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Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7 i7-6700HQ 2,6GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 300 nits |
| Hard drive | 1,25TB HDD+SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 |
| Other | Keyboard UK International. |
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Full specifications of Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701
| Reference / Part Number | 15R3-8701 |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 2018, 8 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Silver |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Epic Silver |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Panel type | IPS |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Pixel pitch | 0,179 x 0,179 mm |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-6700HQ |
| Processor frequency | 2,6 GHz |
| Processor generation | 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3,5 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series |
| Processor codename | Skylake |
| Bus type | DMI3 |
| Stepping | R0 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1,26 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 2.5 " |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 6 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 1,7 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x191B |
| Number of discrete graphics cards installed | 1 |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3266 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0,92 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera signal format | 720p |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
Network
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wireless-AC 1535 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 0 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Alienware graphics amplifier port | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
Performance
| Virtual Reality (VR) ready | Yes |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | No |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard language | UK International |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes |
| Windows keys | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system language | English |
| Trial software | McAfee LiveSafe (30 days Trial), Microsoft Office (30 days Trial) |
| Bundled software | Financial Tracker & Retail Information |
Processor special features
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | No |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 42 x 28 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| Processor code | SR2FQ |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 14 nm |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 0.00 |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 88967 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 68 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 180 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Noble |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS,User |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | -15,2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15,2 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 40 G |
| Non-operating shock | 105 G |
| Operating vibration | 0,26 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1,37 G |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,49 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 389 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm |
| Height | 25,4 mm |
Packaging data
| Package material | Corrugated cardboard,Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) |
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Recycling data
| Corrugated cardboard content per package | 1,12 kg |
|---|---|
| Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) case | 981 g |
| Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessories | 118 g |
| Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessories | 19 g |
| Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per package | 16 g |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
| Power cord included | Yes |
Logistics data
| Products per intermodal container (20ft) | 800 pc(s) |
|---|---|
| Products per intermodal container (40ft) | 1680 pc(s) |
| Pallet gross width | 100 cm |
| Pallet gross length | 120 cm |
| Pallet gross height | 101,4 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 188 kg |
| Pallet volume weight | 203 kg |
| Layers per pallet | 2 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet layer | 20 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 40 pc(s) |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 43,7 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 48 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 11,7 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case gross weight | 4,51 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case volume weight | 4,11 kg |
| Maximum number of stacking cartons | 4 pc(s) |
Other features
| Maximum internal memory (64-bit) | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory upgrade note | Additional memory sold separately |
| EPEAT rating | 89,6 % |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 like?
It carries a 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS 300 nits display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7 i7-6700HQ processor with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 32 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 weigh?
It weighs 3,49 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Alienware 15 R3 15R3-8701 released?
Its release date is August 2018, 8 years ago.