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
      Services: UNLOCKED BIOS Upgrade w/ BIOS flash instructions
      - Alienware M17x R3 Unlocked BIOS  [$120]
      Services: Customized Drivers
      - Customized GPU Drivers H/W ID specific  [$129]
      - Set of Drivers for specific laptop model  [$129]
      Services: Support Consultation w/ Technician
      - Support Consultation Session w/ Technician  [$89]
      Services: GPU Upgrade Full Service
      - GPU Upgrade Service; Includes shipping 2-ways, installation of GPU, Drivers, BIOS, Heatsink mods if required; Canada/US only  [$287]
      Primary GPU-1 Upgrade ** GPU Heatsink not included **
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M; 2GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$688]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M; 4GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$712]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M; 3GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 75W  [$574]
      - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M; 8GB DDR5; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$632]
      - 4GB DDR5; AMD Radeon HD8970M; MXM 3.0b; 100W  [$476]
      Extra X-bracket / GPU Supporter
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b AMD GPUs w/screws  [$55]
      - GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b/3.1 NVIDIA GTX and Quadro w/ screws  [$55]
      Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter
      - Set of screws for X-Bracket/GPU Supporter  [$19]
      GPU-1 Heatsink (Primary)
      - Alienware M17x R3/4 Primary GPU Heatsink, 3-pipe; 100W; 0J9H7X  [$199]
      Primary GPU / VGA Fan
      - Alienware M17x Primary Fan; 04K1MM  [$79]
      Extra Thermal Pads
      - Set of thermal pads for NVIDIA based MXM3 GPUs  [$20]
      Thermal Paste for GPU/CPU
      - Thermal Grizzly KRYONAULT for CPU/GPU; 1 Tube 1gram  [$47]
      Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set
      - Bottom Case Screws - 1 Set - Model Specific  [$39]

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    Accessories
      DC Cable for 780W AC Adapter
      - DC Cable for Alienware laptops (AW Chip ID built in) 110cm / 3.6ft   [$159]
      AC Adapter
      - 330W AC Adapter; 100-240V; w/ Barrel Connector  [$239]
      - 780W AC Adapter for Alienware laptops; 110V-250V Auto Switching; 325x110x40mm; 3lbs/1.3kg; w/ DC cable   [$398]
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