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expiredDr.W posted Aug 06, 2024 01:16 PM

Alienware Aurora R16: i7-14700F, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD w/ Sign-Up Code $1079.99

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$1079.99 $1599.99 after the following steps:
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  • Your total will be $1079.99 (excluding tax) + shipping is free
SPECS:
  • Intel Core i7 14700F (20-Core, 61MB Total Cache, 2.1GHz to 5.4GHz w/Turbo Boost
  • Max 3.0)
  • Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, 8 GB GDDR6
  • 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
  • 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
  • 500W Platinum Rated PSU, 120mm Liquid-Cooled CPU with AlienFX & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard-KB216 Black (English)
  • Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 (Black)
  • Ports:
  • Front Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
  • Rear Ports:
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A with Smart Power Technology
    • Coaxial S/PDIF port
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
    • RJ-45 Killer E3100 Gigabit Ethernet

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$1079.99 $1599.99 after the following steps:
  • Click here [dell.com] to Subscribe to emails for unique 10% off code
    • Check your inbox or spam folder for email w/ coupon code; may take 30 minutes or more to arrive
  • Go to Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop [dell.com]
  • Add item to cart
  • Proceed to cart
  • Enter your unique 10% off coupon code from email
  • Your total will be $1079.99 (excluding tax) + shipping is free
SPECS:
  • Intel Core i7 14700F (20-Core, 61MB Total Cache, 2.1GHz to 5.4GHz w/Turbo Boost
  • Max 3.0)
  • Windows 11 Home, English, French, Spanish
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, 8 GB GDDR6
  • 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s
  • 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
  • 500W Platinum Rated PSU, 120mm Liquid-Cooled CPU with AlienFX & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth
  • Dell Multimedia Keyboard-KB216 Black (English)
  • Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 (Black)
  • Ports:
  • Front Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
  • Rear Ports:
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
    • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A with Smart Power Technology
    • Coaxial S/PDIF port
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
    • RJ-45 Killer E3100 Gigabit Ethernet

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Aug 06, 2024 03:21 PM
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ListedGuruAug 06, 2024 03:21 PM
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Is this a good deal? Looking for a gaming PC for a teenager but not sure where to even start. Will this play all the popular games these days? Are there cheaper options? Any guidance would be greatSmilie
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metfan350Aug 06, 2024 03:48 PM
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Quote from ListedGuru :
Is this a good deal? Looking for a gaming PC for a teenager but not sure where to even start. Will this play all the popular games these days? Are there cheaper options? Any guidance would be greatSmilie
It's a fair deal.The ram could be higher and the power supply is only 500w. People have been complaining about intels newest chips but for the price point it's a good deal.
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Aug 06, 2024 03:52 PM
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WelshExileAug 06, 2024 03:52 PM
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Quote from ListedGuru :
Is this a good deal? Looking for a gaming PC for a teenager but not sure where to even start. Will this play all the popular games these days? Are there cheaper options? Any guidance would be greatSmilie
I'm also waiting with bated breath to see what the comments will be like. Desperately want to buy a gaming PC soon with a max budget of $1,200, but each time there's a deal posted that looks goods spec for the money there are inevitably people who trash the Power Supply Unit, claim the processor will explode, or that the parts are generally cheap and low quality! I think I'll just end up buying something at Costco at this rate as at least the return process would be easy if indeed something does go wrong!
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Aug 06, 2024 03:53 PM
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ListedGuruAug 06, 2024 03:53 PM
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Quote from metfan350 :
It's a fair deal.The ram could be higher and the power supply is only 500w. People have been complaining about intels newest chips but for the price point it's a good deal.
So does it make sense to go with anything with lesser specs than this Alienware or would this be considered a bare minimum starting point for a decent gaming rig?

This one at Costco looks like a little better price and a (2) year warranty:

https://www.costco.com/ibuypower-...51760.html
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Aug 06, 2024 03:55 PM
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ListedGuruAug 06, 2024 03:55 PM
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Quote from RelaxedShoe7315 :
I'm also waiting with bated breath to see what the comments will be like. Desperately want to buy a gaming PC soon with a max budget of $1,200, but each time there's a deal posted that looks goods spec for the money there are inevitably people who trash the Power Supply Unit, claim the processor will explode, or that the parts are generally cheap and low quality! I think I'll just end up buying something at Costco at this rate as at least the return process would be easy if indeed something does go wrong!
I just posted a link to one at Costco while you were probably replying. My kid says he usually plays mostly first person shooter types of games so not sure how much of a gaming rig is required for that? Want something that will last 4 or 5 years or more if possible.
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Aug 06, 2024 04:00 PM
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SRL2Aug 06, 2024 04:00 PM
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very good deal. worry about 14th gen intel chip. heard 13th and 14th gens crashing and failing.
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Aug 06, 2024 04:02 PM
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WelshExileAug 06, 2024 04:02 PM
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Quote from ListedGuru :
I just posted a link to one at Costco while you were probably replying. My kid says he usually plays mostly first person shooter types of games so not sure how much of a gaming rig is required for that? Want something that will last 4 or 5 years or more if possible.
I think that's one I was about to pull the trigger on, but so many people on here said that it was like playing Russian roulette as ALL 13th and 14th gen processors with base wattage of 65W are affected by a CPU failure issue. So I'm totally confused and looking at AMD processor deals now! Haha! I don't remember it being this difficult. But will have to get one soon for kids schoolwork.

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Aug 06, 2024 04:09 PM
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leonivAug 06, 2024 04:09 PM
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Quote from ListedGuru :
So does it make sense to go with anything with lesser specs than this Alienware or would this be considered a bare minimum starting point for a decent gaming rig?

This one at Costco looks like a little better price and a (2) year warranty:

https://www.costco.com/ibuypower-...51760.html
The gpu in this deal is a little better and more than justifies the $80 upcharge. Yeah it has less space and ram, but really the ram is a nonissue. upgrading video cards is far more expensive than adding memory or space. my son and I built a gaming PC with far less gpu specs than this one a few years back and he still plays all of the latest games with no problems. If it helps, here's a comparison with this deals GPU and the one my son is currently using: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...4149vs3609

Edit: I should add my sons gaming pc "only" has 16gb of ram and its more than enough to play any first person shooter game.
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Aug 06, 2024 04:12 PM
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WelshExileAug 06, 2024 04:12 PM
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Quote from metfan350 :
Who was trashing anything? Just gave opinions based upon my research. Said it's a fair deal. I hope the bated breath didn't leave u light headed
Terribly sorry. Hope I didn't make you cry.
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Aug 06, 2024 05:40 PM
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brapAug 06, 2024 05:40 PM
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Can I add both an extra 3.5HDD (8tb for media), and another 2tb (ssd for games)....AND keep the stock 1tb OS for a total of 3 hard drives?
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ScarletSwing395Aug 06, 2024 05:40 PM
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Quote from ListedGuru :
Is this a good deal? Looking for a gaming PC for a teenager but not sure where to even start. Will this play all the popular games these days? Are there cheaper options? Any guidance would be greatSmilie
The best thing to do is ask your teenager what kind of games do they play, do they play popular triple A demanding games or do they play easy to run popular games like Roblox, Minecraft or any popular Indy game.
If the answer is I play indie games and easy to run games then yeah this pc with a 1080p and 165hz monitor will do fine even for more demanding games. But if the answer is I like to play triple A games which require a beefier video card to run then this is not for you.
To be honest odds are this is fine and will get the job done, just keep in mind 1080p monitor with at least 165hz is where you need to be. This will not only be more cost friendly it will also ensure an enjoyable smooth gameplay.
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Aug 06, 2024 05:49 PM
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ScarletSwing395Aug 06, 2024 05:49 PM
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Quote from SRL2 :
very good deal. worry about 14th gen intel chip. heard 13th and 14th gens crashing and failing.
Welp I liked the i7 13700k so much that I have 3 builds with one of those processors in each one 😅. They are beasts of processors for the money but I guess time will tell.
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Aug 06, 2024 06:04 PM
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BrunoPuntzJonesAug 06, 2024 06:04 PM
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Quote from FabulousCatfish2079 :
Don't buy! 14th Gen Intel processors are having huge problems and Intel will not help you with a refund or RMA.
Any issues would go through Dell.
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