This 17" laptop combines powerful performance and incredible graphics into a revolutionary new design - perfect for immersive gaming.
Cutting-edge design
The durable anodized aluminum shell, reinforced by a magnesium-alloy frame, protects your LCD and the internal components. Angled front and side walls give the Alienware 17 an elite and stealth look. And it's designed for maximum performance, with a rear GPU/CPU exhaust vent to manage heat generated inside the system.
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core i7
64-bit Processing: Yes
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Chipset Model: HM87 Express
Memory
Standard Memory: 16 GB
Memory Technology: DDR3L SDRAM
Memory Standard: DDR3L-1600/PC3-12800
Number of Total Memory Slots: 4
Memory Card Reader: Yes
Storage
Hard Drive Capacity: 1 TB
Hard Drive RPM: 5400
Solid State Drive Capacity: 256 GB
Optical Drive Type: Blu-ray Reader/DVD-Writer
Optical Media Supported: BD-ROM/DVD-RAM/?R/?RW
Dual-Layer Media Supported: Yes
Display & Graphics
Screen Size: 17.3"
Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Screen Mode: Full HD
Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Backlight Technology: LED
Touchscreen: No
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: AMD
Graphics Controller Model: Radeon R9 M290X
Graphics Memory Capacity: Up to 4 GB
Graphics Memory Technology: GDDR5
Network & Communication
Wireless LAN: Yes
Wireless LAN Manufacturer: Broadcom
Wireless LAN Model: 4352
Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11n/ac
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
Audio Line Out: Yes
Mini DisplayPort: Yes
Headphone/Microphone Combo Port: Yes
Software
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1
Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
Software Included:
Dolby Home Theater v4 Software
Alienware Command Center:
AlienFX
AlienTouch
AlienFusion
AlienAdrenaline w/ Accelerator
Alienware TactX
Input Devices
Keyboard: Yes
Keyboard Backlight: Yes
Pointing Device Type: ImagePad
TouchPad Features: Multi-touch Gesture
Keyboard Localization: English
Battery Information
Number of Cells: 8-cell
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Energy: 86 Wh
Physical Characteristics
Color: Silver
Height: 1.9"
Width: 16.3"
Depth: 11.8"
Weight (Approximate): 9.15 lb
