Take control of your gaming with the Alienware M17X multimedia laptop (model AM17XR3-6842BK), which is designed with aggressive lines and an in-your-face attitude. It features a stunning 17.3-inch display and a powerful second-generation, quad-core Intel Core i7 processor. Additionally, it offers ultra-fast DDR3 system memory and AMD Radeon HD 6870M graphics with 1 GB of video memory. Taken together, this combination of high-performance technologies allow you to rip through the latest 3D games at lightning-fast frame-rates.

Alienware M17X

With aggressive lines and in-your-face attitude, the M17x has a presence unlike any other gaming laptop.

This Alienware laptop features two speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with two standard USB 2.0 ports and a combo eSATA/USB port, plus USB 3.0 is backward compatible.)

The Alienware Command Center brings you intuitive access to applications and controls, so you can easily adjust details like lighting effects and power. Other features include a 750 GB hard drive, 4 GB of DDR3 RAM with an ultra-fast 1600 MHz speed, double-layer DVD drive, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, 3.0-megapixel webcam, and both HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs. It's pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit).

Built for Speed

The second-generation Intel Core i7 mobile processors deliver top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

Beyond the Performance

Plug into your larger screen television or displays using the HDMI 1.4 or the mini DisplayPort outputs. If you are strapped for space, don't worry. Just utilize the HDMI Input port to connect any HDMI device and use the display on your M17x.

Get more immersive gaming experience than you ever expected from a laptop with audio powered by Klipsch. Or, wake the neighbors with support for up to 7.1 Surround Sound Audio.

Command and Customize:

Control and personalize your system from the user-friendly Alienware Command Center.

AlienFX
AlienFX Lighting Controls allow you to choose from an array of color and transition effects and assign them to distinct zones, including the keyboard, touchpad and more.     

AlienTouch
AlienTouch Touchpad Controls allow you to customize your touchpad’s sensitivity to prevent accidental contact, and activate virtual scrolling to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling with just a touch.     

AlienFusion
AlienFusion Power Management allows you to decide when you need maximum performance, or when to scale back power for less intensive applications.