DELL
DELL Alienware X15 R1 laptop i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3060 15.6" FHD 165Hz White
A 15.6 inch FHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an 8‑core i7‑11800H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD
- ColorWhite
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7 11th Gen
- Processor NameIntel Core i7-11800H
- Core NameTiger Lake
- Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
- Smooth competitive play on a 15.6" 165Hz FHD panel
- 8-core i7-11800H reaches 4.6 GHz for heavy workloads
- RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6 drives modern titles
- 512GB dual SSD storage loads games and apps fast
- Thin 16.3mm chassis weighs just 2.27 kg
Alienware X15 R1 Gaming Laptop
The Alienware X15 R1 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7-11800H processor with eight cores reaching 4.6 GHz. It pairs 16 GB of memory with a 512 GB solid-state drive configured as two 256 GB volumes. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory drives the 1920 x 1080 display at 165 Hz. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed in a white Lunar Light chassis.
Thermal Profile and Power Delivery
The thin profile measures 16.3 mm at its thickest point and weighs 2.27 kg, limiting the thermal headroom available to the 11th Gen eight-core CPU and RTX 3060 under sustained load. Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C ports support Power Delivery at 5 V/3 A, allowing compatible chargers or docks to supplement the internal power adapter. Fan noise rises noticeably when both processor and graphics operate at peak turbo frequencies for extended sessions.
Connectivity and Expansion Accessories
A global headset jack, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with Powershare, two USB-C ports (one Thunderbolt 4, one USB 3.2 Gen 2), HDMI 2.1 and a microSD slot provide the physical interfaces for external displays, storage and peripherals. The Thunderbolt 4 connection enables external GPU enclosures that can move heavier rendering workloads off the internal RTX 3060. Alienware-branded docks and monitors extend the laptop into a desktop-style workstation without proprietary connectors.
Highlights
- Smooth competitive play on a 15.6" 165Hz FHD panel
- 8-core i7-11800H reaches 4.6 GHz for heavy workloads
- RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6 drives modern titles
- 512GB dual SSD storage loads games and apps fast
- Thin 16.3mm chassis weighs just 2.27 kg
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Alienware |
| Model | Alienware X15 R1 Laptop |
| Part Number | Alienware X15 R1 Laptop |
| Color | White |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 11th Gen |
| Processor Name | Intel Core i7-11800H |
| Core Name | Tiger Lake |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.60 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8 |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 512GB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 16GB |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Usage | Consumer |
Questions about this item
How do I add a second M.2 SSD to the Alienware X15 R1, and what step is often missed?
Remove the bottom panel, insert the drive into the open M.2 slot at an angle, then secure it with the screw; many forget to enable the new drive in the BIOS before Windows will see it.
Which component in the Alienware X15 R1 will most likely need replacement first, and what is the limiting factor?
The 16 GB memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded; the 512 GB total storage (two 256 GB drives) is the only user-replaceable part and will fill up before the battery degrades.
What thermal limit appears first during extended gaming on the Alienware X15 R1 with the RTX 3060?
The CPU hits its 4.6 GHz turbo ceiling and throttles within minutes under sustained load because the 15.6 mm chassis leaves little headroom for the 12 GB GDDR6 GPU and eight-core processor to dissipate heat together.
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