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Laptop Alienware 17 R5

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The Alienware 17 R5 laptop is a high-end model designed for gaming enthusiasts and professionals seeking optimal performance. Featuring a 17.3-inch display with a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution, it provides an immersive visual experience thanks to its IPS panel and LED backlighting.

This model is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor, which offers a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and can reach up to 4.1 GHz in turbo mode. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it easily handles multiple tasks simultaneously.

In terms of memory, the Alienware 17 R5 is equipped with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 32 GB, ensuring maximum efficiency for resource-intensive applications. The storage system combines a 1000 GB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD, allowing for fast loading times and ample storage space.

For graphics performance, the computer integrates an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 graphics card with 8 GB of dedicated memory, ideal for gaming and intensive graphic applications. It is also compatible with virtual reality, providing an immersive experience in virtual environments.

The modern and sleek design in black and silver, combined with an aluminum and magnesium chassis, ensures durability while remaining lightweight and portable. Weighing 4420 g, it is perfectly suited for home or on-the-go use.

Finally, the Alienware 17 R5 features numerous connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 5, and multiple USB ports, making it easy to connect to various devices. Its 99 Wh battery ensures sufficient autonomy for extended gaming sessions.

In summary, the Alienware 17 R5 laptop offers a powerful combination of performance, graphics, and design, meeting the needs of demanding users.

Manual of product 17 R5

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Editorial note

The Alienware 17 R5 stands out for its exceptional performance, thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 8th generation processor that provides smooth execution of demanding tasks and gaming. With its 6 cores and a turbo frequency reaching 4.1 GHz, this laptop is ideal for users seeking power and responsiveness. The user experience is also enhanced by its 17.3-inch Full HD display with IPS technology, which ensures vibrant colors and wide viewing angles for total immersion in your content. Its robust aluminum and magnesium design gives this device an elegant look while ensuring its durability, making it a wise choice for professionals on the go. However, this model has some drawbacks. Its weight of 4420 g can make it less portable, which may be a drawback for those looking for an easily transportable computer. Additionally, the lack of an optical drive could pose a problem for users needing to access physical media. The maximum RAM capacity, limited to 32 GB, may be insufficient for those engaging in intensive multitasking, and the limited number of USB Type A and Type C ports may require adapters for certain peripherals. Finally, while the Alienware 17 R5 offers excellent value for money in terms of performance, the absence of certain advanced technologies such as NVIDIA G-SYNC or CUDA may limit its appeal to users demanding in terms of graphics.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is very satisfying thanks to a 17.3-inch Full HD screen with IPS technology, offering vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, providing total immersion.

Performance

Performance is optimal with an 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, allowing for smooth execution of demanding tasks and gaming thanks to its 6 cores and turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz.

Battery life

The battery capacity is suitable for prolonged use, but the weight of the product (4420 g) may make it less convenient to transport.

Design

The robust design in aluminum and magnesium ensures durability and elegance, ideal for professionals on the go.

Value for money

Although the product offers impressive performance, the lack of an optical drive and the absence of certain technologies like NVIDIA G-SYNC may limit its value for demanding users.

Features

The RAM capacity is limited to 32 GB, which may be insufficient for users with intensive multitasking needs. Additionally, the limited number of USB Type A and Type C ports may require the use of adapters.

Advantages

Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 6 cores

Full HD 17.3-inch display, IPS technology

Hybrid storage: 1000 GB HDD + 128 GB SSD

Robust design in aluminum and magnesium

Wi-Fi 5 and Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity

Disadvantages

Heavy weight, less portable.

No optical drive.

Limited RAM to 32 GB.

Few available USB ports.

Absence of G-SYNC and CUDA.

Technical Specifications 17 R5

General Information

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black, silver
  • Format
    Clamshell
  • Market position
    Play
  • Material of the case/body
    Aluminum, Magnesium

Memory

  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    32 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM
  • Internal memory
    8 GB
  • Memory frequency
    2400 MHz

Other features

  • Maximum internal memory (64-bit)
    32 GB
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • Laptop with memory upgrade
    Additional memory sold separately

Storage support

  • Built-in memory card reader
    -
  • Optical reader
    No
  • Total storage capacity
    1128 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD+SSD
  • Number of installed SSDs
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Hard drive size
    2.5 "
  • Number of installed SSDs
    1
  • Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    128 GB
  • Hard disk rotation speed
    7200 RPM
  • Hard drive interface
    SATA III
  • Interface of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    PCI Express
  • SSD form factor
    M.2

Screen

  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Screen size
    17.3 "
  • Dual-screen
    No
  • Image format
    16:9
  • Screen resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Type HD
    Full HD
  • No pixel
    0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
  • Type of panel
    IPS
  • Dual-screen
    No

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes
  • Front camera resolution (digital)
    2.07 MP
  • Front camera resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Video capture speed
    30 fps

Network

  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • Ethernet/LAN
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    4.1
  • WLAN controller model
    Killer Wireless-AC 1435
  • Wifi standards
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Antenna type
    2x2

Audio

  • Audio chip
    Realtek ALC3266
  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Speaker power
    4 W
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Connectivity

  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    2
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • HDMI version
    2.0
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • DVI Port
    No
  • PowerShare
    Yes
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • PowerShare
    Yes
  • PowerShare
    Yes
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • PowerShare
    Yes
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • Quantity of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type A ports
    0
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt 3 ports
    1
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Representation / realization

  • Ready virtual reality
    Yes
  • Motherboard chipset
    Intel® CM246

Keyboard

  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes

Software

  • Drivers included
    Yes
  • Testing software
    Microsoft Office 30 Day
  • Provided software
    McAfee LiveSafe
  • Installed operating system
    Windows 10 Home
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Supported instruction set
    AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
  • Processor code
    SR3YY
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    42 x 28 mm
  • Processor ID ARK
    134906
  • Version of Intel® security key technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® security key technology
    1.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00
  • Intel® TSX-NI Version
    0.00

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Battery capacity
    99 Wh

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes
  • Cable lock location type
    Noble

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    4420 g
  • Width
    424 mm
  • Depth
    332 mm
  • Height
    29.9 mm

Packaging contents

  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes
  • Power cord included
    Yes

Environmental conditions

  • Operating temperature
    5 - 35 °C
  • Temperature out of operation
    -40 - 65 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    10 - 90 %
  • Relative humidity rate (storage)
    0 - 95 %
  • Operating altitude
    -15.2 - 3048 m
  • Non-operating altitude
    -15.2 - 10668 m
  • Operating vibrations
    0.26 G
  • Vibrations out of operation
    1.37 G

Processor

  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    i7-8750H
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    4.1 GHz
  • Number of processor cores
    6
  • Number of processor threads
    12
  • Processor cache memory
    9 MB
  • Processor frequency
    2.2 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1440
  • Stepping
    U0
  • Computer bus
    8 GT/s
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Tjunction
    100 °C
  • Bus type
    DMI
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    45 W
  • Processor code name
    Coffee Lake
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • ECC supported by the processor
    No
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Configurable TDP down
    35 W
  • Configurable low thermal envelope frequency
    1.7 GHz
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 8th generation

Graphique

  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
  • CUDA
    Yes
  • CUDA
    Yes
  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    8 GB
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Number of distinct graphics cards installed
    1
  • CUDA
    Yes
  • CUDA
    Yes
  • CUDA
    Yes
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    350 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1100 MHz
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x3E9B
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    64 GB
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    12.0
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.5

Power

  • AC power adapter
    240 W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the factors influencing download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection available. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection means that in theory, you can download up to 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The dimensions of your laptop are usually indicated in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. The size is measured diagonally, from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of the screen.
What does HDMI mean?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable is used to transmit audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
To remove fingerprints, use a clean, slightly damp cloth. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to dislodge dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data between electronic devices using radio waves. Generally, the range of this connection can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the Alienware 17 R5?
The weight of the Alienware 17 R5 is 4420 g.
What is the screen size of the Alienware 17 R5?
The screen of the Alienware 17 R5 is 17.3 inches in size.
What is the height of the Alienware 17 R5?
The height of the Alienware 17 R5 is 29.9 mm.
What is the resolution of the screen of the Alienware 17 R5?
The screen of the Alienware 17 R5 offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the Alienware 17 R5?
The width of the Alienware 17 R5 is 424 mm.
What is the depth of the Alienware 17 R5?
The Alienware 17 R5 has a depth of 332 mm.
Is it possible to get the manual for the Alienware 17 R5 in French?
Unfortunately, the manual for the Alienware 17 R5 is not available in French; it is only offered in English.

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General Information

The Alienware 17 R5 is a laptop from the renowned brand Alienware, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the technology sector. This model, identified by the name 17 R5 | N00AW17R507, ensures high-level performance and an enhanced user experience. The EAN code assigned to it is 0800100232680, 0818214155702, 0884116293729, 0884116294092, 0884116294108, 0884116312390, 0884116326441, 0884116326472, 0884116326489, allowing for unique identification within distribution systems.

Design

This model is designed as a laptop, perfect for providing an immersive audio experience. Its finish in Black and Silver gives it a modern and elegant look. With a bar-type format, it is both practical and efficient in various contexts. Primarily aimed at gamers and professionals, the Alienware 17 R5 is made of Aluminum and Magnesium, ensuring both robustness and sophistication.

Memory

The computer is equipped with 2 SO-DIMM slots, allowing for performance optimization. Its internal memory, of type DDR4-SDRAM, is 8 GB, expandable up to 32 GB, thus offering sufficient storage capacity for various applications. With a frequency of 2400 MHz, this memory facilitates smooth and efficient use.

Other Features

The ability to increase memory allows for performance improvements as needed. The Alienware 17 R5 comes with a power adapter, ensuring immediate use without additional purchases.

Storage Support

The total storage capacity of this computer is 1128 GB, combining a 1000 GB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD, ensuring quick access to data. This model does not have an integrated memory card reader or optical drive, limiting some connectivity options. The hard drive's rotation speed is 7200 RPM, while the storage interface is SATA III for the HDD and PCI Express for the SSD.

Screen

Equipped with a 17.3-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the Alienware 17 R5 offers exceptional display quality. The IPS panel type ensures vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, while the LED backlighting enhances visibility in various lighting conditions.

Camera

The front camera of 2.07 MP allows for high-quality selfies and video calls, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a video capture speed of 30 fps.

Network

This model supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity. It is also equipped with an Ethernet/LAN port for a stable network connection. The data transfer rate is 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, ensuring an efficient connection with various devices.

Audio

The Alienware 17 R5 is equipped with a Realtek ALC3266 audio chip and two built-in speakers, providing an immersive sound experience. With a power of 4 W and an integrated subwoofer, it offers deep bass and quality sound for all your multimedia content.

Connectivity

This model features a 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C port and an HDMI port, but it does not include USB Type-A or Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports. A combo headphone/microphone port and a Mini DisplayPort are also present for additional connectivity.

Processor

The Alienware 17 R5 is powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-8750H processor, offering 6 cores and a turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz. With a total of 12 threads and a cache memory of 9 MB, it ensures optimal performance for demanding applications. The 14 nm lithography and 45 W TDP guarantee energy efficiency and adequate thermal management.

Graphics

The model includes an integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630 graphics adapter and a dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 graphics card with 8 GB of dedicated memory, ensuring a smooth visual experience for gaming and intensive graphic applications.

Power

It is powered by a 240 W AC adapter, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.

Battery

The hybrid nickel-metal (NiMH) battery has a capacity of 99 Wh, allowing for prolonged use without interruption.

Security

Although the Alienware 17 R5 does not have a security cable port, it is equipped with a Noble type locking system to protect your device against theft.

Weight and Dimensions

With a weight of 4420 g, this model is relatively heavy, which may limit its portability. Its dimensions are 424 mm in width, 332 mm in depth, and 29.9 mm in height, ensuring optimal integration into various spaces.

Packaging Contents

The Alienware 17 R5 comes with a user manual, a warranty card, and a power cord, allowing for immediate setup.

Environmental Conditions

Designed to operate within a temperature range of 5 to 35 °C, it can withstand non-operating temperatures ranging from -40 to 65 °C. It operates effectively in relative humidity conditions of 10 to 90 % and supports altitudes ranging from -15.2 to 3048 m.