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10% off Alienware at Dell - Alienware 15 R2 $1,799.10 (i5 6300HQ, GTX 965M, 8GB, 1TB, 15.6" FHD)

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Alienware usually goes for 5% off. Until end of the month (31 March) there's a 10% off coupon code for all Alienware systems. First 1,000 customers only. Alienware 13 R2 starts from $1349. Alienware 15 R2 starts from $1799.10 that comes with

  • Intel Core i5 6300HQ
  • 8GB DDR4
  • 1TB SATA
  • GeForce GTX 965M
  • 15.6" Full HD IPS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • 1 Year NBD
  • Gbit Ethernet, 3x USB3, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI
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  • jlogic on 21/03/2016 - 18:38
    +1

    Nice. I am getting the x51 delivered because I can't be bothered with building a new rig and the price was the same as building one (obviously quality would of been better if build yourself).

    Also the case on the x51 looks so good.

    • 02keilj on 21/03/2016 - 19:11
      +1

      Price is a little higher than if you were to shop around. For 1800 you could get slightly higher specs plus peripherals and screen, though if you already have peripherals you could go higher spec again.

      • jlogic on 21/03/2016 - 19:22

        I got the x51 with i7 6700k for $1750.

        • stainedteatowel on 21/03/2016 - 21:26
          +1

          Only comes with a gtx 745? Did a build for cheaper that had a 750 ti.

        • jlogic on 21/03/2016 - 22:11

          @stainedteatowel:

          Yeah but I have a spare GTX960 laying around.

          Yes can be cheaper but at roughly $1950 and a nice and compact case won me over. Saves me time which I don't have a lot of these days.

          I did a build with PLE to work out the price, with comparable parts and came out cheaper but the case wasn't as compact. Used the Bitfenix case and mainly gigabyte parts and Corsair Ram. Samsung SSD and WD 2TB.

        • jlogic on 22/03/2016 - 00:45

          @stainedteatowel: Can you show me the components please. Want to see. Needs to be in a Mini ITX case prefer the RVZ02.

        • stainedteatowel on 22/03/2016 - 10:44

          @jlogic: Here is one I did up quickly..I feel like it is now missing something lol. As someone mentioned earlier if you shop around you could get cheaper parts than listed on PCCG as well.

          https://www.pccasegear.com/wish_lists/561455

        • jlogic on 22/03/2016 - 11:31

          @stainedteatowel: Thanks so not much cheaper than what I got configured. Better yes in some parts.

          But the one I got configured at PLE makes me want to return the x51 lol because nostalgia got me in regards to building a computer. That one was $2100. Better PSU Better Vid Card Better RAM.

          Damn you lol.

          Most probably end up keeping it. The worse part of the install is the software.

        • jlogic on 22/03/2016 - 12:25

          @stainedteatowel: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/gH9pZL something similar to the one configured with Alienware.

        • stainedteatowel on 22/03/2016 - 21:14

          @jlogic: Definitely a decent build :) Honestly though if it were for gaming I'd probs ditch the 6700k for a 6600k and get a GTX 970 / R9 390. Depends on what you were planning to use it for.

        • stainedteatowel on 22/03/2016 - 21:16

          @jlogic: Haha It is always fun building the PC. But yeah with the X51 it saved you time and it's covered by warranty at least so if it plays up they have to work on it. Although I think the warranty is voided if you upgrade the PC which is a bummer.

        • c0balt on 23/03/2016 - 10:53

          @stainedteatowel:

          No, warranty is not voided when you upgrade/change PC parts. Each component has its own warranty.

          Also jlogic's link above to desktop parts as though it should be comparable to the X51 with similar specs.. The laptop has about 2x less the CPU and GPU performance as they are mobile versions of those chips for less than half the TDP.

          You can compare the TDP of the 6700K vs the 6700HQ here:
          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylake_%28microarchitecture%2…

          960 vs 960m here:
          http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-960M-vs-Nvid…

        • stainedteatowel on 23/03/2016 - 23:56

          @c0balt: That is good to hear about the warranty not being voided if you upgrade components in the Alienware desktop.

          jlogic and I were discussing desktop components, as the x51 uses desktop components. We were not comparing desktop and laptop components. Or are you just questioning why he mentioned he purchased a desktop on a post about an Alienware laptop?

        • c0balt on 24/03/2016 - 15:54

          @stainedteatowel:

          Whoops, didn't realise the Alienware desktop was also called an X51!

          Asus also made an X51 laptop series and my mind went straight to laptop thinking, even though the Asus X51 is pretty old now.

          So yeah, disregard my last comment.

        • stainedteatowel on 24/03/2016 - 16:50

          @c0balt: haha no worries, easily done. I had to double check myself as well.

      • nikkirose on 21/03/2016 - 19:23

        As long as it still has the after sales service, you will need it. Nice rigs, but all to often need some part or other replaced during the first year.

        • jlogic on 21/03/2016 - 22:14

          Yeah hopefully not. But checked the repairability on the machine. Just the mobo and cooler are custom parts.

          If anything goes bust in 3years under ACL they will be covering.

  • cDNA on 21/03/2016 - 18:45

    Can someone tell me what is the difference between THunder Bolt 3, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Type A, USB 3.1 Type B Gen 2. I am so confused…….

    3.2 kg of badass tech.

    I'm tossing up between the macbook pro 2016 and the alienware. We shall see tomorrow if Apple has gotten their act together or do I have to wait another 3 months.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/03/2016 - 00:41

      As someone who owns both it is honestly very simple.

      If you're a PC gamer above all else - and you don't have access to a desktop rig- then get the Alienware

      If you want the computer primarily for media or work (and/or prefer console gaming) then get the MacBook Pro

      MBP is way better for media with a much better screen. It has very good built in speakers. The SSD is blazing fast. The touchpad is far superior. Battery life is night and day difference. MBP is portable; despite being a "laptop" my Alienware is strictly parked on my desk

      Windows and OS X are probably equal in the sense that they both have their pros and cons

  • c0balt on 21/03/2016 - 18:48
    +2

    ~$700 more expensive than the Inspiron with the same specs (although 965m vs 960m).

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/238048

    Seeing as the value of these things plummets real hard after a year, I wouldn't bother.

    Look at what $1500 can get you in a 2nd hand Alienware, about double the performance of this deal.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252315239584?_trksid=p2060353.m14…

    • nikkirose on 21/03/2016 - 19:26
      +1

      Nowhere near as sexy, it doesn't have customisable lights, silky touch dashboard and a little alien on the front ? You know the extra $$$ is for the bling right?
      Also if someone is selling thier alienware it is because it cooks eggs now.

      • c0balt on 21/03/2016 - 19:31
        +1

        True, but then how many times does the laptop have to get you laid before the extra money is worth it?

        Depends on if you want 1 $700 escort, or 700 $1 escorts really..

        • nikkirose on 21/03/2016 - 19:34
          +2

          you really should post that deal for $1 escorts.

        • c0balt on 21/03/2016 - 19:34
          +2

          @nikkirose:

          There's some deals that we all just hold too close to our.. chests.. to share.

  • jiberz on 21/03/2016 - 19:49

    I would hold out till the new nvidia cards are announced next month.

  • eediot on 22/03/2016 - 10:38

    Better spec'd ROG and MSI can be had cheaper. Really worth paying a premium for Alienware name?

    • nikkirose on 28/03/2016 - 11:35

      Actually no it is not worth it, I would go an MSI next time. Dell took the value out of Alienware.

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