Dell's Alienware brand is one of the top names in gaming laptops, and theAurora 16 continues to prove why. With an Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU and RTX 5050 graphic card, it's got more than enough performance power to keep up with the latest triple-A titles. And right now when you buy directly from Dell, you can grab the base configuration for just$900, allowing you to save$300 on a premium-grade gaming laptop.

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Alienware Aurora 16 gaming laptop for$900 (save$300 at Dell)

$900 at Dell

Along with the high-end CPU and graphics card, the Aurora 16 base configuration sports 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage drive. With dual SSD slots, you can drop in secondary storage to offload large game downloads from your main SSD to make room for more important programs and files. You can also upgrade the RAM yourself down the line if you ever want a boost in performance without needing to invest in an entirely new laptop.

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The 16-inch display has a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion during fast-paced gameplay and cutscenes, and an integrated blue-light filter helps reduce eye fatigue during marathon gaming sessions. It's capable of reproducing up to 100% of the sRGB color spectrum for bold, vibrant colors. TheAurora 16 laptop has two integrated speakers for decent stereo sound, but you'll probably want to take advantage of the Bluetooth support so you can use a headset with spatial audio or virtual surround sound. 

How I rated this deal 

Alienware is one of the top names in gaming PCs and laptops, and its tech often has a price tag to match the premium reputation. The base configuration for the Aurora 16 gaming laptop normally retails for$1,200, but with the$300 discount Dell is offering, you can get your hands on one built with an RTX 5050 graphics card and Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU for$900. And with dual SSD slots and removable RAM, you can drop in a secondary storage drive or upgrade your memory down the line when you need a performance boost. While it's not the steepest discount I've ever seen on a gaming laptop, it's still a great value on a high-end model from a well-known brand.

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