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DELL Alienware X15 R1 laptop i7-11800H RTX 3060 16GB 512GB 15.6 FHD 165Hz

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A 15.6 inch FHD 165Hz gaming laptop with an 8-core i7-11800H, RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • Eight-core i7-11800H hits 4.6 GHz turbo for fast compute
  • RTX 3060 with 12 GB GDDR6 drives smooth 1080p gaming
  • 6-inch FHD panel at 165 Hz gives fluid motion
  • 512 GB SSD plus 16 GB RAM loads levels quickly
  • Thin 16.3 mm chassis weighs 2.27 kg for portable power

Alienware X15 R1 15.6" FHD 165Hz gaming laptop

The Alienware X15 R1 is a 15.6 inch Windows 11 laptop built around an 8 core Intel Core i7-11800H processor that reaches 4.60 GHz turbo. It pairs 16GB of system memory with a 512GB SSD and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 mobile GPU carrying 12GB GDDR6. The non touch FHD panel runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution and 165Hz refresh.

Sustained load thermal profile

The chassis measures 16.3mm thick and starts at 2.27 kg with the 165Hz display fitted. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI 2.1 output support external displays and docks while the system is under load. A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with Powershare can charge peripherals even when the laptop is asleep. The micro SD slot and global headset jack remain accessible during extended sessions.

RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6 graphics decision

The mobile RTX 3060 with 12GB GDDR6 is the single component that determines whether this machine fits a workflow needing dedicated video memory at this tier. Buyers who require more GPU memory or a higher refresh panel such as 360Hz or 240Hz QHD should consider other configurations. The 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM are fixed in this listing.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,592.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineAlienware
Model nameAlienware X15 R1 Laptop
Part numberAlienware X15 R1 Laptop
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 11th Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-11800H
CPU cores8
Turbo clock speed4.6 GHz
Processor codenameTiger Lake
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11ac Wireless LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the X15 R1 get when the RTX 3060 and i7-11800H run at full load for hours?

The chassis is just 16.3 mm thick and weighs 2.27 kg, so fan noise and surface temperatures rise noticeably under sustained gaming loads.

Which ports on the X15 R1 require me to already own specific cables or adapters for my existing monitor and peripherals?

You need an HDMI 2.1 cable for the HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C cable for the Type-C ports, and a USB-A cable for the Powershare port.

Can the Thunderbolt 4 port on this laptop drive an external GPU enclosure to upgrade graphics later?

Yes, the Type-C Thunderbolt 4 port supports external GPU enclosures, letting you add desktop-class graphics alongside the internal RTX 3060.

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