| Processor | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | |
| Processor model | i7-7700HQ | |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series | |
| Processor threads | 8 | |
| Processor cores | 4 | |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake | |
| Processor family | 7th gen Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor frequency | 2.8 GHz | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel CM236 | |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.8 GHz | |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | |
| Software | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home | |
| Drivers included | Yes | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | |
| Display & Graphics | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Panel type | IPS | |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m? | |
| Display diagonal | 17.3 inch | |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Display surface | Matt | |
| Dual-screen | No | |
| HD type | Full HD | |
| LED backlight | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | No | |
| CUDA | Yes | |
| CUDA cores | 1920 | |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 8 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 64 GB | |
| Number of discrete graphics adapters installed | 1 | |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes | |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter DirectX version | 12.0 | |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz | |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 630 | |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.4 | |
| Memory | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB | |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | |
| Storage | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| SSD capacity | 180 GB | |
| SSD interface | Serial ATA III | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 | |
| Storage media | SSD | |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 180 GB | |
| Optical drive type | No | |
| Card reader integrated | No | |
| Network & Communication | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| 3G | No | |
| 4G | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | |
| Interfaces/Ports | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| HDMI version | 2.0 | |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | |
| Alienware graphics amplifier port | Yes | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | |
| Docking connector | Yes | |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | |
| Microphone in | Yes | |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | |
| Input Devices | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | |
| Windows keys | Yes | |
| Audio | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3266 | |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes | |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 4 W | |
| Built-in Devices | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Front camera | Yes | |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Performance | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Virtual Reality | Yes | |
| Power | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| AC adapter power | 180 W | |
| Security | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot type | Noble | |
| Design | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Brand | Alienware | |
| Model name | 17 R4 | |
| Part Number | CAAAW1742JP | |
| Product type | Notebook | |
| Form factor | Clamshell | |
| Product colour | Black, Silver | |
| Market positioning | Gaming | |
| Depth | 332 mm | |
| Width | 424 mm | |
| Height | 29.9 mm | |
| Weight | 4.42 kg | |
| Release Date | 2017-01-12 | |
| Battery Information | Alienware 17 R4 CAAAW1742JP | other notebooks |
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
