and HDMI ports for connectivity.
Slot for connecting a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement.
High-speed USB Type-C port for data transfer; does not support video/audio.
USB port for peripherals with PowerShare capability for charging devices when off.
Standard USB port for connecting peripherals and data transfer up to 5 Gbps.
Details on the configurable microphone/headphone and dedicated headset ports.
Dedicated port for connecting headphones or a headset combo for audio input/output.
Details on processor, chipset, and supported operating systems (Windows 10).
Specifications for the computer's height, width, depth, and weight.
Information on SODIMM slots, DDR4 type, and 2666 MHz speed.
Details on supported memory module sizes and total memory capacities.
Information about M.2 slots for solid-state drives (SATA/PCIe).
Details on Ethernet controller and Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth 4.1.
Information on wireless transfer rate, frequency bands, and encryption methods.
Details on the Realtek ALC3266 audio controller and speaker output power.
Overview of supported storage types, interfaces (SATA/PCIe), and capacities.
Details on Intel Optane storage interface, connector, and supported capacities.
Information on RGB Backlit keyboard, shortcut keys, and macro key configuration.
Details on camera resolution (2.07 MP) and video capabilities (1080p at 30fps).
Specifications for touchpad resolution and physical dimensions.
Reference to Microsoft knowledge base article for touchpad gesture details.
Details on battery weight, voltage, and physical dimensions for different cell counts.
Information on operating/storage temperature ranges and estimated battery lifespan.
Overview of integrated (Intel UHD) and discrete graphics card options.
Specifications for power adapter input/output, voltage, and temperature ranges.
Memory configurations for discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards (GDDR5/GDDR5X).
Details on FHD, QHD, and UHD display resolutions and pixel pitch.
Physical dimensions, diagonal sizes, and refresh rates for display panels.
Information on G-Sync support, Tobii Eye-tracking, and In-plane switching panel technology.
Details on airborne contaminant levels and operating temperature range.
Specifications for maximum relative humidity and vibration levels.
Details on maximum shock resistance and operating altitude limits.
List of FN key combinations for common functions like volume, brightness, and wireless.
Explanation of macro key usage and how to configure custom tasks.
List of websites and apps for product information, troubleshooting, and support.
Instructions on contacting Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service.
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