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expiredmjasonstewart posted Oct 1, 2022 7:39 PM

Alienware Aurora R10 Desktop: Ryzen 7 5800, 16GB DDR4, Radeon RX 6800, 1TB SSD

$1,260

$2,490

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Dell Home & Office has Dell Alienware Aurora R10 Desktop on sale for $1,399.99 - $140 with promo code AWSMITE09 = $1259.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mjasonstewart for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5800 Processor (8 cores, up to 4.60GHz Max Boost)
  • 16GB (1x 16GB) DDR4 3466MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD (Storage)
  • AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 1x Headphone/Line Out
      • 1x Microphone/Line In
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (w/Powershare)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (w/Powershare)
    • Rear:
      • 1x SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
      • 1x SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
      • 6x USB 2.0
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/Powershare (up to 15W)
      • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x RJ-45 Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet
      • 1x Microphone In
      • 1x Line In
      • 1x Line Out
      • 1x Center/Subwoofer Output
      • 1x Rear Surround Output
      • 1x Side Surround Output
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Multi-media Keyboard + Optical Mouse
  • 1000-Watt Power Supply Unit
  • Dark Side of the Moon Chassis w/ CPU Liquid Cooling

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year Dell Premium Support
  • About this store:
    • Dell Home & Office return policy may be found here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion.

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Written by mjasonstewart
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Dell Home & Office has Dell Alienware Aurora R10 Desktop on sale for $1,399.99 - $140 with promo code AWSMITE09 = $1259.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member mjasonstewart for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5800 Processor (8 cores, up to 4.60GHz Max Boost)
  • 16GB (1x 16GB) DDR4 3466MHz Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD (Storage)
  • AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 1x Headphone/Line Out
      • 1x Microphone/Line In
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (w/Powershare)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (w/Powershare)
    • Rear:
      • 1x SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
      • 1x SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
      • 6x USB 2.0
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/Powershare (up to 15W)
      • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x RJ-45 Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet
      • 1x Microphone In
      • 1x Line In
      • 1x Line Out
      • 1x Center/Subwoofer Output
      • 1x Rear Surround Output
      • 1x Side Surround Output
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Multi-media Keyboard + Optical Mouse
  • 1000-Watt Power Supply Unit
  • Dark Side of the Moon Chassis w/ CPU Liquid Cooling

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-year Dell Premium Support
  • About this store:
    • Dell Home & Office return policy may be found here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & discussion.

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Written by mjasonstewart

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Oct 2, 2022 4:32 AM
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SlateOct 2, 2022 4:32 AM
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I have this in my cart but just can't pull the trigger. I really need a new PC but the super loud fans and poor cooling have me passing on this. I also have the amex $120 off $600+ deal available. I don't want to do any case mods or fan swaps. Can anyone change my mind? Hold for Black Friday?
Oct 2, 2022 4:34 AM
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Pr0noTriggerOct 2, 2022 4:34 AM
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Quote from barrera_j :
aren't these build absolutely terrible for thermals and upgrades?
Spend an extra $100 or so to get an airflow case that comes with fans (Lian Li, Fractal, Phanteks).
Oct 2, 2022 4:40 AM
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fernandoc5426Oct 2, 2022 4:40 AM
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Quote from Slate :
I have this in my cart but just can't pull the trigger. I really need a new PC but the super loud fans and poor cooling have me passing on this. I also have the amex $120 off $600+ deal available. I don't want to do any case mods or fan swaps. Can anyone change my mind? Hold for Black Friday?
Go for it. Blank Friday is still a long way away
Oct 2, 2022 4:45 AM
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AquafinaNuggetsOct 2, 2022 4:45 AM
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Is it confirmed that this unit has water cooling? It says it has "liquid" cooling in the description but doesn't elaborate further.
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Oct 2, 2022 5:28 AM
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lg_20Oct 2, 2022 5:28 AM
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AMEX —> Dell rewards: Spend $200 or more, get $40 back. Expires 10/31/2022
Oct 2, 2022 5:55 AM
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AUSSIE2UOct 2, 2022 5:55 AM
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I have this R10 with the 5900 and RTX3080. Paid about $2k for it last year during craziness. It's a beast for Photoshop and Lightroom work. While the fan can run a little loud, it definitely works hard and fast with all night batch image processing on many hundreds of 50MP files. The main reason I chose it was for reliability as these R10's never blue screen or freeze. That's worth a lot to me rather than a rig that tries to eek out every last ounce at the expense of stability. This is a good price for it.
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Oct 2, 2022 6:27 AM
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bkissickOct 2, 2022 6:27 AM
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Please don't buy these things... at least not before you watch multiple reviews on Gamer's Nexus or other sites. Proprietary hardware that make upgrades/swapping parts difficult, undersized cooling that cause immediate thermal throttling... Dell is simply trying to package up cheap junk to clear their stock.
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Oct 2, 2022 8:10 AM
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grantk301Oct 2, 2022 8:10 AM
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I have two of these machines that I paid a little over each for a year and a half ago. One is running the 5900 with a 6900XT and one running a 5900 with a 6800XT. You will have to remove some crappy pre-installed software, but the Alienware Command Center & AMD software are actually pretty solid for overclocking and managing system fans and leds.

You definitely want to go in and adjust the fan curve for the video card. This is a known AMD thing and not a Dell specific issue. The CPU is liquid cooled but it's not just adequate. The fans aren't bad, they're just server fans, but they do get really loud. You are going to want to go into ACC and either set the system to use the performance preset or create your own, but be prepared to deal with the noise. There's no way to keep this unit as cool as it needs to be and to have it quiet and stay stock. That being said I don't find the noise to be that bothersome because I game with a headset and others have not complained about the noise coming through the mic.

I have replaced the fans on one unit with some quality high static pressure fans and it did keep the unit quieter and a few degrees cooler. This upgrade cost me about 60 for the 3 fans and some thermal paste.

Outside of the noise the units have been rock solid. They've run everything I've thrown at it, from the Adobe suite of products, to COD and Microsoft Flight Simulator. One has done this while pushing 2 27" IPS monitors at 165hz and 1 34" VA panel also at 165hz flawlessly. I'm definitely happy with the purchases.
Oct 2, 2022 8:43 AM
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KhoaV1284Oct 2, 2022 8:43 AM
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Quote from barrera_j :
aren't these build absolutely terrible for thermals and upgrades?
thermal issues usually for aircooled units... this is water cooled.. i have the same thing, running Cyberpunk 75c-80c all day. Dont listen to people that dont own these
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Oct 2, 2022 9:00 AM
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MydiscoverOct 2, 2022 9:00 AM
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You can't even build a system with these specs for less with the amex 20% off offer. and 4% cashback from a well known site T*PC**HB**K. Also use coupon "DPAFIFTY" for aditional $50 off and finance a dollar with dell DPA card and pay the rest with split payment and use Amex 20% off offer card. Less then $930 including taxes. Just the CPU is $200 and the GPU is $500 when on sale. Not factoring all the rest of the crap. Buy now think later.
Last edited by Mydiscover October 2, 2022 at 03:02 AM.
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Oct 2, 2022 10:28 AM
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Gears_and_BeersOct 2, 2022 10:28 AM
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Quote from spacenoodle :
Spend an extra $100 or so to get an airflow case that comes with fans (Lian Li, Fractal, Phanteks).
You forgot the Corsair 4000/5000/7000 Airflow cases that have superb airflow, build quality, and good fans. 7000D Airflow owner here.
Oct 2, 2022 10:29 AM
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MydiscoverOct 2, 2022 10:29 AM
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Quote from Gears_and_Beers :
You forgot the Corsair 4000/5000/7000 Airflow cases.
This is liquid cooled so you won't have the same issues as a fan cooled system. No need to upgrade the case.
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Oct 2, 2022 10:31 AM
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MydiscoverOct 2, 2022 10:31 AM
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Quote from Bargankiller :
You are correct.

Gamers Nexus R10 review and tear down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ulhFi5N2hc
Wrong! That is a fan cooled system from the nexus r10 review. This is liquid cooled. Won't have the same cooling issues.
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Oct 2, 2022 10:33 AM
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Gears_and_BeersOct 2, 2022 10:33 AM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
This is liquid cooled so you won't have the same issues as a fan cooled system. No need to upgrade the case.
My Omen 30L is also liquid cooled. Doesn't mean it's adequate, and doesn't mean it stays cool. I know we're talking about Dell vs HP, but they are both atrocious in the cooling department. Yes, I have multiple rigs.
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Oct 2, 2022 10:46 AM
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Gb1908Oct 2, 2022 10:46 AM
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1tb HDD.. WTF were they thinking???
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