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Alienware R11 Desktop i7-10700KF CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB+2TB, RTX 3080, AW2720HF + AW Mouse/Headset/Keyboard $3,761.11 Del @ Dell

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Alienware R11 Desktop i7-10700KF CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB+2TB, RTX 3080, AW2720HF + AW Mouse/Headset/Keyboard $3,761.11 Del @ DellAffiliate
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Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 12:42 dell.com (6256 clicks)
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Before you balk at the price - Godzbargainers hear me out!

I've done a rough parts calculation based on low-tier components and this is actually a cracking deal for those too lazy to build and want an easy purchase to game asap. This R11 comes with an awesome monitor, and some decent peripherals, albeit very gamer orientated.

i7-10700KF - $450
RTX 3080 - $2000
512GB+2TB - $200
RAM - $100 (Looks to be Kingston Hyper X)
PSU - $200 (From my research, I believe it's a 1000W Gold Efficiency PSU by Delta who make some decent PSUs normally aimed at servers)
AW2720HF - $550 (https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/alienware-27-gaming-monitor-… - it's actually not on sale right now, normal RRP is $900 but you can wait every few weeks to pick it up under $600 so I have used this price)
Mouse - $77.50 (https://deals.dell.com/en-au/productdetail/82i8 - currently on Sale)
Headset - $105.50 (https://deals.dell.com/en-au/productdetail/82hu - currently on sale)
Keyboard - $194.50 (https://deals.dell.com/en-au/productdetail/82ie - currently on sale)

Total - $3900 approximately in parts, not including the CPU cooler (watercooled), the motherboard or the case. It also doesn't include the heartache of stuffing up your build because you don't know what you are doing, or hours of troubleshooting because you plugged your HDMI cable into the motherboard when you had a KF chip (true story when I helped a mate build his PC remotely last year). Plus the Dell warranty from my experience is usually pretty good, especially on their monitors.

The only downsides to this are the RAM which some would say isn't enough. I run the same in my rig at home and haven't had problems with AAA games. In any case, Dell's RAM upgrade offerings are a joke to say the least. Buy this system and spend $109 on another set of Kingston Hyper X RAM and you're set for 4x8GB configuration. The other good thing about the R11 Desktop is pretty much all components are individually upgradable for the future.

Don't forget to shop with CR/SB and save a further 6% coming down to $3558.01 with code LOVEKEANU or if you don't use CR/SB you can still shop using the Qantas Rewards Dell store and pick up 1 QFF point per dollar in spend but the cost will be $3761.11.

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  • roosterman on 30/03/2021 - 12:49
    +45

    Upvoted you for good info and effort put into deal..
    Theres prob some that would buy this to strip out the mythical 3080 in it ..
    nice work ..

  • ChickenDinner123 on 30/03/2021 - 12:50
    +66

    Lol, all it took was a global silicon shortage and cryptorush to make alienware actually worth it for once.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2021 - 16:00
      +4

      Perhaps Alienware are behind the chip shortage….🤔

      • ChadHominem on 30/03/2021 - 20:17
        +4

        Aliens. I knew it 👽

  • doweyy on 30/03/2021 - 12:51
    +9

    Further 6% Cashback with CR or SB also bring it down even more. Should end up being $3558.01 after cashback.

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 12:57
      +2

      Thanks, I'll update. I usually am unsure if CR/SB stacks with LOVEKEANU but ill just put YMMV :)

      • doweyy on 30/03/2021 - 12:58
        +2

        For your and others reference, specifically advertised by Cashrewards is:

        Effective 22/02/21, purchases utilising code LOVEKEANU are eligible for cashback, provided it's not used in conjunction with other unlisted codes.

        So should be all good :)

        • jace88 on 30/03/2021 - 13:12

          Thanks for updating.

          FYI price in title should not be including SB/CR

  • ozvictor on 30/03/2021 - 12:56

    Good price with all these extra accessories and a monitor

  • DeToxin on 30/03/2021 - 12:58
    +4

    Are 3080s $2k now? What happened to the 1400-1500 options?

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 13:04

      I guess the caveat is, if you want it now, that's what they're going for. EVGA/Galax and such have $1400-$1500 options but they are and have been on very limited stock for months.

    • seamonkey on 30/03/2021 - 13:04

      those options increased in price by $500-$600.

      • DeToxin on 30/03/2021 - 13:05
        +2

        Gotcha. Glad I managed to snag one back in December. Albeit, I had to lurk on the Aus stock notifications discord channel throughout the day

        • seamonkey on 30/03/2021 - 13:07

          that's some next level hunting right there.

    • hybridx on 30/03/2021 - 13:06
      +1

      You'd be lucky to find a 'cheaper card' below $2300 now.
      Not to mention 70~% of the cheaper $1300ish card orders still haven't been fulfilled from day 1.

      • DeToxin on 30/03/2021 - 13:09

        I ordered mine from scorptec on Dec 17. They started listing stock as it came in, so was ready to pick up straight away. If you have the patience to lurk on the discord stock notification channels, I'm pretty sure you could find one within a month.

        • hybridx on 30/03/2021 - 13:11

          I managed to secure one for $1750 from a discord channel. But all the alerts coming through are now around the $2300 mark and still selling out….

      • MiscOzB on 30/03/2021 - 21:58

        I've been regularly seeing them pop up still for 2-2.1k, and they aren't the cheaper cards either.

    • Dubbin on 30/03/2021 - 19:55

      3070's are now selling at $1500

      • MiscOzB on 30/03/2021 - 21:59

        Seen a few in stock lately for around 1.3k

        • ozbking on 31/03/2021 - 00:04

          That’s crazy… the founders edition 3080 I got for 1159 seems like a steal!

          • TheLurker on 31/03/2021 - 01:21

            @ozbking: Your odds of getting 2020 at launch on the mwave raffle RTX 3080 are probably as good as finding a card in stock below $2k in 2021.

            It was a steal even then, but today it proves just how bonkers the market is. I fear a flagship GPU will never be that price again.

    • asrey1975 on 30/03/2021 - 20:03

      In the USA,3060 on ebay are going for USD$1200 right now. Not even ti versions so about $1500 Aussie pesos. 3080 will probably be $3000 soon. I was shopping online for the Asus Strix oc 3080, they were asking $2600 in Feb..so I did the smart thing and bought the 3090.. 🤣

  • bogrolls on 30/03/2021 - 13:08
    +2

    Nice post, solid effort. Appreciate the work.

  • jace88 on 30/03/2021 - 13:14
    +1

    Great deal IMO. For a first gaming PC I think this could make someone very happy.

    Comparison to yesterday's similarly priced deal on an Aurora R11 but this one has no accessories or monitor, but has an i9 and 64GB of RAM: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/613668

    • cheapaschips on 30/03/2021 - 14:15
      +7

      Lol nearly $4k spend on a first gaming PC I think would make anyone happy.

      • DeToxin on 30/03/2021 - 20:05
        +1

        IKR who the heck spends that much on a first PC? I feel like a few years back 1k was the sweet spot, now who knows

      • asa79 on 31/03/2021 - 11:31
        +1

        I remember $3k for a 486

  • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 13:17

    Does it has CPU throttelling or heating issues, like the other XPS?

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 13:34

      Unfortunately I don't own one so hopefully others can chime in, but I would always recommend a repaste with a quality material and i'd probably look to see if a better fan configuation internally might help as well.

    • MuddyClear on 30/03/2021 - 13:45

      What a cracker of a deal - Kills Techfast offerings.
      Buy now, worry later.

    • indian81 on 30/03/2021 - 14:09

      It doesn’t overheat. I upgraded RAM with 64 gb 4*16 3600 MHz and it is a beast. Had to contact dell support once for some issue and they helped really well until the issue was solved (software not hardware).
      Most importantly you can claim it in tax.

      • indian81 on 30/03/2021 - 14:10

        And yes, you can OC cpu graphics card and Memory.

      • BatsRule on 31/03/2021 - 13:08

        What model Alienware do you have and what ram did you get?
        Thanks

        • indian81 on 31/03/2021 - 13:56
          +1

          same as specs mentioned by OP but upgraded with crucial RAM (BL2K16G36C16U4RL - wasted around USD70 on RGB - didn't realize that I was ordering RGB model and BL2K16G36C16U4BL will do the same job, unless someone wants to keep the side panels aside). crucial promises to match the memory frequency on these systems. somehow Alienware has locked the memory frequency using XMP profiles and aftermarket kingston hyperx memory doesn't show the same frequency after installation. the original RAM that ships with the system still sits in the desk somewhere with me.

          I upgraded RAM with 64 GB and it resulted this system to be the best system I have ever owned.

  • congo on 30/03/2021 - 13:28
    +2

    GPU prices… feeling sad…

  • shiningblade on 30/03/2021 - 13:28
    +1

    Good bundle! Got one.
    The monitor+keyboard+mouse+headset make this deal good!

  • giventofly on 30/03/2021 - 13:30

    Great deal, OP

    Case looks like a type-c input lol

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 13:44
      +3

      I've heard others describe the case as something a little more erotic… haha

      • giventofly on 30/03/2021 - 13:58

        Great… now that's all I can see haha

  • ozvictor on 30/03/2021 - 13:32
    +6

    It would be prefect if the monitor is 2k instead of 1080p

    • Koppeldread on 31/03/2021 - 07:07
      +1

      Yeah, running those specs with a 1080 monitor is like strapping a jet engine to a golf cart. Also, 1080 at 27 is a bad spec full stop. I find my 2k 27 to be borderline too grainy. To each their own I guess.

  • Testeagle on 30/03/2021 - 13:41
    +1

    Nice, this is the unit I posted on the 3080 deal, of course this has the 3080 upgrade instead of the 3070 offered as standard.

  • Chozinia on 30/03/2021 - 13:41

    Can anyone see what kind of keyboard+mouse+headset are included?

  • nomadspartan on 30/03/2021 - 13:44
    -1

    Keep in mind that this is water-cooled.

  • Jamesfromoz on 30/03/2021 - 13:49
    +4

    Good bundle for sure but the screen is very edge case for only the most competitive players who need 240HZ. I certainly wouldn't feel the need to go beyond the 160hz of my Dell gaming monitor. Also 3080 is 4K or a very high frame rate 1440p class GPU. Seems a waste on a 1080p.

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 13:52
      +2

      Valid points, a good option might be to sell the monitor separately for say $500-600, especially if you already have one.

  • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 13:52

    Does anyone knows what is the clock speed for GPU inside this thing? and can it be overclocked?

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 14:04

      Unsure on stock clock but it can be overclocked with software such as MSI afterburner. FWIW, Dell provides an OC command centre to tweak things here and there but from most accounts it is pretty useless than other dedicated software or direct bios tweaks.

    • ln28909 on 30/03/2021 - 21:18
      +1

      https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/227223/227223

      the card is not designed to be overclocked, pretty much just meeting the minimum specs, and that cooler doesn't very promising

    • indian81 on 31/03/2021 - 14:04
      +1

      you can overclock this using Alienware command center under Fusion section.

  • Master Bates on 30/03/2021 - 14:05
    +1

    Awesome, now who wants to buy my brand new, unused, Alienware R11? Only asking $2000 cash, but you’ll have to source your own graphics card. /s

    • Mouse123 on 30/03/2021 - 15:31

      good plan but no

      I only need the graphics card too……

    • OITHE on 30/03/2021 - 22:37

      Hi, there. If somebody wants to go halves I am up for it: one half is GPU, the other half is the rest.

      • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 22:57

        PM me.

      • Master Bates on 30/03/2021 - 23:17

        Which half do you want? I imagine it's the GPU!

  • Inthemix on 30/03/2021 - 14:08

    Has this deal ended. Comes up as $4319 now?

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 14:12

      Not for me, just clicked through. List price is $3,985.45 on sale without further discounts. In checkout apply LOVEKEANU to save an additional $224.35 plus use CR to save an additional 6% down to $3558.01.

      I'd suggest clearing browser cookies / history and try clicking through again.

      • Inthemix on 30/03/2021 - 14:21

        Thanks… working now.

        Shame you can't get 32mb RAM though? Shows 16 then 64?

        • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 14:25
          +4

          Read the bottom part of my post. The RAM options that dell offers are a joke.

          64GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz; up to 128GB (additional memory sold separately)
          + $1,200.10

          128GB Dual Channel DDR4 XMP at 3200MHz
          + $2,799.50

          Nowhere in the world does RAM come close to costing that much.

          The RAM itself appears to be Kingston Hyper X (I have confirmed that to be the case on many reviews I have looked at). You can buy a matching pair of these sticks for another $110 or so.

          • indian81 on 31/03/2021 - 14:07

            @Pelicannn: yeah, it's kingston hyperx but aftermarket chips won't give you the same frequency… for me 3200 mhz were showing as 2900 mhz on the system…

            after few tries, replaced all the stock RAM with crucial BL2K16G36C16U4RL. the system booted up without any additional step in 3600 mhz ….

  • Alaken on 30/03/2021 - 14:15

    I plan to get a gaming pc for streaming, esport games not really doing AAA games and browsing etc. Could I downgrade to the 3070 and achieve all this, it takes about $350 off the price too

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 14:22
      +2

      Originally I saw the deal with a 3070, and it became an even better deal with the 3080 because generally the 3080 RRP is around $500 more for similar models such as ASUS ROG Strix 3070 ($1449) vs ASUS ROG Strix 3080 ($1959). Keep in mind those are sold out heavily at those prices. So you can see it that you're only spending $326 more to upgrade to the 3080. At this price point most people would take that option hence that was the reason for posting this deal and not the other.

      As an answer to you specifically, e-sports and the 3070 is a perfect combo IMO so if that better suits your budget, go for that option.

      • badonde on 30/03/2021 - 14:47

        I think a techfast build would be about half the price for a similar 3070 build with no monitor?

        • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 15:08
          +4

          The main benefit of this over techfast is that it ain't built by techfast.

        • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 15:22
          +4

          As a fair comparison, i'll do what I can, but Techfast haven't run a 10700K / 3080 combo in a long time.

          Last was back here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/571522

          $2300 got you an F processor which can't be overclocked so theres about $80 in price there alone, no NVMe drive, no additional HDD, slower RAM, 750W PSU but not really a game changer there, no CPU water cooling, no Windows OS installed or licence.

          Techfast's current offering on their website is https://techfast.com.au/products/Intel-Core-i7-RTX-3070-8GB-…. It doesn't have a 3080 option, but once you bump up the components to comparable spec:

          CPU to a 10700KF (+ $109),
          RAM to 3200Mhz (+ $29)
          SSD to NVMe (+ $99)
          Additional 2TB HDD (+ $119)
          PSU to an 850W Gold (+ $109)
          Windows Home (+ $169)

          You are already at $3,233 - built by techfast (slow), by all accounts a trash warranty and customer service, no monitor, no peripherals and still only a 3070… I can't see how this isn't a deal.

          • badonde on 30/03/2021 - 15:56

            @Pelicannn: Was replying to the poster who wanted to get a 3070 build

            https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/612968

          • jasswolf on 30/03/2021 - 16:44
            +1

            @Pelicannn: F means the processor doesn't have an iGPU. K versus non-K difference for 10th gen is almost non-existent, and both are already pushed to the nth degree. Overclocking would only be for world record charts, not usable and power efficient for gaming or task work.

            https://www.anandtech.com/show/16343/intel-core-i710700-vs-c…

            You'd honestly be more interested in undervolting these things, because the power consumption is enormous.

            • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 16:48

              @jasswolf: I agree that a 10700 and a 10700K are probably identical at stock level, but people don't buy K chips and not overclock them, if they do it's a waste. To say there isn't real world difference on a stock 10700K and an OC'd 10700K would be incorrect though. 5-10% extra frames in games is easily achievable with a good overclock.

              • jasswolf on 30/03/2021 - 16:49
                -2

                @Pelicannn: You know what's a waste? 5-10% more performance for 30-50% more power usage. Imagine thinking that's worth doing for 10-15 more FPS.

                Please stop.

                • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 18:54

                  @jasswolf: My power bill is insignificant. I’ll take the frames.

                  • UrbanLegend on 31/03/2021 - 17:34

                    @Pelicannn: I think it's important we start looking at our power consumption and its implications on the wider environment, not solely on our wallets.

                    • bumluffa on 31/03/2021 - 21:42

                      @UrbanLegend: it's literally an extra few dollars a year, so i'm going to have to disagree

    • RichardF89 on 30/03/2021 - 15:31

      I assume you will still use the machine after a few years. if you choose 3080 you can use if for a longer time for just 10% more of the total price

  • jake-sun on 30/03/2021 - 14:46

    Thanks OP,
    I never bought a branded desktop ever, finally bite the bullet
    I downgrade to 3070 considering the monitor, but upgrade SSD to 1TB

    • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 15:25

      Just to save $312 you downgraded to 3070?????

      Big mistake IMO.

      • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 15:27

        Plus with the way GPU prices are going, the $312 saved will dissapear real quick. GPUs = stonks right now.

      • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 15:33
        +2

        jake-sun cancel your order and re-order with 3080…to be future proof and have better resale in future.

      • jake-sun on 30/03/2021 - 15:35

        $349.99 actually.
        I have to keep it under $4000 to make wife happy :) and need the 1TB SSD more, too bad no option to drop the HDD

        • oliman on 30/03/2021 - 15:38

          You may regret it sir. But your choice….

        • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 15:38
          +4

          Looks like the upgrade to 1TB cost $300, i'd suggest you scrap that, get the 512gb version, then buy a 1tb separately for $150 or so. Works out cheaper and perhaps you can argue for the 3080.

        • jace88 on 30/03/2021 - 16:50

          It's much cheaper/easier to add more SSD/storage in the future than the GPU IMO.

    • jasswolf on 30/03/2021 - 16:32

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/613653
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Alienware-25-AW2521HFL-Gaming-Mo…
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-G5-Gaming-Desktop-Intel-Cor…

      Then go buy your own headset, keyboard and mouse. Way better value for what you're after.

      • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 16:44

        So now we are comparing a G5 to an R11…

        If people want an R11, they pay the premium. Do you spend your days outside the BMW dealership telling people they can buy a Toyota for less?

        • jace88 on 30/03/2021 - 16:51

          Car reviewers did suggest people buy the Supra over the Z4…

          • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 19:17

            @jace88: Haha fair… but they should have picked the M2 over both ;)

  • botchie on 30/03/2021 - 14:54
    -3

    yeah, as ppl pointed out 1080p monitor with this is dumb as
    1440 p min and 32 inch

    • Pelicannn on 30/03/2021 - 15:25
      +1

      It really depends on your needs. For competitive gaming, 27" is the sweet spot, and frames win games so 1080p with a fast panel is what a lot of people prefer. If you want more visually impressive stuff in higher resolutions, I'd just sell the monitor separately. You would have no problem getting $500-600 for it easily, and put it towards a different monitor that suits your needs.

      • jasswolf on 30/03/2021 - 16:33

        For competitive gaming, it's 24", but there's a strong argument argument to be made for 27" 2560x1440, which this isn't.

        What marketing spiels you aren't parroting, you're misremembering. And no, they won't get $500 for that monitor, not now, not ever.

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