Alienware M17x R4
17.3-inch FHD Display

Alienware M17x R4 (Early 2011)

  • Graphics: Upgradeable MXM 3.0b; single GPU
  • Processor: socket based 3rd generation Intel CPU (up to 2960XM)
  • 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: A12


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

    Windows 7 is not supported

    Alienware model M17x R4 LVDS 60Hz Optimus (Hybrid)
    System must be running in Optimus mode.
    120Hz only supported using Windows 8x in UEFI Mode
    60Hz is fully supported in Windows 8x

    Alienware M17x R4 eDP 120hz Discrete
    120Hz only supported using Windows 8x in UEFI Mode
    3D Vision is not supported

  • To use the 10 series cards you must be running in Optimus/Hybrid mode. You must also use the modified heatsink.
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    Base Configuration
      BIOS Service UNLOCKED BIOS with Overclocking Capabilities
      - Alienware M17x R4 Unlocked BIOS
      GPU-1 Upgrade Kit (Primary)
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M; 6GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 80W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - 6GB GDDR5; NVIDIA GTX 1060; 1280 CUDA; N17E-G1; 82x105mm; MXM 3.1 w/ X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7
      - 4GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (N16E-Q3); 1280 CUDA; OpenGL 4.5; MXM 3.0b; 28nm; 100W with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      - NVIDIA 8GB GDDR5; NVIDIA Quadro K5100M (N15E-Q5); MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X Bracket, screws, thermal pads and Paste
      - 4GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD8970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - Alienware M17 R4 Heatsink modified for GTX 1060/1070 MXM3 (82x105mm)
      - Alienware M17x R3/4 Primary VGA Heatsink, 3-pipe; 100W; P/N: 0J9H7X
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b for AMD Cards with Matching Screws
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro with Matching Screws
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs
      - Set of thermal pads for AMD based MXM3 GPUs
      Extra Screws for X-Bracket
      - VGA/GPU X-Bracket / GPU Supporter Screws
      Thermal Paste
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU - 3ml/11.1g tube
      - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 2tubes x 1.5g
      - IC Diamond Thermal Paste ICD7; 1tube; 1.5g

    Options
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - Alienware M17x R4 Primary GPU Fan - p/n 0THPDJ
      Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set
      - Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Model Specific
      Services
      - VGA Installation Service - Includes shipping both ways, install of VGA, Drivers, BIOS and Heatsink Mod if required - North America only

    Accessories
      AC Adapter
      - 330W AC Adapter; Auto-switching; 100-240V; 50-60Hz; DC 19.5V @ 16.9A; 4pin round plug
      - 780W AC Adapter; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; without DC cable
      DC Cable for 780 Watt AC Adapter
      - DC Cable for Alienware laptops (AW Chip ID built in) 110cm / 3.6ft