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Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop: Ryzen 9 7950X, RTX 4090 24GB, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

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$3,900

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Dell Technologies has Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop (wdr15amd50h) on sale for $2,899.99 or less. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member asokosa for sharing this deal.
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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950HX 16-Core / 32-Thread Processor
  • Alienware Cryo-tech Edition CPU Liquid Cooling
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X Graphics Card
  • 32GB (2x16GB) 4800MHz DDR5 Memory
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Dark Side of the Moon Case with 1,350W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Dell Optical Mouse

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Dell Technologies has Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop (wdr15amd50h) on sale for $2,899.99 or less. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member asokosa for sharing this deal.
  • Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.
  • Additional SavingsAmerican Express via Amex Offers is offering select American Express Cardholders: $40 Statement Credit back on $200+ or $120 Statement Credit back $599+ Dell purchases through April 25, 2024.
Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950HX 16-Core / 32-Thread Processor
  • Alienware Cryo-tech Edition CPU Liquid Cooling
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X Graphics Card
  • 32GB (2x16GB) 4800MHz DDR5 Memory
  • 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • Dark Side of the Moon Case with 1,350W Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard + Dell Optical Mouse

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This is about what it would cost to buy all the components yourself and assemble. Additionally, Alienware use proprietary motherboard and PSUs so upgrading would be difficult. However, since this is pretty top notch components, you probably won't need to upgrade for 5-7 years.

I would say this is a decent deal if you don't want to bother building yourself or care about upgrading.
100% correct, very proprietary, so hard to upgrade or change components.

If you have a Microcenter close to you, you are way better off getting a custom system for roughly the same price.

Also, if you want this for gaming, you are way better off with a 7800X3D vs. the 7950 in this unit. If you are getting this for a creator PC with no intention of upgrades besides memory later, this is fine.
None of your scenarios make any sense. Since when do you have to buy RAM from Dell? I put RAM from Amazon in my Aurora R13. Works great.

Why can't you upgrade to a 5090 or 6090? It's a card. Take out the old, put in the new.

Your comment about MB or PS makes no sense. What are you trying to say? I didn't say you can't upgrade either...I said you won't have a need to for years and by then you're going to have to buy newer parts to go with that new MB anyways, so might as well buy a new system.

If you're a tinkerer, then sure, go buy 20 parts from 20 different manufacturers and tinker away. Most people don't want to do that. I, like many, prefer having all the parts under one warranty that can be repaired quickly.

FWIW, I was building computers probably before you were born. I know a thing or two about the pros and cons of building vs buying prebuilt. You can have an opinion about what YOU prefer, but blanket statements that nothing can be upgraded is pure misinformation.

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Ports & slots
ALIENWARE

1. Headphone/Line Out
2. (2x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. (1x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
4. Rear Surround Output
5. SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
6. Side Surround Output
7. Microphone In
8. Line Out
9. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
11. (2x) USB 2.0 Type A with Smart Power On
12. SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
13. Center/Subwoofer Output
14. Line In
15. (2x) USB 2.0 Type A
16. (2x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
17. RJ-45 Realtek RTL8125BD 2.5G Ethernet
18. Dual Self-Complementary Antenna (SCA) ports
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The only concern I always have with Alienware is I *think* they use a proprietary motherboard/case so you won't be able to upgrade them ever.
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This is about what it would cost to buy all the components yourself and assemble. Additionally, Alienware use proprietary motherboard and PSUs so upgrading would be difficult. However, since this is pretty top notch components, you probably won't need to upgrade for 5-7 years.

I would say this is a decent deal if you don't want to bother building yourself or care about upgrading.
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Isn't there some kind of 10% email coupon?
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Quote from SomeLurker :
This is about what it would cost to buy all the components yourself and assemble. Additionally, Alienware use proprietary motherboard and PSUs so upgrading would be difficult. However, since this is pretty top notch components, you probably won't need to upgrade for 5-7 years.

I would say this is a decent deal if you don't want to bother building yourself or care about upgrading.
100% correct, very proprietary, so hard to upgrade or change components.

If you have a Microcenter close to you, you are way better off getting a custom system for roughly the same price.

Also, if you want this for gaming, you are way better off with a 7800X3D vs. the 7950 in this unit. If you are getting this for a creator PC with no intention of upgrades besides memory later, this is fine.
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Seems like a good deal if you don't want to assembly your own. I assembled one of the least expensive 4090 13th gen intel computers from components with a good PSU and CPU cooler, and it was around $2500. Albeit, I would rather have my computer than an Alienware for upgradability and stability.
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Looks so…
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At this price point and with the top notch specs, why would you bother about upgrading. Use this until the wheels fall off and get a top tier one in 7+ years. Now, I have had a lemon experience with Alienware before, so watch out and test it out thoroughly.
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Quote from scarletwahoo :
Seems like a good deal if you don't want to assembly your own. I assembled one of the least expensive 4090 13th gen intel computers from components with a good PSU and CPU cooler, and it was around $2500. Albeit, I would rather have my computer than an Alienware for upgradability and stability.
I am thinking the same thing. Could you please share your parts list? My budget is 2500 too.
Where did you buy all the components?
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It reminds me of a Winamp skin from the late 90s and I don't actually mind it.

It's weird that every photo is a render though. The interior cable connections look fake and goofy.
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Quote from lmj7373 :
100% correct, very proprietary, so hard to upgrade or change components.

If you have a Microcenter close to you, you are way better off getting a custom system for roughly the same price.

Also, if you want this for gaming, you are way better off with a 7800X3D vs. the 7950 in this unit. If you are getting this for a creator PC with no intention of upgrades besides memory later, this is fine.
How are you able to get a custom system in microcenter? They make it for you? Or you mean prebuilts?
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I bought a similar model back in october but with Intel an Intel ship, the power supply already has been replaced as it tends to be faulty on this model but it does functions very good
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Build your own, you can save some money and learn something in the process
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Thanks, Steve.
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