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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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wendyeldon
Mar 20, 2021
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Quote from WheelaDealer :
If you push them to give you the best price and name the price your friend/colleague got they will go to the supervisor to give you that. I literally named my own price and they matched it for my build.

Remember to be cordial -- they are based in India, respect means a lot to them. Talk to them by name and ask how they are when chat opens up.

Confirmed 512GB+16GB for less than $2,000 pre-tax.
This is how they boost their Q1 ER numbers. They will cancel it in April .
Mar 20, 2021
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Mar 20, 2021
WheelaDealer
Mar 20, 2021
2,002 Posts
Quote from wendyeldon :
This is how they boost their Q1 ER numbers. They will cancel it in April .
Is this sour grapes or something?
Dell is taking these orders. Any company can cancel on you. The GPU market is insane. You find a build like that, locked in as an invoice, somewhere else? Happy to link it to us, bro.
Mar 20, 2021
155 Posts
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Mar 20, 2021
Zeny
Mar 20, 2021
155 Posts
without chatting, the best price I got just from website is $1995.
16GB Dual Channel DDR4
RTX 3080
i7 11700F
Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
Wi-Fi 6 AX201
256GB M.2 PCIe
Mar 20, 2021
1,520 Posts
Joined Mar 2005
Mar 20, 2021
jrlcopy
Mar 20, 2021
1,520 Posts
Quote from Zeny :
without chatting, the best price I got just from website is $1995.
16GB Dual Channel DDR4
RTX 3080
i7 11700F
Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
Wi-Fi 6 AX201
256GB M.2 PCIe
Yeah you need to chat for lower. It's do-able, takes about an hour. Find my post for details.
Mar 20, 2021
347 Posts
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Mar 20, 2021
ozzz
Mar 20, 2021
347 Posts
Quote from jrlcopy :
Yeah you need to chat for lower. It's do-able, takes about an hour. Find my post for details.
can you send an order ID pm?
Mar 20, 2021
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PartyInTheUSA
Mar 20, 2021
1,158 Posts
Quote from p0tempkin :
I paid only a couple hundred more for an Alienware RTX 3090 rig, this is overpriced.
Quote from Kamyl :
Do you have a time machine? Facepalm
Quote from drgka55 :
Best quote I got for the R12 with an RTX 3090 is $2500 with everything else lowest level except 100w PSU
That's actually a really good deal considering the RTX 3090 retails for $800 more than the RTX 3080. The Dell RTX 3090 itself usually goes for around 3k on ebay.
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any idea how loud these machines are?

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jo292454
Mar 20, 2021
76 Posts
Quote from RhettB :
What's the build time/delay on these? The HP ones are like a month out.
I got the Ryzen deal posted around 02/27/21 for ~$1700 and mine just arrived today.
Mar 20, 2021
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JohnO8414
Mar 20, 2021
55 Posts
Ordered through chat

11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 11700F (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.5GHz to 4.9GHz w/Intel® Turbo Boost Max)
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB GDDR6X
16GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz; up to 128GB (additional memory sold separately)
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Dark Side of the Moon chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
Dark Side of the Moon
Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless and Bluetooth 5.1

Subtotal is $2,000.99
Last edited by JohnO8414 March 20, 2021 at 12:10 PM.
Mar 20, 2021
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Mar 20, 2021
dealmashuguna
Mar 20, 2021
3,457 Posts
Quote from JohnO8414 :
Ordered through chat

11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 11700F (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.5GHz to 4.9GHz w/Intel® Turbo Boost Max)
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB GDDR6X
16GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz; up to 128GB (additional memory sold separately)
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Dark Side of the Moon chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
Dark Side of the Moon
Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless and Bluetooth 5.1
Alienware Gaming Keyboard
Alienware Gaming Mouse

Subtotal is $2,000.99
you wanted their keyboard and mouse? :0
Mar 20, 2021
1,331 Posts
Joined Jun 2011
Mar 20, 2021
Madanshah16
Mar 20, 2021
1,331 Posts
Quote from JohnO8414 :
Ordered through chat

11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 11700F (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.5GHz to 4.9GHz w/Intel® Turbo Boost Max)
Windows 10 Home, 64-bit, English
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB GDDR6X
16GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz; up to 128GB (additional memory sold separately)
512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Dark Side of the Moon chassis with High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling and 1000W Power Supply
Dark Side of the Moon
Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless and Bluetooth 5.1
Alienware Gaming Keyboard
Alienware Gaming Mouse

Subtotal is $2,000.99
is the pricing of 16 gb ram pretty good here? Pricing looks the same on amazon as well.
Mar 20, 2021
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Mar 20, 2021
JohnO8414
Mar 20, 2021
55 Posts
Quote from dealmashuguna :
you wanted their keyboard and mouse? :0
actually got it with no keyboard or mouse, misread it. It is only like $10 extra though.
Mar 20, 2021
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Mar 20, 2021
JohnO8414
Mar 20, 2021
55 Posts
Quote from Madanshah16 :
is the pricing of 16 gb ram pretty good here? Pricing looks the same on amazon as well.
My original price was $1915 for 8GB ram and 256GB SSD. I asked for an upgrade and was able to get 16GB ram and a 512GB SSD for $85 more.
Mar 20, 2021
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p0tempkin
Mar 20, 2021
3,947 Posts
Quote from wendyeldon :
This is how they boost their Q1 ER numbers. They will cancel it in April .
They won't cancel, because they're making bank on these computers at these prices. The R10 3080 was $1660 a few weeks ago; yes it had lower memory and storage specs, but those are high margin items for Dell. The two items worth the most in any rig are the GPU and CPU; your goal should be to get those for the lowest price possible. RAM and storage upgrades are plug-and-play and usually cheap aftermarket.

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odinsfury
Mar 20, 2021
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How are Alienware PC's these days? Been thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Has anyone tried it with the Radeon 6800 XT?

I'm guess what I'm asking is it a decent PC, or just the same Dell garbage I'm used to seeing? I can wait the stock shortage out with my GTX 1060 system if I have too. It's over 3 years old now and I would like to upgrade to a 1440p ultrawide.

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