Following the XPS 13 Plus with a seamless keyboard and near-zero screen borders, this time Dell is bringing you a brand new gaming flagship, the Alienware X17 R2. The new machine uses the latest 12th generation Intel Core processor and 32GB DDR5 memory. And RTX 3060, etc., with a 17” large screen with FHD resolution with a screen refresh rate of up to 360Hz, I believe it can meet the needs of users in games and work.
The new machine adopts an eye-catching white body, the design is simple, and the line design is a bit like a supercar. On the back cover of the screen, the word “17” is created in a wireframe, which is full of style. Coupled with the RGB surround at the rear of the fuselage, I really look forward to how spicy it is.
Alienware X17 R2 uses the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor, 32GB DDR5-4800MHz memory, Nvidia RTX 3060 and 1TB SSD hardware specifications. In the new generation of gaming notebooks, it may be the basic configuration. For users who pursue higher performance, they can purchase the top configuration version using the i9-12900HK processor and RTX 3080 Ti, but of course the price is another time. Let’s do it.
The selling point of the new machine also includes a 17” FHD resolution screen with a screen refresh rate of up to 360Hz. If you look at most gaming notebook products on the market, you will sacrifice screen brightness for the pursuit of high refresh rates, but the Alienware X17 R2 is in the game. The screen supports Dolby Vision HDR display technology and Dolby Atmos speakers, so that the new phone has outstanding performance in audio and video playback.
The Alienware X17 R2 keyboard adopts a layout similar to a notebook computer. Although there is no numerical keyboard, it is for users who are used to notebook computers and want to transition to gaming notebooks. The keyboard design of the X17 R2 will be quite easy to adapt, even if it is used for work, it will not affect the work efficiency due to the need to adapt to the new keyboard layout.
Of course, as an e-sports laptop, gaming is its “vocation”, so this time we will download “FORZA 5” and “GEAR 5” through Xbox Game Pass for PC to try its game performance. In the case of the highest picture quality, the average running time of both games is about 120~130Hz, and if the detail of the picture quality is slightly lowered, it can be increased to the level of 150~160Hz. Of course, there is still a little distance from the limit of 360Hz. In fact, if With Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), it’s not difficult to get to 360Hz by running the game at minimum graphics quality. On the whole, the use of RTX 3060 at present is, after all, a civilian-level independent display, and it will definitely receive the goods with this performance.
In terms of actual running points, the PCMark 10 score is about 6550, which is nearly 10% higher than that of the 11th-generation Intel products of the same level. 3D Mark Time Spy also has 8880, which is not bad for the same class. As for the read and write speeds of the SSD, they are 6825MB/s and 5166MB/s respectively, which are quite fast.
To have a stable and strong performance, Alienware X17 R2 certainly spent a lot of effort on the cooling system of the system. The new machine continues to use Alienware Cryo-Tech cooling technology and adopts a four-fan design. There are cooling vents on both sides to enhance the cooling effect. In addition, the user can monitor the operation of the cooling wire through ALIENWARE COMMAND CENTER, and can manually control it.
In terms of expansion, Alienware X17 R2 provides 1 USB Type-C supporting Thunderbolt 4, 1 USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K120Hz output, and 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.4. If you have installed a 4K120Hz smart TV in your home, you can enjoy more ideal game effects by connecting to a large TV screen. In addition, when purchasing the Alienware X17 R2, you can upgrade to a dual NVMe SSD combination with a capacity of 4TB, and provide higher read and write speeds with RAID 0.
Summarize
PCM Rating: 4.5 / 5 minutes
In fact, in terms of performance and specifications, the Alienware X17 R2 is an upper-middle choice. Although a screen with a 360Hz refresh rate is a major selling point of the new machine, there are not many games that can really support 360Hz display at present. On the contrary, I personally think that if the screen of the X17 R2 is changed to a 2.5K resolution 165Hz refresh rate, and the screen brightness is increased, it may be more attractive to consumers.
Dell Alienware X17 R2 Product Specifications
Operating system: Windows 11 Home
Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H
Memory: 32GB DDR5 – 4800MHz
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Storage: 1TBGB M.2 SSD
Display: 17″ FHD (1,920 × 1,080) 360Hz HDR screen
Network connection: Wi-Fi AX, Bluetooth 5.2
Dimensions: 399.23 mm x 299.57 mm x 20.9 mm
Weight: 3.02kg
MSRP: $25,499
For enquiries and purchases: Dell Hong Kong (29693115) / VSTECS (2786 1836)