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expiredArchaea posted Mar 19, 2021 10:45 PM

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

$2,026

or less w/ SD Cashback (PC Req'd)at Dell EPP
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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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Ohsighrus
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Good luck actually getting the product. Enjoy the frustration!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/com..._my_order/
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmaster...80_orders/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Alienwar..._multiple/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/c..._canceled/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/c...cellation/
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sri69
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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.
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Ohsighrus
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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 3:34 AM
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ChrisBobsonMar 20, 2021 3:34 AM
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Quote from Gorman01 :
Alienwares are pretty much garbage IMO (and I have owned 2), because the case is so small, and they get hot. The new 3080 and 3090's are custom for dell, so they are really short too. Also, a lot of the alienware stuff is proprietary, so it's not interchangeable.

I also had a couple of the HP's with the 3080 and 3090's. The Case is universal, the GPU's are regular shape and length (non branded). The ram can be swapped with modification, and you can ad better fans to the case to make a killer rig.
I asked about the proprietary stuff at the beginning and told there are no issues. But beside that, my question was wouldn't it be better to go with a build that has pcie 4? Doesn't have to be Alienware.
Mar 20, 2021 3:37 AM
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iamthecheapestgamerMar 20, 2021 3:37 AM
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Quote from CoconutFlask :
the $50 off $699 doesn't work anymore. Luckily deal came out to $1,744.95 after all taxes/coupons for me.

i7-11700F
RTX 3080
8GB Ram
1TB HDD
1000w PSU w/ liquid cooling
intel wi-fi 6 ax201
$2131.99 (SubTotal)
-$213.20 (10% off)
-$38.38 (Member's get best Price)
$1,880.41 (Total)
+$164.54 (tax SoCal 8.75%)
$2,044.95 (Estimated Total)
-$300 (3x Amex $100 off $500)
$1745 (new total)
Did the same thing but used 2x 100 off 500 amex offers + 1x 10% off amex offer, which is slightly better. Also got the recommended upgrades in the OP for slightly more.

Crazy deal.
Mar 20, 2021 3:40 AM
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JohnBlaiyzMar 20, 2021 3:40 AM
57 Comments
I tried splitting payments on Amex offers in the past on the same order and would only get 1 cash back. I think they verify the order numbers to prevent duplicate cashback offers 🤷🏽
Mar 20, 2021 3:42 AM
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PartyInTheUSAMar 20, 2021 3:42 AM
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Quote from Tidal_Dreams :
Did the same thing but used 2x 100 off 500 amex offers + 1x 10% off amex offer, which is slightly better. Also got the recommended upgrades in the OP for slightly more.

Crazy deal.
How are you guys using so many AMEX offers? They are limited to one per account now regardless of the number of AMEX cards you have in your wallet. Do you just have alot of members of your family with amex cards?
Mar 20, 2021 3:49 AM
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CoconutFlaskMar 20, 2021 3:49 AM
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Quote from jordonlee :
Did you use 3 Amex cards, or 1 card?
3 AMEX cards

Quote from Tidal_Dreams :
Did the same thing but used 2x 100 off 500 amex offers + 1x 10% off amex offer, which is slightly better. Also got the recommended upgrades in the OP for slightly more.

Crazy deal.
Did you split among 3 cards then? or was the 10% amex offer on one of your amex cards? I couldn't get the 50 off 599 coupon to apply and I had to speak with chat support to split the payment into 3. The only issue is that the payment posts as "DELL MARKETING,L.P.#17" and I haven't received an email saying offer is used so I'd be mindful about that if you're in the same boat.

Quote from JohnBlaiyz :
I tried splitting payments on Amex offers in the past on the same order and would only get 1 cash back. I think they verify the order numbers to prevent duplicate cashback offers 🤷🏽
That's not how amex offers work. As long as you satisfy the requirements you'll get all the promos. Heck if dell let you use up to 5 cards in one transaction and you all 5 had the dell amex offer and you satisfied all requirements, I don't see why you wouldn't get all 5 deals.

Quote from PartyInTheUSA :
How are you guys using so many AMEX offers? They are limited to one per account now regardless of the number of AMEX cards you have in your wallet. Do you just have alot of members of your family with amex cards?
Amex offers are limited to 1 per person not 1 per household. So yeah lots of family/friends with Amex's. I have multiple Amex cards myself and if you see an offer on two cards, then "add to card" for one of them, the offer gets removed from the other card.
Mar 20, 2021 3:49 AM
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iamthecheapestgamerMar 20, 2021 3:49 AM
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Quote from PartyInTheUSA :
How are you guys using so many AMEX offers? They are limited to one per account now regardless of the number of AMEX cards you have in your wallet. Do you just have alot of members of your family with amex cards?
The 10% back and 100 off 500 are separate offers, so you just need one other person.
Mar 20, 2021 3:51 AM
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iamthecheapestgamerMar 20, 2021 3:51 AM
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Quote from CoconutFlask :
3 AMEX cards


Did you split among 3 cards then? or was the 10% amex offer on one of your amex cards? I couldn't get the 50 off 599 coupon to apply and I had to speak with chat support to split the payment into 3. The only issue is that the payment posts as "DELL MARKETING,L.P.#17" and I haven't received an email saying offer is used so I'd be mindful about that if you're in the same boat.
Yeah, 10% back is on a different card than 100 off 500. I used 3 cards.

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Mar 20, 2021 4:11 AM
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supermanrocksMar 20, 2021 4:11 AM
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Order date: 3/19/2021
Order total: $2,072.72
i7
8gb ram
3080
waited about 30 min for 10% off code to arrive
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Mar 20, 2021 4:16 AM
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Archaea
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Mar 20, 2021 4:16 AM
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Quote from paulk11087 :
Normally I'd agree but the dell 3080 and 3090 is hot garbage. Sucks at OCing, especially within this chassis. This will NOT sell for $2k on ebay. It WILL however still sell for way over MSRP of a 3080 because of the market right now and the desire for a 3080
Take a look at the eBay link I listed at the bottom of the original post. These Dell OEM 3080: are selling all day long for $2k or $2.1K on eBay.
Mar 20, 2021 4:21 AM
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icyguyusMar 20, 2021 4:21 AM
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Chase offer expires in 2 days for most people, and I think Dell charges for real when they ship so you might miss it.
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Mar 20, 2021 4:22 AM
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Archaea
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Mar 20, 2021 4:22 AM
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Quote from mrcuba :
I asked about the proprietary stuff at the beginning and told there are no issues. But beside that, my question was wouldn't it be better to go with a build that has pcie 4? Doesn't have to be Alienware.
The Intel 11700f has pci-e 4.0 capability
I'm not sure if the motherboard in these will though.
Mar 20, 2021 4:23 AM
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qsubMar 20, 2021 4:23 AM
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Quote from Tidal_Dreams :
Did the same thing but used 2x 100 off 500 amex offers + 1x 10% off amex offer, which is slightly better. Also got the recommended upgrades in the OP for slightly more.

Crazy deal.
How do you get the amex deal?
Mar 20, 2021 4:27 AM
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ChrisBobsonMar 20, 2021 4:27 AM
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Quote from Archaea :
The Intel 11700f has pci-e 4.0 capability
I'm not sure if the motherboard in these will though.
Yes... I'm aware. That was the reason for my original question to them.
Mar 20, 2021 4:30 AM
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IlimdarZMar 20, 2021 4:30 AM
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F**k dell, ordered Aurora r11 with nvidia 3080, the day I got it start freezing black screen, only hard reset would help. It would do that every 30 min or so. Long story short it was bad nvidia card, they set up replacement for me 3 weeks ago, still no replacement, customer service is a piece of shit, same like calling to spirit airlines, all work in India, they kept telling me that I have to wait one more day. Will never purchase dell NEVER. they have nice deals but when it's not working Noone will help you.
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Mar 20, 2021 4:32 AM
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icyguyusMar 20, 2021 4:32 AM
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Quote from qsub :
How do you get the amex deal?
Had to sign up months ago, watch those amex offers, especially when they drop, if enough people claim them they run out

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