Alienware M17x R3
17.3-inch FHD Display

Alienware M17x R3 (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 (unlocked)

    NONE OF THE VIDEO CARDS LISTED WILL SUPPORT 3D ON BOARD
    A 120HZ LCD PANEL IS SUPPORTED BUT IT WILL NOT DISPLAY 3D IMAGES






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    Base Configuration
      BIOS Service UNLOCKED BIOS with Overclocking Capabilities
      - Alienware M17x R3 Unlocked BIOS
      GPU-1 Upgrade Kit (Primary)
      - 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
      - 2GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD7970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W; Upgrade Kit with X-bracket, screws, thermal pads, ICD7 Thermal Paste
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - 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 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro with Matching Screws
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA 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 Primary Fan - P/N: is 04K1MM
      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
      - 780W AC Adapter; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; without DC cable
      - 780W AC Adapter for Alienware Notebooks; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; w/ DC cable
      DC Cable for 780 Watt AC Adapter
      - DC Cable for Alienware laptops (AW Chip ID built in)