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Alienware M17x R3 vs MSI Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 111identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • M17x R3:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • M17x R3:HD+
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
  • Internal memory
    • M17x R3:6 GB
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • M17x R3:1.5 TB
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:750 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • M17x R3:DVD Super Multi
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • M17x R3:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
  • Graphics card family
    • M17x R3:NVIDIA
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel, NVIDIA
  • eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M17x R3:1
    • Gaming GT780DXR-298FR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:0

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Comparison of M17x R3, GT780DXR-298FR
150 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityDiffers1.5 TB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one90 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W180 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.26 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers304 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.45 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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