Alienware 17 (M17 R6 2014)
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Alienware 17 (Mid 2013) 17.3-inch FHD Display

  • Graphics: Upgradeable MXM 3.0b; single GPU
  • Processor: socket based 4th generation Intel CPU (up to 4910MQ)
  • AC Adapter: 180W standard for 75W GPUs; 240W is required for 100W GPUs
  • VGA Heatsink: standard 2-pipe (75W); 3-pipe (100W) is required for 100W GPUs
  • O/S Supported: Windows 7 and 8x and 10
  • BIOS Required: A14 (unlocked)

    GTX 9xxM series >>> Windows 8.x and Win 10 only

    Windows 7 is not supported

    AW17 LVDS 60Hz OPtimus (Hybrid)
    System must be running in Optimus mode.
    120Hz only supported using Windows 8x/10 in UEFI Mode
    60Hz is fully supported in Windows 8 and Windows 10

    AW17 eDP 120Hz Discreet
    120Hz only supported using Windows 8x/10 in UEFI Mode
    3D Vision is not supported
    GTX 880m and earlier will support 3D. Any 9 or 10 series cards will not support 3D

  • To use the 10 series cards you must be running in Optimus/Hybrid mode. You must also use the modified heatsink for the GTX 1060

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    Base Configuration
      Services: UNLOCKED BIOS Upgrade w/ BIOS flash instructions
      - Alienware 17 Unlocked BIOS  [$150]
      Services: Customized Drivers
      - Customized GPU Drivers H/W ID specific  [$161]
      - Set of Drivers for specific laptop model  [$161]
      Services: Support Consultation w/ Technician
      - Support Consultation Session w/ Technician  [$149]
      Services: GPU Upgrade Full Service
      - GPU Upgrade Service; Includes shipping 2-ways, installation of GPU, Drivers, BIOS, Heatsink mods if required; Canada/US only  [$359]
      Primary GPU-1 Upgrade ** GPU Heatsink not included **
      - 512MB GDDR3 Nvidia GeForce Go7950 GTX  [$399]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W  [$806]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$860]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$890]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W  [$718]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$790]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$620]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$1049]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 80W;   [$695]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060; N17E-G1;6GB GDDR5; 82x105mm; MXM 3.1   [$499]
      - 4GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD8970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$595]
      - NVIDIA 8GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro K5100M (N15E-Q5); MXM 3.0b; 100W;   [$2595]
      - Quadro P5000; 16GB GDDR5; N17E-Q5; 2048 CUDA; MXM 3.1b; 82x105mm; 100W  [$2899]
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b AMD GPUs w/screws  [$69]
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro w/ screws  [$69]
      Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter
      - Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter  [$24]
      Set of screws for CPU Heatsink
      - Set of screws for CPU Heatsink  [$24]
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - Alienware 17 (R5) Heatsink modified for GTX 1060/1070 MXM 3.0 GPUs  [$249]
      - Alienware 17 (R5) Primary GPU Heatsink, 3-pipe; 100W; 0YP26V  [$249]
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - Alienware 17 Primary Fan; OFKDN8  [$129]
      CPU Thermal Pads
      - P870xxx CPU Thermal Pad Kit  [$49]
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Thermal Enhancer Pad; TEP Module; Thin Copper  [$79]
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs  [$25]
      - Set of thermal pads for AMD based MXM3 GPUs  [$25]
      Thermal Paste for GPU/CPU
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU; 1 Tube 1gram  [$59]
      HDD Bracket Kit
      - CLEVO P775xx/P750xx; Bracket Kit for 2.5" HDD/SSD; 79-P775DM2J-010  [$79]
      Hinge Right Side
      - CLEVO W350xx Right Hinge - p/n 6-33-w3551-0R1  [$69]
      Keyboard (internal)
      - Español / Spanish; QWERTY  [$129]
      - Italiana / Italian; QWERTY  [$129]
      - Norske / Norwegian; QWERTY  [$129]
      - Svenska / Swedish; QWERTY  [$129]
      - Swiss German; QWERTZ  [$129]
      - UK English; QWERTY  [$129]

    Options
      Screws for internal 2.5in and M.2 drives
      - Set of screws for internal 2.5in drive (4pcs)  [$19]

    Accessories
      DC Cable for 780W AC Adapter
      - DC Cable for Alienware laptops (AW Chip ID built in) 110cm / 3.6ft   [$199]
      AC Adapter
      - 330W AC Adapter; 100-240V; 50-60Hz; DC 19.5V @ 16.9A; 4pin round plug  [$229]
      - 780W AC Adapter for Alienware laptops; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; w/ DC cable   [$498]
      DC Cable Extension
      - Universal DC Cable 6ft Extension  [$99]
      M.2 LTE Module
      - Huawei ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module p/n - PC-LTE3G4GME936HM2  [$198]
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