4K display + Alienware 18 + i7 4940MX at 4.0Ghz = Awesome
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The Alienware 18 is MASSIVE... luckily it packs power with its size and is able to push to a 4k display while running its 4940MX at a turbo of 4.0Ghz! It still blows my mind that they have overclocked this laptop above 5.0Ghz Our PAX East 2014 Intel Sponsor Info + Giveaways!: linustechtips.com A special Thank you to Corsair as well! twitter.com @LinusTech Join our community forum: bit.ly
The Alienware 18 is a large gaming laptop that runs a 4K display and an Intel i7‑4940MX processor at 4.0 GHz stock, overclockable to 5+ GHz. The video shows the laptop at a PAX East 2014 booth, with the screen playing Batman and the presenter highlighting the laptop’s size, performance, and cooling. He notes the overclocking capability and the extreme edition, and invites viewers to subscribe and mentions Intel and Corsair sponsorship. The video covers the specs and performance of the laptop, and the viewer comments praise the price and performance.
Viewers appreciate the laptop’s large size and powerful specs, noting the 4K display and overclocking potential. Many comments praise the price, with some humor about the cost and battery life. Comments also mention the laptop’s ability to play games smoothly and its value on the second‑hand market. Overall sentiment is positive, with several high‑like comments and supportive replies.
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Questions answered
- What processor does the Alienware 18 use?
- It uses an Intel i7‑4940MX processor.
- What is the base clock speed of the processor?
- The processor runs at about 3.1 GHz stock.
- What is the overclocked speed of the processor?
- It can be overclocked to 4.0 GHz, and the laptop can reach over 5 GHz.
- What display resolution does the laptop support?
- It supports a 4K display.
- What event is the video filmed at?
- The video is filmed at the Intel booth at PAX East 2014.
- Which sponsors are mentioned in the video?
- Intel and Corsair are mentioned as sponsors.
- What is the video’s main focus?
- The video focuses on the laptop’s size, performance, and overclocking capability.
- What is the video’s call to action?
- The presenter invites viewers to subscribe to Linus Tech Tips and follow on Twitter.