Alienware's New Gaming Laptops Get 8-core CPUs and RTX Super Graphics

When Intel and Nvidia made a joint announcement for new gaming laptop processors and graphics, new hardware from Alienware and Dell was conspicuously absent from the deluge of news. Well, now we’re getting a fresh batch of updates on all of the company’s PC gaming hardware. First up is a refresh of the Alienware m15 R3 and m17 R3, which now feature Intel 10th Generation processors and the latest RTX Super graphics options from Nvidia's Turing-line. All updated R3 revisions start with an Intel Core i5-10300H CPU that can be upgraded to an 8-core Intel Core i9-10980HK. On the graphics-side, these machines start with a Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti and can be configured with up to an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. Additionally, for the first time Alienware is offering users an AMD GPU option in the form of an AMD Radeon RX 5500M. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=alienware-m15-r3&captions=true"] To take advantage of all that added processing and graphical power, Alienware has also added a new 300Hz Full HD panel to its display options along with the usual 144Hz Full HD and 60Hz 4K OLED screen options. Beyond the core specs updates, Alienware m15 and m17s with a 1660 Ti and up will come equipped with 12-phase GPU voltage regulation, which will allow users to overclock their graphics card even further. These machines introduce more copper into the company’s CryoTech cooling system along with larger fans and vapor-chamber cooling for high-end configurations. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=alienware-m17-r3&captions=true"] In terms of RAM, users can now configure their system with up to 64GB of 2933MHz memory or 32GB of dual channel memory that operates at 3,200MHz. Storage-wise, solid-state drive capacity starts at 256GB and goes up to a 4TB RAID 0 configuration. Eagle-eyed readers may have also spotted the new SD card reader. One other external change to the new models is added clear coat that should help reduce stains. The Alienware m15 R3 and Alienware m17 R3 will both be available starting May 21st with starting prices of $1,499 and $1,549, respectively. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=alienware-area-51m-r2&captions=true"]

The big kahuna

Alienware hasn’t forgotten to update its even bigger 17-inch gaming laptop, the Alienware Area-51m R2. This machine features desktop processors and users will have a wide variety of choices from the starting Intel Core i7-10700 and all the way to the new 10-core Intel Core i9-10900K. The graphics options on this model are also a step up thanks to a full-fat Nvidia RTX 2080 Super or the AMD Radeon RX 5700M. Power users will be glad to hear the Area-51m has also received the new 300Hz Full HD screen option, SD Card reader, and the same cooling improvements as its smaller siblings. The Alienware Area-51m R2 will be available a little later starting on June 9th and it comes at a much higher $3,049 starting price. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dell-g3-15-2020&captions=true"]

Penny pinchers

If you’re looking to game on a budget you’ll be glad to know Dell Gaming has the much more affordable $779 Dell G3 15 and $829 Dell G5 15 gaming laptops on tap. Both machines are 15-inch laptops that come equipped with an 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10300H quad-core processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics, plus 8GB (2,933MHz) RAM and a 128GB SSD. A fully upgraded Dell G3 gaming laptop can come with a 144Hz Full HD screen, 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H hexa-core processor, Nvidia RTX 2060 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. Fully upgrading the Dell G5 gaming laptop steps you up to a 300Hz Full HD display paired with Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dell-g5-15-2020&captions=true"] This year, Dell has also introduced a new Dell G5 Special Edition gaming laptop that features all AMD parts. Processor options include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, Ryzen 7 4800H, and Ryzen 9 4900H. Meanwhile, for graphics the only available option is an AMD Radeon RX 5600M, but you can pair it with up to 16GB of DDR4 3,200MHz memory and an 1TB SDD. Dell hasn’t announced any pricing or release date information for the Dell G5 SE yet, but all AMD-powered gaming laptops have a track record of being more affordable than their Intel/Nvidia counterparts. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam

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