Is the Alienware 17 R4 worth it?

TechRadar Verdict. The Alienware m17 R4 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop with an extremely stylish chassis. Easily able to power all the latest AAA games with no compromises, this is the gaming laptop you buy when nothing but the best is acceptable – which means that the price will probably turn some folks off.

How long do Alienware computers last?

As an estimate, you could expect some of the lower end Alienware laptops to last around 3-4 years as long as you treat them well and perform occasional maintenance on them.

Is Alienware m17 upgradable?

The Alienware m17 R4 has three different M. 2 SSD slots, all of which are accessible and user upgradeable.

How long does Alienware m17 R4 battery last?

Alienware m17 R4 Specs

Are Alienware laptops loud?

Yes, the Alienware Aurora R11 model has been reported by consumers as being unusually loud. Depending on the model you ordered, it could be a case of the innate framework of the cooling system. The Aurora R11 utilizes air cooling and lower fan sounds can be associated with liquid cooling.

Is Alienware a reliable brand?

Alienware laptops are beast in performance, it has a quality build and gorgeous design. But the main problem is the expensive price. If you happened to be in the hunt for a gaming laptop then Alienware is considerably a good choice, if the price tag is not an issue and you value quality over price.

Can you change the processor in an Alienware laptop?

Alienware, or specifically Dell, has their own standard for making the internal hardware of its laptops. So, you cannot insert the CPU from any brand into an Alienware laptop at random and expect it to work just fine. Take the Alienware area 51 series of laptops for example.

Do Alienware laptops hold their value?

Alienware makes high-end gaming computers. Naturally, they hold great reselling value over time. Even some of the older models, like Alienware m14x or m17x series, still retain some salvage value and are therefore accepted for resale.

Is the Alienware 17 upgradable?

The short answer is, tentatively, yes. You can upgrade your Alienware Laptop’s graphics card.

Is Alienware good for long term?

Should I leave my Alienware plugged in?

9yr Alienware techs will say it won’t hurt it at all. As a preference though I try to not leave mine plugged in all the time. By the time it would ruin your battery its probably time for a new laptop though. 9yr The newer generations will automatically disable the battery when it’s plugged in at 100% charge.

Why is my fan so loud Alienware?

Symptom. You may notice a loud fan noise or the fan running a high RPM when running CPU intensive applications like Furmark, Unigine heaven or while playing games. The fan speed may increase to more than 1000 RPM when the CPU temperature is higher than 75 degrees centigrade.