Dell G3 17 3779 Gaming [G317-7664]

German restraint

The G3 line of gaming laptops is positioned by Dell as a more affordable alternative to the Alienware line. Unlike 100% gaming models, the G3 has a discreet design, which mainly stands out due to the backlit keyboard with a dedicated WASD block and textured plastic inner cover. In general, in terms of visual sensations, it is much closer to a Dell business laptop than to the usual gaming machines.

The hidden power of the Core i7

But as soon as you look under the hood, the real power will open up: the latest generation 6-core (12 threads) Core i7 works in conjunction with 16 GB of RAM and a 2256 GB HDD + SSD disk array. This model will definitely not have problems with a reserve of RAM or storage of a large collection of games.

GTX 1060 Low Power Video Adapter

For gaming performance, a special laptop version of the GTX 1060 video adapter is responsible, which is characterized by a reduced size, high energy efficiency and performance almost at the level of a standard GTX 1060. With 6 GB of memory, it will easily handle any even the most demanding game of 2019 on maximum graphics settings.

Take care of cooling

However if it is properly loaded with demanding toys like Far Cry 5 or Project CARS 2, the cooling system is bad — it makes a lot of noise, and the case heats up 55 – 57 degrees. This does not interfere with playing (especially since there is no throttling), but for a gaming laptop it would be possible to make a better cooling system. But we have what we have, so it’s better to immediately buy a cooling pad in a pair with a laptop. Another reason for embarrassment is the soiled plastic cover, which instantly collects prints.

Modern equipment including USB and Thunderbolt

Otherwise, this is a very interesting model with a bright and contrasting 17-inch display, a modern set of ports (there are USB-C and Thunderbolt), a comfortable gaming keyboard and a standard battery that can withstand up to 6 hours of surfing the net or watching videos.