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frontpage9594 posted Feb 27, 2025 01:58 PM

Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop: Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5080, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

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$2300 or less

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop (ACT1250) on sale for $2299.99 when you follow directions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member 9594 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.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here for Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop
  2. Under Customize, select the following upgrades
  3. Under Graphics, select NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 (+$750)
  4. Under Chassis, select 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Air-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel (+$200)
  5. Add to cart.
  6. Your total will be $2299.99 + Free Shipping
    • 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.
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
  • 16GB Dual Channel DDR5 Memory (2x 8GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Air-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
  • Dell Wired Keyboard (KB216, Black) + Dell Wired Mouse (MS116, Black)
  • Inputs:
    • Front:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port with PowerShare technology
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port with PowerShare technology
    • Rear:
      • 1x USB4 (20 Gbps) Type-C port with Power Delivery
      • 2x 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
      • 2x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports with SmartPower
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port
      • RJ45 Ethernet port

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop (ACT1250) on sale for $2299.99 when you follow directions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member 9594 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.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Click here for Dell Alienware Aurora Desktop
  2. Under Customize, select the following upgrades
  3. Under Graphics, select NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 (+$750)
  4. Under Chassis, select 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Air-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel (+$200)
  5. Add to cart.
  6. Your total will be $2299.99 + Free Shipping
    • 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.
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
  • 16GB Dual Channel DDR5 Memory (2x 8GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Air-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
  • Dell Wired Keyboard (KB216, Black) + Dell Wired Mouse (MS116, Black)
  • Inputs:
    • Front:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port with PowerShare technology
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port with PowerShare technology
    • Rear:
      • 1x USB4 (20 Gbps) Type-C port with Power Delivery
      • 2x 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
      • 2x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports with SmartPower
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port
      • RJ45 Ethernet port

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9594
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I was able to get this down to $1820 with the 10% coupon and a c b site. YMMV
Tumbleweed7200
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Awesome deal, Im still running my Alienware Aurora R7 with liquid cooling from like 2018. Upgraded from a GTX1080 to a RTX3070. Not a single issue with this PC. I run it for about 8+ hours a day and often max out the CPU and GPU from gaming yet ive never had an issue with overheating even when my office was 90+ degrees
Lakupipus
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16GB? Really?

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Mar 17, 2025 11:34 PM
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supertljMar 17, 2025 11:34 PM
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Does it have 2 or 4 memory slots?
Mar 18, 2025 01:20 AM
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JFalcMar 18, 2025 01:20 AM
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Quote from supertlj :
Does it have 2 or 4 memory slots?
Two memory slots
Mar 18, 2025 01:20 AM
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dealsaregoodMar 18, 2025 01:20 AM
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Quote from Lakupipus :
16GB? Really?
thats wild right, easy fix though, just add more, can choose 32gb, or 64 right on the order page.
Mar 18, 2025 01:25 AM
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JFalcMar 18, 2025 01:25 AM
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Quote from JFalc :
Mine is on the way.

I expect to be doing this on Monday or Tuesday, and will report back.
(Crucial brand 6400 XMP, 32GB 2 x16GB)

-John
Update:
FYI, the Crucial memory I purchased from Amazon.com is working fine in this standard R16 build from this deal. Bios says it is running dual channel at 5600 MHz. That is what I expected.

[[The two 8gb sticks that were preinstalled were Samsung 5600 sticks.]]

I ran the Windows Memory Diagnostic (MdSched.exe) on this Crucial memory, and no errors reported with the newly installed DDR5 ram.

[[P.S. 32GB was $83 on Amazon--cheaper than Dell's option, and an easy swap]]]

I will let this run for a few days to see if everything is working well...then, next....a heat sink swap out.

Quote from stevenash2005 :

IMO, its not worth too much effort or money on tweaking memory clocks with this config with 14/15th gen intel CPUs.
I agree with you. This processor is not an overclocker, apparently. That's fine with me. I was just asking about this DDR5 because of my concern whether the RAM that was shipped and 'on the way' to me already was going to be compatible (even at 5600 MHz). The Crucial compatibility tool doesnt list this desktop model yet. The Crucial 'scan' tool didnt recognize the R16 for me.
Last edited by JFalc March 17, 2025 at 07:30 PM.
Mar 18, 2025 03:14 PM
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CoolMask5643Mar 18, 2025 03:14 PM
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Quote from stevenash2005 :
Dropped a $35 Peerless Assassin 120 SE in there today. Load CPU temp was lowered by 40c from the stock air cooler and it's more quiet too. Used to get to 100c quickly during Cinebench runs and throttle but now never went above 60c. Somehow it also helped with the GPU and I got a higher Steel Nomad score of 9355 with overclock. Highly recommended for anyone with a stock air cooler. I read somewhere on Reddit that you need to purchase separate screws to fit Aurora R16, but in my case everything needed came in the retail box. I am also including a picture for anyone interested.
Are you able to put back on the side panel with the Peerless Assassin?
Mar 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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stevenash2005Mar 18, 2025 04:17 PM
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Quote from CoolMask5643 :
Are you able to put back on the side panel with the Peerless Assassin?
Yes. About 5mm clearance so anything below 160mm should fit such as a Phantom Spirit 120 although I didn't test it myself. PA120 SE has a 155mm height.
Mar 18, 2025 06:01 PM
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CoolMask5643Mar 18, 2025 06:01 PM
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Quote from stevenash2005 :
Yes. About 5mm clearance so anything below 160mm should fit such as a Phantom Spirit 120 although I didn't test it myself. PA120 SE has a 155mm height.
Thanks, i'll give it a shot

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rocksaiMar 18, 2025 08:16 PM
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Quote from 9594 :
Purple 12 % is back today. With that and the 10% off email signup coupon, cost is $1820.
dont make me return this now😑
Mar 19, 2025 04:18 AM
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StiltzMar 19, 2025 04:18 AM
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Is the 12 % CB gone again? I can't find it.
Mar 19, 2025 06:26 AM
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drewwwlaMar 19, 2025 06:26 AM
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Quote from 9594 :
Purple 12 % is back today. With that and the 10% off email signup coupon, cost is $1820.
Where do you get these?
Mar 19, 2025 07:01 AM
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iygMar 19, 2025 07:01 AM
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Why not spend another $100 for liquid cooling? The price seems very reasonable for all the hassle setting liquid cooling.
Mar 19, 2025 07:27 AM
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na_traMar 19, 2025 07:27 AM
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Damn it. Now Amex offers me $100 back after spending $500 or more. CB is lower now.
Mar 19, 2025 06:37 PM
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rocksaiMar 19, 2025 06:37 PM
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Quote from stevenash2005 :
Dropped a $35 Peerless Assassin 120 SE in there today. Load CPU temp was lowered by 40c from the stock air cooler and it's more quiet too. Used to get to 100c quickly during Cinebench runs and throttle but now never went above 60c. Somehow it also helped with the GPU and I got a higher Steel Nomad score of 9355 with overclock.

Highly recommended for anyone with a stock air cooler. I read somewhere on Reddit that you need to purchase separate screws to fit Aurora R16, but in my case everything needed came in the retail box. I am also including a picture for anyone interested.
do we need to remove the motherboard to install this??
Mar 19, 2025 07:47 PM
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drewwwlaMar 19, 2025 07:47 PM
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Ok so I got the Dell 10% off and Amex $100 off. Any other discounts currently? Sucks I missed the purple 13% off
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Mar 19, 2025 09:50 PM
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stevenash2005Mar 19, 2025 09:50 PM
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Quote from rocksai :
do we need to remove the motherboard to install this??
No, you don't. You don't even need to use the backplate since the screw holes are already there.

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