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Recent Reviews

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11/22/2021
5.0 out of 5 stars FIRE Laptop for Gaming
By Nic Wainwright
I have used this laptop for over 12 hours now of MAX graphics settings on 'New World' (the MMORPG) and it runs like a charm. And this is WHILE I was also inside a Discord voice server... So basically, nothing can stop me haha.I highly recommend this laptop.It feels and looks sleek. And even though it's quite large, I just got myself a airport carry-on backpack meant to carry 17 inch laptops, and it fits in there perfectly fine.I honestly haven't tried doing much else with the laptop yet, but I can't imagine anything posing a problem.One side feature I really appreciate is that you can customize the RGB color of LEDs for the Keyboard, Alienware Logo on the back, and the vent-grille LED border thing - this means I can do some relief lighting against my wall near my monitor setup just by changing what colors my laptop is shooting out back there!
9 people found this helpful
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10/10/2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Gaming Laptop 17" screen
By RDCHRCH
It will play any game you can purchase. And I am not talking about fortnite and minecraft. Of course, it can play those games. But if you're a hardcore gamer looking for a good laptop, you're looking for something that can play Red Dead Redemption 2, Control, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, GTA5 (with stacked mods for offline use), etc. etc.,,, The only drawback is you probably want a laptop cooling fan/pad to go below it. It runs hard between 70-80 degrees (C). But it can spike up to the 90's during serious intense gameplay and you don't want that. The internal fusion/fan settings can mitigate most of it. But an extra, external fan doesn't hurt.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actual RAM and SSD capacity of this laptop as shipped?
This configuration ships with 64GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. The description notes the original manufacturer's seal was opened specifically to install these upgrades to meet the advertised specifications.
Does the 300Hz display support variable refresh rate technology?
Yes, the 18-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 300Hz display includes NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus technology. This synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the RTX 5080's frame output to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering during gameplay.
What specific AI features does the Intel Ultra 9 275HX processor enable?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) designed to offload and accelerate AI workloads. This can improve performance in tasks like AI-assisted content creation, gaming features, and system optimization separate from the main CPU and GPU.
How does the quad-fan Cryo-Tech cooling system manage heat with such high-power components?
The Cryo-Tech cooling system uses four fans, a Cryo-Chamber airflow design, and seven heat pipes to distribute heat. It is engineered to support a total system power draw of up to 300W, which accommodates the 65W TDP processor and the high-performance RTX 5080 graphics card under load.
What video output options are available, and which ports connect directly to the dedicated GPU?
Video outputs include one HDMI 2.1 port. The two Thunderbolt 5 ports are directly connected to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, providing high-bandwidth connections for external displays or docks.

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