We Bought a 7 Year Old Alienware...Does it Suck?

We love checking out older Alienware items, often they are hidden gems! This Alienware 15 R3 features an Intel i7 and a GTX 1070 and it was $400. Originally this laptop came out in 2017 and was $2,600! With how cheap laptops are getting, is this actually still a good deal or should you avoid these?
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[@projecteu5784]

ah memories. that was the very first gaming computer i ever owned. I purchased it with my bonus after basic. I used that all through the army, and some college afterwards before i finally built my tower. mine was the 17 inch version with the full numpad. I noticed in the video they were saying this was 2600. Im not sure about that mine was 1700 when i bought it from best buy in 2017

[@KickMe1177]

I had the 970 version with the 4k screen. Only came with 8gb of ddr5 ram and it cost soio damn much.

[@Empylol]

@@KickMe1177how do you like it? Would it be an upgrade from my Asus ROG Strix G16 with an i9-13980HX + RTX 4070 8GB + 64GB DDR5-4800MHZ RAM + 2TB NVMe SSD storage? Also it has a 1200P 165hz screen, but I am thinking about upgrading to the laptop in this video, what is your thoughts?

[@KickMe1177]

@Empylol don't do it haha. What you got already is good.

[@firesoulgamz1082]

@@Empylol blud flexing on budget gamers

[@smalldeadman]

The 1070 is actually a higher cuda core count than the desktop 1070. Power limits are lower than the desktop card mind. I have had one since 2017, the main issue is the cpu is poor for modern use and I have the 7820hq which is overclocked to 4.2ghz it’s Not enough for Morden games IMO. I would not recommend 3rd party batteries as they often have the wrong temp sensor installed which causes the laptop to alarm on boot and refuse to charge the battery as well as reducing power limits so the processor runs at 1.2ghz (it’s better to have a bad original battery than a 3rd party if you plan on being on wall power anyway)

[@mcflygarcia]

I used to have the same one, 17inch 7820hk 1070 4k gsync, my battery die and i bough one from aliexpress no problems at all it charge normal and it gets around 4 hours of normal use. I sold it to a cousin and still working great.

[@BREEZYM6015]

I have an i7 8700k paired with a GTX 1060 6GB. How does it compare to CPU and GPU in this laptop?

[@BowsettesFury]

Can’t lie still want one of these

[@WesterGaming]

I love you guys. Always finding ways to make just about anything SUPER interesting!

[@Hurriedboss22]

Still currently rock my 1060 version as my back up pc! Love gaming on it every now and then still! Absolutely love these Alienware videos!

[@itsdeonlol]

Great pickup guys!

[@berkant_k]

The docking station port is actually for an eGPU

[@lagoleer]

Toasty Bros: Whoa this 15 R3 is massive and this 240w PSU is HUGE! **Alienware 18 w/ 330w has entered the chat**

[@adamhylton996]

Love yalls videos inspired me to build my first pc ever im 38 and ready to join the master race

[@32bitsGame]

Nice more videos on old gpu laptops😁😁😁

[@SmokinGoodd420]

Does it have a mux switch? You guys should plug it into a monitor and benchmark it .

[@danielrock04]

Yeah, till where I know it doesn't have a mux switch 👌

[@jean-pierreraduocallaghan8422]

I tried to find out when MUX switches were created online but I couldn't find anything. The only thing I found was Asus saying that they first put them in their laptops in 2018, but it could be older than that if other companies were using it. But maybe the MUX switch wasn't common in 2017 or didn't exist ?

[@Teksers]

The temps are so high because, most likely, it still uses the same thermal paste since it came out. Make a video about re-pasting it and show the difference in before and after cleaning it inside and maybe upgrading the storage.

[@BowsettesFury]

I hope they see this

[@Ultimatebubs]

Taking apart a Dell laptop can be a serious pain. They really aren't designed to be user servicable.

[@kr00t0n]

I repasted and repadded mine (1060) multiple times and it still had terrible thermals, which is sad, as I loved the laptop in all other areas.

[@Teksers]

@@kr00t0n Then the cooling is not sufficient. Also as I looked at their video, the feet that should give enough elevation are not enough. Also they tested the laptop on that mat and used the laptop keyboard. Pushing it down to help get less airflow.

[@danielrock04]

I have one of these and I can firmly say that the only thing that changed something for me was liquid metal, but the performance they show is about the same as mine, so I don't think 20 degrees of temp difference would have any effect after all...

[@paulmoreira6110]

What would a non Alienware with the same specs cost. Would it be less and if so how much less?

[@nchitechredneck]

I used to carry one of those when I traveled all the time for work. I played a lot of Fortnite: Save the World on it. Still have it here in my office. Was great.

[@Aeternae02]

What program do they use for the monitoring temps and usage in game? I may have overlooked it in the video info but very curious as it gives good info and does t appear to be too intrusive on the screen.

[@homebody1262]

MSI Afterburner

[@AeiKei]

I still have an Asus GL703VM with the 7700hq and the 1060 6gb. The cpu is a disaster in terms of temperature, the only reasonable thing to do is undervolt it (if the bios is unlocked, seems like the Dell machines from that era had the bios locked so no undervolt possible, can't say for the Alienware ones)

[@EvanLovell]

That "dell docking station" is actually alienware custom EGPU that the connector they use so it gets the highest bandwidth

[@dan.cremarecords]

Sill have this since 2017, havent re installed windows ever, max speed out at the time for 2600, still running, only thing was to change the paste for the procesor/gpu but it still very relevant for gaming and video editing, totally worth it

[@jacksonrhodes1500]

I have the same version but with a 1060 and have the same issues. Battery is nuked and the display has so much screen tear and ghosting it is unusable. I don’t use it for gaming anymore and really only use it plugged into my TV to stream videos and sports

[@darpan2161]

Really? Im thinking to buy alienware r3 gtx1060 from second hand market

[@ctse26]

Been using the MSI GS65 Thin - i7 8750h - GTX 1070 mq - 32 GB RAM - 4 TB SSD although it has a lower wattage on the GPU, it still runs quite well.

[@badartiktok6770]

Can I ask if the motherboard a520m k v2 can work with daul chanel

[@jacobtinsley1]

Maybe do a repaste to see if the temps come down.

[@ajitmclid]

yo i love your videos

[@Kecske_Gaming]

maybe try repasting the cpu it could fix a bit on temps i think

[@Mobilemonke]

I need more ultra budget pc challenge it was a W serie

[@jasonviande5053]

I still have a 2015 Alienware laptop and it is still usable (though batt is toast). On the hood I set the light color to green, then put a Yoda sticker on it so it looks like lasers are coming out of his eyes

[@devinlaurent5916]

I gotta 2014 Alienware14 and I can’t play some games I wish I could so I bought yalls gateway with the 3050. Way cheaper then what they are now new. Ima keep the Alienware for older games.

[@JRose-zn7iw]

Oh the BEZEL...we HAVE evolved indeed.

[@jponz85]

That "docking" port is actually alienwares proprietary egpu doc you have to buy separate, and only alienware egpu box works on it.

[@buildyourcomputer]

External GPU Supports up to Nvidia 2000 series cards.

[@jponz85]

@buildyourcomputer not sure. Not sure what power supply that alienware egpu comes with

[@buildyourcomputer]

@@jponz85 it's a standalone thing it plugged into Alienware Laptops and minipcs like the Alienware alpha r2 (it isn't a thing anymore)

[@xnrg1968]

gracias for the content; i am modding an old alienware when i get done ill send a pic peace

[@gezzca]

I have one of these from 2013 they were hot heavy things

[@MagMan4x4]

I had the 17R4 and R5 version of that laptop. YOu just need a battery and to repaste the CPU and GPU and it would be a decent little computer.

[@97BuckeyeGuy]

I never realized how truly enormous those laptop bezels were back in the day.

[@deckofcards87]

You should see the laptops we were rocking in the 90s and early 000s. All bezel. Ghosty lcds.

[@rReckless2218]

still rock one of these,battery life has always sucked but plays starfield lol

[@_Nitrous_]

Bought one for 300$, no problem with battery.. it still play a tons of games lol its crazy how cheap it was !!

[@poxzy_0]

Those CPU temps 🔥😂

[@jeremybeaverson7167]

You may want to repast that or clean it because those temps are high as hell

[@donovanlear2976]

I have the Alienware 15 with the 1060 and it has aged, HORRIBLY. It was prime in its time though! Borderlands 2 and many many hours of tf2 were played. Fun times!

[@mcflygarcia]

That Alienware needs a repaste badly. Mine wont go past the 82c with the 7820hk at 4.2, 4.3ghz and a 1070. Battery for this model its around 50 to 60dll in aliexpress

[@buildyourcomputer]

The dell bios will tell you what the battery life is (or isn't)

[@danielrock04]

I have one right here, battery went pillow mode, screen created some dead pixels, the I7 7700 aged like shit for the newest games...it only worked well after I changed the thermal paste to liquid metal...BUT it was the greatest chassi they ever made...heavy and resistance...was my first gaming laptop, and it was awesome at the time but today I never would recommend anyone to buy one...

[@bibipowerz7210]

can u try for a 700 dollars rtx laptop plzz

[@sithea5790]

i would try to go for a micro center laptop but the closest micro center is 70 miles away from me😢

[@jean-pierreraduocallaghan8422]

Do they not ship ? I know it's better to walk in and see in person, but if they ship, which I'm sure they do, then that's the next best thing bro.

[@matteoseelos8705]

Ohhhh it is my first gaming laptop and that one from sheldon copper

[@williammathies2998]

Thanks!

[@Sonic_1000]

I just gave the exact laptop to my carpenter. I bought it new in 2017ish

[@michaelwood9866]

Yes the battery isnt good but did u ever think that this is a desktop replacement? I have a asus rog with a i7 4720hq gtx960 2 gb and i never thought the battery would last…..too much hardware power means less battery life obviously so its more of a desktop than laptop

[@NickxTM]

Daaamn that is a thick boi

[@_DeepRest]

It’s basically a *desktop slim* at this point

[@BowsettesFury]

You should’ve seen their actual desktop replacement back in 07 when Alienware was still Alienware. The damn thing was basically a table 😂

[@_DeepRest]

@@BowsettesFury no way 😂

[@djbirdnoise6505]

that shift key looked like it was made for minecraft shifting 😂😂😂

[@4Frmcfff]

More like Roblox’s 😂

[@kamoto1771]

Could you say hi also love the vids ❤❤❤

[@damolin77]

If it was me I would be changing the screen out for a High refresh rate one.

[@sirzembla4512]

I would use the hdmi and a basic 60Hz TV screen , but 1080p and good latency .... I've had a gaming desktop , much less powerfull and i was really satisfied with it while playing on my TV , the 17,3 " screen was better than this , but too small , 40" and 17,3 it isn't the same experience ....

[@jean-pierreraduocallaghan8422]

Can you actually upgrade screens in laptops with different screens than the manufacturer provided ?

[@deaddevil7]

The only thing making this worth it is that it comes with a monitor attached 🙃

[@KerrangR]

While I understand the way you are testing, you are seriously doing this laptop a disservice by unlocking the framerates and judging the temperatures. It has a 60hz monitor and doesn't need any games running at higher framerates, it's just gonna unnecessarily stress the CPU leading to your stuttering issues. I have the 1060 version of this laptop (same CPU) and can confirm temps are worrying some times, it's still kicking strong today. The issue you might have been having with Fullscreen might have been caused by gsync technology (or maybe you just wanted to stress it intentionally unlocking the fps). I have played both games besides playing WZ3 and no issues after repasting with high quality paste and undervolting this my laptop barely reaches 83c on the CPU and never beyond 72c on the GPU. Thank you for showcasing this piece though, it can still tear through any AAA title today.

[@sirzembla4512]

Windows 10 : yum yum ..... Windows 11 : ☹ What you there is a modern desktop ....

[@anthonybooyay]

Can we add Starfield and BG3 to the tests?

[@nxm3162]

hook it up to a 144hz monitor n ur good to go

[@curiousfox4463]

8:50 *[Pun Intended]*

[@matthewcoetzee9173]

What do you do with the Pc's you build

[@BowsettesFury]

They sell them, and once a month they do a give away on Twitch. This is LITERALLY their business 😂

[@christopheredwardnaidoo4150]

😂you guys said 60hz but it's not it's a 144hz screen and it's buttery smooth even on video...

[@UltimateGamer027]

7:54 nice country accent

[@srsharvesh9859]

Bro this 1070 easy beat the rtx 2050 in the fortnite 💀💀💀

[@sollerhollersoulblade6126]

I hate to burst bubble the only thing you really paying for in a Alienware device is the name. there are way better brands like MSI or Asus or Aorus examples which is way better build quality for the same sorta money in laptops. So yeah I don't agree that people should Rush and buy Alienware without knowing this first. They cool to look at but that's about it. However they do cheap out and charge a premium for cheaper parts. This if you buying new. If you buying a alienware used great you can find good deals.

[@_stonksIG_]

finally fortnite gameplay is back

[@Lucromis]

Why do KZbinrs always test newer games that have constant updates designed for newer PCs and drivers on these retro pc videos generally? Test an rtx 4090 in 2030 and it’ll be meh. It’d be nice to see games of the era and new games. Both are just as easy to access if the os is supported by steam still, but if older gog games or abandonware…

[@jax1492]

not worth 400 ... you can get a better one new for 400

[@BowsettesFury]

Fact

[@icytiger34]

hi

[@DaK1DR1C0]

Can it run gta roleplay

[@HozaifaAkberAli]

can we run forza horizon 5 on this?

[@arandomboi3353]

Yooo

[@fearfulmassif154]

Yoo

[@user-rh5po3jd8m]

Sup

[@slippinjimmy3961]

CPU isn't the stutter problem its the old harddrive

[@canavar4802]

i have it and its sucks

[@Florenia_menta]

good😀😀

[@Thematchma69]

Ayooo heyy

[@jeffreyblueeyes7824]

hi pcbros i need a gaming pc i Got a bad pc pls pcbros im 13 now

[@NetlinkVPN]

First 🥇

[@jalaljamal8279]

not first

[@hoarnedheadship]

First

[@mainmanmick]

$400 is not cheap when your country is in an economic crisis.

[@m00ninbag29]

Yep, but for this amount of money you can only get a celeron or i3 u calculator, still worth it

[@srinikarur9045]

@@m00ninbag29 yea u are right 👍

[@silentrage333]

Skill issue

[@washedupwill3360]

Nothing is cheap when u cant afford it

[@TheRealBelt]

@@washedupwill3360Real

[@ZIKLAG1152]

day 20 of asking for a free gaming laptop

[@altonkilbourn1595]

There's nothing wrong with this alienware it's you guys you cry about anything shut up about the battery just buy a new one you just don't alienware and it shows

[@Raisoo]

Can you guys send me a laptop 😅

[@technicallycorrect838]

They do sell and ship laptops on their website.

[@Tatoebot]

Don’t beg

[@mikeanderson2957]

you guys a joke

[@altonkilbourn1595]

They just don't like alienware and it shows but they will sale it for more money than what they brought it for

[@Tatoebot]

What a pos laptop. Alienware sucks still