| Processor | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | |
| Processor model | i7-4710HQ | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series | |
| Processor socket | BGA 1364 | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Haswell | |
| Processor family | 4th gen Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor frequency | 2.5 GHz | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.5 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 W | |
| Software | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8.1 | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display diagonal | 17.3 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Display surface | Matt | |
| HD type | Full HD | |
| 3D | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Pixel pitch | 0.252 x 0.252 mm | |
| Touch technology | Multi-touch | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 4 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.74 GB | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters supported | 1 | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 400 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1200 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | Intel HD Graphics | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.3 | |
| Memory | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| SSD capacity | 128 GB | |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB | |
| SSD interface | M.2 | |
| HDD interface | Serial ATA III | |
| HDD size | 2.5" | |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM | |
| Storage media | HDD SSD | |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 1128 GB | |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Network & Communication | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| CardBus PCMCIA slot type | No | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| ExpressCard slot | No | |
| Microphone in | Yes | |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| S/PDIF out port | No | |
| SmartCard slot | No | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 4 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | |
| Input Devices | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Island-style keyboard | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Audio system | Creative Sound Core 3D SBX Pro Studio | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Power | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| AC adapter frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V | |
| AC adapter output current | 9.23 A | |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V | |
| AC adapter power | 180 W | |
| Security | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Noble | |
| Design | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Brand | Alienware | |
| Model name | 17 R2 | |
| Part Number | A17-4105 | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black | |
| Market positioning | Gaming | |
| EAN/UPC code | 5397063524105 | |
| Depth | 292 mm | |
| Width | 430 mm | |
| Height | 34.4 mm | |
| Weight | 3.88 kg | |
| Release Date | 2015-03-14 | |
| Battery Information | Alienware 17 R2 A17-4105 | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery voltage | 14.8 V | |
| Battery life | 6.5 h | |
| Battery recharge time | 4 h | |
| Number of battery cells | 8 | |
