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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

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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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WeezyWham
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Quote from HEATBaller :
I have to say I just pulled the Trigger on the same deal. Any my neighbor just took my Gaming PC away 30 Seconds ago, He been begging me to sell my PC for $1,000 cash with his Stimi Check I kept saying No 8700K + GTX 1080 Ti. And 1TB Samsung 860 EVO.

30 second ago I walked over told him deals done. He has no idea of this Alienware deal. I've got my Stimi Check $1,400 and I've got his $1,000 cash (I snatched out my NVME M.2 Boot drive with all my files)

I just paid $969.99 for a 11th Gen + RTX 3080 Alienware. Sickest deal in modern times. Now I have no Gaming PC for a few weeks.

Very hyped. I was getting ready to trash this deal until the concept of selling my own 3 year old PC hit me.
lmaoooooooo slick the block with deal
Mar 20, 2021
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mhoward84
Mar 20, 2021
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I got 4 of them this week just fine. Don't see what the problem was?
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UniqueMarmot9509
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Quote from HEATBaller :
I have to say I just pulled the Trigger on the same deal. Any my neighbor just took my Gaming PC away 30 Seconds ago, He been begging me to sell my PC for $1,000 cash with his Stimi Check I kept saying No 8700K + GTX 1080 Ti. And 1TB Samsung 860 EVO.

30 second ago I walked over told him deals done. He has no idea of this Alienware deal. I've got my Stimi Check $1,400 and I've got his $1,000 cash (I snatched out my NVME M.2 Boot drive with all my files)

I just paid $969.99 for a 11th Gen + RTX 3080 Alienware. Sickest deal in modern times. Now I have no Gaming PC for a few weeks.

Very hyped. I was getting ready to trash this deal until the concept of selling my own 3 year old PC hit me.
If $1400 is a make or break amount of money for you you shouldn't be buying stuff like this.
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qsub
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Quote from hellarch :
Where is the option of cancelling the warrenty?
I see it on the mobile but not desktop browser.
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HEATBaller
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Quote from UniqueMarmot9509 :
If $1400 is a make or break amount of money for you you shouldn't be buying stuff like this.
I'm buying a gaming PC not paying my mortgage.
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bearsworth8
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Quote from qsub :
I see it on the mobile but not desktop browser.
Actually guys even if you cancel the warranty I realize, it just adds it back if you use coupons. Weird.
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Kamyl
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Is the CPU upgradeable or soldered to motherboard?
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cobra222
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Quote from x15349 :
I just ordered through chat, $1815 subtotal pre tax with 1 year in home warranty, the I7 11700F, liquid cooled 1000w dark side chassis, 8gb ram, 256 NVME, intel wifi 6. no keyboard/mouse. For people trying to get lowest price, go this route rather than trying to get a 10% coupon code. its much faster. no requirement for any coupon codes..they do a manual discount
If they do a manual discount, will you still be able to use browser-based cashback?
Mar 20, 2021
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odragon
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from arct :
I wasn't able to replicate the $1815 deal but was able to get this configuration for $1969.99 with expedited shipping:
Copied your config and the best they could give me was the $2,204.99+taxes, with 3% cash back rewards.

Maybe I'll try again later... She did try to add my 10% code and it didn't work (not surprised).
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j9jm3
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Quote from bearsworth8 :
Actually guys even if you cancel the warranty I realize, it just adds it back if you use coupons. Weird.
Just noticed that too. Unable to get the config below 2k even with the 10% email coupon
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bearsworth8
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I don't think you can cancel warranty if you se the coupon!!
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GuanabanaPR
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Quote from HEATBaller :
I have to say I just pulled the Trigger on the same deal. Any my neighbor just took my Gaming PC away 30 Seconds ago, He been begging me to sell my PC for $1,000 cash with his Stimi Check I kept saying No 8700K + GTX 1080 Ti. And 1TB Samsung 860 EVO.

30 second ago I walked over told him deals done. He has no idea of this Alienware deal. I've got my Stimi Check $1,400 and I've got his $1,000 cash (I snatched out my NVME M.2 Boot drive with all my files)

I just paid $969.99 for a 11th Gen + RTX 3080 Alienware. Sickest deal in modern times. Now I have no Gaming PC for a few weeks.

Very hyped. I was getting ready to trash this deal until the concept of selling my own 3 year old PC hit me.
Smart move! Cheers! 👌
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Kamyl
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Quote from bearsworth8 :
Actually guys even if you cancel the warranty I realize, it just adds it back if you use coupons. Weird.
How do you remove the warranty? I tried and couldn't. There is another warranty for accidental below it that you can Add or remove.. Is that what you're talking about?

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Quote from Kamyl :
How do you remove the warranty? I tried and couldn't. There is another warranty for accidental below it that you can Add or remove.. Is that what you're talking about?
You have to view the site as mobile, but even then it will add it back if use any coupons so you can't do it even if you tried.

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