<b><u>Amplified graphics. Advanced gaming.</u></b> <br /> <br /> <p> Plug in. Buckle up: Supercharge your at-home gaming with the optional Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Simply plug in the Alienware 17, reboot and enjoy a fully expanded desktop experience with advanced 4K NVIDIA or AMD- enabled graphics, multiple-monitor display and more connectivity with a built-in 4-port USB 3.0 hub.</p> <p> Killer combo: Get desktop graphics performance when you pair a sleeker, space-saving Alienware 17 with the Graphics Amplifier. Place your amp out of the way and connect with a single cable for ultimate flexibility with maximum immersion.</p> <p> Extreme built-in graphics options: Blow-your-doors-off gaming excitement comes jam-packed into the Alienware 17 itself, too, with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M or 980M graphics card options and up to 4GB of GDDR5. These are the highest class of mobile graphics cards available. Now the most graphics-rich games can be played at their quickest with support for graphics cards requiring up to a whopping 100W of mobile graphics power. By increasing your graphics performance the Alienware Graphics Amplifier can unlock the exhilarating world of VR gaming on your notebook. In order to have the best Virtual Reality experience we recommend using Alienware with the specs recommended by HTC and Vive.<br /></p> <b><u> Cutting edge craftsmanship.</u></b> <br /> <br /> <p><b>Carbon fiber craftsmanship: </b> Inspired by aerospace technologies, the carbon fiber composites in Alienware laptops deliver a unique rigidity and high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The result is a whole new tactile experience. </p> <p><b>Sleek. Solid. Aluminum.: </b> Displays this good require serious protection, so we encased them in an anodized aluminum shell that matches the hinge strength and structural rigidity and boasts a new, iconic design. </p> <p><b> Cooler with copper:</b> Churn out maximum power while keeping your cool. Copper thermal modules allow your graphics cards and processors to perform at the highest level while the heat pipes and blocks prevent overheating. </p> <p><b>Guaranteed up to 10 million keystrokes: </b> Experience the sensation of uniform feedback with the reinforced steel plate of our TactX keyboard, which also protects internal components from debris. Launch shortcuts to applications or even macros in-game, thanks to nine customizable keys capable of up to 19 unique commands, programmed via the Alienware Command Center software. </p> <p><b>Rigorously tested for robust durability: </b> Alienware laptops are tested to stand up to tens of thousands of functions : power button pushes, hinges opening and closing, twists, turns, and up to 1 million touchpad strokes. We test hard so you can game hard, reliably. </p> <br /> <b><u> Built for intense gaming. </u></b> <u><br /><br /></u> <p><b>Lean and mean on a big screen: </b> Enjoy IPS (in-plane switching)-based LCD technology on an expansive 17" screen that offers stunningly clear color and clarity. Get up to pixel density for astonishing color clarity, and extra wide viewing angles. </p> <p><b> Sound and fury: </b> Rich, impressive audio is powered by Klipsch and Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi technology. Visually connect with comrades and competitors with a 2.0MP Full HD webcam and let the banter flow with a dual microphone array. </p>
<ul> <li>Advanced Hardware Safeguards Industry-leading 5X Protection II employs the finest components, excellent circuit design, and exacting standards to guarantee quality and long-term durability of your motherboard with all-round protection. For you, that means exceptional protection and stability for your build the result of decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.</li> <li>LANGuard Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance. ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors ensuring a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static electricity and improved protection against surges.</li> <li>Overvoltage Protection World-class circuit-protecting power design An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.</li> <li>DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short-circuit damage prevention Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of both your system and connected devices.</li> <li>DIGI+ VRM Precision control for stable power ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.</li> <li>Stainless-Steel Back I/O 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Corrosion-resistant stainless steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times (3X) longer than ordinary panels.</li> <li>ESD Guards Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can happen suddenly, and its damaging effects are easily underestimated. ASUS ESD Guards are tested to very high standards, capable of up to +/- 10kV for air discharge and +/-6kV for contact discharge. We employ an active protective circuit design to guard your system against electrostatic interference and damage, providing greater component longevity.</li> <li>DDR4 Support Make your memory go faster With DDR4, you'll accelerate memory frequencies up to an incredible to 2133MHz! And ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, so you're assured the best compatibility.</li> <li>CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0</li> <li>Chipset Intel H110</li> <li>Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *1 Dual Channel Memory Architecture</li> <li>Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider Supports up to 2 displays simultaneously</li> <li>Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (x16 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1</li> <li>Storage Intel H110 Chipset : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray,</li> <li>LAN Realtek RTL8111H</li> <li>Audio Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking</li> <li>Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 4 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s)</li> <li>Accessories User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD</li> </ul>