Dell G7 17 7790 / G7790 17.3″ Gaming Laptop
The Dell G7 17 7790 / G7790 is a big-screen laptop for gamers.
It features a 17.3-inch wide viewing angle display with optional high refresh rate of 144 Hz.
As the most important computer part for gaming, the G7 17 7790 / G7790 features Nvidia GeForce dedicated video card options. Customers can choose between the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB and the RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB. The RTX series is recommended for those who want top-tier gaming performance and ray-tracing technology for more realistic effects in games. Furthermore, the 7790 / G7790 configurations equipped with the RTX cards additionally provide a USB-C port with Thunderbolt data input-output technology.
The Dell G7 17 7790 / G7790 features the 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H with four computing cores or the Core i7-9750H with six cores. These powerful processors are optimized for gaming and heavier computing duties like video editing. The i7-9750H is recommended for those who want ultimate performance.
The offered system memory sizes are 8GB and 16GB. Getting the pricier 16GB option makes sense, because some games can require more than 8GB to run optimally. Thankfully, both 8GB and 16GB options are in dual channel memory mode, so there are no slowdowns related to single channel memory use.
For storing data, the G7 17 7790 / G7790 features either a 1-Terabyte hard drive combined with a 128GB or 256GB solid state drive or pure solid state drive storage with 512GB capacity.
The provided battery capacity of 60 WHr is generally good. But, you should keep in mind that the components of the 7790 / G7790 are designed for the best performance, not power-efficiency. Also, the big 17.3″ screen requires more power than the smaller ones. Overall, you can’t expect a great battery life with this laptop model.
If you like the concept of the Dell G7 17 7790 / G7790 but want a more compact laptop, you can take a look at the 15.6-inch version – the G7 15 7590 / G7590. Dell also offers cheaper G5 and G3 gaming notebooks, but they are only available in the 15.6-inch size.
Here are the specs of the Dell G7 17 7790 / G7790 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Gaming laptop The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games. |
| Screen Size | 17.3-inch The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. High refresh rate of 144 Hz (optional) The 144Hz display refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It's important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. It also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays. On this laptop, the 144Hz refresh rate feature is optional. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-9300H 9th Gen (powerful CPU designed for heavy tasks) Intel Core i7-9750H 9th Gen (powerful CPU designed for heavy tasks) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB dedicated video card (for smooth hard-core gaming) Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB dedicated video card (for smooth hard-core gaming) Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB dedicated video card (for smooth hard-core gaming, power efficient version of RTX 2070) Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB dedicated video card (for smooth hard-core gaming, power efficient version of RTX 2080) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
| Data Storage | 512GB SSD 512GB storage capacity is recommended if you store a lot of large files and install many programs. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 128GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB 3.1 Three full-size USB Type A ports. USB-C (optional) Some configurations of this laptop have an additional compact USB Type C port. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. Video out via USB-C (optional) The laptop delivers digital video output via optional USB-C. |
| Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
| Other Features | Thunderbolt 3.0 (optional) Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available. On this notebook, Thunderbolt is optional. |
| Battery | 60 WHr capacity |
| Weight | 7.3 pounds |
| Height | 1" |
| Width | 15.9" |
| Depth | 11.6" |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
| Year of Release | 2019 |
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Ben –
Any chance I could get my laptop GPU replaced if water was spilt on it?
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Mary –
does this laptop support UEFI?
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Mark –
All modern PCs support UEFI
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steven lambert –
I purchased a Dell G7 17 G7790-7662GRY-PUS from Amazon last year and want to upgrade the screen to 144Hz. Does this laptop utilize a 40pin connector?
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