Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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DUUUUDE... should you get a Dell? Today we're taking a look at an Alienware Aurora R13, refurbished by TechSupplyDirect.com. How well does it perform in 2024, and more importantly, should you buy one?

But first... What am I drinking???

Elysian Brewing (Seattle, WA) Juice Dust IPA (8.2%)

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Check out the Alienware Aurora R13 w/ RTX 3080 Ti and i7-12700KF from TechSupplyDirect - bit.ly/4g8wx1q

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Used $1275 Build
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