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May 8, 2024 1:35 AM

Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop: Ryzen 9 7900X, RTX 4090, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD

$2800 (or less)

$3,900

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Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop on sale for $2,799.99 or less (see below). Shipping is free.
  • 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.
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
  • Includes Keyboard + Mouse
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
    • Rear:
      • 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)

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Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware Aurora R15 Desktop on sale for $2,799.99 or less (see below). Shipping is free.
  • 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.
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
  • Includes Keyboard + Mouse
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
    • Rear:
      • 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)

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Written by Dr.W

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Deadpoole
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I have one of these with a 13900k that I bought for about the same price. And hilariously, almost the exact same comments have been made here as were in that thread.

- It has bad cooling. No, it doesn't. Its really pretty good. Some older alienwares had trouble with it. It isn't a problem at all, and even at full blast its not really that loud either

- You can build your own cheaper. No, you can't. Just the 4090 is challenging to get for under $1800. Its also not a test of manliness. My ten year old built a pc from scratch watching a youtube video.

- Its pRoPrieTaRy. So what. The PS and mobo use proprietary connectors. What are you upgrading from a 1350w power supply and an upper end AM5 board?

The only issue that I've had with it is that the power supply on mine blew, and I've seen a bunch of others with the r15 power supply dying in under a year. Its a delta made supply that's from Dell's server division. So I'd have expected that to be the most bulletproof part. I might get a second year of warranty. But then again, I can buy a replacement power supply for about the cost of the warranty.

Zero regrets about buying it at $2500. I can play every single game that I have at 4k/ultra with lots of ray tracing turned on, at great frame rates. My prior hand built machine was a 12700k and a 3080ti and the alienware smokes that.
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Dr.Wajahat
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No, this is $100 lower than that. Without any discounts that deal was previously $2900.
It is $2800 now, without factoring any discounts.
Previous FP deal for reference: https://slickdeals.net/f/17446347-alienware-aurora-r15-desktop-ryzen-9-7900x-rtx-4090-64gb-ddr5-2tb-ssd-2900-or-less-free-shipping?src=SiteSearchV2Algo
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SplendidMeerkat920
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That system is better overall but that price was like a 5 hour long pricing mistake and is now $700 higher. If you got it at that price shipping to you, congrats, I dont think you'll ever find a better 4090 high end gaming PC deal.
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May 8, 2024 7:04 PM
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zablonMay 8, 2024 7:04 PM
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Quote from edrock200 View quoted comment :
The "other" cb site has 15% right now. I don't see any exceptions or anything listed. Has anyone confirmed this works too?
Lots of people from the R16 thread have confirmed, it's just slow. I am currently waiting for them to confirm with Dell as well.
May 8, 2024 8:29 PM
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iIIuminatiMay 8, 2024 8:29 PM
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Look like my e-bike rear brake light
May 8, 2024 8:52 PM
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Modus38May 8, 2024 8:52 PM
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Is this better than the R16 deal a few days ago? I paid $2,399 for i9 14900 and RTX 3090 with 32GB ddr5

Sadly I did not use the 10% code from Newsletter so this would be around the same price net of that. Maybe $100-150 more

Also… any chance dell may allow me to use the 10% coupon now?
Last edited by JosephM11 May 8, 2024 at 01:54 PM.
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May 8, 2024 11:41 PM
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randomchaosMay 8, 2024 11:41 PM
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Quote from JosephM11 View quoted comment :
Is this better than the R16 deal a few days ago? I paid $2,399 for i9 14900 and RTX 3090 with 32GB ddr5

Sadly I did not use the 10% code from Newsletter so this would be around the same price net of that. Maybe $100-150 more

Also… any chance dell may allow me to use the 10% coupon now?
The r16 has better cooling, keep that order.
May 9, 2024 12:00 AM
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May 9, 2024 1:07 AM
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ijosefMay 9, 2024 1:07 AM
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Quote from boball View quoted comment :
How is the cooling in cases such as this? Is the air flow adequate? And is there positive air pressure?
Cooling is poor, although that's a well known issue with Alienware. This is the last of the old designs, which were essentially bargain bin pot metal cases designed. years ago but with a lot of plastic trim bolted to the exterior for a "futuristic" look. Dell frequently had to build artificial power limits into the bios so parts wouldn't overheat. Whether or not the end user would notice is a matter of debate.

Gamers Nexus reviewed the Intel version of this PC not that long ago and mentioned that while Dell had made some improvements to the existing case in terms of ventilation, it still suffered from many of the same problems as the older editions.

That said, you'd be hard pressed to find this assemblage of parts anywhere else for this price.
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May 9, 2024 1:12 AM
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ijosefMay 9, 2024 1:12 AM
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I forgot to add - the cheapest 4090 at my local microcenter is currently on sale for $1749.99 and the 7900x is $369.99. That's over $2100 just for the CPU/GPU combo.

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May 9, 2024 1:13 AM
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Drama22xMay 9, 2024 1:13 AM
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I snagged one. Decent upgrade from my 1660ti laptop.
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May 9, 2024 1:49 AM
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StrongStranger4670May 9, 2024 1:49 AM
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If you refer yourself and buy, you can get an extra 10% on top of the 15%. Pair with a 3% back credit card. Able to purchase this machine for 1911 after tax and cashback.
May 9, 2024 2:15 AM
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NeatFruit9658May 9, 2024 2:15 AM
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Quote from StrongStranger4670 View quoted comment :
If you refer yourself and buy, you can get an extra 10% on top of the 15%. Pair with a 3% back credit card. Able to purchase this machine for 1911 after tax and cashback.
Extra 10 is capped at $50
May 9, 2024 3:08 AM
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DanmolaijnMay 9, 2024 3:08 AM
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Love how no one is taking the rage bait.
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May 9, 2024 4:06 AM
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stacks3000May 9, 2024 4:06 AM
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Quote from JosephM11 View quoted comment :
Is this better than the R16 deal a few days ago? I paid $2,399 for i9 14900 and RTX 3090 with 32GB ddr5

Sadly I did not use the 10% code from Newsletter so this would be around the same price net of that. Maybe $100-150 more

Also… any chance dell may allow me to use the 10% coupon now?
Not sure on the downvotes but i would objectively say this is a better system. Even if they are comparable, the AM5 platform that this has will be upgradable for four generations of chips while the intel is only going for two max. The only negative i see is if you absolutely need intel.
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May 9, 2024 4:43 AM
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ColinDontTouchMeMay 9, 2024 4:43 AM
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Quote from zablon View quoted comment :
I have this. How? Anything special or automatic? (normally 2%) I can't find anything offering 6% on it unless you are referring to the new user sign bonus they have running right now. (bought the R16 system)
You'll have to go on the app or website and login. Then go to products and offers and find Dell. You have to activate it manually.
May 9, 2024 7:01 AM
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henryfwMay 9, 2024 7:01 AM
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Quote from boball View quoted comment :
How is the cooling in cases such as this? Is the air flow adequate? And is there positive air pressure?
They have really powerful 120 cfm fans, no issues when I'm running it 24/7 for rendering

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May 9, 2024 9:34 AM
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DeadpooleMay 9, 2024 9:34 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I have one of these with a 13900k that I bought for about the same price. And hilariously, almost the exact same comments have been made here as were in that thread.

- It has bad cooling. No, it doesn't. Its really pretty good. Some older alienwares had trouble with it. It isn't a problem at all, and even at full blast its not really that loud either

- You can build your own cheaper. No, you can't. Just the 4090 is challenging to get for under $1800. Its also not a test of manliness. My ten year old built a pc from scratch watching a youtube video.

- Its pRoPrieTaRy. So what. The PS and mobo use proprietary connectors. What are you upgrading from a 1350w power supply and an upper end AM5 board?

The only issue that I've had with it is that the power supply on mine blew, and I've seen a bunch of others with the r15 power supply dying in under a year. Its a delta made supply that's from Dell's server division. So I'd have expected that to be the most bulletproof part. I might get a second year of warranty. But then again, I can buy a replacement power supply for about the cost of the warranty.

Zero regrets about buying it at $2500. I can play every single game that I have at 4k/ultra with lots of ray tracing turned on, at great frame rates. My prior hand built machine was a 12700k and a 3080ti and the alienware smokes that.
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