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Name: Alienware - m17 R3 - 17.3" FHD Gaming Notebook - 300Hz - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER - 1TB SSD - Lunar Light
Brand: Alienware
SKU: 6409415
Price: 1912.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (343 reviews)

Alienware - m17 R3 - 17.3" FHD Gaming Notebook - 300Hz - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER - 1TB SSD - Lunar Light

Model:: AWm17-7616WHT-PUS; |
SKU:: 6409415

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QuestionIf i buy this laptop, on bestbuy, can i add another tb of ssd?
Asked 5 years ago by JosePablo27.
- Answer Yes, you can add another m.2 drive. There are two m.2 slots available. One is occupied with a 1TB NVME drive from the factory.
  Answered 5 years ago by BornUnstoppable
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QuestionIs this lap top compatible with oculus rift s ... does the display port connect direct to the rift s ? How much is the upgrade to 32 gl memory Can it also be up graded to the i9
Asked 5 years ago by Jjennilee.
- Answer Yes, this system is compatible with Oculus Rift S. The system has a mini display port to connect with the VR. The memory can be upgraded to a max of 32 GB and for the price details, please contact Best Buy customer care team and they will help you with the information.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionDoes Each Key on the Keyboard have individual RGB customization (you can make a single key any color) or are the colors zone based?
Asked 5 years ago by Chukwu.
- Answer Yes, this system is shipped with a 103 Keys US-ENG RGB Per Key Light keyboard. You can change the lights on the keyboard with the Alienware FX application that you can download form the Dell's support website.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionWill the extra M.2 slot only accept 2280 PCIE M.2s or is it backwards compatible with M.2 SATA, like the ones used in the original Alienware 15. I know some of the newer MSI gaming laptops support both PCIE and SATA in the extra slots?
Asked 5 years ago by KDS1000.
- Answer This system supports only PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionIf I want to add another SSD or HDD, should I buy the computer first and then buy a SSD/HDD separately and then seek help from Best Buy Costomer Service to install it for me? Or can I simply customize it upon purchase?
Asked 5 years ago by Ray.
- Answer You can contact the Best Buy customer care team and they will help you with the update or you can also, contact the Dell's customer care team after you purchase the system to have the storage upgraded. If, you upgrade the storage on your own, the warranty will be void on the laptop.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionDoes the Alienware 17.3' m17 R3 FHD Gaming laptop come with a built in front facing camera and speakers? That is important to me for "zooming"... or skyping.
Asked 5 years ago by Travellenfree.
- Answer Yes, it does come with front facing webcam and speakers.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionWhat was the release date of this product?
Asked 5 years ago by Question.
- Answer Summer 2020. It's the latest model, if that's what you're wondering.
  Answered 5 years ago by cleanHouseFan
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QuestionJust curious. I’ve seen this product on amazon, and was wondering something. Is it truly a 2070 Super, or just a 2070? That’s the only question I have for now. (Customers On Amazon Complained about it being a base 2070)
Asked 5 years ago by AaronJC.
- Answer This exact model has the super 2070 for sure. Maybe they purchased the model priced below this...
  Answered 5 years ago by Nore
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QuestionWhat display characteristics does this have - brightness and color?
Asked 5 years ago by Mikee.
- Answer This model has a 17.3" FHD screen (1920 x 1080) at 300 Hz with 300-nits brightness and has a 100% sRGB color gamut.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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Questionwhy the memory of this laptop is not 32 GB? can i customize 32 GB memory?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No you can not expand it . The ram is soldered to the mother board. You would have room configure it that way and order it.
  Answered 5 years ago by Jstuart83
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QuestionCan this laptop memory be increased to 32gb. After purchase.
Asked 5 years ago by Jim.
- Answer No, it is solder to the motherboard. Only way to upgrade is to change out the entire motherboard.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bruce
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QuestionWhy is there so much screen bleed on the display? Playing in a dark room intensifies the defect.
Asked 5 years ago by Johnson.
- Answer We request you to contact the Dell technical support team via Twitter (@DellCares) and one of the Dell technical support representative will assist you with this issue.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionHow many cores does this have?
Asked 5 years ago by Titan.
- Answer 6 cores and 12 threads
  Answered 5 years ago by Nocrom
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QuestionI just purchased this laptop and love it so far. Is this VR ready to where I can hookup my Oculus Quest and play games from computer through it to headset with Link cable?
Asked 4 years ago by killumslooow.
- Answer I can say I’ve successfully used this with my rift s but with 50% success. When I tried with 2 of these I was getting a completely black screen. Literally that’s why I’ve bought this rig is specifically for virtual reality. Updating all drivers including the firmware is important, definitely can work with the virtual reality.
  Answered 4 years ago by Yoshi
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QuestionHow much ms does this laptop has?
Asked 5 years ago by iiivo.
- Answer The 1080p 300Hz screen which this one is has 3ms response time. 4k version they sell elsewhere or get through Dell is 25ms.
  Answered 4 years ago by Jimmy
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QuestionCan this run minecraft?
Asked 5 years ago by Titan.
- Answer Yes, the hardware on this system is built for gaming and can run minecraft.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionI just bought this laptop but it won't charge. I have a AC adapter model AD195123 as a charger is this compatible?
Asked 5 years ago by Ryan.
- Answer We suggest you to use the power adapter that was shipped with the system. Also, we suggest you to contact Geek Squad or the Dell's technical support team via Twitter (@DellCares) and one of Dell's support representatives will assist you.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionI'm confused on the responses around RAM. Some Dell responses say it's soldered and can't change, others say there's SODIMM slots upgradeable to 32 GB. Can you clarify if I can upgrade AFTER purchase without solder? Best buy customer service no help...
Asked 5 years ago by Jg.
- Answer The memory on this system is Onboard and you'd be unable to upgrade the memory after you purchase the system.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionDoes this have a touch pad?
Asked 5 years ago by Dave.
- Answer Yes, this system has a touch pad.
  Answered 5 years ago by YourDellTeam
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QuestionIs the case aluminum?
Asked 5 years ago by Slappy.
- Answer Magnesium Alloy
  Answered 5 years ago by BornUnstoppable
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Alienware - m17 R3 - 17.3" FHD Gaming Notebook - 300Hz - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER - 1TB SSD - Lunar Light

Q: QuestionIf i buy this laptop, on bestbuy, can i add another tb of ssd?

Q: QuestionIs this lap top compatible with oculus rift s ... does the display port connect direct to the rift s ? How much is the upgrade to 32 gl memory Can it also be up graded to the i9

Q: QuestionDoes Each Key on the Keyboard have individual RGB customization (you can make a single key any color) or are the colors zone based?

Q: QuestionWill the extra M.2 slot only accept 2280 PCIE M.2s or is it backwards compatible with M.2 SATA, like the ones used in the original Alienware 15. I know some of the newer MSI gaming laptops support both PCIE and SATA in the extra slots?

Q: QuestionIf I want to add another SSD or HDD, should I buy the computer first and then buy a SSD/HDD separately and then seek help from Best Buy Costomer Service to install it for me? Or can I simply customize it upon purchase?

Q: QuestionDoes the Alienware 17.3' m17 R3 FHD Gaming laptop come with a built in front facing camera and speakers? That is important to me for "zooming"... or skyping.

Q: QuestionWhat was the release date of this product?

Q: QuestionJust curious. I’ve seen this product on amazon, and was wondering something. Is it truly a 2070 Super, or just a 2070? That’s the only question I have for now. (Customers On Amazon Complained about it being a base 2070)

Q: QuestionWhat display characteristics does this have - brightness and color?

Q: Questionwhy the memory of this laptop is not 32 GB? can i customize 32 GB memory?

Q: QuestionCan this laptop memory be increased to 32gb. After purchase.

Q: QuestionWhy is there so much screen bleed on the display? Playing in a dark room intensifies the defect.

Q: QuestionHow many cores does this have?

Q: QuestionI just purchased this laptop and love it so far. Is this VR ready to where I can hookup my Oculus Quest and play games from computer through it to headset with Link cable?

Q: QuestionHow much ms does this laptop has?

Q: QuestionCan this run minecraft?

Q: QuestionI just bought this laptop but it won't charge. I have a AC adapter model AD195123 as a charger is this compatible?

Q: QuestionI'm confused on the responses around RAM. Some Dell responses say it's soldered and can't change, others say there's SODIMM slots upgradeable to 32 GB. Can you clarify if I can upgrade AFTER purchase without solder? Best buy customer service no help...

Q: QuestionDoes this have a touch pad?

Q: QuestionIs the case aluminum?

QuestionIf i buy this laptop, on bestbuy, can i add another tb of ssd?

QuestionIs this lap top compatible with oculus rift s ... does the display port connect direct to the rift s ? How much is the upgrade to 32 gl memory Can it also be up graded to the i9

QuestionDoes Each Key on the Keyboard have individual RGB customization (you can make a single key any color) or are the colors zone based?

QuestionWill the extra M.2 slot only accept 2280 PCIE M.2s or is it backwards compatible with M.2 SATA, like the ones used in the original Alienware 15. I know some of the newer MSI gaming laptops support both PCIE and SATA in the extra slots?

QuestionIf I want to add another SSD or HDD, should I buy the computer first and then buy a SSD/HDD separately and then seek help from Best Buy Costomer Service to install it for me? Or can I simply customize it upon purchase?

QuestionDoes the Alienware 17.3' m17 R3 FHD Gaming laptop come with a built in front facing camera and speakers? That is important to me for "zooming"... or skyping.

QuestionWhat was the release date of this product?

QuestionJust curious. I’ve seen this product on amazon, and was wondering something. Is it truly a 2070 Super, or just a 2070? That’s the only question I have for now. (Customers On Amazon Complained about it being a base 2070)

QuestionWhat display characteristics does this have - brightness and color?

Questionwhy the memory of this laptop is not 32 GB? can i customize 32 GB memory?

QuestionCan this laptop memory be increased to 32gb. After purchase.

QuestionWhy is there so much screen bleed on the display? Playing in a dark room intensifies the defect.

QuestionHow many cores does this have?

QuestionI just purchased this laptop and love it so far. Is this VR ready to where I can hookup my Oculus Quest and play games from computer through it to headset with Link cable?

QuestionHow much ms does this laptop has?

QuestionCan this run minecraft?

QuestionI just bought this laptop but it won't charge. I have a AC adapter model AD195123 as a charger is this compatible?

QuestionI'm confused on the responses around RAM. Some Dell responses say it's soldered and can't change, others say there's SODIMM slots upgradeable to 32 GB. Can you clarify if I can upgrade AFTER purchase without solder? Best buy customer service no help...

QuestionDoes this have a touch pad?

QuestionIs the case aluminum?