Alienware Deals & Offers

AW3418DW you mean.

Nothing wrong with 1080p on a 34". I'm running 2560x1080 on a 165hz LG 34UC89-G and it's perfectly fine. You'll never notice it in games, you'll get much higher framerates than 3440x1440, and you can always play around with the zoom/scaling on Chrome and other apps if so inclined...

I wouldn't bother at 1080p on a 34inch, I have a 29inch ultrawide which is the absolute maximum size for 1080p on ultrawide imo. I'd save up and spend a little more on something with 1440p.

Damn was hoping 1440

You could always change the resolution. That way you benefit from the higher resolution with things like browsing and less intensive games. Just a thought

any one know what size memory is 4x4gb 2x8gb

That's true.

Yeah that's what I have, a 1070 with no SSD but a 3tb harddrive lol But then again I only want 1080p gaming at 60fps from my pc :) I prefere my Xbox one X and pro for most games, I am very much a console gamer who likes to dabble into the pc platform every so often :) I appreciate what your doing, that is decent, but like my self and many others I wouldn't be confident in building a pc even with a guide lol I don't wanna break anything. There is definitely market for both. I do like Alienware for its looks, they look cool. To be fair that aurora is just the right size for my room, honestly it is a good machine :) I paid full price for mine so this is a bargain :)

Cheap for an alienware. But expensive for what makes an alienware. If you must pay through the teeth for the brand name. Then heat. For what's essentially a cool case and a few hundred quid for the brand name

IKR. Cheaper then a block of gold.... But doesn't include one so not really relevant...

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dell-optiplex-3050-refurbished-pc-i5-6500-32ghz-8gb-256gb-ssd-win-10-229-delivered-from-itzoo-10-off-for-new-customers-3056405

I've been using a Core 2 Duo Thinkpad (as my travel laptop) for the last few years - it's perfect for kids as it's a sturdily made beast but I think it would struggle to even play Minecraft. The integrated graphics it had wouldn't allow me to play HD Youtube, even. I'm sure your old Radeon 7750 is more capable, mind you. I've upgraded but I'd actually still use it if I could put the internals of my new laptop in!! Maybe I'm mad but there's something adorable yet dependable about Thinkpads. I get the loyalty they inspire. Most kids around 9, 10, 11, 12 just want to go on Roblox and watch Youtube, if the kids I know around this age are anything to go by. And, of course, they can be careless. My niece has already trashed her laptop screen (a few months after mum and dad purchased), and broke numerous tablet screens. Some mums and dads might have tighter purse strings than those who can throw a grand on a gaming set up.

Okay im listening. Point me to a better office computer deal.

No, it's not, I explained it already.

This machine is able to run Overwatch, just not in highest settings. But the Upgrade-ability of this computer is not great. You're limited to low power GPUs and the CPU is basically already the best you can get on that mainboard. You could get a 4790k but it's £200 for probably 10% higher clock. Intelchanged the socket after that Generation, so you would need a new mainboard (starting from £60-70). Also the RAM changed in Intel machines to DDR4. So you would need new RAM too if you want to upgrade the CPU. Another £60-120. It's a 5 y.o. platform and to upgrade you basically need to change everything but the case and hard drive. Not a good base.

hi could someone drop us a code please

If someone also has a code I can use, it would be most appreciated. Cheers!

could use a coupon as well if someone has them! Thanks!

I'd really appreciate if someone has a unidays code they could PM me.

If you do a live chat with them, they'll offer non-students this for £889.

To you maybe. Shame no-one else agrees.

My logic is undeniable

Seems like you've Your logic is so very, very flawed, but I think i get the point you are trying to make.

You'll never get it at £1k. Maybe in 2 years. But this promo is over now so will expire

I mean for other Alienware systems. I.e 13 inch.

Will my daughter be able to play minecraft and browse internet on this machine

Not keen on the design of the case, reminds me of a electric fan heater.

Those are the wrong machines for comparison but the point still stands at showing how much you can save by building yourself. This machine has a threadrippper 1950X and those machines in the reddit have I7's :) just an observation.

To end this debate once and for all these machines are objectively throwing money into a fire Here's a reddit thread where the chap goes through and values every part to show the ridiculous amount of extra money you're paying just for the Alienware name. It's in dollars but the point stands. https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/91k4yz/i_parted_out_every_alienware_area_51_there_is_to/

I was very impressed with the Alienware then I looked up and found it’s bought out by Dell from a small group of PC enthusiasts. Now the same guys have new company called Origin PC (click) and I’m tempted to go to them instead, after September’s rumoured intel announcements. Not voting cold since it is a great deal for the folks with no time to build pc.

Expired. Back to full price £449.

I thought he was lying, you saved me the time. Fanks.

I am getting a computer with 1070 graphics card, would the alienware be ok or am i better getting the 1440p 144hz G-sync monitor?

Cheapest 1440p 144hz G-sync monitor Link

Cheapest G-sync monitor Link

rather build it myself and pay half the price then stick an alien head on the case, only difference would be that mine would be more reliable.

Bargain, exactly what I'm looking for to run some DOS based games.

I used to like what they used to make... now it's just led's and inflated prices

There not dieing, as people out there love there pcs. i know i know, please just dont go there. voted cold obviosult.

This is a prime example of paying for a brand! Alienware is dying brand and offering bs for top spec money

I would got with 27" 16:9 1440p anyday of the week. Seems a bit pricey for 1080p screens while 1440p can be had at the similar price.

Great monitor, using it now, yes it's worth the money. I got 10% off last month when I said I was going to return it, so worth a try. Ended up paying £530 from Dell. Pros: premium IPS panel, no backlight bleed, flawless gsync, 160hz with no dropped frames, tiny bezel, low motion blur, no coil whine or buzzing Cons: no speakers, not very curved (3800R), 1080p (which for me is a Pro, as it's my preferred resolution) If you ain't going 1440p with a 1080GTX, then this is the best gaming monitor you can buy.

It's 2560x1080 on a 21:9 34" so it's the same 81dpi as the popular 27" FHD monitors, ideal for circa 1m viewing distance. If you prefer your monitor in your face it's not for you, but it's perfectly reasonable. It's 2.8 Megapixels which is relatively low in terms of demand. For comparison FHD is 2.1MP and QHD (2560x1440) is 3.7MP. A super powerful card like a GTX980 will have no problem with it.

Does anyone know if a GTX 980 would run this well on max settings?

1080p on 34" are you sure the name is Alienware not OneBigFuglyPixelware?

32GB

What did you upgrade to

Hope this might help someone and me So my brand new 8GB RAM is for sale out of this Alienware 17 R4 I bought. Dell price was £128 for an extra 8GB stick I am selling it brand new for £70. Private message me if interested. thanks

Tried speaking with an agent this afternoon: 14:08:06 Radhika B1 Rhys, this is an R4 series. These have now run out and are End Of Life. These are no longer available to order. 14:08:46 Rhys Hi, it is letting me add it to my basket at the £1898 price? 14:09:54 Radhika B1 The order will get cancelled 14:10:25 Rhys oh

What a horrible company. After my dealings wouldnt go near them. Wouldn't be surprised if they made up the whole thing with the end of life rubbish of certain parts. If anything they should honor the sale with an equal replacement. They seem to have loads on the outlet..

Unbelievable shocking qualiy control, 3 monitors later still same issue. Got £100 back so cost £620 eventually so will keep the last one they sent which has the smallest gap in the bezel of the three

Intresting question, on the 1 hand you can get a 65" TV for the same price. But when you accept that monitors are a lot more expensive (and remember £200 of the price is the G-Sync unit) yes it is. It look beautiful, really bright, great colours and really smooth in games.filoms Films look brilliant with no letter boxes (obisouly 21:9)

So is this monitor worth it? @Dave_1973

I'm just hoping this goes on sale again. I only found out about it a few weeks ago...

I like to think so, but they will realise their mistake and take the money back. I'd rather they do it now and not months down the line when I've forgotton and don't have £800 down the back of the couch

Probably because you need some serious hardware to run a 3440x1440 or you have to run games in medium to low detail. The 1080 ultra wide is a whole lot easier to hit higher FPS on most standard HW. I have 100hz 1440 and my 1080ti is at 90 to 100% load in games like battlefront 2, Fortnite and Destiny 2 when the settings are on ultra. Hunt showdown is around 70 FPS on high and AC Origins can't hit 100 on high either.

And a GTX1080 isn't doing 120 let alone 160 FPS at 3440x1440 with high or ultra settings. Trust me I upgraded from a 1080 to the TI last year and it still struggles to hit 100fps in some more demanding games. That's with a 7700k clocked at 5ghz and 3600 ddr4 ram.

Same price at Dell UK website. If you are a student, then you can benefit from 15% student discount. So basically £509 after discount.

It is a shame it is 2560x1080 rather than a 1440p. I can't see 1080p looking too good over such a larger screen, even if it means not as much GPU power required.

Depends on your GPU and the game. I have an R390 Nitro 8GB and it can run Shadows of Mordor at 3400 by 1400 on ultra settings at around 55-75 fps so the Freesync works a treat and the games run without tearing or stuttering. You will have to drop the settings on more demanding games but Gsync monitors usually start at 30Hz unlike some of their Freesync counterparts. Also for work the increase in resolution allows for 4 pages side by side with the text crisp and easy to read and ultrawide videos look gorgeous. People are obsessed with high frame rates but it isn't as important with single player and non FPS titles. I'd rather play a title like Skyrim running project ENB and drop the visuals in favour of a higher resolution with a 34 inch panel at this price. Text will be far from crisp on a screen this size at 2560 by 1080. Unfortunately Nvidia owners have to pay a premium monitor manufacturers are being charged to implement their hardware which really isn't fair. Just my thoughts.

Haha, thanks for the image :D

Enjoy your new alien computer...

I received the computer yesterday, and couldn't be happier. There is a small scratch on the right side of the case, but other than that it's immaculate. The Alienware still has the official wrapping on too. Thanks again OP for posting this deal!

I agree. I only have an rx 480 so not a lot of point worrying about which cpu, its all the same as long as its 'enough'. People keep banging on about intel gaming lead but unless you use a 1080 ti its little diff. I dont think 10 nm will be up to much before 2020 and even then I doubt its gonna be 'better' than ryzen 7nm. The lappy chips released so far are slower than 14 nm versions.. Intel have only just hired jim keller,thats how far away they are from a new arch. They are cannibalising the big xeons to combat thread ripper 2, (thats gonna be a loser,they are massive dies). No point upgrading a 6700K for years yet anyway. I like the non K 4770 at £125 ish cos the ram costs £40 for 2x8 (if you can walk into a cex and pick it) and you can get new cheap boards but other than that I would go with ryzen. If you settle on a big 7nm ryzen you will be able to get boards for YEARS.It will be many moons before another jump like that occurs. But we shall see. 1st gen ryzen 1600's go ~115 on ebay, maybe 155 with a b350 board. The 2600 new build is~£30 dearer than the i5 8400 build (but has a decent cooler). Laters.

As a deal hunter whose main use of their computer is gaming I'm in a difficult spot. The 9th gen CPU's are coming out soon (Q2/Q3 2018) which is ridiculous and, like you say, makes the current chipset obsolete and no value for money. At the same time, AMD are still behind in gaming Benchmarks but ahead in almost everything else - 7nm won't be out until next year though. However, Intels 10nm is superior to AMD's 7nm....if they ever manage to release it. Things are a bit too unpredictable either way for me personally to invest in either for the long term. I'm still using my 6700k 3 years later. I honestly think the best bet for a budget builder at this point may be to look backwards rather than forward, going down the Xeon Route or just an older i7 3770k if you can find them cheap enough. That, or build a very cheap "This will do for now" Ryzen 2/Coffee Lake. I don't know why I'm even worrying - I game at 4k so my CPU is almost irrelevant for my frames lol

Pretty sure it just standard 60hz refresh rate..

I got x34a best grand i ever spent

' 'What technologies we need' lol.

Right, I don't think any games/consumer hardware can run games at 4k 144hz, though, at the moment.

Not if you specifically want an ultrawide. 4k is still hard to drive especially at 144hz or 144 FPS.

Mine has also arrived. Surprised at how beautiful TN panels are nowadays. Thanks for the spot OP. Never had G-sync before, it is game changing.

My Screen arrived - absolutely perfect and brand new.... so glad I purchased

Even if you can't hit 240hz it doesn't matter, G-Sync solves screen tearing. You can set it at 144hz if you want but there's no real benefit.

Good luck finding 144+ hz, gsync monitor then for 2 bills... these people..

Wouldnt pay over 2 bills for a 1080p monitor