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expiredToxPotato posted Jul 1, 2023 4:42 AM

Alienware m17 R5 Laptop: 17.3" FHD 360Hz, Ryzen 9 6900HX, RX 6850M XT, 32GB RAM

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Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware m17 R5 Gaming Laptop on sale for $1079.99 after applying Unique Coupon Code from Email Signup. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member ToxPotato for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • 17.3" FHD 1920x1080, 360Hz 1ms, AMD FreeSync, ComfortView Plus Display
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (20 MB total cache, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.90 GHz Max Boost Clock)
  • 32GB (2x 16 GB) DDR5 4800 MHz RAM
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 6 Cell, 97 Wh Integrated Battery
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO Bluetooth wireless card
  • Windows 11 Home, English
  • Ports:
    • 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
    • 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare
    • 1x Type-C Port Headphone and microphone combo) port
    • 1 HDMI 2.1 Output Port
    • 1 RJ45 Ethernet port
    • 1 Power-adapter port

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Reviews: This Laptop receives 4.2 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 600 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Dell Return Policy
  • Want to stack more cashback? Click here to compare the available cashback credit cards.

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Written by ToxPotato
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Update: This deal is still available.

Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware m17 R5 Gaming Laptop on sale for $1079.99 after applying Unique Coupon Code from Email Signup. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member ToxPotato for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • 17.3" FHD 1920x1080, 360Hz 1ms, AMD FreeSync, ComfortView Plus Display
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (20 MB total cache, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.90 GHz Max Boost Clock)
  • 32GB (2x 16 GB) DDR5 4800 MHz RAM
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics
  • 6 Cell, 97 Wh Integrated Battery
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO Bluetooth wireless card
  • Windows 11 Home, English
  • Ports:
    • 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
    • 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port with PowerShare
    • 1x Type-C Port Headphone and microphone combo) port
    • 1 HDMI 2.1 Output Port
    • 1 RJ45 Ethernet port
    • 1 Power-adapter port

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Reviews: This Laptop receives 4.2 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 600 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Dell Return Policy
  • Want to stack more cashback? Click here to compare the available cashback credit cards.

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TealDesk6174
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Alienware vs Acer are two opposite ends of the spectrum. Alienware is a premium brand, and Acer is low quality. By that, I don't just mean quality of components and build quality. The biggest differences are in cooling and thermal management.

Alienware has a very good cooling design, to control thermals, especially the 17 inch model, which has great heat dissipation.

This allows:
1. much less thermal throttling
2. higher wattage power fed into the graphics card
3. greater frame rates, and better performance

If you want a better idea of actual gaming performance, look at the wattage of the power supply, how much power the laptop supplies to the discrete graphics, and then look at actual frame rate and benchmark numbers from online reviews and YouTube videos.

This is the reason why you won't ever see 14" laptops with 4090 graphics accelerators. They can't handle the heat, can't supply enough power to the graphics, and even if they do try to squeeze it in, these laptops suffer from horrible thermal throttling.

The other comment is correct. These laptops are designed for different purposes. A 17" laptop is far less portable. Ever try taking a 17" laptop with a bag and power supply on an airplane? Setting it up on the seat? You will see how impractical it is, and where a 14" or 15" laptop make more sense. However, if you have it sitting 95% of the time on AC power as a desktop replacement, then the 17" with super high refresh is ideal for gaming, especially FPS. 17" is much more comfortable for long term use than 14 or 15".

So decide what kind of laptop you have a need for, and then find the best deal for a laptop in that segment. Don't go chasing after the best "deal" and end up with a laptop that is impractical for your daily use!
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Husbeard
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This is a great deal, but that 1080p 300nits display is lackluster..
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psychism
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Just skimming the 2... what pops out is that Acer is a 15" with a higher resolution screen Alienware is 17" with a lower resolution screen. Acer has a 10 key which has pros and cons, if you need 10 key it can be nice if you don't then it throws the keyboard way off center relative to the screen which can be annoying. Hardware wise they are pretty similar the performance on either looks like it is going to be within 5-10% on everything and most things are pretty much even.
Personally I don't like Acer but honestly every companies quality control seems to be total garbage now so I can't really hold it against just them anymore.
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Jul 2, 2023 3:30 AM
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ThinhP8363Jul 2, 2023 3:30 AM
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I'm looking for a new laptop for school, programing/coding. I'm not looking to buy an alienware laptop as I know they are more for gaming with high specs and prices. But with this deal, is it worth it to buy this laptop? Or should I get something else?
Jul 2, 2023 5:17 AM
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YotsunaJul 2, 2023 5:17 AM
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Get the razor over this even if videocard is worse in my opinion
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Jul 2, 2023 5:43 AM
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HotChick21Jul 2, 2023 5:43 AM
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I rather pick one up at Costco, MSI Intel i7 for $1000
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Jul 2, 2023 7:44 AM
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0ne_tapJul 2, 2023 7:44 AM
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Quote from ThinhP8363 :
I'm looking for a new laptop for school, programing/coding. I'm not looking to buy an alienware laptop as I know they are more for gaming with high specs and prices. But with this deal, is it worth it to buy this laptop? Or should I get something else?
It has excellent specs, great battery life, but weighs over 5 lbs, so a bit heavy.
Jul 2, 2023 9:54 AM
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GidrahJul 2, 2023 9:54 AM
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Anyone know if the screen is better than the Asus Tuf A17 FA707RM? I have that one and the brightness and contrast/gamma is awful for darker games. Also not used to AMD.

How do these all compare to the HP OMEN 17-ck1020nr and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 FA707XV-MS94 ?
Last edited by Gidrah July 2, 2023 at 03:23 AM.
Jul 2, 2023 12:26 PM
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TealPollution797Jul 2, 2023 12:26 PM
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Quote from Gidrah :
Anyone know if the screen is better than the Asus Tuf A17 FA707RM? I have that one and the brightness and contrast/gamma is awful for darker games. Also not used to AMD.

How do these all compare to the HP OMEN 17-ck1020nr and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 FA707XV-MS94 ?
the thing with the omen is that the screen will have quite a bit of wobble to them when you move the laptop around.
Jul 2, 2023 12:34 PM
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rrc06Jul 2, 2023 12:34 PM
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"your order does not qualify for this coupon"
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Jul 2, 2023 5:05 PM
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EdgeComputingJul 2, 2023 5:05 PM
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Quote from ThinhP8363 :
I'm looking for a new laptop for school, programing/coding. I'm not looking to buy an alienware laptop as I know they are more for gaming with high specs and prices. But with this deal, is it worth it to buy this laptop? Or should I get something else?
If size & weight are no object, this is hands down the best desktop replacement laptop for the price. If portability and screen quality matter though, might I suggest Legion Slim 5 for $1150 - you get next gen Zen 4 Ryzen 7 and Ada Lovelace RTX 4060, w/ QHD 100% sRGB 165Hz 16" screen (only 300 nits though). Weighs two lbs less. Has a more minimalist, cleaner design too. https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/16754060
Jul 2, 2023 6:19 PM
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jtruong08Jul 2, 2023 6:19 PM
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If you have American Express credit card there is a coupon for 120$ if you spend 600$ for dell also. Which would make this a smoking deal
Jul 2, 2023 6:46 PM
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Marlonlee911Jul 2, 2023 6:46 PM
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How many external monitors can be hooked up to this laptop?
Jul 2, 2023 6:53 PM
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Peerless_WarriorJul 2, 2023 6:53 PM
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Quote from EdgeComputing :
If size & weight are no object, this is hands down the best desktop replacement laptop for the price. If portability and screen quality matter though, might I suggest Legion Slim 5 for $1150 - you get next gen Zen 4 Ryzen 7 and Ada Lovelace RTX 4060, w/ QHD 100% sRGB 165Hz 16" screen (only 300 nits though). Weighs two lbs less. Has a more minimalist, cleaner design too. https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/16754060
Wouldn't this kill the 4060, which is slightly better than a 3060??
Jul 2, 2023 7:14 PM
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ducnseJul 2, 2023 7:14 PM
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About to pull the trigger. But I think I will wait for the 7450HX cpu even if I have to pay more for it. This CPU is 1.5 year old.

Jul 2, 2023 7:36 PM
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0ne_tapJul 2, 2023 7:36 PM
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Quote from Peerless_Warrior :
Wouldn't this kill the 4060, which is slightly better than a 3060??
Yes, the GPU is comparable to a RTX 3070 - 3070ti.
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Jul 2, 2023 9:12 PM
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LVNeptuneJul 2, 2023 9:12 PM
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Quote from TealDesk6174 :
Alienware vs Acer are two opposite ends of the spectrum. Alienware is a premium brand, and Acer is low quality. By that, I don't just mean quality of components and build quality. The biggest differences are in cooling and thermal management.

Alienware has a very good cooling design, to control thermals, especially the 17 inch model, which has great heat dissipation.

This allows:
1. much less thermal throttling
2. higher wattage power fed into the graphics card
3. greater frame rates, and better performance

If you want a better idea of actual gaming performance, look at the wattage of the power supply, how much power the laptop supplies to the discrete graphics, and then look at actual frame rate and benchmark numbers from online reviews and YouTube videos.

This is the reason why you won't ever see 14" laptops with 4090 graphics accelerators. They can't handle the heat, can't supply enough power to the graphics, and even if they do try to squeeze it in, these laptops suffer from horrible thermal throttling.

The other comment is correct. These laptops are designed for different purposes. A 17" laptop is far less portable. Ever try taking a 17" laptop with a bag and power supply on an airplane? Setting it up on the seat? You will see how impractical it is, and where a 14" or 15" laptop make more sense. However, if you have it sitting 95% of the time on AC power as a desktop replacement, then the 17" with super high refresh is ideal for gaming, especially FPS. 17" is much more comfortable for long term use than 14 or 15".

So decide what kind of laptop you have a need for, and then find the best deal for a laptop in that segment. Don't go chasing after the best "deal" and end up with a laptop that is impractical for your daily use!
Always? No. Check NBR, plenty of models with terrible cooling.

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Jul 2, 2023 10:20 PM
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L0neF1sh-ayJul 2, 2023 10:20 PM
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Quote from ToxPotato :
The price looks good to me, but I am not used to the AMD CPU and GPU combo, so I order it along with the Acer Predator Helios 300:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16635140-acer-predator-helios-300-laptop-15-6-2560x1440-240hz-intel-core-i7-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070-ti-1400-free-shipping

Can anyone briefly give the pros and cons of these two products if possible, so I can decide? Much appreciated.
If you ordered both
You've already decided to have both haven't you
Otherwise you're destroying the economy and just a general po_
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