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Micro Center: Alienware Laptop: 15.3" 2K165Hz, Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5060, 16GB, 512GB

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Micro Center has Alienware 15 DA15265 15.3" Gaming Laptop Computer (LDA15265-A355BL) on sale for $1,099.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
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Details:
  • 15.3" WUXGA IPS Anti-Glare 165Hz Display
  • AMD Ryzen 7 260 3.8GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
  • 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 10/100/1000 Network
  • 2x2 WiFi 6+Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $600 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $1,699.99.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Micro Center has Alienware 15 DA15265 15.3" Gaming Laptop Computer (LDA15265-A355BL) on sale for $1,099.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Details:
  • 15.3" WUXGA IPS Anti-Glare 165Hz Display
  • AMD Ryzen 7 260 3.8GHz Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
  • 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • 512GB Solid State Drive
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • 10/100/1000 Network
  • 2x2 WiFi 6+Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $600 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $1,699.99.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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No, you should be mature enough to realize that you got a lemon and had a bad experience which is only limited to you instead of making similar comments on other Alienware laptop deals periodically since the past 2 years. This wasn't a known issue with any Alienware devices, and if it was perhaps, it might have been limited to the X14 and is certainly not an issue in the current generation of Alienware laptops.
Secondly, this is definitely not cheap because of that, if anything it's expensive if we look at the deals in hindsight from 8-10 months ago, but due to the hike in component prices this would be considered cheap and more or less a deal.
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Uh, cause both are made by Alienware? Should I reward them for selling me a POS by buying another laptop from them?

Maybe that's why this is cheap?
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Just trying to help people avoid the trap of thinking Alienware is a premium laptop because of the high prices.
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After our ownership of an Alienware X14 I'll pass even at this price. We paid $660 for the X14 and don't think it was worth it. Just out of warranty the WiFi card died then the motherboard, costing like $300 to replace, and it's already having issues again.
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Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :
After our ownership of an Alienware X14 I'll pass even at this price. We paid $660 for the X14 and don't think it was worth it. Just out of warranty the WiFi card died then the motherboard, costing like $300 to replace, and it's already having issues again.
Explain how a 2–3-year-old device and your alleged issues with it translate to this Alienware here from 2026 with a completely different model and set of specs, and your conclusive verdict of passing on this.
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Explain how a 2–3-year-old device and your alleged issues with it translate to this Alienware here from 2026 with a completely different model and set of specs, and your conclusive verdict of passing on this.
Uh, cause both are made by Alienware? Should I reward them for selling me a POS by buying another laptop from them?

Maybe that's why this is cheap?
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Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :

Uh, cause both are made by Alienware? Should I reward them for selling me a POS by buying another laptop from them?

Maybe that's why this is cheap?
No, you should be mature enough to realize that you got a lemon and had a bad experience which is only limited to you instead of making similar comments on other Alienware laptop deals periodically since the past 2 years. This wasn't a known issue with any Alienware devices, and if it was perhaps, it might have been limited to the X14 and is certainly not an issue in the current generation of Alienware laptops.
Secondly, this is definitely not cheap because of that, if anything it's expensive if we look at the deals in hindsight from 8-10 months ago, but due to the hike in component prices this would be considered cheap and more or less a deal.
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CorrosiveYesterday 4:09 AM
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Lower wattage 5060 so not the strongest. This is basically a dell G series gaming laptop in an alienware tracksuit.
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
No, you should be mature enough to realize that you got a lemon and had a bad experience which is only limited to you instead of making similar comments on other Alienware laptop deals periodically since the past 2 years. This wasn't a known issue with any Alienware devices, and if it was perhaps, it might have been limited to the X14 and is certainly not an issue in the current generation of Alienware laptops.
Secondly, this is definitely not cheap because of that, if anything it's expensive if we look at the deals in hindsight from 8-10 months ago, but due to the hike in component prices this would be considered cheap and more or less a deal.
Just trying to help people avoid the trap of thinking Alienware is a premium laptop because of the high prices.
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Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :

Just trying to help people avoid the trap of thinking Alienware is a premium laptop because of the high prices.
I concur

I bought a 16X and it's a lemon. To make it operate we had to use old drivers and cap the GPU.

Google 16X Alienware BSOD and there still isn't an update
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ludenuToday 2:41 AM
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I have an Alienware m15 that's like 7 years old, and that thing still works great.
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Anderson2020Today 2:41 AM
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LMAO, OP do I you work for Alienware?
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LMAO, OP do I you work for Alienware?
Right? Dude wants no negative reviews.
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Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :

Just trying to help people avoid the trap of thinking Alienware is a premium laptop because of the high prices.
Think you both have a point. Personally I wouldn't buy an expensive gaming laptop from any brand (over $1k or so); the graphics cards are nerfed due to size constraints when compared to towers and there's very little room for components to breathe. The significantly higher failure rate is a problem all laptops have in general compared to towers, but gaming laptops are pricy and not worth whatever you gain in portability imo
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Available In-Store Only; In stock at all stores when posting.

SPECS:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 260 (3.8GHz) Processor
  • 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Graphics Card
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 15.3" WUXGA IPS Anti-Glare Display
  • Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
  • 4.96 lbs. (2.25 kg)
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...nova-black
Dr. W does it again! Thumbs up and repped. (ASAP)
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Quote from MellowStranger162 View quoted comment :
Think you both have a point. Personally I wouldn't buy an expensive gaming laptop from any brand (over $1k or so); the graphics cards are nerfed due to size constraints when compared to towers and there's very little room for components to breathe. The significantly higher failure rate is a problem all laptops have in general compared to towers, but gaming laptops are pricy and not worth whatever you gain in portability imo
"Whatever you gain in portability" I mean... you gain infinite, because a desktop tower is by definition not portable.

It's like saying "A corvette is better than a truck, and not worth whatever ability to tow a large boat you gain". Like if you need to tow a boat, then a Corvette is worthless.
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Quote from VarmintCong View quoted comment :
Just trying to help people avoid the trap of thinking Alienware is a premium laptop because of the high prices.
I also agree. I am forever done with MSI the same way, with their exploding hinges, general bad design (to sell, not to use or last), and even worse CS. Some companies simply suck and brands tend to get worse rather than better.
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LMAO, OP do I you work for Alienware?
Yes, I definitely do that's why I post Alienware deals after several weeks and months!
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