Alienware M17x R3 laptop Reviews

Now in its third iteration, the Alienware M17x R3 mainframe continues to be an impressive looker and architect. We go hands-on with this 17.3-inch top-ridge gaming notebook.

Our Alienware M17x R3 mainframe assess unit is configured as follows:

• 17.3-inch glossy “edge to edge” full HD spectacle (1920×1080 resolution)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel Core i7-2720QM quad-core processor (2.2~3.3GHz Turbo Boost, 6MB cache, 45W TDP)
• Intel HM67 chipset
• AMD Radeon HD 6970M w/ 2GB GDDR5 dyed-in-the-wool record reminiscence
• 8GB DDR3-1333 (4x 2GB; chains up to 16GB – 4x 4GB)
• 1.5TB RAID 0 hard drive array (2x 750GB 7200RPM; Seagate ST9750420AS)
• Intel Centrino Essential-N 6300 AGN wireless network adapter
• Domestic Bluetooth 3.0 wireless
• Integrated 720p webcam
• Slot-load Blu-ray booklover/DVD burner (HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA30N)
• 9-cell Li-ion array (90WHr)
• Weight: 9.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.76 x 11.96 x 16.14 inches
• 1-year restricted warranty
• Early price: $1,499
• Price as configured: $2,369

 

Alienware M17x R3 mainframe

 

The Alienware M17x R3 mainframe is now in its third iteration with the R3 edition. Disparate its predecessors, the R3 has a release graphics card; to get a dual graphics card setup (AMD CrossFireX or Nvidia SLI), you need to step up to the giant 18.4-inch M18x. Still, the Alienware M17x R3 mainframe packs serious weapons as configured. Options contain the vaguely quicker i7-2720QM processor (the i7-2630QM is ordinary), AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics card with a whopping 2GB of its own reminiscence (a 1GB HD 6870M is ordinary), the upgraded Intel 6300 AGN wireless card, and the 1.5TB RAID 0 hard drive array. Read more at allitreview.com