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    New CPU and GPU options for the latest laptops

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Game7a1, Jan 3, 2017.

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    http://www.digitaltrends.com/comput...gaming-laptops-refresh-intel-seventh-gen-cpu/
    http://www.notebookreview.com/news/new-alienware-13-r3-15-r3-and-17-r4-notebooks/
    13 R3 gets Kaby Lake update to its CPU and GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti (VRAM varies based on which processor you get).
    15 R3 and 17 R4 gets Kaby Lake update and GTX 1050 Ti.
    They all have a cheaper starting price, likely due to the GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti. Both new GPUs have 2 GB of VRAM, and the GTX 1050 Ti has a 4GB option for the 13 R3 .
    These are still the same laptops. Just with a couple new options. Update happens on Thursday.
     
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    They've made me wait so long for mine that I may cancel and reorder with Kaby Lake.

    Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
     
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    Other sources have said the 13 R3 will offer the 2GB 1050 in addition to the 2GB and 4GB versions of the1050 Ti.
     
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    Just to be clear, the Alienware laptops will refresh with Kaby this Thursday? Aka we can place an order to get Kaby this week?
     
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    That's the information we're getting, they should launch on the 5th (coenciding with CES and the Kaby Lake unveil).
     
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    Like on the website we're on right now?
    I'll update the OP.
     
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