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DELL Alienware X15 R1 laptop i7-11800H RTX 3060 16GB 512GB 15.6 FHD 165Hz
A 15.6 inch FHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core i7-11800H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD
- ColorGray
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7 11th Gen
- Processor NameIntel Core i7-11800H
- Core NameTiger Lake
- Turbo Frequency4.60 GHz
- Eight-core i7-11800H hits 4.6 GHz turbo for fast compute
- RTX 3060 with 12 GB GDDR6 drives smooth 1080p gaming
- 6-inch FHD panel at 165 Hz gives fluid motion
- 512 GB SSD plus 16 GB RAM loads levels quickly
- Thin 16.3 mm chassis weighs 2.27 kg for portable power
Alienware X15 R1 15.6" FHD 165Hz gaming laptop
The Alienware X15 R1 is a 15.6 inch Windows 11 laptop built around an 8 core Intel Core i7-11800H processor that reaches 4.60 GHz turbo. It pairs 16GB of system memory with a 512GB SSD and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPU carrying 12GB GDDR6. The non touch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution and 165Hz refresh.
Sustained load thermal profile
The chassis measures 16.3mm thick and starts at 2.27 kg with the 165Hz display fitted. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI 2.1 output support external displays and docks while the system is under load. A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with Powershare can charge peripherals even when the laptop is asleep. The micro SD slot and global headset jack remain accessible during extended sessions.
RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 graphics decision
The mobile RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6 is the single component that determines whether this machine fits a workflow needing dedicated video memory at this tier. Buyers who require more GPU memory or a higher refresh panel such as 360Hz or 240Hz QHD should consider other configurations. The 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM are fixed in this listing.
Highlights
- Eight-core i7-11800H hits 4.6 GHz turbo for fast compute
- RTX 3060 with 12 GB GDDR6 drives smooth 1080p gaming
- 6-inch FHD panel at 165 Hz gives fluid motion
- 512 GB SSD plus 16 GB RAM loads levels quickly
- Thin 16.3 mm chassis weighs 2.27 kg for portable power
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Alienware |
| Model | Alienware X15 R1 Laptop |
| Part Number | Alienware X15 R1 Laptop |
| Color | Gray |
| 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 | NVIDIA 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 loud and hot does the X15 R1 get when the RTX 3060 and i7-11800H run at full load for hours?
The chassis is just 16.3 mm thick and weighs 2.27 kg, so fan noise and surface temperatures rise noticeably under sustained gaming loads.
Which ports on the X15 R1 require me to already own specific cables or adapters for my existing monitor and peripherals?
You need an HDMI 2.1 cable for the HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C cable for the Type-C ports, and a USB-A cable for the Powershare port.
Can the Thunderbolt 4 port on this laptop drive an external GPU enclosure to upgrade graphics later?
Yes, the Type-C Thunderbolt 4 port supports external GPU enclosures, letting you add desktop-class graphics alongside the internal RTX 3060.
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