Standing screen display size | 17.3 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Processor | 2.6 GHz core_i7 |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 4.1 GHz |
Hard Drive | 1 TB HDD + SDD |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4GB GDDR5 |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 4 |
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Alienware AW17R3-8342SLV 17.3-Inch UHD Laptop (6th Generation Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SATA SSD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M,Windows 10 Home), Silver
Brand | Dell |
Model Name | Alienware 17 R3 |
Screen Size | 17.3 Inches |
Color | Epic Silver |
Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4GB GDDR5 |
About this item
- Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor
- 16 GB DDR4. GTX 980M
- 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SATA SSD Storage; Optical Drive Not included
- 17.3 Inch UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen
- Windows 10 Home Operating System; Epic Silver Chassis. Please Note: Kindly refer the User Guide for the troubleshooting steps.
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Technical Details
Brand | Dell |
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Series | Alienware 17 R3 |
Item model number | AW17R3-8342SLV |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Item Weight | 8.33 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.93 x 11.49 x 1.35 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16.93 x 11.49 x 1.35 inches |
Color | Epic Silver |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | SORIMM |
Flash Memory Size | 256 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B015PYYCEK |
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Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #146,923 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #36,671 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | October 8, 2015 |
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The Alienware 17 is engineered for high-performance gaming, combining jaw-dropping power with mind-blowing graphics capabilities.
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Big screen. Big performance.
The Alienware 17 is thinner and lighter than any 17 inch laptop we’ve created before, but that doesn't mean we skimped on performance. It’s crafted with aerospace-inspired carbon fiber filled surfaces that add stiffness and durability, and copper heat sinks that enable proper cooling. Powered by high-performance latest generation Intel processors, and offering a new USB Type-C port with support for SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1) and Thunderbolt 3 technologies, the Alienware 17 is designed to give you the best experience on an impressive screen.
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Built for intense gaming.More power: Alienware 17 automatically overclocks and monitors internal temperatures to keep your system running cool when the action is hot and deliver performance precisely when you need it. Lean and mean on a big screen: Enjoy IPS (in-plane switching)-based LCD technology on an expansive 17 inch screen that offers stunningly clear color and clarity. Get up to pixel density for astonishing color clarity, and extra wide viewing angles. Sound and fury: Rich, impressive audio is powered by Klipsch and Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi technology. Visually connect with comrades and competitors with a 2.0MP Full HD webcam and let the banter flow with a dual microphone array. |
Full-throttle gaming.The family powerhouse: Outfitted with the latest generation Intel processors, it is equipped for advanced power and a seamless gaming experience. Supercharged gaming: The processors in Alienware 17 offer Dynamic Overclocking to kick in extra power when your game demands it, so you won’t miss a beat. Connect and conquer: A double-shot of the best gaming networking technology is inside with Killer Gigabit Ethernet and Killer Wireless 802.11ac WiFi — so you’re getting the smoothest possible streaming video and gaming packets when you need them most. Multitask when you need to, without any lags or lulls in the performance you crave. Plus, all Alienware 17 laptops come with Bluetooth 4.1 technology. |
Cutting edge craftsmanship.Carbon fiber craftsmanship: Inspired by aerospace technologies, the carbon fiber composites in Alienware laptops deliver a unique rigidity and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The result is a whole new tactile experience. Sleek. Solid. Aluminum.: Displays this good require serious protection, so we encased them in an anodized aluminum shell that matches the hinge strength and structural rigidity and boasts a new, iconic design. Cooler with copper: Churn out maximum power while keeping your cool. Copper thermal modules allow your graphics cards and processors to perform at the highest level while the heat pipes and blocks prevent overheating. Guaranteed up to 10 million keystrokes: Experience the sensation of uniform feedback with the reinforced steel plate of our TactX keyboard, which also protects internal components from debris. Launch shortcuts to applications or even macros in-game, thanks to nine customizable keys capable of up to 19 unique commands, programmed via the Alienware Command Center software. Rigorously tested for robust durability: Alienware laptops are tested to stand up to tens of thousands of functions : power button pushes, hinges opening and closing, twists, turns, and up to 1 million touchpad strokes. We test hard so you can game hard, reliably. |
External Chassis Connections
1. 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
2. USB Type-C with support for SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps and Thunderbolt 3 technologies
3. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
4. RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet IPv6
5. Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
6. HDMI (2.0 Output with NVIDIA /1.4 with AMD) Output
7. Power/DC-in Jack
8. Noble Lock port (cable and lock sold separately)
9. Headphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for Microphone/Line-In analog audio input)
Extend your reach.
Mobility meets connectivity: Hook up your favorite accessories with the new superfast USB Type-C port, offering speeds 2x as fast as USB 3.0 with SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1).
Blow your hair back: Use your USB Type- C port as a Thunderbolt 3 port, and experience 40Gbps (4x the USB 3.1 protocol).
Solid-State Drive (SSD): Solid-state drives are similar to the flash-based memory that you find in USB memory devices and have no moving parts, making them more secure and less prone to failure than standard hard drives. SSDs also pull your data from the drive faster and outperform 10,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) in read/write speeds, meaning you’ll also get faster load times on game maps and other information that’s stored on your device.
For people on the go, the potential benefits are significant.
- Improved performance — faster boot times, faster application launches and faster access to all your documents
- Durability — helps protect your important files from potential drops
- Longer battery life — lower power consumption by SSDs than HDDs
- Quieter, lightweight, and cooler than standard hard drives
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Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 3.5GHz w/ Turbo Boost) |
Operating System | WinHome HighEnd 10 64 ENG |
Memory | 16GB DDR4 2133MHz (8GBx2) |
Video Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4GB GDDR5 |
Hard Drive | 256GB SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD |
Multimedia Drive | No Optical Drive |
Media Card Reader | 9-in-1 Media Card Reader and USB 3.0 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth tied to wireless card |
Display | 17.3" UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Fax/Data Modem | HDMI - Yes |
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Wireless Connectivity | Killer 1535 Wireless |
Audio | 2.1 Speaker configuration w/subwoofer Audio Powered by Klipsch |
Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard - English |
Battery | 8-cell Lithium Ion (92 Wh) Battery |
Software 1 | No Antivirus Software |
Software 2 | MS Office Trial TOPK (OTRT13) |
Software 5 | Addl SW,ALW,SMOD,Win10,US/CAN (ALWW10) |
Disclaimer 3 | US Power Cord for 240W or 330W |
Label | Alienware 240W AC Adapter |
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Customers like the performance and appearance of the laptop. For example, they mention it runs perfectly, the GTX 980m runs essentially without bottlenecking, and the overall machine is impressively fast. They appreciate the resolution and vibrant colors. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, heat, sound quality, and battery life.
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Customers like the performance of the laptop. They say it runs smoothly, runs all their games at high and 60fps, and is impressively fast. Some say that the computer is pretty good for a mobile game station and has no problems running things on ultra settings.
"...All in all i think this computer works great for my uses, the battery life is great, the hardware is top notch, and the quality and aesthetics make..." Read more
"...The screen is discernibly sharp. The startup is 5 seconds. The restart is 20. It plays the original Bioshock at 60 fps...." Read more
"...And, as I mentioned above, everything for which I use it runs FAST, much faster than any other computer I own or have previously owned...." Read more
"...Since I'm not playing games at 4K, this card works great and I'm very happy with it." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the notebook computer. They mention that it's awesome looking, the trackpad is gorgeous, and the keyboard is well-designed. The screen is beautiful with vibrant colors and anti-glare. The quality and aesthetics make them smile. They also say that the games are beautiful on this, with ultra high quality graphics.
"...life is great, the hardware is top notch, and the quality and aesthetics make you smile when this is what you get to use for your day." Read more
"...This laptop really is gorgeous! However, right off the bat we have issues. It takes 2 minutes to boot up after a restart...." Read more
"...The graphics are excellent. Plus there are adjustments to the colors on the keyboard and on the lid and body and they can be very 'cool' if you like..." Read more
"...that I did not mention before is that the lights on it can be changed to any color you want, or you can have each area (there are about 9) different..." Read more
Customers like the resolution of the laptop. They mention that the display is crisp, excellent for their purpose, and great for web browsing and even some games. Some say that the 4K screen is one of the best screens they have ever used on a laptop. Overall, most are satisfied with the resolution and the matte finish.
"...display: This display is pretty good, i got the 1080P one. The colors are clear and accurate and the matte finish is good to reduce glare...." Read more
"...The screen is discernibly sharp. The startup is 5 seconds. The restart is 20. It plays the original Bioshock at 60 fps...." Read more
"...The display is superb, bright and colorful. (I downloaded and installed a number of Alienware HD backdrops.)..." Read more
"...First off its a great looking laptop, with one of the best screens I have ever used on a laptop...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention it's high quality, top of the line, and amazing. The hardware is top notch, and the screen and materials are excellent. However, some say that the software failure and problems playing on Win 10 are stupid quality control problems that arise from shoddy software and drivers.
"...started getting a black screen and the error: "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered." Are you kidding me?!..." Read more
"...works great for my uses, the battery life is great, the hardware is top notch, and the quality and aesthetics make you smile when this is what you..." Read more
"...game which wants to use the nvidea gpu, everything goes bonky and it doesn't work...." Read more
"...'s customer service responsiveness, but frankly this is a stupid quality control problem that seems to have been a calculated business decision for..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the laptop. Some mention that it doesn't heat up too bad, while others say that it does get hot. The light turns red when the inner temperature is too high, and the fan runs crazy when play.
"...And everything on it runs FAST!It does run a bit warm (not hot) but so did (and does) every other laptop computer I have ever used with..." Read more
"...it does produce alot of heat but the fans aren't too loud and they have a good sound to them..." Read more
"...It does heat up a bit where the underside fans are so if its sitting on your lap its going to get a bit warm, but that's nothing you can't solve..." Read more
"...It doesn't run overly hot, even while gaming.Battery is decent for a rig this powerful, of this size...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the notebook computer. Some mention that the sound is very good, clear, loud, and well balanced. The creative sound card filters out background noise and restores sound fidelity lost due to compression. However, others say that it's a little noisey when used for a while, making strange interference noises and the fans would become really loud.
"...the woofer adds base but isn't dubstep by any means, the front speakers are clear and can get reasonably loud but they aren't a bose stereo system...." Read more
"...like a fan thats possibly at the wrong angle, a teeny buzzing mechanical failure noise. It sounds like a tiny lawnmower...." Read more
"...resource-intensive uses and also desire excellent graphics and superb sound quality, I believe that this one is one of the best choices available...." Read more
"...Boots up very fast and it runs programs very quickly. The sound is great for a laptop, It even has a port underneath for some deep sounds.. It's not..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the laptop. Some mention it has crazy good battery life, while others say it has short battery life.
"...All in all i think this computer works great for my uses, the battery life is great, the hardware is top notch, and the quality and aesthetics make..." Read more
"...4. Short battery life (But I guess this is the same as any other gaming laptops)..." Read more
"...It doesn't run overly hot, even while gaming.Battery is decent for a rig this powerful, of this size...." Read more
"Display - Amazing, and no dead pixels hereBattery Life - Way longer than most other gaming laptop varieties..." Read more
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anyhoo for the actual review.
The chassis:
I was immediately impressed with how solid this laptop felt in my hand, it felt like a macbook. The outside is aluminum and the finish is superb, second to none. The hinge feels solid and I haven't experienced any flexing or creaking. The unit is hefty but not particularly heavy when in my backpack, after cleaning out a little junk in my backpack it feels great for carrying around. I wouldn't carry it long distances in a briefcase but a messenger bag would be fine. The interior is relatively tame with flat plastic on both sides of the interior. This isn't regular plastic but instead that soft almost rubbery feeling plastic (it's not grippy like rubber though). The keyboard feels excellent and has a little more actuation force than my mechanical keyboard with Cherry switches but it's not too hard to press that I think I will wear myself out typing alot. The trackpad is gorgeous and the best trackpad I've ever used (I haven't tried other high end computers trackpads but this is leagues better than other mid to low end laptops).
The Backlighting on the keyboard is really cool and really useful at night. During the day you can turn off the keyboard backlighting because the keys are white print during the day so you can read them like any other keyboard.
Performance:
This pc's performance is amazing. I was able to run star citizen on the highest settings getting 35-50 fps @ 1080p and this game isn't even that optimized yet. All my other games run at the highest settings @ 1080p no problem. it does produce alot of heat but the fans aren't too loud and they have a good sound to them (not an annoying whine but a calm whooshing sound when they ramp up). Games like league of legends dont even get the fans going and not playing games this computer is silent as death, you literally can't hear it when your not playing games.
The hard drive that came with this computer is unacceptable for such high end hardware and i recommend you get a Samsung 850 EVO when you buy this computer. I was able to replace this computers harddrive with a solid state and did a fresh install. The process i took that had no problems is as follows.
1) go to [...] and use that to make a bootable usb drive
2) swap out the old hard drive with a solid state (i used a 2.5" sata instead of m2)
3) power on the computer and follow the normal windows installation
4) go to [...]=drivers and download and install the drivers, the general principle is first install the chipset drivers, then install the networking drivers (Lan and wifi), then sound driver and video drivers (i got my video driver from nvidia.com instead). Then last but not least the alienware specific programs (command center, airplane switch, onscreen). Windows will automatically activate so you dont enter a product key (the product key is fetched from the motherboard automatically)
after doing this I had this baby purring like a kitten, no crashes, no bsods, no problems. then i just installed some games and they ran fine.
display:
This display is pretty good, i got the 1080P one. The colors are clear and accurate and the matte finish is good to reduce glare. The viewing angle is reasonable, just so so. It gets quiet bright and should work excellent in an office setting, and better than average in daylight (due to matte screen). I personally recommend getting the 1080p version instead of the 4k because windows has poor scaling and 1080p is about the highest resolution that you can do no scaling and see everything fine. Instead buy an external 4k display so you can get a nice large one. However I have read good things about the model with the 4k screen.
Sound:
The speakers are by Klipsch and it has two speakers on the front and a subwoofer on the bottem so it's a 2.1 system. The sound is great for a laptop, the woofer adds base but isn't dubstep by any means, the front speakers are clear and can get reasonably loud but they aren't a bose stereo system. However the real gem in this machine is it's Creative X-FI sound card, THIS IS A BIG DEAL! I've used creative sound cards before and they are the best when it comes to a sound card, realtec is nothing compared to creative. The number one feature of creative is their "crystalizer" what this does is restore sound fidelity lost due to compression, I like to turn this thing up to 100% but you can tweak it to anything inbetween. The crystalizer feature makes music and sound go from sounding like it came through a telephone, to sounding like your really there at the stage, or by that person. To experience this get nice headphones or earbuds with the standard 3.5mm connector NOT USB, if you get usb then the sound will be through their driver and you'll miss out on the ear heaven that is creative X-FI. Also I recommend turning ON the 3d surround when using the laptop speakers but TURN IT OFF for headphones when your listening to music.
also the creative sound card filters out background noise if you turn that feature on and I say turn it on. My room sounded like a warzone off my speakers, but all my friends hear out of the built in michrophone is my voice, nice and clear. The built in microphone is superb but if you want an external microphone make sure it is 3.5mm standard connector and not usb for the same reason as stated above.
Battery life:
This thing has crazy good battery life, which is unheard of with gaming laptops. Mind you if you play games on this you may get 2-3 hours depending on how demanding the game is. Where the battery life really shines is when your using the intel graphics instead. You can expect 6 hours (or maybe even a little more) doing things like web browsing, watching 1080p moves, programming, word documents email etc.
conclusion:
I'm a computer science major and I got this laptop because although i like small ultralight pc's I hate having a slow computer and moreso I hate having a tiny screen when most of my day is spent writing and reading code. This screen is excellent for this purpose because I can do a split view where my code editor is on one side and google chrome on the other (all coders are google addicts lol). I also have to run a linux virtual machine so i can test that my code compiles on it and this computer works great with vmware (I wouldn't recommend trying to boot linux as the host operating system because of not having drivers for this hardware). I also like playing games and this baby does that too. All in all i think this computer works great for my uses, the battery life is great, the hardware is top notch, and the quality and aesthetics make you smile when this is what you get to use for your day.
I want to thank amazon for their amazing service. And thank you so much for awarding my years of loyal amazon shopping! The rating of one star reflects my bad first impression with this faulty unit. But thanks to amazon, I'm not throwing in the towel so easy. 5 stars to amazing customer service.
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2/05/2016
I'm going to post an update of my experience with this laptop every day as it happens, as opposed to one large review. Wish me luck.
On Wednesday (two days ago) I ordered this beauty - the Alienware AW17R3-8342SLV - with the highest possible expectations. (Intel Quad Core i7-6700HQ 2.6 GHz Processor - 16 GB DDR4 - 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD Storage; 17.3 Inch UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) LED-lit Truelife Screen).
It arrived quicker than expected, like 1.75 days (THANKS AMAZON!). This laptop really is gorgeous! However, right off the bat we have issues. It takes 2 minutes to boot up after a restart. Tons of google troubleshooting. It's a known issue.
Fix: Device Manger > Sensor I/O Devices > Update Kionic KXCNL Freefall Sensor. After that it takes more like 20 seconds to start. Don't start updating all your drivers willy nilly, however. I updated the Display adapters > Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 and immediate started getting a black screen and the error: "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered." Are you kidding me?! I just bought this laptop for over $2000.
Bummer. I wanted to like this laptop so bad. Call a Dell customer service rep for Alienware support. Immediately treated like a prospect to be milked for cash. A woman is intrusively presses for email, phone number, first and last. Tries to tell me if I don't buy a premium warranty now, it would cost $800 for a 4 year warranty in a few weeks. What the?? I just need help with my computer!! I hang up in frustration.
I uninstall the Intel Driver that I updated, restarted, then reinstalled the driver from dell here: [...]driverId=XP2MM&fileId=3488566979&osCode=WT64A&productCode=alienware-17-r3&languageCode=EN&categoryId=VI
"Display driver stopped responding and has recovered." has not popped up and no black screen glitches for the last 2 hours. Whew!! Approximately 3 hours after first powering on this laptop, I"m able install Steam and try to play a game. I launch the new game Rise of the Tomb Raider. While it's loading,a strange interference noise cackles from the left speaker. That noise is immediately drowned out a buzzing like a fan thats possibly at the wrong angle, a teeny buzzing mechanical failure noise. It sounds like a tiny lawnmower. At high settings, the game chugs along at 17fps.
I turn off the game and come here to write my first Amazon review.
I'm not sure the cause of all this. The Dell woman had told me to only buy Dell, because Amazon buys the Alienware 17R3s in bulk, and they all have outdated firmware and software. Maybe she's wrong. Maybe it's a compatibility issue with Windows 10 and something else on this Super-Laptop. Maybe the SSD, graphics card, drivers, and speakers are faulty. Maybe I got another lemon. Whatever it is, I have a sore brain and eyeballs, a bitter taste in my mouth with Dell.
Pros: Keys are springier and more amazing than any I've used anywhere. The screen is discernibly sharp. The startup is 5 seconds. The restart is 20. It plays the original Bioshock at 60 fps.
Just another reviewer here said, It's not work the risk. I'm returning this gorgeous laptop tomorrow. I'm so dissapointed in Dell and my first attempt at purchasing an Alienware. I really went out on a limb there and was sorely let down.