Dell Technologies has
Dell Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop on sale for
$2899.99 or less (see below).
Shipping is free.
New customers may receive an additional 10% off via
email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.
Thanks to Community Member
Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
Specs:- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12 cores, 24 threads (4.7GHz Base / 5.60GHz Boost) Processor
- 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5 4800 MT/s RAM
- 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GDDR6X Graphics
- Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852BE 2x2 802.11ax MU-MIMO + Bluetooth
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. (1x) USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A with Smart Power On
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
- 1x RJ-45 Realtek RTL8125BD 2.5G Ethernet
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It runs quiet, just updated the Nvidia driver.
Happy with the purchase. Got the additional 10% off coupon and close to $100 from Wells Fargo.
Gave my wife my 2020 Alienware x16 laptop, that this replaced.
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And 64GB of RAM in this unit, too bad it's the slower stuff...
Video card, CPU, cooler, fans, memory, NVME, WIFI card are standard components.
That said, I think most folks would be happy with this, especially if they can get it at $2900 or less. While much is made of Dell having to nerf the performance of components in order to keep temps under control (especially the CPU), the average end user might not notice it.
A couple of SDers have tried to trash Gamers Nexus but that channel is still one of the most legit reviewers on YouTube. They reviewed the R15 (albeit with the Intel i9 13900kf instead of an AMD chip) and came to the same conclusions. The chassis made some improvements over the older hotboxes (the R12 was especially bad) and the video card was well built and performed properly. Unfortunately, the system didn't perform to stock specs because of artificially imposed power limits.
For a builder, this could be an attractive deal at this price. You could take the CPU, SSD, ram and video card and transplant them all into a new case with a budget/mid AM5 board and a decent PSU. You might need to call Microsoft when installing windows if you're using the Alienware license, because in my experience, it might cry foul when installed on a new motherboard. That said, I've never had any issues with getting it sorted out.
Also, if AMD sticks with AM5 as long as they stuck with AM4, you could do an in socket upgrade five years down the road and perhaps even go for whatever crazy new video card Nvidia has in the future. The stock Alienware motherboard is unlikely to get anything other than the minimum in terms of bios updates (OEM boards usually don't).
***Correction: the R15 is the last of the old case designs. The R16 is a complete redesign.
That said, I think most folks would be happy with this, especially if they can get it at $2900 or less. While much is made of Dell having to nerf the performance of components in order to keep temps under control (especially the CPU), the average end user might not notice it.
A couple of SDers have tried to trash Gamers Nexus but that channel is still one of the most legit reviewers on YouTube. They reviewed the R15 (albeit with the Intel i9 13900kf instead of an AMD chip) and came to the same conclusions. The chassis made some improvements over the older hotboxes (the R12 was especially bad) and the video card was well built and performed properly. Unfortunately, the system didn't perform to stock specs because of artificially imposed power limits.
For a builder, this could be an attractive deal at this price. You could take the CPU, SSD, ram and video card and transplant them all into a new case with a budget/mid AM5 board and a decent PSU. You might need to call Microsoft when installing windows if you're using the Alienware license, because in my experience, it might cry foul when installed on a new motherboard. That said, I've never had any issues with getting it sorted out.
Also, if AMD sticks with AM5 as long as they stuck with AM4, you could do an in socket upgrade five years down the road and perhaps even go for whatever crazy new video card Nvidia has in the future. The stock Alienware motherboard is unlikely to get anything other than the minimum in terms of bios updates (OEM boards usually don't).
***Correction: the R15 is the last of the old case designs. The R16 is a complete redesign.
I've been going to LAN parties over the last decade or so (yes, us ultradorks still do them) and a bunch of guys there have had all manner of alienware systems. Most have been fine - I think I know of two instances where the systems died prematurely, and it was the motherboard both times.
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What monitor is everyone rocking this with? Currently I am using LG 24GN650-B Ultragear Gaming Monitor 24", and it's been great. But I also ordered the LG 34GP950G-B 34 Inch Ultragear QHD that was a slick deal for $550.00.
But the 24" looks nice to me already and ma wondering if the 34" will be too big? Anyone have any suggestions? Keep the order or stay on 24"?
The processor is out of stock: "AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X (76 MB total cache, 12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.60 GHz Max Boost Clock) - No longer available"
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One thing I would consider is that it may be difficult for you to acquire a 2nd 10% off coupon code for the R16.
Edit: I'm going to stick with the R15. Upgrading RAM and HDs aren't as inexpensive as they used to be and the R16 PSU looks dangerously underpowered at 500W compared to the R15's 1350W PSU
Edit2: Disregard this reply. I'm incorrect.
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