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Hurry! This $700 discount on the Alienware x14 won’t last forever

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Forza Horizon 5 running on the Alienware x14 R2.
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We get that a lot of dedicated gamers are still sticking with consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, but if you’re interested in some actual sky-is-the-limit performance, it pays to open your mind and wallet to the world of gaming PCs. Built to tackle some of the most demanding modern games, you’ll find plenty of gaming PC deals from brands like Dell, Asus, and Alienware. As a matter of fact, we came across a terrific offer on an Alienware machine not long ago:

For a limited time, when you purchase the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell, you’ll pay $1,000. At full price, this model usually sells for $700. 

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Why you should buy the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop

This particular configuration of the Alienware x14 R2 comes with an Intel Core i7 that delivers max clock speeds of 4.9GHz, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Whether you enjoy graphics-heavy single-player titles like Baldur’s Gate III or want to go a few rounds with friends in an online Call of Duty or Helldivers 2 match, the x14 R2 is built to tackle just about any gaming task.

The 14-inch QHD+ screen delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution at up to 165Hz. This brilliant display provides rich colors and ultra-accurate contrast levels and even manages to squeeze out 300 nits for peak brightness. In the event that you’d like to connect to an external screen (check out some of the best monitor deals we’ve been finding!), the HDMI 2.1 port is guaranteed to reduce input lag and provide the fastest response times possible.

On a full charge, the x14 R2 should last over six hours. Other noteworthy features include:

  • Numerous USB-C and USB-A connections.
  • A 1080p/30fps webcam.
  • A free 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365.

It’s hard to say when we’re going to see a markdown this nice again on this type of Alienware hardware, but now could be the best time to score this discount! 

Save $700 when you order the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell, and be sure to check out some of the other Dell laptop deals and gaming laptop deals we’ve been digging up.

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Michael Bizzaco
Michael Bizzaco
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