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Alienware 15 R3 Laptop GTX1070 / i7 6700HQ / 16GB RAM / 256GB SSD / 1TB HDD/ Win 10 Home - $2639 ($660/20% off) Delivered @Dell

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LDabi on 07/01/2017 - 10:10 dell.com (2776 clicks)
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Dell has started a sale on 6th gen cpu pascal alienwares since 7th gen is taking over.
Kaby lake cpus are almost identical to last gen Sky lake so I thought this would be a great buy for anyone looking for a high end gaming laptop.

the GTX 1060 version is also avalible for $560 off
http://www.dell.com/au/p/alienware-15-laptop/pd?oc=z5195a3au…

Don't forget a further 4% cashback ($105.56)

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  • Savas on 07/01/2017 - 10:17
    +1

    Welcome, good job!

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 10:23
      +1

      thx, I couldn't help sharing it since i just bought one myself and it's a pretty decent deal imo.

  • kiokoshin on 07/01/2017 - 10:19
    +19

    I got excited when I saw $660

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 10:23
      +3

      haha even america doesn't go that low

  • PLANT on 07/01/2017 - 10:46

    This is a better deal:
    i7-6700HQ
    16GB 2400MHz RAM
    8GB GTX 1070
    256GB SSD
    1TB 7,200 RPM HDD
    15.6" 1920x1080 120Hz 400 nits screen
    99Wh battery
    Killer 1535 Wifi
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit

    Total: $2,760.62

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 10:51
      +1

      if you're into 120hz screen sure, but there are no percentage taken off on added components

      • jiberz on 07/01/2017 - 12:57

        I am sad whenever I play games on 60hz laptop.

        • Top G on 07/01/2017 - 13:24

          The screen just lets down the whole package, upgrade to minimum 120hz especially when you have those specs

        • fairyfloss on 07/01/2017 - 14:21

          @McCree:

          Is there that much of a difference as far as gaming goes?

        • cloud226 on 07/01/2017 - 14:27

          @fairyfloss: yes to many people

        • fairyfloss on 07/01/2017 - 14:31

          I guess my next laptop will have to have a 120hz screen then :) and be 17"!

        • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 14:54

          @McCree: the 120hz screen does only provide half the amount of battery life as it has gsync

        • jiberz on 07/01/2017 - 16:20
          +4

          @SadistNeko: g-sync doesnt allow switchable graphics which is why it uses more battery. If people read this and wonder why.

  • ca6leguy on 07/01/2017 - 10:58
    +2

    Is this a brick?

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 11:00
      +1

      size wise, its kinda slim
      but weight wise, yes it's a brick compared to similar laptops

      • pull the lever on 07/01/2017 - 11:51
        +5

        It's a brick with 1070 graphics which is mighty impressive.

        • kanigget on 07/01/2017 - 21:41

          Somewhat. Gigabyte have the p35x which is a 15" laptop with the same specs that is 2.3kg, substantially lighter than the Alienware model here. Even the p37x, the 17" version of the same laptop is lighter than the 15" alienware laptop. So it's not that impressive.

        • derek324 on 08/01/2017 - 00:12

          @kanigget: Cool running, low fan noise, lighter. You can only have two of those three. Your choice.

  • Pulp Fiction on 07/01/2017 - 10:58
    +1

    No deals on 17 inch with G-Sync and 120Hz refresh rate.
    15 inch deal is pretty good offer if you happy with 15 inch though.

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 11:01

      i think the new 17 inch and 13 inch have all been replaced by Kaby lake, thus no deals
      15 inch is a nice balance between portability and screensize

  • Ion on 07/01/2017 - 11:41
    +3

    The screen on this thing is absolutely terrible. Poor colour accuracy and looks very washed out. Fine if you are planning to play on an external monitor however.

    • pull the lever on 07/01/2017 - 11:51

      Not sure if you're talking about the IPS panel or the TN 4K or 120hz panel. But the former is supposed to be better than the latter.

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 11:53

      it's decent after calibration, but no where near razer or a macbook for sure

      • RI4V4N on 07/01/2017 - 19:53

        Yeah but razer make no rewl gaming laptops. I'm sure the IPS option would be similar but it's not an option for serious gamers.

    • MadJD on 07/01/2017 - 12:07

      Sounds like My Metabox P670RP's IPS display, is terrible as well. Hope this isn't a trend for gaming laptops in 2017…

    • derek324 on 08/01/2017 - 00:14

      Which screen? There are many options.

  • nubzy on 07/01/2017 - 11:49

    man.. could never justify that much money on a laptop. ive been considering spending about 1.5-2k and even that is hard. But i keep them for a long time and like a high res screen, and it will be a desktop replacement for me.

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 11:54

      tbh the new gpus are truely desktop grade, if you have a set of monitor keyboard and mouse, it can very well be a desktop replacement

      • nubzy on 07/01/2017 - 11:58
        +1

        Yeah true. I am quite interested in ultrabooks though for their light weight and portability, and the XPS 13 with the thunderbolt port looks to be a good one as you can use an external GPU in the future.

        • aerona on 07/01/2017 - 14:46

          I got the alienware r2 15inch, wouldn't regret it for the world. Great air circulation and having the ability to connect an external desktop gpu is the best

  • PLANT on 07/01/2017 - 12:00

    So $2K salary packaged….think this beats a non packaged aldi desktop machine ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 07/01/2017 - 12:12
    +1

    I want to buy it… but I have PS4 and Xbox one already …

    • jeefbeef on 08/01/2017 - 11:06

      Then this laptop will blow away the 30fps experience that you're used to.

      It is however a good 10 times more expensive than those consoles…

  • cyrax83 on 07/01/2017 - 12:12

    Good laptop but it's a big brick - 3.5kg

    • JetBombat on 07/01/2017 - 12:20
      +15

      A pretty standard brick actually:

      Solid dry pressed bricks weigh 4 kg each and extruded bricks 3 kg each.

    • ruddiger7 on 08/01/2017 - 18:14

      Rekt, everyone always thinks im lying but im a computer enthusiast. I got 2300 for it.

  • 0 0 0 on 07/01/2017 - 14:46

    I bought this Asus ROG laptop for $1996 from Harvey Norman http://www.harveynorman.com.au/asus-rog-strix-gl502vm-fy022t…

    Impressed by the performance. A lighter alternative also only 8gb ram (spare port supports another 16gb), 128gb SSD, 1tb 7200rpm had, and gtx1060

  • baz3189 on 07/01/2017 - 16:46

    Strange you cant get the G-Sync screen with the better processor. Seems like a strange omission.

    Good deal otherwise

  • Rohangiga on 07/01/2017 - 17:02

    Why do they have to make these laptops so damn ugly

    • derek324 on 08/01/2017 - 00:18

      Different? Not "me too" look? I like it.

  • concatenate on 07/01/2017 - 18:32

    As a heads up - there have been issues with inconsistent core temperatures with these. Note that Dell have said they do not consider this to be an issue if the cores are below 110 degrees however this may contribute to a shorter life span on the device.

    No disrespect OP, just want to make sure everyone is informed :)

    • Dabi on 07/01/2017 - 20:39

      Yes thanks for pointing that out, although it seems like the more recent models has been fixed with changed thermal pads and actual thermal pasting instead stamp.

    • jeefbeef on 08/01/2017 - 11:08

      Sounds like poor thermal interface material is being used? That or inconsistent application.

      Did they really use thermal pads rather than thermal paste?

  • NickosFoivos on 07/01/2017 - 19:41

    That is an expensive laptop! But worth it if you are a pc gamer, I suppose.

    • derek324 on 08/01/2017 - 00:20

      You understand the price difference once you open it and compare internals with a cheaper laptop.

      • NickosFoivos on 08/01/2017 - 09:39

        I personally cant do that.

  • AlienC on 07/01/2017 - 22:40

    Damn that's a lot of coconuts for a game player machine

  • sniper on 08/01/2017 - 09:03

    The build quality I had on previous Alienware laptops I've purchased have been rubbish. They seemed good on paper (specs wise) but things such as glare on screen, hinge which creaks (then eventually cracked), terrible trackpad and the base/body warped within a month.

    And because of the weight it was more of a desktop replacement than a laptop (not comfortable to use on lap in front of TV). This has nothing to do with Alienware, but gaming laptops in general.

    After this I gave up on the idea of a decent gaming laptop and bought a Macbook Pro.

    Granted this was a few years ago. How is the build of Alienware nowadays?

    • Hogg on 08/01/2017 - 12:06
      +1

      I bought a refurbished last year and it's the best laptop I've ever owned.

      Saying that I've only ever owned $1K Acer level laptops in the past.

    • derek324 on 08/01/2017 - 16:13

      Alienware build is excellent, but Macbook Pro is better. Once you put them back in their cases you quickly find out that Alienware, as opposed to Mackbook, can actually play games. Trackpad for gaming… seriously? Warped casing and cracked hinges… possible, I guess, but it would require some serious mistreatment. No sports car can take the same abuse as a Mack track, even if both cost about the same.

      • sniper on 08/01/2017 - 17:05

        Agreed the Alienware I had was very good for a laptop when it came to running a game well.

        Also agree that trackpad for gaming is a terrible idea ahhah. There are times which a mouse is also not viable though, such as on the couch, and being able to do most things on a computer becomes annoying when your pointer moving device doesn't respond well. This meant that even if I wanted to quickly open the lid to respond to email or browse the web I would have to find some table space and plug in a mouse.

        I can guarantee you there was no mistreatment to the laptop. Because of the aforementioned issues I ended up docking it and leaving it on my desktop 95% of the time. A friend of mine also bought the same laptop and eventually had the same issues. Sounds like we may be edge cases though.

        Good to hear Alienware laptops are working well. I will consider one when my gaming desktop gets too old to play the games I want.

  • GeneralKeen on 12/01/2017 - 03:05

    Any idea why the Malaysia Dell site is selling at least $600 cheaper for the R13 version? Their specs are identical.

    http://www.dell.com/my/p/alienware-13-laptop/pd?oc=w5191002m…

    http://m.dell.com/mt/www.dell.com/au/p/alienware-13-laptop/p…

    • jace88 on 14/01/2017 - 13:00

      I thought Dell is made in Malaysia so maybe that contributes…

  • jace88 on 14/01/2017 - 13:04

    I'm so tempted given the price difference with the 7700… but my current laptop is the Inspiron 15 7559 with the 6700 and only 960M… just debating if it's really worth the upgrade or not :(

    And with 4% cashrewards…

  • tommytill on 22/01/2017 - 14:24

    Am considering this deal or a Razer Blade - can anyone provide a bit of guidance as to whether this discounted deal is better or not? I was looking at spending around the $3000 mark. cheers.

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