Dell 17.3" Alienware 17 R3 Notebook (Epic Silver)
Model: AW17R3-4175SLV
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Storage
Hard Drive | Installed: 1.256 TB (1x 256 GB SSD; 1x 1 TB 7200 rpm)Type: SATA |
Optical Drive | None |
Performance
System Bus | 8 GT/s |
Graphics Card | Type: DedicatedInstalled: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3 GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Processor | 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core |
Memory | Slots: 2 Type: PC4-17000 2133 MHz DDR4 SDRAMInstalled: 16 GB (2x8 GB)Capacity: 16 GB |
Cache | L3: 6 MB |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 20.6 x 17.0 x 5.2" |
Package Weight | 13.95 lb |
Input/Output Connectors
Display | 1x HDMI-out1x Mini DisplayPort |
Audio | Integrated Stereo Speakers (2.1 speaker configuration with a subwoofer) 1/8" (3.5 mm) Combo Microphone & Line In (retaskable for 5.1 analog audio output) 1/8" (3.5 mm) Audio Out Jack (Compatible with inline mic headset) |
Flash Media Slot | 1x SD1x SDHC1x SDIO1x MMC1x Memory Stick1x Memory Stick PRO1x xD-Picture Card |
Ports | 4x USB 3.0 (A) (1x Always-on charging port) |
General
Battery | 8-Cell Built-In (92 Wh) |
Pointing Device | TouchPad |
Security | Accepts 3rd Party Security Lock Devices, Kensington Lock Slot |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook KeyboardFeatures: Backlight |
Weight | 8.33 lb / 3.78 kg |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.0 x 1.4 x 11.5" / 43.2 x 3.6 x 29.2 cm |
Display
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Size | 17.3" |
Type | Widescreen |
Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Communications
Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
Network | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Webcam | Yes2 MP Photo |
Bluetooth | Yes |
There are many powerful gaming notebooks, but only a few provide long battery runtimes. The third revision of the Alienware 17 turns out to be surprisingly enduring.
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sturdy and high-quality chassis, external graphics card via Amplifier, excellent battery runtimes, many illumination elements, USB 3.1 with Thunderbolt 3, bright IPS display, excellent performance, good input devices, decent sound, handy tools, nice design, NVMe-SSD
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some components are tricky to access, occasional CPU & GPU throttling in extreme scenarios, battery drains under maximum load (mains), only two memory slots, chassis slips easily, high weight
If you're after a powerful gaming laptop with a 17-inch screen, the Alienware 17 R3 is one of the better picks out there. It's fast, runs quiet and not very hot, it bundles an amazing screen, a very good keyboard and even a large battery.
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the screen is about as good as they get; good build quality; the keyboard is excellent; solid performance; runs quiet; good sound quality and volume
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Expensive; Trackpad is a little small and not that impressive; Some may find it too heavy
I would absolutely recommend this laptop, and in fact, I already have to many others, and they all enjoy it just as much has I do. Alienware may get a bad rep, but if you need power of a good desktop but also portability, like I did, this is a fantastic way to go.
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The laptop has great overall performance. It runs skyrim with all the mods I can think of at 60fps, while running and testing various codes for my computer science class in the background.
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It is extremely heavy, but that is expected with a computer with this hardware. Still offers the basic portability I need to carry it around campus. I wish gaming mode had an option to use both the mousepad and keyboard simultaneously, but no such luck.
I purchased the Alienware 17-R3 and I am more than impressed with my purchase. The PC runs my editing software and my games very well without a problem at all. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone interested in a laptop who wants a beautiful screen, a powerful system and an overall...
- 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core
- 16GB of 2133 MHz DDR4 RAM
- 17.3" Display
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M (3GB)
- 256 GB SSD + 1TB 7200 rpm HDD
- 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.1
- Built-in 2MP Webcam, Mic, and Speakers
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
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- Dell 17.3" Alienware 17 R3 Notebook (Epic Silver)
- AC Adapter
- 8-cell / 92Wh Lithium-ion Battery
- Limited 1-Year Retail Mail-In Service Warranty