Alienware 17 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17.3" - TN
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M
RAM
16 GB (4 x 4 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
80 GB SSD SATA 3Gb/s
Battery Capacity
86 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware 17
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.356 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.846 cm
Weight 4.1501 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, anodised aluminium
Colour Anodised aluminium
DISPLAY Alienware 17
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Alienware 17
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4700MQ / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM87 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware 17
RAM 16 GB (4 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800
Rated Speed 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4
Empty Slots 4
STORAGE Alienware 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 80 GB SSD SATA 3Gb/s
Secondary Storage 750 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes
Resolution 2 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4
Audio Features Klipsch stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware 17
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Broadcom 4352
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware 17
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware 17
Output 240 Watt
INPUT Alienware 17
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Features Backlighting, 3-colour LED, 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware 17
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone output
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader 9 in 1
SOFTWARE Alienware 17
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition
Software Included Alienware Command Center, AlienFX, AlienTouch, AlienFusion, AlienAdrenaline, Alienware TactX
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware 17
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 27 months - response time: next business day

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