M18x gaming laptop
Rise above all other gaming laptops.
Achieve gaming supremacy with a Full HD display, powerful discrete graphics and processor options.
- Market Value* $1999.00
- Total Savings $100.00
- Dell Price $1899.00
Alienware M18x
Alienware M18x
Alienware M18x
Alienware M18x
For a limited time save 5%. You can have the best of both worlds merging desktop-quality performance with laptop freedom and a free overclocked processor.
For a limited time save 10%. Achieve greater gaming potential with this beast of a gaming laptop packed with an optional Windows 8 upgrade, AMD Graphics card and 1 TB Raid 0 Hard Drive.
For a limited time save 12%. Get a laptop that packs twice the punch with dual graphics cards, an optional Windows 8 upgrade, 16GB memory, and a 32GB mSATA + 1 TB Raid 0 HDD.
For a limited time save 15%. Game to the max with an upgraded 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, optional Windows 8 upgrade, and Dual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M graphics cards.
- Market Value* $1999.00
- Total Savings $100.00
- Dell Price $1899.00
- Market Value* $2549.00
- Total Savings $255.00
- Dell Price $2294.00
- Market Value* $3204.00
- Total Savings $384.00
- Dell Price $2820.00
Estimated Ship Date:31 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:31 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:31 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:10 Jun 2013
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
- 6GB* DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 3Gb/s
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
- 1 Year Alienware Basic Support
- 11.93 lbs
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
- 12GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB RAID 0 (2x 500GB SATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM)
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
- 1 Year Alienware Basic Support
- 11.93 lbs
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3740QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
- 16GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB RAID 0 (2x 500GB SATA 3B/s 7,200 RPM) + 32GB mSATA Caching SSD
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M - SLI® Enabled
- 1 Year Alienware Basic Support
- 11.93 lbs
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3840QM (8MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
- 16GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1.5 TB RAID 0 (3x 500GB) 7200RPM
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M - SLI® Enabled
- 1 Year Alienware Basic Support
- 11.93 lbs
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Rise above all other gaming laptops.
The Alienware™ M18x is an extreme gaming laptop designed for those who want desktop quality performance but with the flexibility of a laptop — the best of both worlds.
Dual graphics to bring your games to life.
Max out your game settings with dual-GPU graphics card options for a superior mobile gaming experience.
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Factory-overclocked processors to power your applications.
Experience the pure processing might of the Alienware™ M18x and breeze through any game or application with optional 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition.
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An incredible LCD display is your window into another world.
Other universes await you on the Alienware M18x, which features a stunning 18.4" 1080p Full HD WLED LCD display.*
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Max out your game settings with dual-GPU graphics card options for a superior mobile gaming experience.
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Factory-overclocked processors to power your applications.
Experience the pure processing might of the Alienware™ M18x and breeze through any game or application with optional 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition.
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An incredible LCD display is your window into another world.
Other universes await you on the Alienware M18x, which features a stunning 18.4" 1080p Full HD WLED LCD display.*
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Incredible technology enables exceptional experiences
Alienware M18x is equipped with an outstanding array of enthusiast-class components and the latest in entertainment technology.The technology you want.
Enjoy the flexibility of up to three hard drives, SSD configurations, caching and RAID options for incredible speed.
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The entertainment you crave.
Savor a premium entertainment experience any way you like. Alienware M18x offers HDMI®-In, enabling you to use your laptop to display media from peripherals.
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Designed for victory
The Alienware™ M18x is a carefully engineered gaming machine with the design, customization and connectivity you crave.Make your game system your own.
The anodized aluminum Alienware M18x offers the color choices and customization options you need to leave your mark. And with a customized laser-etched metal nameplate secured to the bottom of your system, your system is yours and yours alone.
Connect with your gaming world.
Plug in and prepare for battle. With HDMI® 1.4 output, HDMI 1.3 input and USB 3.0 ports, you can connect peripherals with ease and have the versatility to accommodate any gaming setup.
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Savor streamlined gaming design.
Witness the ultimate in gaming comfort and style. The Alienware M18x is designed with extreme attention to detail, incorporating game-winning features such as TactX macro keys and rubberized edging to help protect your screen.
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Take command of your game domain.
Alienware Command Center software features a powerful suite of customization options to make your Alienware M18x your own. Don’t just play a game. Play YOUR game.AlienAdrenaline
The new AlienAdrenaline feature enables Game Mode, which lets you assign a unique profile to each game on your system. Disable unnecessary programs and activate your music player when you launch one game, or bring up key web links when you launch another.
AlienFX™
AlienFX System Lighting Technology gives you access to a variety of themes and up to 512 billion distinct lighting combinations*, so you can personalize as much as you like. Complete your immersion by customizing your system with themes that respond to in-game events with unique lighting effects.
AlienFusion
AlienFusion power management controls enable you to configure your settings to maximize performance and efficiency while managing power usage. Crank up the settings for hardcore gaming and resource-intensive tasks, or scale back when you just need to run everyday programs.
AlienTouch™
Customize your touchpad’s sensitivity to prevent accidental contact, and activate virtual scrolling to enable vertical and horizontal scrolling with just a touch.
Complete your Alienware M18x experience
Your Alienware M18x is just the start. When you buy from Dell™, you can get much more than just a gaming laptop. You can customize an experience that’s just right for you.
Round out your system purchase: At Alienware.com, you’ll find a vast arsenal of Alienware™ TactX accessories designed to enhance your gaming experience. Pack it all up in a specially designed Orion bag and be ready to face all challenges.
Alienware Gaming Services: Get help configuring your system for maximum game performance and resolving compatibility issues. Choose from our menu of no-hassle services so you can get started fast and keep on playing.
Processor Help Me Choose
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3630QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.4GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3740QM (6MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3840QM (8MB Cache, up to 3.8GHz w/ Turbo Boost 2.0)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit
- Windows® 7 Professional, 64bit
- Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit
- Windows 8, 64-bit, English
- Windows 8 Pro, 64-bit, English
Memory*Help Me Choose
- 6GB (1 X 2GB, 1 X 4GB) DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 12GB (2 X 2GB, 2 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 16GB (4 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 24GB (2 X 4GB, 2 X 8GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 32GB (4 X 8GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz
- 16GB (4 X 4GB) Dual Channel DDR3 at 1866MHz
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M - SLI® Enabled
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680M - SLI® Enabled
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 675M
DisplayHelp Me Choose
- 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
Audio and Speakers
- Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di High-Definition 5.1 Audio with THX TruStudio Pro Software (Standard)
2.1 Speaker configuration with Subwoofer
Audio Powered by Klipsch®
7.1 Digtial Audio out using HDMI out connection or S/PDIF Optical port.
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Optical Drive
- Slot-Loading 8x SuperMulti Drive (DVD±R/RW) (Standard)
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Power
- High Capacity 12-cell Lithium Ion (97whr)
Camera
- 2.1 Megapixel Certified Full HD Camera with dual digital microphones
Wireless
- Networking and Wi-Fi Options.
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC (Standard)
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 With Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Option.
Internal Bluetooth® 3.0 (Standard)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Color Options
Space Black Anodized Aluminum
Nebula Red Anodized Aluminum
System Dimensions
HeightFront: 53.00mm (2.09 inches)
Rear: 54.7mm (2.15 inches)
Depth: 322.50 mm (12.70 inches)
Width: 436.00 mm (17.17 inches)
Starting at weight: 5.41 kg (11.93 lbs)*
Keyboard
4-Zone, multi-color RGB, 82 key keyboard with AlienFX lighting controls
5 user-programmable keys providing up to 15 distinct functions per application or game
Customizable Feature
Laser-Engraved Nameplate
External Chassis Connections
(1x) Power/DC-in Jack
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet IPv6
(4x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
(1x) eSATA 3Gb/s + USB 2.0 Combo port (with PowerShare Technology)
(1x) Mini-Display Port
(1x) HDMI 1.4 Audio and Video Output
(1x) HDMI 1.3 Audio and Video Input
(1x) VGA Port
(1x) 9-in-1 Media Card Reader
(2x) Audio Out 1/8" Ports
(1x) Combo S/PDIF Optical output / Analog Headphone Line Out (7.1 digital audio output via S/PDIF)
(1x) Line In Microphone 1/8" Port (retaskable for 5.1 analog audio output)
(1x) Security Lock port
Operating System Options.
Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Alienware Command Center.
AlienFX™
AlienTouch
AlienFusion
AlienAdrenalineSoftware
Software Personalization Options.
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