Been running my R4 17 (Gtx 1070 and added a m.2 ssd) for about 5 years. It runs everything I throw at it. Only thing I've had to replace is the keyboard as the W and B keys kept popping out. Use it 5 days a week while at work. It survived a 5 foot fall and only the rear bottom cover broke (near the heatsink) and 3 heatsink fins bent a little. I do have the alienware backpack for it though and it's lasted just as long as the laptop. Throw it in my car trunk and ride with it on when I bring my motorcycle to work. I've had no negative experiences with it.
I thought 17 r4 bring that rainbow effect from m17x series. My first AW laptop😅 But this 17 still great gear, thanks for your comparison video, very helpful
I hope they bring back that angular look. I would like them to put the series letter on the back instead of the size. I think it would look cleaner, and maybe add some hexagon rgb inside the letter in the back screen.
I had the Alienware R3 M17; i9, 300ghz, 32gb ram, version. Sold it. Now I have the Asus Zephyrus M16; i9, 16gb ram, RTX 3070Ti. It’s quite an impressive laptop, defeats the Alienware game control and fan issues.
I found someone selling the rtx 2070 super one for around 800$ and it was like new Should I get it? I'm searching for a good deal under 1k right now. and so if i shouldn't get it , what do you recommend?
Ya 800 for a fairly new clean laptop is really nice deal, I tested both rtx 2070 super and 3070ti if u r not heavy tech savvy u r not gonna find it much different. But then again may I know what is your purpose for getting the laptop? For work gaming ? Causal or hardcore gaming?
@@RISINTECH I'm a student and i travel a lot, I want a powerful laptop for both gaming and working, and it will be much pleasant if it can handle heavy gaming and future proofe.
@@mohamedsudani5888 well unfortunately 2070 superb will not be future proof as most game r pretty depending these days since 4070 will launch soon on new laptops if u do want to get better deal I sugguest 3070ti last year version I’m sure there r plenty of people selling it. But 2070 will most likely last u 3 years or so running game from high to Med low in the next couple of years, it still works perfectly just depends on how demanding you are. If your student and budget I would just stick with 2070super maybe try to bargain for abit lower price.
I've got the R4 and I can throw any game at it in 2022 latest games and smooth as. doesn't matter about these new laptops with their RTX. if they can't keep them cool it doesn't work.and the R4 they are running the GTX flat out. but these new ones they are restricting them because they can't run cool enough.that's why the R4 is big for cooling.
Ya I miss my r4 no problem at all it was perfect laptop the r4 and r5 powerful like desktop if u check my other video I had so much problem with the new x17r2 and m17 …
@@RISINTECH yeah best laptop I've ever had the R4.can play all games flat out specs is great.120hz display is very good even for a TN.I didn't buy it new but was in new condition.had it bit over a year no problems yet.I dnt see the need for these latest laptops cost thousands for what.maybe a bit smoother but I doubt would notice much.there's no games out yet that require anymore power.I haven't even upgraded the ram or needed to overclock it yet.mines got the 1080 GTX.if these new laptops are thin then they've probably needed to downrate the graphics card to run cool enough in that thin body.
Hi it depends if u get it from dell or third party usually from dell should have no problem but sometime u might get faulty parts it happen to me before
What game ? I run Dota 2 in high and new world is medium low setting work perfectly no lag or stuttering and is really depends on what game r u running, if u think of running cyber punk then ya maybe it will lag but most game do work pretty well
@@RISINTECH I played halo infinite strangely it runs great in windowed mode but call of duty lags and stutters on campaign mode not online play but the story mode
Something is not right in your situation, wish I could be more help. I have a laundry issues of things I don't like about this laptop, but I got games like Red Dead 2 cranked up to full everything and it keeps handles it. The only thing I can offer, which surprised me when it happened- I was having freequent lock ups and stutters, even when plugged into power. One day, I got a message that the battery failed, and after that, the problems went away. I wouldn't think a bum battery would cause issues when a laptop was plugged in, but I believe now that it was.
I still have my 17, it’s a beast even with it’s old tech. It runs everything I throw at it.
Hell ya ! Is a beast
Really good info and great insight here. Will definitely keep in mind when looking to buy a gaming laptop. Thanks RisinTech!
I’m glad I can help
Been running my R4 17 (Gtx 1070 and added a m.2 ssd) for about 5 years. It runs everything I throw at it. Only thing I've had to replace is the keyboard as the W and B keys kept popping out. Use it 5 days a week while at work. It survived a 5 foot fall and only the rear bottom cover broke (near the heatsink) and 3 heatsink fins bent a little. I do have the alienware backpack for it though and it's lasted just as long as the laptop. Throw it in my car trunk and ride with it on when I bring my motorcycle to work. I've had no negative experiences with it.
love it, by far best.laptop build alienware has to offer
Thank you for your sharing
Thanks for effort the effort you put into this great review! Very detailed.
Thank you for your kind comment really appreciated
I thought 17 r4 bring that rainbow effect from m17x series. My first AW laptop😅
But this 17 still great gear, thanks for your comparison video, very helpful
I'm just watching this cuz I bought a R4 that's partially defective and only been used once or twice for under $400. Glad I made the decision.
R4 is a great laptop I think is 1 of the best laptop build rather then my lastest m17 and x17
I hope they bring back that angular look. I would like them to put the series letter on the back instead of the size. I think it would look cleaner, and maybe add some hexagon rgb inside the letter in the back screen.
Ya I really love the r4 I think is still a better design it feel solid like how alienware should be.
I had the Alienware R3 M17; i9, 300ghz, 32gb ram, version. Sold it. Now I have the Asus Zephyrus M16; i9, 16gb ram, RTX 3070Ti.
It’s quite an impressive laptop, defeats the Alienware game control and fan issues.
Ya man lots of problem with my m17r3 hopefully new generation will solve most of it still miss my R4 tho
Still using Alienware R4 , our purchased in 2018, gonna to replace fan and battery (second time) soon.
nice review by far
Thank you 😊
Is the 17 R4 for $450 a good deal??
Ya why not
just bought the 17 r4 barely used for £565 on ebay, hoping it's worth it.
Best thermal then m17 for sure
I found someone selling the rtx 2070 super one for around 800$ and it was like new
Should I get it?
I'm searching for a good deal under 1k right now.
and so if i shouldn't get it , what do you recommend?
Ya 800 for a fairly new clean laptop is really nice deal, I tested both rtx 2070 super and 3070ti if u r not heavy tech savvy u r not gonna find it much different. But then again may I know what is your purpose for getting the laptop? For work gaming ? Causal or hardcore gaming?
@@RISINTECH I'm a student and i travel a lot, I want a powerful laptop for both gaming and working, and it will be much pleasant if it can handle heavy gaming and future proofe.
@@mohamedsudani5888 well unfortunately 2070 superb will not be future proof as most game r pretty depending these days since 4070 will launch soon on new laptops if u do want to get better deal I sugguest 3070ti last year version I’m sure there r plenty of people selling it. But 2070 will most likely last u 3 years or so running game from high to Med low in the next couple of years, it still works perfectly just depends on how demanding you are. If your student and budget I would just stick with 2070super maybe try to bargain for abit lower price.
@@RISINTECH Alright Thanks man 👍
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I've got the R4 and I can throw any game at it in 2022 latest games and smooth as. doesn't matter about these new laptops with their RTX. if they can't keep them cool it doesn't work.and the R4 they are running the GTX flat out. but these new ones they are restricting them because they can't run cool enough.that's why the R4 is big for cooling.
Ya I miss my r4 no problem at all it was perfect laptop the r4 and r5 powerful like desktop if u check my other video I had so much problem with the new x17r2 and m17 …
@@RISINTECH yeah best laptop I've ever had the R4.can play all games flat out specs is great.120hz display is very good even for a TN.I didn't buy it new but was in new condition.had it bit over a year no problems yet.I dnt see the need for these latest laptops cost thousands for what.maybe a bit smoother but I doubt would notice much.there's no games out yet that require anymore power.I haven't even upgraded the ram or needed to overclock it yet.mines got the 1080 GTX.if these new laptops are thin then they've probably needed to downrate the graphics card to run cool enough in that thin body.
@@ted.8631 I think u r set all u need upgrade is the ram and ssd to the lastest and your computer will be very fast
I am planning to buy R4 2ndhand. Any advice?
View the laptop before purchase and test it
@@RISINTECHyes I have
Does screen replacement affect anything on the laptop ?
Hi it depends if u get it from dell or third party usually from dell should have no problem but sometime u might get faulty parts it happen to me before
Es recomendable actualmente hoy en dia? Para warzone 2.0?
No creo PC de torre mejor
I hate compact laptops they usally have worse temps then larger laptops like the 17 R4
This laptop can’t run games I get without stuttering and Frame drops on the lowest settings 17 r4
What game ? I run Dota 2 in high and new world is medium low setting work perfectly no lag or stuttering and is really depends on what game r u running, if u think of running cyber punk then ya maybe it will lag but most game do work pretty well
@@RISINTECH I played halo infinite strangely it runs great in windowed mode but call of duty lags and stutters on campaign mode not online play but the story mode
@@thedeadarrise hmm have to did a repaste on your laptop ? Yearly maintenance? Clean the dust ? I highly recommended and do a fresh window reset
Something is not right in your situation, wish I could be more help. I have a laundry issues of things I don't like about this laptop, but I got games like Red Dead 2 cranked up to full everything and it keeps handles it. The only thing I can offer, which surprised me when it happened- I was having freequent lock ups and stutters, even when plugged into power. One day, I got a message that the battery failed, and after that, the problems went away. I wouldn't think a bum battery would cause issues when a laptop was plugged in, but I believe now that it was.
still have my 17 R4 running strong only complaint is its pretty heavy lol
How's the performance in latest games bruh? Also did you undervolt it too?
Estas haciendo la comparacion de laptopa de generacion nueva a aantigua o estas probando si cada modelo vale la pena hahahahah
😂