Dell G3 17 3779
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5)
- Display: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- Storage: 1000GB HDD
- RAM: 8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
- Weight: 3.27 kg (7.2 lbs)
Pros
- Impressive price/performance ratio
- IPS screen with 87% sRGB coverage (LG LGD05B5)
- Lack of PWM
- Thunderbolt 3 port (some configs)
- Fingerprint scanner
- Keyboard backlight + liquid spill protection
Cons
- Not that high build quality
- Mediocre battery life
- High internal temperatures
Dell G3 17 3779 - Specs Also known as G3779-5499BLK
Display
17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
HDD/SSD
1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
RAM
8GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
OS
Windows 10
Battery
56Wh, 4-cell
Dimensions
415 x 279 x 25 mm (16.34" x 10.98" x 0.98")
Weight
3.27 kg (7.2 lbs)
Ports and connectivity
Features
DISPLAY: 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
| Name | 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 17.3" |
| Pixel density | 127.34 ppi |
| Panel Type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Becomes "Retina" from | 27 inches (69 cm) |
Dell G3 17 3779 in-depth review
Many gamers, especially those who play strategies, MOBA, or RPG games, prefer 17-inch laptops instead of those with smaller screens. Although the resolution is not the same, 17-inch panels give a broader view of all controls, inventory, and options which facilitates one's gameplay and reduces the need to look closer at the screen. This is why it was somewhat strange that a company like Dell that has almost 200 different series in our catalog, did not have a single 17-inch gaming series. Of cours[...]
Read the full reviewCPU Performance: Intel Core i5-8300H
Results are from the Cinebench 15 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from the Fritz chess benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
Results are from our Photoshop benchmark test (the lower the score, the better)
GPU Performance: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5)
$3499.11+317%
6063.00-3.3%
Results are for the 3DMark: Fire Strike (Graphics) benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
$3499.11+317%
1829.00+29.9%
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
$3499.11+317%
0.00-100%
Results are for the Unigine Superposition benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
$3499.11+317%
1729.00-5.5%
Results are for the Unigine Heaven 3.0 benchmark (the higher the score, the better)
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