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Alienware summer sale: 3 gaming laptop deals I'd buy right now from $999

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PC gaming has always been an expensive hobby, but now that RAM prices are skyrocketing, buying a gaming rig is costlier than ever. Fortunately, 4th of July sales are here and combined with back to school season, we're seeing prices take a serious tumble.

For example, the Dell Back to School Sale has Alienware gaming laptops on sale from $999. That's one of the lowest prices I've seen from Alienware all year. Below I've rounded up the 3 best deals you can't miss. For more deals, check out our guide to the best Dell coupon codes.

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Alienware 15 w/ RTX 4050
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Alienware 15 w/ RTX 4050: was $1,349 now $999 at Dell

Yes, it's an older video card, but the $999 Alienware 15 is a nicely priced machine for the casual gamer who doesn't need the latest and greatest GPU. You get a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1200 165Hz LCD, Core 5-210H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a still capable RTX 4050 GPU. It won't break any speed record, but this machine also won't break your budget.

Alienware 15 w/ RTX 5050
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Alienware 15 w/ RTX 5050: was $1,499 now $1,199 at Dell

For a few bucks more, this Alienware 15 adds some extra horsepower to your gaming rig. You get a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1200 165Hz LCD, Core 7-240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 5050 GPU. It's a better entry-level machine if you can afford the extra $200.

Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop w/ RTX 5060
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Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop w/ RTX 5060: was $2,679 now $1,899 at Dell

The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060 GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 7-255HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but it's a juicy discount that puts $780 back in your wallet.

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Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.