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Alienware 17 R5 i7-8750H 16GB DDR4 1TB Hybrid HDD 8GB GPU QHD 17.3" Gaming Notebook PC - Epic Silver

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Dell Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop

Engineered to wreak havoc.

17-inch gaming laptop is the ultimate powerhouse machine, designed for VR with upgraded cooling technology and a new-generation overclocked CPU.

Operating System

With Windows 10 Home – Break down boundaries and immerse yourself in the game with graphics more realistic than ever before thanks to the multi-thread scaling capabilities of the new Alienware 17.

Meticulously designed to deliver a knockout performance

The Alienware 17 features up to 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-Series processors for the ultimate evolution in high-performance gaming technology. This machine is mechanically engineered with improved Alienware Cryo-Tech V2.0 thermal technology, plus a thin, hinge-forward design to extract the maximum performance from top-of-the-line components. With the cooling system upgraded, and state-of-the-art ventilation, your system can stay cool even under extreme graphics pressure.

Built with premium materials, this machine utilizes magnesium alloy for rigidity, copper for better performance, anodized aluminum for extra protection and steel for tactile comfort. With support for up to a factory overclocked NVIDIA® GTX1080, you can experience gaming on a whole new level.

Pro-level gaming starts here.

Competitive gamers and professional esports teams around the globe leverage the power of Alienware to compete at the highest level. As one of the most successful squads in the world, Team Liquid maintains its lead by designating Alienware as the team’s official gaming PCs, monitors, keyboards and mice.

Alienware machines also put the power behind competitive gaming tournaments, like ELEAGUE and ESL, because the best gamers in the world expect gear engineered with the unmatched performance and design only Alienware can deliver.

New Alienware Command Center

Calibrate your controls

Now you have control over your hardware and software environments. Not only can you tailor the hardware for each and every game you play, you can personalize the space and setup to make your software look and feel precisely the way you want it, without interfering with your gameplay or other activities.

Ace library science

The easy-to-use interface links all your various system settings with a gaming library, making it simple to access gaming information. No matter what the source, the command center gives you easy access to your games and the ability to fine-tune settings for each one. Create a unique game profile and it stays just how you want it, no matter where you launch.

AlienFX Lighting

Save new themes, assign them to your games and edit peripheral settings with new AlienFX hardware and software, featuring support for full RGB values and up to 16.8 million colors. Included is a new user interface to create and map new system-level effects so you can manage lighting and settings from the same controls. Select systems and hardware also offer settings for group keyboard key colors.

Up your color game.

We're now offering your favorite Alienware gaming laptops in epic black or sliver.

A keyboard like no other

With an upgraded Alienware TactX keyboard, n-key rollover is now supported, enabling over 108-key commands for maximum actions per minute. It’s the only keyboard on a laptop with 2.2mm of key travel allowing for rapid response for any keystroke. A steel back plate offers rigidity and uniform feedback guaranteed to stay functional for up to 10 million keystrokes.

Designed with optional per-key lighting, optimized RGB/LED-enabled AlienFX lighting, and now supported on over 170 games, you have the option to create and download unique themes. With new and improved AlienFX, you can build a more personalized look for your machines with the lights as they respond to your gaming action.

Designed for VR

Dive into mind-bending virtual reality experiences with a VR-ready system that passes the Oculus Ready and Vive Optimized certifications.

You’ll experience the latest AAA game titles and VR content the way they were meant to be seen. Achieve a new level of presence powered by NVIDIA® VRWorks technology. Realistic visuals, sound, touch interactions and simulated environments are your new virtual reality. And with NVIDIA® GeForce® 10-series graphics and the latest, greatest CPUs, the Alienware 17 goes beyond what’s expected.

Nothing between you and gaming

NVIDIA® G-Sync technology, available on select modules, delivers the smoothest, fastest experience ever thanks to synchronized display refresh rates to the GPU in your GeForce® GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag.

Witness the difference an expansive 17-inch LCD screen can make with supported FHD, QHD 120Hz and UHD resolution options – all with an anti-glare finish.

The QHD 120Hz display is designed to deliver the smoothest gaming experience with a 4-milisecond response time, wide viewing angles and 400 nits of brightness. The UHD panel offers a 100% color gamut for an incredible, saturated range of reds, greens and blues (compared to the 72% offered by QHD and FHD).

A revolutionary new way to use your PC

Optional Tobii eye tracking adds a new form of immersion by tracking your awareness and reflexes with high-end gaming analytics so your Alienware 17 senses your presence and sees what you’re seeing.

Tools gamers need

The Alienware 17 has been upgraded to give gamers the tools they need to be the best.

Killer™ Wireless: Killer DoubleShot™ Pro provides a wired and wireless networking setup that prioritizes internet traffic and data streaming to applications most important to you. Optional Killer 1550 allows up to 1.73 Gbps max throughput for even more high-speed gaming.

Alienware Graphics Amplifier support: Enable future-proofing of upgradeable full length, dual-wide graphics and additional 4-port USB 3.0 hub for added peripherals. We’ve added a PCIe x4 Gen 3 connection with dedicated throughput for connectivity that’s superior even to a Thunderbolt.

Thunderbolt Type-C port: This multi-use port is ready to be used as a USB 3.1 port, offering 10Gbps of data transfer, a Thunderbolt connection capable of 40Gbps, or even a DisplayPort enabling various monitors supporting the DP protocol.

Longer battery life: The Alienware 17 contains a 68Whr battery with an optional 99 Whr* lithium-ion battery. We offer the maximum amount of battery power legally allowed with the 99Whr battery – storing and delivering more power than any other laptop for longer uninterrupted gameplay. The new Alienware 17 can support up to 10 hours of battery life, as tested with the 99 Whr battery and an FHD LCD configuration.*

Solid-state drive: Load your games faster, get shock and vibration protection, better speed and capacity, and much more. Solid-state drives make virtually no noise and have fewer failures because they have no moving parts. A quieter system means you can better pinpoint every footstep your enemy makes.

Hear every battle cry: Due to the upgraded design, a larger and more effective speaker box has been installed, improving audio output for a clearer and more dramatic gaming experience.

Clear the desktop and the board: Avoid excess cables and embrace the “desktop mode” design, where most of your critical connections and ports are in the back and out of the way.

Amplified performance with Alienware 17

The new Alienware 17 with overclocked GPUs and CPUs increases performance over its predecessor with latest generation NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards and Intel® Core™ processors.

Ports & Slots

1. Type-A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port| 2. Killer Networks e2500 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Port | 3. Mini-Display Port 1.2 (certified) Output | 4. HDMI 2.0 Output | 5. Thunderbolt™ 3 Port | 6. Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port | 7. Power/DC-in Jack | 8. Noble Lock port (cable and lock sold separately) | 9. Type-C SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port| 10. Type-A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port with PowerShare technology | 11. Headphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for Microphone/Line-In analog audio input) | 12. Audio Out 1/8" Ports (Compatible with inline mic headset)

Dimensions & Weights

1. Height: 1.18" (29.9mm) | 2. Width: 16.7" (424mm) | 3. Depth: 13.1" (332mm) | Average Weight: 9.74lbs (4.42 kg)*

Essential accessories for your Alienware 17

Maximize the performance of your Alienware 17 laptop with Dell-recommended essential accessories. Look for these great products and more at checkout.

Alienware 34 Curved Gaming Monitor | AW3418DW

Enhance all the action on this 34-inch curved monitor with WQHD resolution, customizable AlienFX lighting, and NVIDIA® G-Sync™ technology.

Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor | AW2518H

Custom AlienFX lighting stands out on this 25-inch monitor featuring a 240Hz refresh rate, 1-ms response time, and NVIDIA® G-Sync™ technology.

Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor | AW2518HF

Expect effortlessly smooth gaming on this 25-inch monitor featuring a 240Hz refresh rate, 1-ms response time, and AMD FreeSync™ technology.

Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard | AW768

Bring competitive edge to every game with this mechanical keyboard featuring brown switches, 15 programmable macro key functions, onboard memory and 13 RGB lighting zones.

Alienware Elite Gaming Mouse | AW958

Count on incredible speed and sensitivity control with a 12,000 DPI optical sensor, up to 13 programmable buttons, and AlienFX RBG lighting.

Alienware Graphics Amplifier

Supercharge your gameplay with a high-powered amplifier that unleashes stunning, graphics-intensive 4K and virtual reality games. Compatible with select Alienware laptops and desktops.

Peace of mind comes standard

Alien Autopsy comes preinstalled on all new Alienware devices to provide advice and alerts so you’ll know about issues before they happen and have tools to fix those issues if they arise. Alienware Respawn offers flexible, automated backup and recovery to ensure your important documents, pictures and media files remain safe. And Dell Support saves time and reduces hassle with valuable warranty information and services.

Look for these additional services at checkout

Alienware Product Support Your Alienware system includes 1-Year Limited Warranty plus Mail-in Service (customer provides box and Dell pays shipping) with additional extensions up to 4 years available. Also, exclusively for Alienware systems, get in-game repairs and troubleshooting.

1-4 Years Accidental Damage Service* Let us repair or replace your system in the event of an accident. Accidental Damage service covers surges and screen breaks, liquid splits, accidental drops and falls.

All of the support. None of the hassle.

Premium Support Plus

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rookie gamer, Premium Support Plus gives you a better gaming experience with 24x7 support*, PC optimization, predictive issue detection*, and more.

Premium Support

Count on 24x7 help from Dell Premium Support. With experts at the ready, you can expect quick and easy issue resolution with less time on hold.