Alienware 17 Reviewer's Manual

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Reviewer’s Guide

The Alienware 17’s WLED-backlit FHD-resolution LCD screens deliver a
72% color gamut made possible with an IPS-based panel technology.
The base display includes an anti-glare finish and up to 300-nits. More
demanding users can select an optional TrueLife finish and Touch
Technology as well. All Alienware 17’s are powered with full-voltage Intel
Core i7 quad-core processors and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX
graphics available.

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Factory Overclocked and Overclockable Processors: Dell does not recommend operating the processor or other system component beyond factory settings. This may cause system instability and reduce the operating life of your system components.

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A desktop PC running NVIDIA 3D Vision requires an NVIDIA-based graphics card that supports 3D Vision, a 120Hz panel, and an NVIDIA 3D Vision kit which includes an emitter and the active shutter glasses.
Graphics and System Memory: 1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors
Hard Drives: 2GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

The new Alienware 17 is for consumers looking for a gaming notebook that prioritizes screen size and
gaming performance above all else. While on the road, users will experience up to 6.8 hours of battery life
(as shown in Mobile Mark 2012).

Designed with an aerospace-inspired carbon-fiber filled base that is rigid and stiff, the Alienware 17 is
also thinner and lighter than any previous 17-inch notebook Alienware has ever made.

Gamers looking for even more
performance and functionality, will be
able to connect the optional Alienware
Graphics Amplifier which allows for the
latest AMD and NVIDIA desktop
graphics cards and when connected,
Intel Core i7 CPU overclocking.

Just like the Alienware 15, it offers a full-sized
reinforced keyboard designed for uniform feedback
while typing plus a numeric keypad and 9
programmable keys designed to help the gamer
feel at home, and in control, wherever they are.

This top cover incorporates anodized aluminum
and features the iconic Alien head. The Alienware
17 includes ten programmable AlienFX lighting
zones which can also be used by supported game
titles.

The internal design also includes a copper heat
sink to handle thermals without sacrificing
graphics performance, it is designed to enable the
maximum rated wattage to internal graphics
cards; that’s Full-Throttle gaming graphics.

» Introduces a premium material using aerospace-inspired carbon-fiber filled parts as well as

anodized aluminum and copper to ensure a stiffness, rigidity, and in a thinner design without

sacrificing graphics performance.

» Support for desktop graphics cards from NVIDIA or AMD with the optional Alienware Graphics

Amplifier

» The highest performance available NVIDIA based graphics cards using GDDR5 video memory
» Full sized keyboard that includes a numeric keypad and 9 user-programmable keys providing up

to 19 distinct functions per application or game

» The standard FHD LCD features an Anti-Glare finish and delivers 300-nits
» The optional FHD LCD features Touch Technology on a screen with a TrueLife finish
» Multiple storage options combining the performance of M.2 SSD drives with up to a 1TB HDD for

additional storage of games, media, or other archives and files

» Powered by a 92 Watt-hour 8-cell Lithium Ion battery

» Over 10 trillion lighting combinations via 10 unique programmable lighting zones with up to 20

distinct colors

» Audio is delivered through Klipsch certified and tuned speakers, including a subwoofer, using

Creative Labs Sound Core3D-EX hardware audio DSP and SoundBlaster Pro Studio Software

» All configurations include Killer Networks Gigabit Ethernet, Killer Networks 1525 802.11ac 2x2

Wireless and Bluetooth 4.1 as standard features

» Includes 4 USB 3.0 ports, one of which includes PowerShare technology
» Support for Windows 7 Professional as well as 8.1 and 8.1 Pro
» New Alienware Command Center 4.0 software suite includes updated – AlienFX, AlienAdrenaline,

AlienFusion, Alienware TactX™ modules as well as a new Graphics Amplifier section with a tutorial

on how to connect and use your Alienware Graphics Amplifier

» LCD: 17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) TrueLife 300-nits Display with Touch Technology
» CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4980HQ (Quad-Core, 6MB Cache, up to 4.0GHz w/ Turbo Boost)
» Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M with 4GB GDDR5
» Memory: Up to 16GB Dual-Channel DDR3L11600MHz RAM
» Hard Drive: 512GB M.2 SSD (Boot) + 1TB 5400RPM (Storage)