New Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop

[Rengsey R. H. Jr.]

Anyone ordered the new Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop yet? I love the new design. Anyone got any suggestions on getting a coupon? I know @ssj92 always got some kind of info on obtaining a decent discount coupon. 

 

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-area-51-aa18250-gaming-laptop/useaa18250hcto01#customization-anchor

[ssj92]

3 minutes ago, Rengsey R. H. Jr. said:

Anyone ordered the new Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop yet? I love the new design. Anyone got any suggestions on getting a coupon? I know @ssj92 always got some kind of info on obtaining a decent discount coupon. 

 

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-gaming-laptop/spd/alienware-area-51-aa18250-gaming-laptop/useaa18250hcto01#customization-anchor

Id have to sell my m18 R1 to get that even then not enough of an upgrade.

 

sign up here for a coupon:

 

https://www.dell.com/preferences/signup/?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&ref=cpcl_us-en-bsd-04-fcca82af-9bb0-4ca0-a440-2bbb2a2cf418-dell-coupon-codes-saving-1-new_cta_link_signmeup

[Rengsey R. H. Jr.]

1 hour ago, ssj92 said:

Id have to sell my m18 R1 to get that even then not enough of an upgrade.

 

sign up here for a coupon:

 

https://www.dell.com/preferences/signup/?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&ref=cpcl_us-en-bsd-04-fcca82af-9bb0-4ca0-a440-2bbb2a2cf418-dell-coupon-codes-saving-1-new_cta_link_signmeup

Thanks bro , I just signed up. Do you know what % is the coupon? 

 

Side note: Also, on a different subject, I have a question. My m18x R2 keyboard is not working, but lights are on. Did you ever ran into this kind of issue before and resolve it? None of the button works. I took apart the whole laptop and cleaned it, it was the last thing I did before keyboard stopped working. 

 

Edited: Nevermind, i got it working. I blew in the ribbon connector and that solved it, lol. 

 

Edited 2: The keyboard issue was something else. It wasn't blowing into the keyboard connector, it was the macro ( far left, 5 buttons ) keys that was preventing the keyboard from working. I replaced it with another macro and it solves the keyboard issue, so random. 

 

[ssj92]

59 minutes ago, Rengsey R. H. Jr. said:

Thanks bro , I just signed up. Do you know what % is the coupon? 

 

Side note: Also, on a different subject, I have a question. My m18x R2 keyboard is not working, but lights are on. Did you ever ran into this kind of issue before and resolve it? None of the button works. I took apart the whole laptop and cleaned it, it was the last thing I did before keyboard stopped working. 

 

Edited: Nevermind, i got it working. I blew in the ribbon connector and that solved it, lol. 

 

It will be at least 10% but sometimes can be 15% it all depends on the time of year and which one they're giving out. 

[Sydneyblue]

It looks really nice. If i didnt just buy my M18R2 i would of order one for sure. 

[Sydneyblue]

Has there been any type of review or anything ? Im looking to see how well the cooling is if they are making any improvements ? 

[David55]

This has been available to order for a couple weeks now. No reviews yet. Has anyone ordered one? I am curious about the new hinge, and whether it is as secure/stiff as previous models. (I prefer a stiff hinge that does not wobble over a looser hinge that is easier to open with one finger but that wobbles.). Just two configurations available. I would want to add an additional SSD, and/or a larger capacity one. Could anyone who orders/receives one post here about your experience? Does the shipping date keep changing?

[ssj92]

I’m gonna order one when the 5090 config is available. Gonna sell my m18 r1 

[Rengsey R. H. Jr.]

6 hours ago, ssj92 said:

I’m gonna order one when the 5090 config is available. Gonna sell my m18 r1 

Nice .. when do you think it’s available? 
 

PM me your price for the m18 R1. Might be interested. 

[ssj92]

4 hours ago, Rengsey R. H. Jr. said:

Nice .. when do you think it’s available? 
 

PM me your price for the m18 R1. Might be interested. 

Unfortunately I don’t k ow but it’s sounding like May. Price might be 4199 but let’s see. My biggest issue is, AW is forcing RAM and SSD upgrades with the cherry mx keyboard alone. 

[David55]

The 5090 is now available both as a customized build and with pre-chosen RAM/SSD. My issue is that both the customization options and the pre-chosen RAM/SSD options only allow for multiple SSD's in Raid 0. I want to order multiple SSD's with no Raid 0. If anyone orders one, could you post updates here on changes to the estimated delivery date?

[ssj92]

I ordered mine, june eta date. 

[Sydneyblue]

Im curious about the cooling system if any improvements have been made 

[lostclusters]

I have been looking all over for a forum discussing the new Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop model AA18250. I have not been able to find much. The model number AA18250 actually cover multiple variants with the intel core 9 275hx cpu and either nvidia 5070, 5070 ti, 5080, or 5090 gpus. The ram and ssd size may figure into it as well, I'm not sure.

I have one with the 5070 Ti gpu. It is a beast! The cooling system in it keeps the cpu and gpu temps way under 75 degrees C using 3dmark fire strike stress, extreme stress, and ultra stress tests. I get around 200 fps in stress and 55-78 fps in ultra stress tests, while using the performance mode on the laptop. I was able to save $500 as a result of a promotional sale dell is currently running.

A resent bios update has caused a slight performance degrade but I have been assured a fix is coming. The performance numbers I posted above is what I am currently getting. Also, I tried to install another ssd in slot 2 (there are 3 slots) and the retaining bracket for the heat shield was missing from the motherboard. A simple bracket that screws into screw mounts on the motherboard which are on the motherboard. After a couple of sessions with dell tech support, dell is sending out a tech to replace the entire motherboard! Unbelievable. Evidently the manufacturer left the off and dell can not get them soon enough.