Key Features

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6th Gen Intel Core i7 Desktop Processors

Get desktop-level processing power with locked and unlocked options. The latest Intel® 22 nm manufacturing process delivers significant performance advancements—including vastly improved graphics, battery life, and security—for a zero-compromise computing experience. With key features like Hyper-Threading for better multitasking, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor delivers top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks.

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NVIDIA Quadro M1000M Graphics

This OpenGL-compatible card is designed for mobile workstations and based on NVIDIA's new Maxwell architecture. Featuring 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM and powered by 1,024 CUDA cores, the Quadro M1000M is fully optimized to get the most out of CAD, 3D, and media creation applications as well as CUDA enabled calculations.

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Custom Tuning

We've made our award winning reputation by building desktops that simply outperform the competition through a level of custom tuning and tweaking that the rest simply can't match. We bring that same expertise to every ProMagix M17Q we build. Each laptop is custom tuned to peak output by our team of expert engineers to ensure that when it leaves our facility, it does at an unrivaled level of performance.

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World's Thinnest Desktop Replacement Laptop

At just 1.5", the ProMagix M17Q was designed to be the thinnest desktop replacement on the market. It's this sleek aesthetic that you’ll feel compelled to show off anywhere and everywhere. And this combination of design and extreme performance that makes this laptop something truly special. You won't find a thinner 17" laptop with this kind of power anywhere else.

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Fully Customizable

Make your ProMagix M17Q exactly what you need it to be. From solid state hard drives, premium dual channel memory and advanced networking to premium cooling and top of the line processor options, the ProMagix M17Q is fully customizable to meet your specific needs.

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Ships in Just 7 Business Days

The waiting is the hardest part but our new line of custom laptops ships on average in just one week after order completion. That means less time waiting and more time enjoying your new laptop.

More Details


The ProMagix M17Q's ultra sharp 17.3" Full HD IPS LED-Backlit Display shows off your projects and creations in crystal-clear full 1080p so you get the best experience possible both at home and on the go. IPS technology means better viewing angles, brighter and more accurate colors, and crisper images. NVIDIA G-SYNC, the groundbreaking new display technology that delivers the smoothest and fastest display experience ever, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. 

The ProMagix M17Q was designed with the same ideals as our award winning desktops - refined aesthetics paired with jaw-dropping power. Sleek stylings and premium rubberized finish give the ProMagix M17Q a look that's a great fit for both gaming and business. And at just 1.5" in thickness, the ProMagix M17Q is the thinnest desktop replacement laptop on the market. In addition, the ProMagix M17Q's re-engineered cooling system performs where others fail, surpassing the demands of next gen gaming and demanding applications.
By configuring your ProMagix M17Q with dual M.2 drives in RAID 0 for speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and adding up to two solid state or mechanical drives for additional storage, your games and media creations don't stand a chance. You won't find a laptop with more storage options anywhere in the world. And the best part - it's all fully customizable to meet your specific needs.
Handle everything with Thunderbolt 3/SuperSpeed USB 3.1 port. Maximize your data transfer rate at 8 times the performance of USB 3.0 with the new 40Gbps maximum thoughput or run a 4K Display at 60Hz to get the most out of your multimedia applications.
Multiply your productivity with up to 4x the screens. The ProMagix M17Q supports up to 3 additional monitors via HDMI and Display-Port so you can create media masterpieces in full breathtaking HD surround.
Next gen Onkyo speakers with an integrated subwoofer create a truly immersive environment for the best possible audio experience from a laptop device. For headphone users, the ProMagix M17Q's onboard amplifier boosts power to the headphone port for the finest sound fidelity possible.
If you’ve ever bought a computer from the behemoth, mass produced competition, you know bloatware. Free trials you don’t want, software you didn’t ask for, search bars you’ll never use – all choking your system. We don't do it, and we never will. With Velocity Micro, we only install what you as us for, and not a thing more.

Why Choose Velocity?

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Meticulous Handcraftsmanship

We’re obsessed with perfection – there are no assembly lines here. As with all Velocity Micro PCs, each ProMagix M17Q is hand built by expert engineers, meaning every screw is turned by hand. The end result is better airflow and thermal properties, translating into a more stable, longer lasting system.

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A Legacy of Excellence

Since our first review in 2002, no PC manufacturer has won more awards from the press than has Velocity Micro. Featured in CNET, PC Magazine, PC Gamer, Maximum PC and many more, Velocity Micro PCs continue to be lauded by reviewers and customers alike for its performance, build quality, and stunning design. Learn more.

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100% US-based tech support

Every Velocity Micro PC comes with complimentary lifetime business hours phone support. And the best part – a call placed to our support team will never be routed anywhere offshore. It’s like having your own personal geek, just a call away. It costs more, but we won't let anything get in the way of an astonishing customer experience.

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Quality Control

Before shipping, this laptop endures a grueling set of tests and quality control measures that would bring most systems to their knees. Stress tests, extensive reboots, an overnight burn in, and an exhaustive 200-point QA checklist ensure that every ProMagix M17Q meets our own lofty standards. 

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100% US-based

Each and every Velocity Micro PC ships from and is supported by our Richmond, VA headquarters. We don’t outsource. We don’t cut corners. Not ever. 

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Financing Options

Buy today, pay tomorrow. Velocity Micro accepts Paypal Credit for all purchases big and small. Learn more about their interest free financing options and apply for credit here. 

Full Specs

Processor

Intel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor (3.4/4.0GHz), 8MB L3 Cache, LGA 1151 (TDP 65W)
Intel® Core™ i7-6700K Processor (4.0/4.2GHz), 8MB L3 Cache, LGA 1151 (TDP 91W)
Chipset Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
Memory

Supports Dual Channel DDR4

Four 260Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR4 2133MHz (Real operation frequency depends on FSB of processor)

Expandable up to 64GB, depends on 4GB/8GB SODIMM module
Storage

Two changeable 2.5” HDD/SSD, SATA interface (RAID 0/1 support)

Two M.2 2280 SSD (RAID 0/1 support), SATA interface or One M.2 2280 SSD, PCIe Gen3 x4 interface

Display

17.3" Full HD 16:9 Wide screen (1920x1080) IPS LED-Backlit Display in Matte Finished screen with G-SYNC technology
Graphics NVIDIA® Quadro M1000M graphics

- Microsoft® DirectX® 12 Compatible
- Support PCIe x16
- MXM3.0 Type B
- NVIDIA® PhysX® Technology
- NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
Audio

High Definition audio interface
1 Built-in Microphone
2 Built-in Speakers and subwoofer made by Onkyo
S/PDIF Digital output
Built-in Array Microphone
External 7.1CH audio output supported by headphone, microphone, and S/PDIF jack
Sound Blaster X-FI™ MB 3
ANSP™ 3D sound technology on headphone output

Keyboard

Full color illuminated full size keyboard with numeric pad and anti-ghost keys
Fully programmable macro capability - customize individual key as hot key / multiple keystrokes in one key
Touchpad Integrated touchpad with multi-gesture, scrolling function, and fingerprint scanner

I/O

1 HDMI 1.4b output Port (with HDCP)
2 DisplayPort 1.2 output Ports
1 USB 3.1 (Gen2) / Thunderbolt 3 Combo Port (Type-C Port)
3 USB 3.0 Ports
1 eSATA / USB 3.0 Combo Port (1 x Powered USB port, AC/DC)
1 Headphone Jack
1 Microphone Jack
1 Line-in Jack
1 S/PDIF output Jack
1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
Internal/External Slots

6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini-SD/SDHC/SDXC)
Three M.2 Card Slots
- 1st for WLAN Combo M.2 2230 Card with PCIe and USB interface
- 2nd and 3rd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3 x4 interface

Communications

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN + Bluetooth™ V4.0

Features Kensington Lock
Built-in 2.0M FHD Video Camera
Rubberized finish

Power

Removable 8 cell Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack 82Wh
Full Range AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, 230W AC Adapter, DC output 19.5V, 11.8A

Size 16.46" (w) x 11.1" (d) x 1.52" (h)
Weight 8.6 LBs with Battery Pack

Testimonials

  • "I’ve found the S17 to be amazing. Kudos to Velocity Micro for building a true, mobile, desktop replacement! Now I’m spoiled rotten… "

    - Bob C.

  • "A fantastic product only matched by the incredible service and support from the company. Best service and support for any product I have ever bought. A wonderful company and product line."

    - Dan Z.

  • "I don't think I've ever been more pleased with a company than VM. I'll be back in touch if and when I need another computer and another and another."

    - Shelby S.

  • "You have the best quality computer in the world, no other comes close to what you produce and to top it off it's MADE IN THE USA."

    - Richard B.