A Laptop with too apt a tagline – “ENGINEERED TO WREAK HAVOC”, this is what New Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop with 8th Gen Intel Core-i9 processor is all about. This gaming laptop is future-ready, promotes VR and comes with superfast processor and best cooling technology that allows it to deliver uninterrupted performance without getting boggled by the task build-up.
Thus, you can build your own laptop with amazing features that would complement all your gaming requirements like a pro. STARTING AT $3,724.99, this laptop is innovation at its best.
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Processor
Operating System
This laptop comes with 64-Bit Windows 10 Home or Pro (You have a choice and for Pro version, it charges $60 extra as per official website) that enables user to manage work and game even when the users are away from the confines of home or office. The additional safeguard comes in the form of encrypted setting BitLocker that allows freedom of sharing the content with chosen end recipients using a USB. The buyer needs to buy recovery support separately.
Graphics
New Alienware 17 gaming laptop series comes in five graphics options to choose from. These options are: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 570, GTX 1070 and 1080, with corresponding dedicated graphic memory alternatives of 2GB, 6GB, 8GB, 8GB GDDR5 and 8GB GDDR5X. Thus, the user can witness multiple changing of the frames without even realizing it. There are no instances of image tearing.
These processor options also come with APIs – DirectX12 OpenGL 4.5, DirectX12 OpenGL 4.5, DirectX12, DirectX12 OpenGL 4.5 and DirectX12 OpenGL 4.5 correspondingly. All these APIs offer amazing graphics experience and make gaming a matter of unlimited fun. From the various graphics options, the New Alienware 17 with Hexa-Core i9 processor comes with GTX 1080 OC graphics with 8GB GDDR5X video memory.
New Alienware 17 Display
Memory
New Alienware 17 gaming laptop from Dell is equipped with 16GB of 2666MHz memory. This allows processing of astronomical graphics figures in a minute. Thus, the end user gets the performance that features pure fun and no pain.
Hard Drive and SSD
Dell advantage of 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive and 1TB HDD is what the user gets with this gaming laptop. The storing and using of multimedia-intensive applications, digital photos and MP3 audio files is no more than a cakewalk. And, the speed of the laptop is never a trouble even when it is crammed with numerous files of multiple types.
Wireless
802.11AC Wi-Fi offers amazing wireless connectivity. This laptop also has tri-band Wi-FI that brings together 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 60GHz one single unit. The 60GHz band is called WiGig and it has offered the users the freedom to enjoy 4.6Gbps in close proximity. Thus, gaming experience is simply outstanding and truly uninterrupted. Another unique feature is its ability to connect it to Ethernet, Display Port, USB, HDMI, or VGA port available on applications with docking station.
Gaming Keyboard
The keyboard is of mechanical type supplemented with AlienFX lighting style. This lighting pattern highlights the keys most used in any particular game, the gaming intelligence software changes the pattern as per the requirements of the game launched.
The keyboard is exceptionally responsive and is designed for unmatched comfort. The key presses are quite accurate allowing the users to get accustomed to this input device in the record minimal time. The keyboard is truly ergonomic and allows users to play as much as they want without straining any of the fingers or shoulders. The users are also given the facility of VR centric attachments to make gaming an immersive experience.
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The keyboard allows user to input 108 commands per minute. N-key rollover and maximum of 10mn keystrokes offers this keyboard the desirable lifespan. Thus, the user is saved the trouble of adjusting to new keyboard as breakdowns are distant future. It is an RGB type keyboard with about 16 million colors.
New Alienware Command Center
Command your game the way you want with this outstanding control mechanism provided with Alienware 17 series gaming laptop. The user can fiddle with a variety of calibrations, give a customized makeover to the machine aesthetics without interrupting and do lot more to ensure that the output is pure brilliance.
Ports and Slots
On Right SIDE
- USB 3.0 Type-A Port
On BACK
- RJ-45 Killer Networks e2500 Gigabit Ethernet Port
- Mini Display Port
- HDMI Port
- Thunderbolt 3 Port
- Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
- Power Jack
On LEFT SIDE
- Noble Lock Port
- USB 3.0 Type-C Port
- USB 3.0 Type-A Port With PowerShare Technology
- Headphone Port
- Audio Out Port
VR-readiness
The features like NVIDIA VRWorks technology are bringing the ultimate VR experience to the users. The realism of visuals, incredible sound and modes of tactile interactions transport the user to an altogether different gaming world and keeps you there till you emerge winner!
Conclusion
New Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop from Dell is ultimate creation and the true representative of the modern day gaming technology. This laptop has beautifully consolidated the gap between product features and user expectations and is one of the best offerings around in the league of laptops below $4000.
