Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (maximum) |
22.50 mm (0.89 in.) |
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| Width |
399.80 mm (15.74 in.) |
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| Depth |
294.30 mm (11.59 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
2.97 kg (6.55 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H |
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H |
10th Generation Intel Core i9k-10980HK |
| Processor wattage |
45 W |
45 W |
45 W |
| Processor core count |
4 |
6 |
8 |
| Processor thread count |
8 |
12 |
16 |
| Processor speed |
Up to 4.5 GHz |
Up to 5 GHz |
Up to 5.3 GHz |
| Processor cache |
8 MB |
12 MB |
16 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
HM470 |
| Processor |
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9k |
| DRAM bus width |
128-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
16 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen3 |
Operating system
Your Alienware m17 R3 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
- Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Onboard |
|
| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR4 |
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| Memory speed |
2667 MHz |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
32 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Network port |
One RJ45 port |
| USB ports |
|
| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port |
|
| Media-card reader |
One microSD-card slot |
| Docking port |
One external graphics display port |
| Power-adapter port |
One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm power adapter port |
| Security |
One wedge shaped security lock slot |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626 at
www.dell.com/support.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer E3000 PCI-e Gigabit ethernet controller |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
| Encryption |
|
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3281-CG |
|
| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
|
| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
|
| External audio interface |
Univesal audio jack/HDMI 1.4b port |
|
| Number of speakers |
2-way speaker |
|
| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Supported |
|
| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
4 W |
|
| Peak speaker output |
5 W |
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| Subwoofer output |
Supported |
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| Microphone |
Digital-array microphones in camera assembly |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware m17 R3.
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
- Two M.2 2230 solid-state drives
- Two M.2 2280 solid-state drives
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and two M.2 2280 solid-state drives
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
Up to 512 GB |
|
M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
Up to 2 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One microSD card |
| Media-cards supported |
|
|
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
|
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
|
| Keyboard size |
X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=19.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
For more information, see keyboard shortcuts.Keyboard shortcuts
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
||
| Camera type |
HD RGB camera |
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| Camera location |
Front camera |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
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| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: |
74.9 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
1229 |
|
| Vertical |
929 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
105 mm (4.13 in.) |
|
| Vertical |
80 mm (3.15 in.) |
|
| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | Option four | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
130 W |
180 W |
240 W |
330 W |
|
| Connector dimensions: | |||||
| External diameter |
7.40 mm |
7.40 mm |
7.40 mm |
7.40 mm |
|
| Internal diameter |
5.10 mm |
5.10 mm |
5.10 mm |
5.10 mm |
|
| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
|
| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
|
| Input current (maximum) |
2.50 A |
2.34 A |
5.00 A |
4.40 A |
|
| Output current (continuous) |
6.70 A |
9.23 A |
12.31 A |
16.92 A |
|
| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | |||||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Option one | Option two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell 56 WHr "smart" lithium-ion |
6-cell 86 WHr "smart" lithium-ion |
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| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
11.40VDC |
||
| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.26 kg (0.57 lb) |
0.34 kg (0.75 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height |
77.70 mm (3.06 in.) |
77.70 mm (3.06 in.) |
||
| Width |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
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| Depth |
7.56 mm (0.30 in.) |
7.56 mm (0.30 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | ||||
| Operating |
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
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| Storage |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | ||
| Battery charging time (approximate) |
3 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
|
3 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com/
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Ultra High Definition (UHD) |
|
| Display-panel technology |
Wide-viewing angle (WVA) |
Wide-viewing angle (WVA) |
Wide-viewing angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | ||||
| Height |
214.81 mm (8.46 in.) |
214.81 mm (8.46 in.) |
214.81 mm (8.46 in.) |
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| Width |
381.89 mm (15.04 in.) |
381.89 mm (15.04 in.) |
381.89 mm (15.04 in.) |
|
| Diagonal |
438.16 mm (17.25 in.) |
438.16 mm (17.25 in.) |
438.16 mm (17.25 in.) |
|
| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160 |
|
| Luminance (typical) |
300 nits |
300 nits |
500 nits |
|
| Megapixels |
2.07 |
2.07 |
8.29 |
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| Color gamut |
72% (NTSC) |
100% (sRGB) |
100% (Adobe RGB) |
|
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
127 |
127 |
255 |
|
| Contrast ratio (min) |
600 : 1 |
700 : 1 |
1200 : 1 |
|
| Response time (typical) |
7 ms |
3 ms |
25 ms |
|
| Refresh rate |
144 Hz |
300 Hz |
60 Hz |
|
| Horizontal view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
|
| Vertical view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
85 +/- degrees |
|
| Pixel pitch |
0.1989 mm |
0.1989 mm |
0.0994 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
8.67 W |
7 W |
12 W |
|
| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
|
| Touch options |
No |
No |
No |
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
Shared system memory |
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9k |
GPU — Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware m17 R3.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
|
AMD RX 5500M |
One HDMI 2.0 port, one mini DisplayPort 1.4, one Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Alienware m17 R3.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude (maximum) |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) |
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.




























