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Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i7-9750H 2,6GHz |
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| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 300 nits |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379
| Reference / Part Number | M17-9379 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,9 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-9750H |
| Processor frequency | 2,6 GHz |
| Processor generation | 9th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Coffee Lake |
| 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 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | On-board |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | No |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x3E9B |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3281-CG |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 2 |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0,92 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| 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® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| 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 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 |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 191045 |
Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery voltage | 11,4 V |
| Battery weight | 320 g |
Power
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection | Yes |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 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 | 110 G |
| Non-operating shock | 160 G |
| Operating vibration | 0,66 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1,3 G |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,63 kg |
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| Width | 399,8 mm |
| Depth | 294,3 mm |
| Height (front) | 1,86 cm |
| Height (rear) | 1,95 cm |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 300 nits display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-9750H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 weigh?
It weighs 2,63 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Alienware m17 R2 M17-9379 released?
Its release date is September 2020, 6 years ago.