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Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop: 12th Gen i7 12700KF, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3080 Ti $4499 (RRP $6680) Shipped @ Dell eBay

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Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop: 12th Gen i7 12700KF, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3080 Ti $4499 (RRP $6680) Shipped @ Dell eBay
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Been looking for a computer for a while and this is a sweet deal. 12th gen i7, 3080ti and DDR5. Tried custom build and it's at least $5500

Processor
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 12700KF (12-Core, 25MB Cache, 3.6GHz to 5GHz w/Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English
Video Card
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti 12GB GDDR6X
Memory
16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel;
Hard Drive
512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s (Storage)
Warranty
1Yr Premium Support and Onsite Service
Keyboard
Dell Wired Keyboard KB216 Black (English)
Mouse
Dell USB Optical Mouse-MS116 - Black
Wireless
Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 1675 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless and Bluetooth 5.2
Power Cord
System Power Cord (ANZ)
Chassis
Lunar Light 750W Platinum PSU, Light,, Alienware Cryo-tech(TM) Edition CPU Liquid Cooling & Clear Side Panel

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  • justtoreply on 21/01/2022 - 10:14
    +3

    Really?

    No need to pay that any more.

    • beeze on 21/01/2022 - 10:21
      +17

      3080ti are around 2200 at best, so not a terrible price. I think the real issue is how proprietary the components / build is and the inability to maintain it or upgrade parts outside the Dell ecosystem.

      • ausminstrel on 21/01/2022 - 10:40
        +16

        I bought an Alienware Area51 PC from Dell on eBay in 2017. It still has the original motherboard, CPU, PSU and DVD drive, but I've upgraded the RAM, graphics card, drives, and even replaced the water cooler, all without any problems. It runs 24/7 and has been the most reliable and stable PC I have ever owned.

        • Raven1366 on 21/01/2022 - 10:47
          +1

          Loved mine, you can even upgrade the motherboard and the CPU(as log as its R2 and not the later versions), just make sure the Motherboard is MSI to keep being able to change the RGB.

        • ruthlessmint on 21/01/2022 - 11:35
          +1

          It's all good until you realise how limiting the power draw is. Really gimps the CPU when doing anything cpu intensive, not saying it's absolute garbage but not ideal.

        • Tightbungholio2 on 21/01/2022 - 15:04
          +1

          I bought an alienware laptop for 5000 and it had to be repaired twice and broke again outside of warranty meanwhile i have three macbooks which all work fine with no repairs ten years later so i guess i cant trust dell anymore

      • endor on 21/01/2022 - 10:47

        Is this their policy? Change parts and your warranty is void?

        • jace88 on 21/01/2022 - 11:05

          I don't think they block it hrough legalese (although there's probably a condition somewhere) but rather it's just by virtue of use of non-standard components/peripherals/connections/etc. (based on what I've read about previous Dell gaming PCs).

          • MrFunSocks on 21/01/2022 - 12:07

            @jace88: Nothing in them is proprietary. You can just unplug the GPU/CPU/RAM/HDD/SSD/Cooler/Fan/etc and plug in any off the shelf parts.

            • jace88 on 21/01/2022 - 12:19

              @MrFunSocks: I stand corrected. I haven't read through the R13's service manual but reflecting on the R12, I do remember there were a lot of upgradable components.

      • MrFunSocks on 21/01/2022 - 12:05

        The CPU, RAM, GPU, HDDs, Coolers, Fans, etc are not proprietary though? You can upgrade pretty much everything apart from the motherboard extremely simply.

        • Tightbungholio2 on 21/01/2022 - 15:06

          So you cant change mobo? Is it a proprietary size or something

    • yoey on 21/01/2022 - 10:21
      +1

      What you mean im curious and think this is an amazing deal

      • sTein0 on 21/01/2022 - 11:40
        +10

        You can get the GPU for around $2300, the CPU at around $570 and a z690 mobo for around $300. That comes to a total of $3170. You can easily buy the rest of the components for a grand or under. If you can build your own PC for less than a proprietary pre-built, then the pre-built is terrible value. What makes the pre-builts terrible in value is the questionable quality of components and the proprietary nature of parts.

        • 1st-Amendment on 21/01/2022 - 12:08
          +3

          If you can build your own PC for less than a proprietary pre-built, then the pre-built is terrible value

          Depends how much you value your time, especially when shit doesn't work…

          • sTein0 on 21/01/2022 - 13:42
            +2

            @1st-Amendment: Check out some of gamers nexus vids on various pre-builts. Just because someone else has put the parts together does not mean it will work flawlessly. Although you need to spend a couple of hours to build a pre-built and set up windows, at least you have full control over what you have made and there is plenty of material available on the internet for any troubleshooting.

            • MrFunSocks on 21/01/2022 - 17:41
              +1

              @sTein0:

              Just because someone else has put the parts together does not mean it will work flawlessly.

              That's where warranties come into it.

              • sTein0 on 21/01/2022 - 21:10

                @MrFunSocks: Every component you buy has a warranty too.

                • MrFunSocks on 24/01/2022 - 00:44

                  @sTein0: Sure, but it’s a lot easier when you’ve got a broken computer to just return the entire thing u der one warranty.

  • scottySK on 21/01/2022 - 10:20
    +2

    Looks too expensive

    • love2buy on 21/01/2022 - 11:11
      +1

      Not according to 16 buyers so far.

  • roseyhead on 21/01/2022 - 10:22
    +21

    love how they sell a $6680 pc with a $23 keyboard and $11 mouse

    • bbcw1980 on 21/01/2022 - 10:49

      Because it is Dell.

    • ca6leguy on 21/01/2022 - 10:51
      +9

      The included mouse and keyboard is just to keep you started. They expect all gamers to already have their gaming mouse and keyboard.

      • UFO on 22/01/2022 - 07:01

        I expect for nearly $7,000 I get a decent mouse and keyboard.

  • MattBrisSyd on 21/01/2022 - 10:27
    +1

    Just did a quick PCPartpicker build with similar parts and came to about 4.8k thats with DDR5 at non sold out prices (so realistically 5.2k).
    So decent deal considering you dont have to build and 4.8k/5.2k is excl delivery.

  • Avatar on 21/01/2022 - 10:28
    +5

    $4.5k and only 16gb of ram!

    • XCOM v2 on 21/01/2022 - 10:33
      +7

      And 512? They couldn’t spring for 1tb of ssd?

      • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2022 - 10:38

        Yeah the RAM is lacking but it is DDR5 dual rank. And the SD is a very fast pcie 4.0 drive and there is another pcie 4.0 nvme bay free.

  • BaarOzGain on 21/01/2022 - 10:33
    -1

    Is this graphic card LHR ? On Dell website when you choose 3080 says LHR but not when you select this model. Other websites say 3080 ti is LHR , can anyone confirm ?

    • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2022 - 10:35
      +1

      All 3080Ti cards are LHR.

      Edited as I skipped the 3080.

    • Hinee on 21/01/2022 - 10:35
      +4

      All 3080ti's are LHR

  • nelladream on 21/01/2022 - 10:38
    +5

    750W PSU is not ideal for 12700K and 3080 Ti…

    • kaikor on 21/01/2022 - 10:42

      Yeh its strange when their older R10 & R11 uses 1000W PSU

    • pin4e on 21/01/2022 - 10:42

      And if you look at the final photo it doesn't look like you could replace it with a standard size psu

      • kaikor on 21/01/2022 - 10:46

        But I bet for most when it comes to upgrade time in the future, they will just sell the whole machine, don't think anyone would bother changing anything inside.

    • Dvbargain on 21/01/2022 - 10:46
      +3

      Do you really think dell would include a psu not capable of running the gear in it? They're not in the business of building PC's that fail, just ones that are hot, inefficient and too expensive, but they do work.

      • Nexald on 22/01/2022 - 13:53
        -1

        Then when the PSU explodes, you'll have to source one from them as an ATX psu won't fit in the case.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2022 - 10:51
      +5

      It's a platinum PSU which delivers power very efficiently and plenty for this setup. Dell systems can't be overclocked. If overclocking was possible then it may have been an issue.

      • Dvbargain on 21/01/2022 - 11:09
        +2

        Dont let logic get in the way of a good shit post

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2022 - 11:52
          +2

          I didn't neg you mate. I got your sarcasm. Very true.

  • pkjames on 21/01/2022 - 10:42

    16GB RAM?

  • frugal investigator on 21/01/2022 - 10:47
    +3

    For that price you would want 32GB of RAM, but hey it is DDR5

  • Axelstrife on 21/01/2022 - 11:04
    -1

    Where's the deal?
    You can easily build an equivalent PC for the same price.

    • Jacked on 21/01/2022 - 11:12
      +2

      Seems this has been tried and tested. Happy to be proven otherwise.

      • doobey1231 on 21/01/2022 - 11:38

        Market is constantly changing, 12 months ago youd be on the money, in the current market where GPUs have dropped a bit these are no longer the value steal they were back when the GPU shortage was at its peak. Even if you were to spend $500 or so over that price youd still be better off building your own cause the thermals and upgradability of these absolutely suck.

    • Fredfloresjr on 21/01/2022 - 11:14
      +1

      How easy? Can't even source anything available.

      • Axelstrife on 21/01/2022 - 11:20
        +3

        https://i.ibb.co/p4HgKnX/gffgh.png
        im sure you could get these parts or similar cheaper else ware i just used PCCG as an example just a rough example, note the 2080 ti has been cheaper this part week on multiple occasions this is just the cheapest in stock 3080 ti i could quickly find.

        I see the downvotes coming it without a chance for me to even respond, don't you just love the Ozbargain spirit.

        • Fredfloresjr on 21/01/2022 - 11:21

          Planning to build my rig hopefully soon, now I really wanting to stay away with Alienware. thank you.

          BTW - I didn't neg you.

          • MrFunSocks on 21/01/2022 - 12:09
            +1

            @Fredfloresjr: Alienware pre-built gaming PCs are among the best deals you can get atm. They're almost always cheaper than the cost of the parts combined, and come with a great warranty.

        • BargainBogan99 on 21/01/2022 - 11:30
          +1

          So….4434 for unassembled parts, excluding delivery.

          Also excluding warranty (not that I rate Dell 1yr warranty very highly in price comparison)

          The price seems on with a BYO system then? I'm not sure I understand, this is targeted toward people who can't or won't build their own system.

          • Fredfloresjr on 21/01/2022 - 11:31

            @BargainBogan99: Thanks for highlighting this. Back to Alienware. Done.

          • Axelstrife on 21/01/2022 - 11:56

            @BargainBogan99: Faster ram 4800mhz vs 4400mhz
            Better PSU 750w vs 850w
            Much longer warranty with the 1tb HDD i had to include having the shortest warranty at 2 years and the PSU the longest at 10 years

            ^ the warranty point alone would make me steer clear from alienware.
            Im unsure if anything this time for Alienware is proprietary but that's another huge issue is something is and prevants upgrades in the future and

            But im not here to debate just states that this still isn't a deal by any definition.

            I messaged up and added the wrong case Its meant to be the P300A which is the same price as the one i added.

  • beatsntoons on 21/01/2022 - 11:04

    Hate the total price, but it's pretty good for today's market. Have an upvote.

  • watchman on 21/01/2022 - 11:20
    +1

    Good luck with the thermal throttling on this

  • sevendollarsfifty on 21/01/2022 - 11:24
    +3

    Will this play Candy Crush Saga?

  • kungfuman on 21/01/2022 - 11:28

    all that money and only 16gb of ram. also that SSD isn't even a 7000mbps gen 4 nvme drive.

    • HentaiEnjoyer on 21/01/2022 - 12:18

      Explain??????????

    • kungfuman on 21/01/2022 - 12:34
      +1

      There is not such thing as good value for specs, Macs cost way more than this

  • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 11:35
    +1

    Paid 2.9k for r12 on black Friday.

    And later it is upgraded to r13 for free because of shortage of cpu … I love Dell!

    • shakir99 on 21/01/2022 - 12:48

      What a deal! Have you received your R13??

      I still havent received my R12 from Black Friday!

      • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 15:33
        +1

        Yes … before new year

        • shakir99 on 21/01/2022 - 15:45

          thats great!
          Dell suppoprt are just dragging things with me..ive been told to wait until next month for my R12 -_-"

        • shakir99 on 21/01/2022 - 16:28

          oh and btw, did Dell give you the free R13 upgrade with the 3080 or 3080 TI?
          Do you mind sharing the specs? I'd like to know.
          Ive asked Dell support to give me an R13, but they keep deflecting!

          • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 21:36
            +1

            @shakir99: No, I paid for r12 with 3080ti so I still get 3080ti in r13

          • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 21:40
            +1

            @shakir99: what i paid is for 3080ti + i5 10400f + 16g ram

            What i get is 3080ti + i7 12700kf + 16g

            Dell told me free upgrade to r13 with 12700kf, thats all

            • shakir99 on 21/01/2022 - 22:53

              @raydebug: thats a fantastic free upgrade!
              I asked for the same, and was told that I have to wait another 3-4 weeks for an R12 -_-

    • Crosscade on 21/01/2022 - 16:27
      +1

      What CPU did you get for R13?

      • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 17:47

        3080ti, same as in r12

      • raydebug on 21/01/2022 - 21:35

        Cpu sorry, 12700kf

  • doobey1231 on 21/01/2022 - 11:36
    +1

    I think 12 months ago youd be smart to buy a prebuilt from a big manfuacturer like dell due to the GPU shortage, theyre pretty crappy but in the scheme of things thats the price you had to pay to get into PC gaming. I think we are past that stage now and these pcs are once again a terrible idea.

  • bigmicka on 21/01/2022 - 11:39
    +7

    Why wouldn't you buy this instead.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334292295412

    Better CPU
    more ram
    larger SSD.

    Only thing is the 3080 is non Ti.

    With PLUSJAN5 it comes out at AU $3,739.44

    • Dvbargain on 21/01/2022 - 11:41

      Actually a decent find. $3200!!!

      If it wasn't butt ugly I'd be buying this right now

      Edit: my eBay shows take 20 percent off 3900 price?

      • bigmicka on 21/01/2022 - 11:43
        +1

        Yeh I just saw that

        with code PLDESW AU $3,149.00

        • Dvbargain on 21/01/2022 - 11:43

          That's actually pretty insane. Full 12900k pc for about $1100 over current rtx3080 10Gb prices

        • UFO on 22/01/2022 - 07:07

          Now THIS is what I consider a PC deal!

          $3,149 for a PC with better specs.

          You could buy TWO of these and still be cheaper than Dell.

  • Diji1 on 21/01/2022 - 11:42
    -3

    Never buy Dell pre-built.

    Ever.

    • kaikor on 21/01/2022 - 11:53

      Care to share your awful experience with us please?

      • 1st-Amendment on 21/01/2022 - 12:12
        -2

        I think it started when his father left home…

      • UNFKNBLVBL on 21/01/2022 - 15:16
        +1

        he watched a GN video once, now he is a pro

  • Fuzor on 21/01/2022 - 11:57

    I liked the old design much better. Definately felt more solid and better engineered. This new model has massive amounts of wasted space and yet they couldn't put in a standard size psu like they did before.

  • caitsith01 on 21/01/2022 - 12:27
    +2

    Imagine buying this.

  • GC67 on 21/01/2022 - 13:42
    +1

    Back in the day, when I had $$, I bought an Alienware Box. Dell Alienware Andromeda X51.

    Actually, it was a Graysonline/Dell Return/Refurb, Auction - Whatever…

    The build quality was insane, and the components for the time were excellent.

    And the fact that it arrived on a customer Pallet, which had to be lifted by a forklift and carried in by 2 peeps.

    And the Wooden box and the packaging, cray.

    I'm actually using the Alienware KB to type this.

    Anyway, sold it after 6 years.

    Just a story.

  • exit on 21/01/2022 - 14:17
    -1

    I just built a far better PC for the same price.

    https://pcpartpicker.com/b/yh4nTW

  • polyteknika on 21/01/2022 - 15:35
    +1

    I got four of these from Dell in the last sale for $2900 each. Free upgrade since they ran out of stock on the R12.
    For this price, probably not worth it tbh.

    • Crosscade on 21/01/2022 - 16:25

      What CPU did you get with the R13's?

      • polyteknika on 21/01/2022 - 16:31

        exactly same as this one i7-12700KF

        • Crosscade on 21/01/2022 - 16:38

          Wow, very lucky. Congrats on the upgrade.

    • shakir99 on 26/01/2022 - 01:34

      did i read that right? 4?!?

      I ordered one R12, and Dell are fussing to get me an upgrade!

      I still havent received my R12, and when i asked for the R13 upgrade, i was told they could only offer me the base model with the 3080, not the 3080 TI..

      Did you get 4 units of the 3080 TI model?! Thats a massive loss for Dell!

  • findingbargains on 21/01/2022 - 18:00

    What I don't get is no Thunderbolt in 2022!

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