Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum threadScarletMallard336 posted Feb 25, 2026 12:22 AM
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
  4. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
forum threadScarletMallard336 posted Feb 25, 2026 12:22 AM

Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 18" Gaming Laptop Computer - Liquid Teal $3499.99

$3,500

$4,400

20% off
Micro Center
10 Comments 3,305 Views
Get Deal at Micro Center
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (2.1GHz) Processor
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
18" WQXGA WVA Anti-Glare Display
5Gb LAN, WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
9.56 lbs. (4.34 kg)
Windows 11 Home
SD Memory Card Reader

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...iquid-teal
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (2.1GHz) Processor
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
18" WQXGA WVA Anti-Glare Display
5Gb LAN, WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
9.56 lbs. (4.34 kg)
Windows 11 Home
SD Memory Card Reader

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...iquid-teal

Community Voting

Deal Score
-1
Good Deal
Get Deal at Micro Center

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

10 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Feb 25, 2026 12:28 AM
1,753 Posts
Joined Feb 2009
dabuddhaFeb 25, 2026 12:28 AM
1,753 Posts
I'd recommend putting the price in your title Smilie
Original Poster
Feb 25, 2026 12:33 AM
39 Posts
Joined Sep 2019
ScarletMallard336
Original Poster
Feb 25, 2026 12:33 AM
39 Posts
Quote from dabuddha :
I'd recommend putting the price in your title Smilie
Ok done. Just for you (redundant given that it's under the title, next to the slashed original price)
Last edited by ScarletMallard336 February 24, 2026 at 07:44 PM.
5
Original Poster
Feb 25, 2026 12:47 AM
39 Posts
Joined Sep 2019
ScarletMallard336
Original Poster
Feb 25, 2026 12:47 AM
39 Posts
I couldn't post this part for some reason but micro center has it cheaper by $600 than Dell direct. Only noticable difference was the cherry mx keyboard from Dell..
1
Feb 25, 2026 04:05 PM
1,753 Posts
Joined Feb 2009
dabuddhaFeb 25, 2026 04:05 PM
1,753 Posts
Quote from ScarletMallard336 :
Ok done. Just for you (redundant given that it's under the title, next to the slashed original price)
Just wanted to save you grief lol. Folks get upset if a thread doesn't include the price
1
Feb 26, 2026 12:19 AM
103 Posts
Joined Jun 2018
BallstomywallsFeb 26, 2026 12:19 AM
103 Posts
I can dream..
Original Poster
Feb 26, 2026 02:32 AM
39 Posts
Joined Sep 2019
ScarletMallard336
Original Poster
Feb 26, 2026 02:32 AM
39 Posts
Quote from Ballstomywalls :
I can dream..
It was cheaper last year July/August.. dream any longer and it'll be more next year lol..
I'm torn between this and the MSI raider at Costco... 90 day return window 2 year warranty from Costco on the MSI vs 15 day return window and 1 year standard warranty on the Alienware...
MSI has the 285 processor... Alienware has the 275 , 5gb Ethernet, 300Hz screen and 6400Mhz RAM...
Feb 26, 2026 05:55 AM
103 Posts
Joined Jun 2018
BallstomywallsFeb 26, 2026 05:55 AM
103 Posts
Quote from ScarletMallard336 :
It was cheaper last year July/August.. dream any longer and it'll be more next year lol.. I'm torn between this and the MSI raider at Costco... 90 day return window 2 year warranty from Costco on the MSI vs 15 day return window and 1 year standard warranty on the Alienware... MSI has the 285 processor... Alienware has the 275 , 5gb Ethernet, 300Hz screen and 6400Mhz RAM...
Can't afford it so that is my reality right now. Need a car more than a computer

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Feb 26, 2026 11:39 PM
1,445 Posts
Joined Dec 2013
dg0129Feb 26, 2026 11:39 PM
1,445 Posts
How is the cooling on this? Every gaming dell laptop I've owned is loud and has mad cooling issues.
Original Poster
Feb 27, 2026 01:27 AM
39 Posts
Joined Sep 2019
ScarletMallard336
Original Poster
Feb 27, 2026 01:27 AM
39 Posts
Quote from dg0129 :
How is the cooling on this? Every gaming dell laptop I've owned is loud and has mad cooling issues.
Noise is probably better than other key spec laptops. I'd expect an 18" 5050/60/70 to be much quieter than a 5090. Same with heat, the 5090 gets toasty. From what I found online, Fan Noise While Idle is 25.0 decibels. Fan Noise Under Load. up to 61.3 decibels (similar to a dishwasher)..
Cooling is supposedly better than others with the 5090.
With that said, I'd still use an external source to keep it cooler and try to prolong the life.
Original Poster
Feb 27, 2026 02:04 AM
39 Posts
Joined Sep 2019
ScarletMallard336
Original Poster
Feb 27, 2026 02:04 AM
39 Posts
Quote from Ballstomywalls :
Can't afford it so that is my reality right now. Need a car more than a computer
I completely understand... Been there...When I hit the Powerball/mega million jackpot, I'll buy you a car, the laptop and give you enough cash to make some of your bigger dreams a reality

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Related Searches

ComputersLaptopsAlienwareDellMicro Center

Popular Deals

See All
Found by phoinix
Today 04:55 PM
Forum Thread
[SnS] $6.75* | 3-pk 32-oz Iberia 100% Lemon Juice at Amazon$6.75$13
48% off
2
Found by kenmikec
Today 07:05 AM
Forum Thread
Fanflix: Build Own Bundle 25 for $22.50 w code$25
0
Found by phoinix
Today 04:31 PM
Forum Thread
$5.89* | 100-Pk 11" Gardner Bender DoubleLock UV Resistant Cable Zip Tie (75 lb Tensile) at Amazon$5.89$13
54% off
0
Found by vid1900
Today 07:03 PM
Forum Thread
Dewalt Angle Grinder 20V B&M $100$100$170
41% off
3
Found by phoinix
Today 07:32 AM
Forum Thread
$42.99* | 15.6" Anyuse 1080p Ultra-Slim IPS Portable Monitor w/ USB-C & Mini HDMI at Amazon$43$60
28% off
1

Trending Deals

See All
Found by LolaBunny21
Today 10:31 PM
Forum Thread
Gap Men's Everyday Soft V-Neck Tee (2 Colors) $4.24 + Free Shipping$4.24$20
78% off
0
Found by Navy-Wife
Today 08:02 PM
Forum Thread
Kesguar 20000mAh Up to 22.5W PD Power Bank w/ Built-in USB-C Cable (Grey or Blue) $11.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
6
Found by phoinix
Today 04:55 PM
Forum Thread
[SnS] $6.75* | 3-pk 32-oz Iberia 100% Lemon Juice at Amazon$6.75$13
48% off
2
Found by tDames
Today 09:46 PM
Forum Thread
Refurbished - Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum w/ Clean Sense IQ & DuoClean PowerFins $122 + Free Shipping$122$350
65% off
0
Found by Eragorn
Today 09:41 PM
Forum Thread
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds $199.99 + Free Shipping$200$250
20% off
0