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.
Built for intense gaming.
Lean and mean on a big screen: Enjoy IPS (in-plane switching)-based LCD technology
on an expansive 17" 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.
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.
The family powerhouse: Outfitted with the latest generation of up to a Quad-Core
6th gen Intel® Core processor with Turbo Boost on an Intel® HM170 Chipset
for full-throttle action, 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 wont miss a beat.
Connect and conquer: The combination of the Killer Wireless-AC 1535 with the
Killer E2400 provides unprecedented speed, intelligence and control to your gaming
experience. Download faster, stream better, and enjoy smoother gaming with Killer
DoubleShot Pro and Advanced Stream Detect technology. Killer DoubleShot Pro
provides the ultimate networking experience by smartly having Killer Ethernet and Killer
Wireless work together to determine which network traffic should run on each interface.
This provides the absolute fastest possible gaming and streaming experience. Plus, all
Alienware 17 systems come with Bluetooth 4.1 technology.
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) or drive 4K displays as if the
port were a Thunderbolt or DisplayPort. Or maximize your options by daisychaining
your Thunderbolt devices together.
Better, faster, clearer: Run 4K resolution content @60Hz using the new HDMI 2.0 port,
for better resolution, smoother graphics and an overall upgrade in awesomeness.
DirectX 12: Break down boundaries and step into your game with graphics more stunning than
ever before with the new DirectX 12 technology. Windows 10s API is armed with new features
that will provide quicker processing in real time to generate higher FPS and richer graphics as
well as reduced power consumption to play longer.
Expand your community: Xbox app lets you see what your friends are playing now, chat with your
community, and track your scores and achievements. Plus, Game DVR* lets you record your best
hero moves for sharing with friends.
Play more games: The greatest Xbox games are now at your fingertips, and you will get built-in
support for the Xbox controller and even stream Xbox One games to a Windows 10 PC, laptop,
or tablet anywhere in your home. Even the cross-device barriers are down start a game on your
PC and move to your Xbox to continue playing.
Start menu back and improved: You will game like an expert from the get-go since your Windows
Start menu is back in an expanded form. Plus, all your pinned applications will carry over so your
experience is familiar, productive and better than ever.
The speed you need: Windows 10 starts up and resumes fast so theres no buffer between you
and your game. Even your updates reach you as soon as they are available so you always have
the latest and greatest features.
External Chassis Connections
1. 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
2. Thunderbolt 3 Port (USB Type-C with support for SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort)
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)
Processor : Intel Core i7-6700HQ Processor 2.6GHz (6M Cache, up to 3.50GHz)
Operating System : Windows 10 Home
Display : 17.3 inch UHD (3840 x 2160) IGZO IPS Anti-Glare 400-nits Display
Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M with 3GB GDDR5
Memory : 8GB Dual Channel DDR4 at 2133MHz
Hard Drive : 128GB M.2 SATA 6Gb/s SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
Wireless : Killer 1535 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1
Primary Battery : 8-cell Lithium Ion (92 Wh) Batter
Dimensions : Front: 1.354" / 34.4mm
Rear: 1.354" / 34.4mm
Height (base): 0.94" / 23.9mm
Depth: 11.49" / 291.9mm
Width: 16.93" / 430mm
Average weight: 8.33Lbs / 3.780Kg
I/O Ports : (1x) Power/DC-in Jack
(1x) Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet IPV6
(3x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
(1x) Thunderbolt 3 Port (USB Type-C with support for
SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort)
(1x) Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
(1x) HDMI 2.0 Output
(1x) 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
(1x) Audio Out 1/8" Ports (Compatible with inline mic headset)
(1x) Headphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for Microphone/Line-In analog audio input)
