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Alienware's holiday sale just dropped: here's the monitors and laptops I'd buy

Alienware 16X Aurora
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The RAM crisis has plagued PC gamers year-round. However, now that Black Friday deals have started, it's time for your wallet to take a break. Alienware, for example, just launched its Black Friday sale and you don't want to miss it.

For example, right now Dell has Alienware monitors and laptops on sale from $199. As part of the sale, monitors start from $199 and laptops from $1,349. Below are the best deals I could find for casual gamers. For more deals, check out our guide to the best Dell coupon codes.

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Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor
Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor: was $269 now $199 at Dell

Here's a display any gamer should consider checking out. Alienware has its AW2725DM 27-inch monitor on sale for $199. It features a 27-inch 2560 x 1440 display with 180Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync/Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and DisplayPort/HDMI connectivity.

Alienware 25 320Hz Gaming Monitor AW2525HM
Alienware 25 320Hz Gaming Monitor AW2525HM: was $249 now $229 at Dell

This Alienware model made our list of the best gaming monitor as the best option for shoppers on a budget. Despite its relatively affordable price, it delivers a 320Hz refresh rate and great color accuracy. Plus, its minimalist design doesn't scream "gamer" too loudly.

Alienware Aurora 16 w/ RTX 5050
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Alienware Aurora 16 w/ RTX 5050: was $1,999 now $1,349 at Dell

By far one of the best Alienware deals I've seen, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now $650 off. Along with its RTX 5050 GPU, you get an Intel Core 7-240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB for storage, and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It's the perfect machine for the casual gamer.

Alienware 16X Aurora
Alienware 16X Aurora: was $3,149 now $2,879 at Dell

The Alienware 16X Aurora has seen several major discounts since its release, but this is one of our favorites. This configuration on sale includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 5060 GPU. You also get a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display. It's not the cheapest I've seen it, but even at this price, it's a gaming laptop that will impress.

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Louis Ramirez
Deals Editor-in-Chief

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.