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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 4:56 AM
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MartinZ4119Mar 20, 2021 4:56 AM
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So I recieved my R10 (same chassis as this PC but AMD 5600x CPU) with a 3080. Dell's 3080 performs pretty well despite the small case. I decided to change the intake fan and fan on the AIO for a couple of Noctua fans and my CPU and GPU temps both top out around 30-35C idle and 65C under full load.
I also setup NiceHash to test mining and got a stable 94MHz for a few hours but the VRAM temps did get hot as all 3080s do.
Mar 20, 2021 5:06 AM
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dealmashugunaMar 20, 2021 5:06 AM
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Quote from MartinZ4119 :
So I recieved my R10 (same chassis as this PC but AMD 5600x CPU) with a 3080. Dell's 3080 performs pretty well despite the small case. I decided to change the intake fan and fan on the AIO for a couple of Noctua fans and my CPU and GPU temps both top out around 30-35C idle and 65C under full load.
I also setup NiceHash to test mining and got a stable 94MHz for a few hours but the VRAM temps did get hot as all 3080s do.
Did you test baseline before adding the fans? Curious what the difference is/was ?
Mar 20, 2021 5:13 AM
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CoconutFlaskMar 20, 2021 5:13 AM
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Mar 20, 2021 5:18 AM
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zishen1018Mar 20, 2021 5:18 AM
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
Did you test baseline before adding the fans? Curious what the difference is/was ?
Difference is substantial. 12-20 C on CPU
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Mar 20, 2021 5:20 AM
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MartinZ4119Mar 20, 2021 5:20 AM
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
Did you test baseline before adding the fans? Curious what the difference is/was ?
Sorry no actual benchmarks, I only gamed before making the changes. I remember seeing about a 10C change. The real benefit was noise reduction.
Mar 20, 2021 5:21 AM
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kevinhMar 20, 2021 5:21 AM
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Quote from MartinZ4119 :
Sorry no actual benchmarks, I only gamed before making the changes. I remember seeing about a 10C change. The real benefit was noise reduction.
So would it be better to not get the liquid cooling from Dell and instead swap out an aftermarket cooler for the slim Dell cooler?
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Mar 20, 2021 5:26 AM
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MartinZ4119Mar 20, 2021 5:26 AM
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Quote from kevinh :
So would it be better to not get the liquid cooling from Dell and instead swap out an aftermarket cooler for the slim Dell cooler?
Liquid cooling is really needed in this system. The Dell CPU air cooler is terrible and the PSU sits right on top of the CPU when closed. The AIO from Dell is decent but I decided to change the fan that was attached to the AIO radiator to a quieter one.

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Mar 20, 2021 5:34 AM
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dealmashugunaMar 20, 2021 5:34 AM
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Quote from MartinZ4119 :
Sorry no actual benchmarks, I only gamed before making the changes. I remember seeing about a 10C change. The real benefit was noise reduction.
thanks and what was the cost and time involved? has been years since playing inside one of these! Smilie
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Mar 20, 2021 5:45 AM
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MartinZ4119Mar 20, 2021 5:45 AM
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
thanks and what was the cost and time involved? has been years since playing inside one of these! Smilie
The front fan was incredibly easy, basically plug and play, and would only take a few minutes. Dell has a plastic clip that will fit any 120mm fan. I chose a Noctua F12 ($20).

The top fan on the liquid cooler is a bit harder to do since you have to remove the radiator too.
Mar 20, 2021 5:47 AM
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pielt0314Mar 20, 2021 5:47 AM
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Placed order, and just got confirmation email. I hope it doesn't get cancelled like stated in other comments. Used 10% off for signing up dell, 100 off 500 amex card, plus 5% cash back on chase card, also popular cash back site.
Mar 20, 2021 5:59 AM
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dealmashugunaMar 20, 2021 5:59 AM
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Anyone have suggestion for RAM to put in this? Need fast 32GB for flight simulator....
Mar 20, 2021 5:59 AM
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sfhooMar 20, 2021 5:59 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.
The motherboard is 490. I don't think it has pci-e 4.0
Mar 20, 2021 6:17 AM
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dealmashugunaMar 20, 2021 6:17 AM
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waiting over an hour and no dell discount email Frown
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bearsworth8Mar 20, 2021 6:21 AM
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
Did you test baseline before adding the fans? Curious what the difference is/was ?
If you own these and are planning to mine are game or do something intensive, I highly recommend changing out the thermal pads. I kid you not, it will not only save you from thermal throttle and drop the memory junction temps at least 10 degrees. I did some tests with before and after, and the thermal pads used in the current Dell ones are not very good quality. When I opened the GPU, the pads just tore off and were really brittle.

Looking around online I was learning that these had heat issues with vram, so I found people were doing this mod to get the most of the gpu. I thought it was a joke, until I actually did it. I monitored temps and it dropped from 110 degrees + to around 92 - 96 under full load. I highly recommend 12.8 W/mk pads. Right now on Amazon they are expensive, but in like a few weeks I have a bunch I ordered, I might just throw out the rest on Amazon cause the ones right now are a huge ripoff. You pay a steep price for little from Amazon and they are totally like not that price.

Also I believe the size they use for the full front memory is 1.5mm as well as the back. On Amazon that thermal Odyssey one like mentioned earlier is over priced. PM Me later, maybe I'll send it for what I paid pretty much.
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How? I actually have a ledger and am interested.
Look at PoS chains they give 4-12% on average and see which ones of those are supported by ledger, there's a few

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