Intense inside: With the optional Intel Core i7 processor for truly intense, full-voltage quad-core action, the Alienware 15 is equipped for up to 3.5 GHz of turbo power and a seamless gaming experience. Intel offers the only processors that allow you to hyper thread so your machine can simultaneously perform multiple functions faster.
Keep your cool: The Alienware 15's main thermal module consists of copper heat pipes and plates set on the GPU and a CPU - optimizing heat dissipation so your graphics card can use up as much wattage as it desires, and the chassis won't get too hot during battle.
Processor & Chipset
- Processor Manufacturer: Intel
- Processor Type: Core i7
- Processor Model: i7-4710HQ
- Processor Speed: 2.50 GHz
- Maximum Turbo Speed: 3.50 GHz
- Processor Core: Quad-core (4 Core)
- Cache: 6 MB
- Direct Media Interface: 5 GT/s
- 64-bit Processing: Yes
- Hyper-Threading: Yes
- vPro Technology: No
Memory
- Standard Memory: 16 GB
- Memory Technology: DDR3L SDRAM
- Memory Standard: DDR3L-1600/PC3-12800
- Number of Total Memory Slots: 2
- Memory Card Reader: Yes
Storage
- Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 128 GB
- Solid State Drive Interface: M.2
- Optical Drive Type: No
Display & Graphics
- Screen Size: 15.6"
- Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
- Display Screen Technology: In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Screen Mode: Full HD
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Touchscreen: No
- Graphics Controller Manufacturer: NVIDIA
- Graphics Controller Model: GeForce GTX 970M
- Graphics Memory Capacity: Up to 3 GB
- Graphics Memory Technology: GDDR5
- Graphics Memory Accessibility: Dedicated
Network & Communication
- Wireless LAN: Yes
- Wireless LAN Manufacturer: Qualcomm Atheros
- Wireless LAN Model: Killer 1525
- Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11ac
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 4.0
Built-in Devices
- Webcam: Yes
- Microphone: Yes
- Speakers: Yes
Interfaces/Ports
- HDMI: Yes
- Total Number of USB Ports: 4
- Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 4
- Network (RJ-45): Yes
- Audio Line In: Yes
- Mini DisplayPort: Yes
- Headphone/Microphone Combo Port: Yes
Software
- Operating System: Windows 8.1 (English)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
- Software Included:
- Alienware Command Center
- Alien FX
- AlienFusion
- AlienAdrenaline w/ Accelerator
- Alienware TactX
Input Devices
- Keyboard: Yes
- Keyboard Backlight: Yes
- Pointing Device Type: TouchPad
- Keyboard Localization: English
Battery Information
- Number of Cells: 8-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Battery Energy: 92 Wh
Power Description
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage: 180 W
Physical Characteristics
- Color: Epic Silver
- Height: 1.3"
- Width: 15.2"
- Depth: 10.6"
- Weight (Approximate): 7.07 lb
Certifications & Standards
- Security Features: Noble Lock Port
