ALIENWARE x17 R1

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Classification

ALIENWARE x17 R1
Classification
Grade A
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Classification date
Information
Name ALIENWARE x17 R1
Brand by Parent ALIENWARE by Dell Inc
Generation x17 Series, 1st Generation
Model(s) Varies by configuration
Release date 2021-08-27
Type/Category Gaming Laptop
Website [1]
Status End of sale
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Dimensions Approx. 399.2 x 299.6 x 20.9 mm (L x W x H)
Mass Starting at approx. 3.2 kg
Operating system Windows 10 Home / Pro (Upgradable to Windows 11)
Companion App ALIENWARE Command Center
CPU Up to Intel Core i9-11980HK Processor (11th Gen)
GPU Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR6, 165W TGP)
Memory Up to 64GB DDR4 3200MHz (4 slots)
Storage Up to 4TB (2x 2TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0
Battery 87Wh Lithium-Ion battery
Power 330W Small Form Factor Power Adapter
Charging Proprietary power port charging
Display Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 165Hz 3ms 300-nits • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 360Hz 1ms 300-nits with ComfortView Plus • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 120Hz 4ms 500-nits with ComfortView Plus
Camera 720p HD IR Camera (Supports Windows Hello)
Sound Built-in high-fidelity speakers, Dolby Atmos, Nahimic 3D Audio
Connectivity Wired: Killer E3100G 2.5Gbps Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1675 (2x2) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Mini-DisplayPort 1.4
Device
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Known hardware tampering None [1. Dell Trusted Devices] As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported.
Known vulnerabilities Very common [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Intel Security Updates 3. Microsoft Security Update Guide] Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates.
Prior attacks Rare [1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog] No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE x17 R1 model exclusively.
Updatability Rare [1. Alienware x17 R1 Driver & Download Page 2. Dell Support Assist] The model is discontinued, succeeded by x17 R2. Its major update cycle has ended; it might receive critical security patches occasionally, but it's very rare.
Category score 2
System
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Authentication with other systems Full [1. Windows Hello for Business 2. Microsoft Account Documentation] Supports robust authentication with other systems via Windows Hello, Microsoft Account, etc.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA3 2. Thunderbolt 4 Security] Wi-Fi 6 (WPA3), 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.2, and Thunderbolt 4 all use modern encryption protocols.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption [1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation 2. Intel TPM Resources] Supports hardware-based full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (TPM 2.0)
Category score 1
User Authentication
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Account management Full [1. Windows User Account Control 2. Microsoft Account Management] Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions, group policies.
Authentication Secure [1. Windows Hello Setup] Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello face/fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password.
Brute-force protection Exist [1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy] Windows has account lockout policies.
Event logging Access event logged [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation] Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements [1. Microsoft Password Policy] Windows policies can enforce password complexity, expiration, and minimum length.
Category score 1
Grade A