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Alienware M17x

2009–2010 · laptop

Specifications

Cpu: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz (base), configurable up to Core 2 Extreme QX9300 quad-core 2.53 GHz, paired with a single 1 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M standard, configurable to dual 1 GB GeForce GTX 280M in SLI (a built-in Nvidia 9400M handled light desktop use to save battery)
Ram: max: 8 GB DDR3-1333 · base: 4 GB DDR3-1333
Ports: USB 2.0 x3 · eSATA/USB combo · HDMI · VGA · Gigabit Ethernet · ExpressCard slot · 9-in-1 media card reader
Battery: 9-cell Li-Ion, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours with discrete GPUs active
Display: 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, optional 1440x900
Storage: base: 320 GB 7200 RPM HDD · options: Second HDD in RAID 0 · SSD, build-to-order
Weight: 5.3 kg
Os Support: latest: Windows 7 (official) · shipped: Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows 7 (later units)
Release Price: $1,799

Upgrade paths

RAM

8 GB DDR3-1333 (2x4 GB) · Standard SO-DIMM slots accessible via the bottom panel.

~$40

EASY

GPU

Dual GeForce GTX 280M in SLI, factory build-to-order only · MXM graphics modules were swappable in principle but Dell never validated aftermarket upgrades for this chassis; SLI configuration had to be ordered from the factory.

LOCKED

storage

Two 2.5" SATA bays, usable in RAID 0 · Both drive bays are user-accessible, a notable feature for a 2009 desktop-replacement laptop.

~$50

EASY