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Feb 25, 2026 12:22 AM

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

$3,500

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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
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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

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Feb 25, 2026 12:28 AM
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dabuddhaFeb 25, 2026 12:28 AM
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I'd recommend putting the price in your title Smilie
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Feb 25, 2026 12:33 AM
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Feb 25, 2026 12:33 AM
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Quote from dabuddha View quoted comment :
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.
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Feb 25, 2026 12:47 AM
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Feb 25, 2026 12:47 AM
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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..
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Feb 25, 2026 4:05 PM
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dabuddhaFeb 25, 2026 4:05 PM
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Quote from ScarletMallard336 View quoted comment :
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
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Feb 26, 2026 12:19 AM
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BallstomywallsFeb 26, 2026 12:19 AM
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I can dream..
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Feb 26, 2026 2:32 AM
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Feb 26, 2026 2:32 AM
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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 5:55 AM
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BallstomywallsFeb 26, 2026 5:55 AM
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Quote from ScarletMallard336 View quoted comment :
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

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Feb 26, 2026 11:39 PM
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dg0129Feb 26, 2026 11:39 PM
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How is the cooling on this? Every gaming dell laptop I've owned is loud and has mad cooling issues.
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Feb 27, 2026 1:27 AM
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Feb 27, 2026 1:27 AM
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Quote from dg0129 View quoted comment :
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.
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Feb 27, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from Ballstomywalls View quoted comment :
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

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