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Feb 14, 2022 9:39 PM

Dell Alienware M15 R5 Laptop: 15.6" QHD 240Hz, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070, 1TB SSD

$1,424

$1,666

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Dell Member Purchase Program has Dell Alienware M15 R5 Laptop for $1665.99 - 10% w/ unique email sign up coupon code - 5% financing discount when you apply coupon code DPA5 and checkout w/ Dell Preferred Account as you meth of payment = $1424.42. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Steps:
  1. Click here to sign up for unique 10% off email coupon
  2. Click here to visit the product page
  3. Add to cart
  4. Apply your unique 10% off email code
  5. Apply coupon code DPA5
  6. Checkout with Dell Preferred Account
  7. Total should now be $1424.42 + free shipping
Specs
  • 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz 2ms Display
  • Ryzen 7 5800H Processor
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200 MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Alienware mSeries 4-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2
  • 6 Cell 86 WHr Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
      1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
      1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
      1x HDMI 2.1 Output

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please refer to the forum thread for alternative configuration ideas & deal discussion.
  • Reviews:
    • 4.2 out of 5 stars by over 1000 Dell customers.

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Dell Member Purchase Program has Dell Alienware M15 R5 Laptop for $1665.99 - 10% w/ unique email sign up coupon code - 5% financing discount when you apply coupon code DPA5 and checkout w/ Dell Preferred Account as you meth of payment = $1424.42. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member privater for finding this deal.

Steps:
  1. Click here to sign up for unique 10% off email coupon
  2. Click here to visit the product page
  3. Add to cart
  4. Apply your unique 10% off email code
  5. Apply coupon code DPA5
  6. Checkout with Dell Preferred Account
  7. Total should now be $1424.42 + free shipping
Specs
  • 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz 2ms Display
  • Ryzen 7 5800H Processor
  • 16GB (8GBx2) DDR4 3200 MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Alienware mSeries 4-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard
  • Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2
  • 6 Cell 86 WHr Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
      1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
      1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
      1x HDMI 2.1 Output

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please refer to the forum thread for alternative configuration ideas & deal discussion.
  • Reviews:
    • 4.2 out of 5 stars by over 1000 Dell customers.

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elvn
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I wrote up a comparison between the asus zephrus, alienware and the legion 5 pro in the zephrus sale thread. (Sourced from several good review sites):

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=153467308&postcount=72

The big problem with the zephrus and the alienware is their slimmer, lest robust chasis is bad thermals *AVERAGING* 97 or 100C in demanding games and hitting thermal limit/throttling, at least with cpu boost clocks on.
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Feb 14, 2022 11:38 PM
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elvnFeb 14, 2022 11:38 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I wrote up a comparison between the asus zephrus, alienware and the legion 5 pro in the zephrus sale thread. (Sourced from several good review sites):

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=153467308&postcount=72

The big problem with the zephrus and the alienware is their slimmer, lest robust chasis is bad thermals *AVERAGING* 97 or 100C in demanding games and hitting thermal limit/throttling, at least with cpu boost clocks on.
Last edited by elvn February 14, 2022 at 03:56 PM.
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Feb 14, 2022 11:47 PM
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CarlosB007Feb 14, 2022 11:47 PM
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Also FYI - If you have a AMEX you might have the $120 back if you spend $600
Feb 14, 2022 11:50 PM
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Jbeez17Feb 14, 2022 11:50 PM
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Good deal but the thermals make it a nonstarter for me. Thumbs up for the deal though.
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Feb 14, 2022 11:50 PM
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bushyweaveFeb 14, 2022 11:50 PM
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How can they keep selling these? I'm still on a waiting list for the m15 r4 and they are citing delayed parts availability
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Feb 14, 2022 11:51 PM
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Feb 14, 2022 11:51 PM
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Quote from CarlosB007 View quoted comment :
Also FYI - If you have a AMEX you might have the $120 back if you spend $600
Too bad the Dell Financial discount can't work with split payments. And when you bought something from Dell, you'll never been target again with that elusive offer from amex

Correction: Dell Financial doesn't work with Dell rewards applied and split payment with credit card.

"You cannot use rewards in conjunction with Dell Preferred Account if you have split your payment. To use your rewards and Dell Preferred Account, please remove any gift card or credit cards."
Last edited by privater February 17, 2022 at 02:35 PM.
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Feb 14, 2022 11:54 PM
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Feb 14, 2022 11:54 PM
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Quote from bushyweave View quoted comment :
How can they keep selling these? I'm still on a waiting list for the m15 r4 and they are citing delayed parts availability
m15 r4 is previous previous gen they need to open a custom order to produce it in batch and/or may be delayed by current container offload issues. m15 r5/r6 are previous gen which they have large quantity in us warehouse and ready to ship next day.
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Feb 15, 2022 12:00 AM
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Feb 15, 2022 12:00 AM
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Quote from elvn View quoted comment :
I wrote up a comparison between the asus zephrus, alienware and the legion 5 pro in the zephrus sale thread. (Sourced from several goo review sites):

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=153467308&postcount=72

The big problem with the zephrus and the alienware is their slimmer, lest robust chasis is bad thermals *AVERAGING* 97 or 100C in demanding games and hitting thermal limit/throttling, at least with cpu boost clocks on.
I have/had both 3, my opinion is Lenovo is smart on choose a great thermal paste greatly reduced the heat and gained reputation for "Good" thermal management, I have another thread write in details about repaste Dell G15 with same Lenovo's Honeywell 7950 thermal paste/pad and have a lot better thermal performance on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLa...950_phase/ and comparision with those two here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLa...ng_laptop/

Asus and Msi choose liquid metal for short solution on one time, but thermal paste need maintenance anytime you open the heatsink, so liquid metal isn't the best solution for long run to customer.
So I'd say Dell/Alienware need to use some quality thermal paste instead of reinvent 4 or even 6 fans but fail to identify the bottleneck is it's bad thermal paste.
Last edited by privater February 14, 2022 at 04:05 PM.

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Feb 15, 2022 12:03 AM
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elvnFeb 15, 2022 12:03 AM
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Their chassis (alienware and asus') is also thinner and less weight. They are catering to those slim specs instead of having a slightly thicker chassis and better heat pipes, better air channels and vent design (legion 5 pro).
Last edited by elvn February 14, 2022 at 08:40 PM.
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Feb 15, 2022 3:02 AM
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Quote from bushyweave View quoted comment :
How can they keep selling these? I'm still on a waiting list for the m15 r4 and they are citing delayed parts availability
Did they offer compensation for delay
Feb 15, 2022 4:48 AM
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NinjaKnightFeb 15, 2022 4:48 AM
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Quote from privater View quoted comment :
Too bad the Dell Financial discount can't work with split payments. And when you bought something from Dell, you'll never been target again with that elusive offer from amex
Literally none of this is true.

I just did 3 different payment methods on the m15 r4 (DPA and 2x credit cards).

AND I have a 10% offer back at Dell on my same amex business plat that I spend $200 on every year at Dell.
Feb 15, 2022 4:50 AM
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bushyweaveFeb 15, 2022 4:50 AM
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Quote from maheeinfy View quoted comment :
Did they offer compensation for delay
No but I will call them to ask about it
Feb 15, 2022 4:54 AM
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TalentedRose460Feb 15, 2022 4:54 AM
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Quote from bushyweave View quoted comment :
How can they keep selling these? I'm still on a waiting list for the m15 r4 and they are citing delayed parts availability
Til April if I'm correct
Feb 15, 2022 5:03 AM
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myfiremanishugeFeb 15, 2022 5:03 AM
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Quote from elvn View quoted comment :
I wrote up a comparison between the asus zephrus, alienware and the legion 5 pro in the zephrus sale thread. (Sourced from several good review sites):

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=153467308&postcount=72

The big problem with the zephrus and the alienware is their slimmer, lest robust chasis is bad thermals *AVERAGING* 97 or 100C in demanding games and hitting thermal limit/throttling, at least with cpu boost clocks on.
What are they thinking? It takes me back to the days of Fermi...I will never SLI ever again.
Feb 15, 2022 5:08 AM
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TalentedRose460Feb 15, 2022 5:08 AM
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Quote from maheeinfy View quoted comment :
Did they offer compensation for delay
They didn't at least for mine. I ordered one back in jan and got a email from them it is delayed until april. So i canceled it.

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Feb 15, 2022 6:58 AM
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bobow8085Feb 15, 2022 6:58 AM
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Bought the Intel one for 1690$, and received it in 4 days. Pretty solid laptop. Played horizontal car racing game for almost an hour, the panel still cool. And the fans noise quieter than I expected. I guess this Ryzen will do the same

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