Dell Alienware 17 R4
Quick specifications
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Installed Memory
- 16 GB
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Display Size
- 17.3 inch
- Display Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
Dell Alienware 17 R4 Laptops specifications
General
- Brand
- Dell
- Product Family
- Dell Alienware 17 R4
- Model
- Alienware 17 R4
- Model Number
- Alienware 17 R4
- Launch Year
- 2017 year
- Form Factor
- Clamshell
- Laptop Category
- Gaming
- Operating System
- Windows 10
- Operating System Architecture
- 64-bit
Processor
- Processor Manufacturer
- Intel
- Processor Family
- Intel Core i7
- Processor Model
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Processor Generation
- 7th Gen (Kaby Lake)
- CPU Architecture
- Kaby Lake-H
- CPU Process Node
- 14 nm
- CPU Cores
- 4 cores
- Efficiency Cores
- 0 cores
- CPU Threads
- 8 threads
- CPU Base Clock
- 2.8 GHz
- CPU Max Boost Clock
- 3.8 GHz
- L2 Cache
- 1 MB
- L3 Cache
- 6 MB
- Processor Base Power
- 45 W
- Maximum Processor Power
- 45 W
- CPU Manageability Technology
- Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported
Graphics
- Graphics Type
- Discrete
- GPU Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- GPU Model
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- GPU Architecture
- Pascal
- VRAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- VRAM Type
- GDDR5
- GPU TGP
- 80 W
- GPU Boost Clock
- 1670 MHz
- Maximum External Displays
- 4 displays
- Maximum External Resolution
- 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz
Memory
- Installed Memory
- 16 GB
- Maximum Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory Type
- DDR4
- Memory Speed
- 2400 MT/s
- Memory Form Factor
- SO-DIMM
- Memory Slots
- 2 slots
- Memory Slots Used
- 2 slots
- Memory Upgradeable
- Yes
- Memory Channels
- Dual-channel
Storage
- Primary Storage Type
- SSD
- Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- Storage Interface
- SATA III / PCIe NVMe
- Storage Form Factor
- M.2 + 2.5-inch
- Installed Storage Drives
- 2 drives
- Maximum Storage Drives
- 4 drives
- M.2 Storage Slots
- 3 slots
- 2.5-inch Drive Bay
- Yes
- RAID Support
- RAID 0/1
Display
- Display Size
- 17.3 inch
- Display Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Resolution Class
- FHD
- Display Technology
- LED-backlit LCD
- Panel Type
- IPS
- Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Display Brightness
- 300 nits
- Color Depth
- 8-bit
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Finish
- Anti-glare
- Viewing Angle
- 178° degree
- Flicker-Free
- Yes
Camera & Biometrics
- Webcam Resolution
- HD webcam
- Webcam Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Audio
- Speaker Configuration
- 2 speakers + subwoofer
- Audio Technology
- Alienware Sound Center
- Microphone Configuration
- Digital-array microphone
- Audio Jack
- Yes
Keyboard & Input
- Keyboard Type
- Full-size island-style keyboard
- Keyboard Backlight
- Yes
- Keyboard RGB
- Yes
- Numeric Keypad
- Yes
- Touchpad Type
- Precision touchpad
Wireless & Networking
- Wi-Fi Standard
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Wi-Fi IEEE Standard
- 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Bands
- 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Spatial Streams
- 2x2
- Wi-Fi Module
- Killer Wireless-AC
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.1
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Ethernet Speed
- 10/100/1000 Mbps
- WWAN
- No
Ports & Expansion
- USB Type-A Port Count
- 2 ports
- USB Type-A Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-A
- USB Type-C Port Count
- 2 ports
- USB Type-C Specifications
- USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported
- USB4 Port Count
- 0 ports
- Thunderbolt Port Count
- 1 ports
- HDMI Port Count
- 1 ports
- HDMI Version
- HDMI 2.0
- DisplayPort Output
- Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
- RJ-45 Port Count
- 1 ports
- 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count
- 1 ports
- SD Card Slot Count
- 0 ports
- microSD Card Slot Count
- 0 ports
- Smart Card Reader
- No
- Security Lock Slot
- Yes
- Internal PCIe Slots
- 3 M.2 storage slot(s)
Battery & Power
- Battery Capacity
- 99 Wh
- Battery Cells
- 6 cells
- Battery Chemistry
- Lithium-ion
- Power Adapter
- 240 W
- Power Connector
- Barrel power connector
Dimensions & Build
- Width
- 424 mm
- Depth
- 332 mm
- Thickness
- 29.99 mm
- Weight
- 4.42 kg
- Chassis Material
- Aluminum; magnesium alloy; plastic
- Lid Material
- Aluminum
- Base Material
- Magnesium alloy
- Hinge Opening Angle
- 135 degree
- MIL-STD Testing
- Not claimed
Security & Manageability
- TPM
- TPM 2.0
- BIOS / UEFI Password Support
- Yes
- Drive Password Support
- Yes
- Secure Boot
- Yes
- Enterprise Manageability
- Consumer BIOS/UEFI management
- Smart Card Support
- No
- BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing
- BIOS recovery supported
Certifications & Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR
- Not claimed
- EPEAT
- Not claimed
- TCO Certified
- Not claimed
- RoHS Compliance
- Yes
- Recycled Materials
- Not claimed
Environment & Warranty
- Operating Temperature
- 5 to 35 °C
- Operating Humidity
- 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH
- Storage Temperature
- -20 to 60 °C
- Warranty
- 1 years
- Warranty Type
- Limited hardware warranty; region dependent
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Frequently asked questions about Dell Alienware 17 R4 Laptops
What are the key specifications of Alienware 17 R4?
Key reference specs for Alienware 17 R4 include: CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ; RAM: 16 GB; Storage: 256 GB; Display: 17.3 inch. See the specifications table on this page for the full list.
What processor does Alienware 17 R4 use?
According to the reference data, Alienware 17 R4 uses the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor.
How much RAM and storage does Alienware 17 R4 have?
RAM: 16 GB. Storage: 256 GB.
What are the display and graphics specs of Alienware 17 R4?
Display: 17.3 inch. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060.
How should I use Alienware 17 R4's specs for comparison?
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