Alienware 17 Reviewer's Guide

The Alienware 17’s WLED-backlit FHD-resolution LCD screens deliver a
72% color gamut made possible with an IPS-based panel technology.
The base display includes an anti-glare finish and up to 300-nits. More
demanding users can select an optional TrueLife finish and Touch
Technology as well. All Alienware 17’s are powered with full-voltage Intel
Core i7 quad-core processors and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX
graphics available.
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Factory Overclocked and Overclockable Processors: Dell does not recommend operating the processor or other system component beyond factory settings. This may cause system instability and reduce the operating life of your system components.
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A desktop PC running NVIDIA 3D Vision requires an NVIDIA-based graphics card that supports 3D Vision, a 120Hz panel, and an NVIDIA 3D Vision kit which includes an emitter and the active shutter glasses.
Graphics and System Memory:
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GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors
Hard Drives:
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GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
The new Alienware 17 is for consumers looking for a gaming notebook that prioritizes screen size and
gaming performance above all else. While on the road, users will experience up to 6.8 hours of battery life
(as shown in Mobile Mark 2012).
Designed with an aerospace-inspired carbon-fiber filled base that is rigid and stiff, the Alienware 17 is
also thinner and lighter than any previous 17-inch notebook Alienware has ever made.
Gamers looking for even more
performance and functionality, will be
able to connect the optional Alienware
Graphics Amplifier which allows for the
latest AMD and NVIDIA desktop
graphics cards and when connected,
Intel Core i7 CPU overclocking.
Just like the Alienware 15, it offers a full-sized
reinforced keyboard designed for uniform feedback
while typing plus a numeric keypad and 9
programmable keys designed to help the gamer
feel at home, and in control, wherever they are.
This top cover incorporates anodized aluminum
and features the iconic Alien head. The Alienware
17 includes ten programmable AlienFX lighting
zones which can also be used by supported game
titles.
The internal design also includes a copper heat
sink to handle thermals without sacrificing
graphics performance, it is designed to enable the
maximum rated wattage to internal graphics
cards; that’s Full-Throttle gaming graphics.

Alienware 17 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
Housing material	Aluminium, Magnesium
Market positioning	Gaming
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard layout	-
Pointing device	Touchpad
Bus type	DMI2
Stepping	C0
Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	8 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	i7-4910MQ
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor socket	PGA946
Processor threads	8
Processor codename	Haswell
Processor frequency	2.9 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	22 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	3.0
Processor boost frequency	3.9 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x8, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM87
On-board graphics card ID	0x416
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1
Number of discrete graphics cards supported	1
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1300 MHz
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	32 GB
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x
Processor code	SR15K
Processor ARK ID	78939
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1
Memory slots	4x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	4 x 8 GB
HDD size	2.5 \
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD capacity	1000 GB
SSD capacity	256 GB
HDD interface	SATA III
SSD interface	mSATA
Storage media	HDD+SSD
Optical drive type	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Total storage capacity	1256 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC
Pixel pitch	0.252 x 0.252 mm
Display diagonal	17.3 \
Display brightness	300 cd/m²
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Battery voltage	14.8 V
Battery capacity	86 Wh
Battery life (max)	- h
AC adapter power	180 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltage	19.5 V
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Audio system	Dolby Home Theater v4
Speaker power	5 W
Speakers manufacturer	Klipsch
Number of built-in speakers	2
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Cables included	AC
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
Operating shock	110 G
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating shock	160 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	299 mm
Width	413.6 mm
Weight	4130 g
Height (rear)	48.46 mm
Height (front)	43.13 mm