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Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Desktop: i7 11700F, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, RTX 3080

or less w/ SD Cashback (PC Req'd)

$2,026

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Dell Member & Purchase Program has Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Gaming Desktop on sale for $2025.94 when you follow directions below. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Archaea for sharing this deal

Follow Directions Below for Price:
  1. Click here and Select BASE Alienware Aurora R12 Gaming Desktop (priced at $1077.99), and Click "Customize & Buy"
  2. On following Page, Upgrade Processor to: to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700F (8-Core, 16MB Cache) (priced at +$147)
  3. Upgrade Graphics to: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X (priced at +$852.60)
  4. Upgrade Hard Drive to: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (priced at +$29.40)
  5. Under Chassis Options: Under Liquid Cooling: Upgrade to: Dark Side of the Moon chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply (priced at +$147)
  6. Under Mouse: Select No Mouse (for -$2.94)
  7. Add to cart for Pre-Coupon total of $2253.99
  8. Click here to Subscribe to emails for Unique 10% Off Code
    • Check your inbox or spam folder for email w/ coupon code; may take 30 minutes or more to arrive
  9. Once Unique Code arrives via email, apply in cart
  10. Apply $50 Off promo code 50OFF699 in cart
  11. Your total should be $2025.94 (BUT may vary slightly) with free shipping.
Specs:
  • 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700F Processor (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.5GHz to 4.9GHz w/Intel Turbo Boost Max)
  • 8GB DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz RAM
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X Graphics
  • Dark Side of the Moon Chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
  • Dell Wireless DW1810 (1x1) 802.11ac with Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Front Ports:
    • 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports with Powershare Technology
    • Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with Powershare Technology
    • Headphone/Line Out
    • Microphone/Line In
  • Rear Ports:
    • SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
    • SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
    • RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
    • 6x Type-A USB 2.0 Ports
    • Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Powershare Technology (up to 15W)
    • Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • Microphone In
    • 3x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
Cashback Instructions (On PC or Laptop Only):
  • If you don't already have it, Install the Slickdeals Extension (Click Install Now) Note: if you already have the extension but have not enrolled in SD Rewards, click through the link to complete enrollment.
  • Sign-in or Create a Slickdeals account after installation. You need to have an account so we know where to send your rewards points.
  • IMPORTANT: To receive the Cashback Offer, disable adblockers and other cashback and coupon shopping extensions. If you don't disable them, you may not get credit for this offer from Slickdeals. You can find your extensions under "Manage Extensions" in your browser.
  • Next go to Dell using the links above and you should see a prompt stating 2.5% cashback, if not open the extension and click "Activate Cashback"
  • Proceed to checkout
  • Track your purchases here: Redemption Portal
  • Notes: Purchases can take up to 2 weeks to show up. We're working on speeding up this process as we continue to test out this Beta Program.

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Includes 1-Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • Details of Dell's return policy can be found here.
  • Refer to forum thread for additional deal saving ideas and further deal discussion

Original Post

Written by Archaea
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Dell Member & Purchase Program has Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Gaming Desktop on sale for $2025.94 when you follow directions below. To earn 2.5% in Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Archaea for sharing this deal

Follow Directions Below for Price:
  1. Click here and Select BASE Alienware Aurora R12 Gaming Desktop (priced at $1077.99), and Click "Customize & Buy"
  2. On following Page, Upgrade Processor to: to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700F (8-Core, 16MB Cache) (priced at +$147)
  3. Upgrade Graphics to: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X (priced at +$852.60)
  4. Upgrade Hard Drive to: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (priced at +$29.40)
  5. Under Chassis Options: Under Liquid Cooling: Upgrade to: Dark Side of the Moon chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply (priced at +$147)
  6. Under Mouse: Select No Mouse (for -$2.94)
  7. Add to cart for Pre-Coupon total of $2253.99
  8. Click here to Subscribe to emails for Unique 10% Off Code
    • Check your inbox or spam folder for email w/ coupon code; may take 30 minutes or more to arrive
  9. Once Unique Code arrives via email, apply in cart
  10. Apply $50 Off promo code 50OFF699 in cart
  11. Your total should be $2025.94 (BUT may vary slightly) with free shipping.
Specs:
  • 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11700F Processor (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.5GHz to 4.9GHz w/Intel Turbo Boost Max)
  • 8GB DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz RAM
  • 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X Graphics
  • Dark Side of the Moon Chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
  • Dell Wireless DW1810 (1x1) 802.11ac with Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit
  • Front Ports:
    • 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports with Powershare Technology
    • Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with Powershare Technology
    • Headphone/Line Out
    • Microphone/Line In
  • Rear Ports:
    • SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
    • SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
    • RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
    • 6x Type-A USB 2.0 Ports
    • Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Powershare Technology (up to 15W)
    • Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
    • Microphone In
    • 3x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
Cashback Instructions (On PC or Laptop Only):
  • If you don't already have it, Install the Slickdeals Extension (Click Install Now) Note: if you already have the extension but have not enrolled in SD Rewards, click through the link to complete enrollment.
  • Sign-in or Create a Slickdeals account after installation. You need to have an account so we know where to send your rewards points.
  • IMPORTANT: To receive the Cashback Offer, disable adblockers and other cashback and coupon shopping extensions. If you don't disable them, you may not get credit for this offer from Slickdeals. You can find your extensions under "Manage Extensions" in your browser.
  • Next go to Dell using the links above and you should see a prompt stating 2.5% cashback, if not open the extension and click "Activate Cashback"
  • Proceed to checkout
  • Track your purchases here: Redemption Portal
  • Notes: Purchases can take up to 2 weeks to show up. We're working on speeding up this process as we continue to test out this Beta Program.

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Includes 1-Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • Details of Dell's return policy can be found here.
  • Refer to forum thread for additional deal saving ideas and further deal discussion

Original Post

Written by Archaea

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Alright folks, as requested I created a video with a step-by-step to replace the front fan and repaste the RTX 3080 GPU. The temps in my machine decreased from 110 degree memory junction down to 76 degrees following these relatively simple mods. Not too bad.

I'm not a youtuber, simply created this video for your benefit to maximize the performance of the unit. Here is a link:
https://youtu.be/YklybEdoKIM
"Dell Aurora R12 RTX 3080 Repaste and Fan optimization - Easy 30 degree temp difference fix!"

Enjoy.
You and everyone else. Everyone coming to slickdeals and posting these 3080 deals from dell don't understand that they will not actually ship.

I've done it twice now. Both times they delayed my shipment every month. My first order took 5 months of delays before they finally cancelled and gave me a crappy 10% coupon that expires in June. Everyone on reddit knows not to bother posting these dell builds because dell doesn't ship. They simply take your payment information, add you to their mailer list, sell your information to other companies, cancel your order and enjoy the profits of their farmed mailer list of people who want the latest technology.

Dell is trash tier right now, hell I'd even trust Newegg over Dell when it comes to 3080 products, and that's embarrassing to say.


https://www.ign.com/articles/dell...-hot-price <- IGN did an article on this already. It was full of $1500 3080 builds and links.

Trust me, these guys aren't shipping. Feel free to reply here with a picture of it actually arriving if you think you can prove me wrong.

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Mar 20, 2021
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bennynihon
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from ikelley :
Ok, so what I am missing that makes this a "deal"

Can order today: i7 11700F, 8GB, 1TB, 3080, Dark Side/Air/1000W, $1950+tax

Order from Feb 27th, Ryzen 5 5600X, 8GB, 1TB, 3080, Dark Side/Air/1000W, $1660+tax

So, 17% more today ($290) to get basically the same computer as 2.5 weeks ago?
It's all about that stimmy
Mar 20, 2021
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PrometheusRising
Mar 20, 2021
127 Posts
Quote from CoconutFlask :
using perks at work I'm getting 10%, when I try adding in the forbes 10% it replaces the perks at work sadly.
Yeah, they usually don't let you stack those. To be honest though if they did how would they stay in business? There's not that much margin in hardware.

EDIT: before people pile on, I wanted to say that if you notice the price they are selling at or below MSRP to get these numbers, because the rest of the rig would normally sell for far more and on the open market the cards would sell for massively more.
Mar 20, 2021
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Gigi2020mn
Mar 20, 2021
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Can I play bejeweled with this?
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Mar 20, 2021
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dealmashuguna
Mar 20, 2021
3,468 Posts
Quote from PrometheusRising :
Yeah, they usually don't let you stack those. To be honest though if they did how would they stay in business? There's not that much margin in hardware.

EDIT: before people pile on, I wanted to say that if you notice the price they are selling at or below MSRP to get these numbers, because the rest of the rig would normally sell for far more and on the open market the cards would sell for massively more.
glad you brought up stacking there is a Amex deal for $100 off Dell was wondering if it would stack with this?
Mar 20, 2021
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buckutoo
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from ep3forlife13 :
Anyone got a 10% off code they aren't using, I've signed up with 2 emails and no luck!
I got mine in approx 25mins. used my dell preferred email i had already that was not signed up to newsletter.
Mar 20, 2021
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thepenguin99
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
glad you brought up stacking there is a Amex deal for $100 off Dell was wondering if it would stack with this?
amex deal should stack with any coupons
Mar 20, 2021
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BubBowen
Mar 20, 2021
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Got mine for $1972 before tax after $377 in savings:

$50 off $699
$49 EPP discount
$100 Dell Preferred Acct
10% Forbes

Can sell my R7 with Dual 1080's for about $1,200... Wink

Bub

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PrometheusRising
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
glad you brought up stacking there is a Amex deal for $100 off Dell was wondering if it would stack with this?
That one does stack, probably cuz it's Amex and not Dell paying for it.

EDIT: I should say that it looks like it stacks - I got the notification in my email that if it's considered qualified it will go through. I've never gotten that email and it not give it to me. however they could find some way to disqualify it, so don't count on it for sure until you see it a month from now.
Mar 20, 2021
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NightC2awler
Mar 20, 2021
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Came to $1,978.41, after taxes.
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buckutoo
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from NightC2awler :
Came to $1,978.41, after taxes.
Can you you break it down please.
i got $2,120.65
Mar 20, 2021
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safari2427
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from FuschiaScene411 :
$10/day includes electricity costs. Go research it.
hour many hours a day is it mining?
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buckutoo
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Quote from safari2427 :
hour many hours a day is it mining?
24 hours nonstop
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PartyInTheUSA
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from ikelley :
Ok, so what I am missing that makes this a "deal"

Can order today: i7 11700F, 8GB, 1TB, 3080, Dark Side/Air/1000W, $1950+tax

Order from Feb 27th, Ryzen 5 5600X, 8GB, 1TB, 3080, Dark Side/Air/1000W, $1660+tax

So, 17% more today ($290) to get basically the same computer as 2.5 weeks ago?
Do you have a time machine? GPUs are becoming even harder to find as the weeks go on. You won't see a prebuilt with a 3080 for $1660 again for quite a while. 3080s by themselves are selling for 2k. If you were in the market, hopefully you jumped in on that deal.
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hypercoyote
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What is this Forbes discount everyone keeps getting?

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NightC2awler
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Quote from buckutoo :
Can you you break it down please.
i got $2,120.65
Sorry, I should have clarified... I selected the cheapest build, customized only the GPU, and used my unique 10% off new account code.

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