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DELL Alienware X17 R1 laptop i7-11800H 64GB 2TB RTX 3070 17.3 FHD 360Hz
A 17.3 inch FHD 360Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD and RTX 3070 graphics
- ColorWhite
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i7 11th Gen
- Turbo Frequency4.6
- Number of Cores8
- Screen Size17.0"
- 8-core i7-11800H reaches 4.6 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 64 GB memory and 2 TB SSD handle large projects without bottlenecks
- RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high-frame-rate gaming at 1080p
- 3 inch FHD panel at 360 Hz gives smooth motion in fast titles
- Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet provide fast wired and peripheral connectivity
Alienware X17 R1 17.3 inch gaming laptop
The Alienware X17 R1 is a 17.3 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core i7 11800H eight core processor with 64GB of memory and a 2TB SSD. It runs Windows 10 Pro and uses a dedicated GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU with 8GB GDDR6 graphics memory. The non touch FHD display operates at 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 360Hz refresh rate.
Thermals noise and power in normal use
The chassis measures 20.9mm in height when configured with the 360Hz panel and weighs 3.02 kg at its lightest specification. Connectivity includes Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet, 802.11ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth. Ports comprise two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type C connections with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports with Powershare, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, a micro SD slot and a global headset jack.
Behaviour under sustained load
The processor reaches a 4.6 GHz turbo frequency across its eight cores during demanding workloads. The RTX 3070 graphics card provides dedicated performance for extended gaming or rendering sessions. The 360Hz display maintains high refresh output while the advanced thermal design manages heat from both the CPU and GPU over long periods.
Highlights
- 8-core i7-11800H reaches 4.6 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 64 GB memory and 2 TB SSD handle large projects without bottlenecks
- RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 drives high-frame-rate gaming at 1080p
- 3 inch FHD panel at 360 Hz gives smooth motion in fast titles
- Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet provide fast wired and peripheral connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Alienware |
| Model | Alienware X17 R1 Laptop |
| Part Number | Alienware X17 R1 Laptop |
| Color | White |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 11th Gen |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.6 |
| Number of Cores | 8 |
| Screen Size | 17.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Display Type | FHD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 2304GB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 64GB |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Mainstream |
| Usage | Consumer |
Questions about this item
How do I install a second SSD and what step is often missed?
The laptop includes an open M.2 slot; the step often missed is removing the bottom cover screws in the correct sequence and reconnecting the battery cable before closing the chassis.
What maintenance will the RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 need later?
The GPU is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced; maintenance is limited to keeping the vapour-chamber cooling vents clear and repasting the CPU/GPU die if temperatures rise after several years.
At what point does the 360 Hz FHD panel hit its limit during sustained gaming?
The 360 Hz refresh rate is the first ceiling reached; once the RTX 3070 pushes frame rates above 360 fps the panel cannot display additional frames, so excess performance is unused.
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