Synopsis: The M17x is Alienware's current flagship gaming notebook. It features an anodized aluminum shell that is available in a variety of colors, including silver, black, and red, and its 17" LCD sports a covering comprised of a single sheet of glass, that runs from edge-to-edge. The M17x also features 'BinaryGFX' technology which gives users have the ability to switch between discrete or integrated graphics and a 'Stealth Mode' in which the discrete graphics cards are turned off and other components throttle down to achieve a 65W power limit. We tested a high-end configuration, complete with an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor, dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M GPUs, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB RAID 0 array, and it put up the best benchmarks scores we have seen from a notebook to date.
Alienware M17x Notebook
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Alienware M17x Gaming Notebooks |
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Video Card Options
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Single 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
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SLI Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
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SLI Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
Processor Options
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Intel Core 2 Suo P8600
(3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
(3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Duo T9600
(6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Duo T9800
(6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000
(6MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100
(12MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
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Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad QX9300
(12MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Color Options
Display Options
Operating System Options
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Memory Options
- 4GB, 6GB, 8GB DDR31 - 1067MHz
- 4GB, 6GB, 8GB DDR31 - 1333Mhz
Hard Drive Options
Single Hard Drives
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160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB - 7,200RPM
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128GB, 256GB SSD
Performance RAID 1
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500GB 7,200RPM (2x500GB)
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320GB 7,200RPM (2x320GB)
Performance RAID 0
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320GB2 7,200RPM - RAID 0 (2x160B)
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640GB2 7,200RPM - RAID 0 (2x320GB)
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1TB2 7,200RPM - RAID 0 (2x500GB)
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256GB2 SSD - RAID 0 (2x128GB)
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512GB2 SSD - RAID 0 (2x256GB)
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Optical Drive Options
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Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Combo (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
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Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Network Adapters
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Integrated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps)
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Internal Wireless a/g/draft-n with MIMO (2x2) Technology
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Internal Wireless Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Audio
Ports
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4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports
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1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo (2-in-1 port)
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IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
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ExpressCard Slot
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DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA - Video Output
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Front Speakers Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
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Center Speaker and Subwoofer Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
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Rear Surround Audio Out Connector
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Audio In / Microphone Jack
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Two Built-In Front Speakers
TV Tuner Option
Media Card Reader
Keyboard
Software Personalization Options
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Avatar
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Window Style
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Mouse Pointers
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Wallpapers
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Power Plan
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Automatic Updates
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Time Zone
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Laser-Engraved Nameplate
Battery
Weight
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Alienware M17x Image Gallery
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Left 4 Dead
1920x1200 (4XAA, 16X Aniso)
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Battery Eater Pro
(Classic Test, Discrete Graphics)
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59.42 FPS
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1 Hour, 4 Minutes
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Excellent Performance
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Great Aesthetics
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Customizable Lighting
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Powerful Graphics
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