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Power up your tech game this summer with Dell’s top deals: Upgrade for a bargain

Dell Techfest and best tech on sale featured.
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One of the best times to upgrade your tech stack, be it your desktop, a new laptop, or some high-resolution monitors, is when great deals are to be had. Well, I’m here to share that thanks to Dell’s top deals, you can power up your tech game and have most of the summer to make it happen. Maybe you’re happy with your current system or setup. That’s excellent, but you’re likely considering upgrading somewhere, and that’s precisely what these deals are all about. Dell has a smorgasbord of deals on laptops, desktops, gaming desktops, monitors, accessories, and so much more. We’ll call out a few of our favorite deals below, but for now, know that you should be shopping this sale if you’re interested in anything tech-related.

What summer tech should you buy in Dell’s top deals?

Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with RGB for Dell's Techfest.
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Let’s start off light. How about a new monitor? You may or may not know that you can connect multiple monitors to most desktops and even some laptops. I’m actually running a four-monitor setup at home. Why? Because there’s more screen real estate to get work done, and I can have multiple windows and applications open at a time but also visible on the monitor instead of tucked away behind other windows. Even just a second monitor makes a huge difference when you’re trying to stay productive. Don’t believe me? Give it a try. Dell has the on sale for $120, right now, usually $140. If you want something a little bigger, you can always go with the for $230, saving you $50 — it’s usually $280.

Need the power and productivity of a desktop but don’t have the space for it? This is your sign to look into all-in-one computers, like the . All the hardware is tucked neatly inside the monitor chassis, located behind the screen. Moreover, you can fully customize the system by choosing a more powerful processor or more storage. The base model has an Intel Core i5 14500 vPro 14-core 20-thread processor, 16GB of DDR5 system RAM, Intel Graphics, and a 256GB solid-state drive. You can place the system on a small desk or countertop, saving lots of space without sacrificing the performance of a standard desktop.

Of course, you could also opt for a full-size desktop with the , down to $1,800 instead of $2,250. Or the for $3,300, down from $4,000. If you still want a gaming desktop but want to save a little money, the is down to a great price — it’s $1,300 off and down to $2,750 today.

But let’s not forget laptops. The Inspiron 15 or 16, XPS 15, and Latitude laptops are on sale, and depending on the model, you can save up to $1,100. The is discounted to $900, saving you $250, for instance. Those are some incredible discounts, and you do not want to miss out. Go take a look for yourself, even if only to get an idea of what and where you can upgrade your tech this summer.

Best Dell Memorial Day deals: laptops, gaming PCs, monitors, more
The Alienware m18 gaming laptop.

Dell has been in the computing market for ages now and is considered one of the best laptop brands. Along with its other subsidiary, Alienware, it has a pretty tight hold of the gaming market, whether we're talking about gaming PCs or gaming laptops. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't find some other excellent gear, such as monitors and more day-to-day laptops, and you can find great deals on everything as part of the early Memorial Day sale that's happening right now. That's why we've gone out and collected all our favorite deals below, although if you don't quite find what you're looking for, be sure to check out these gaming PC deals and laptop deals.
Best Dell Laptop Memorial Day Deals

Dell's general and day-to-day laptops are pretty excellent, and while you won't find super-cheap options here as you might with a brand like HP, everything you get will be pretty good quality. There are a lot of options to pick from, such as the more budget-oriented Inspiron and Latitude to the higher-end XPS lineup that's meant to compete with the likes of MacBook. Either way, we've found some excellent deals across the board.

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This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4090 is nearly $800 off
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

If you're willing to shell out a significant amount of cash on gaming PC deals to get a powerful machine, here's a recommendation that you should consider -- the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop, with a configuration that usually costs $4,695, is available from Dell at $795 off. The discount brings its price down to $3,900, which is still pretty expensive, but it's the only purchase that you'll have to make for at least the next few years. We're not sure how much time is remaining on this offer though, so proceed with the transaction as soon as you can.

Why you should buy the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop
Our roundup of the best gaming PCs places the Alienware Aurora R16 at the top spot partly because it offers a lot of flexibility alongside competitive pricing. This configuration of the gaming desktop comes with the 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, plus 64GB of RAM that goes above and beyond the recommendation of our guide on how much RAM do you need for gamers. These specifications will let you play the best PC games at their highest settings, and will have you ready for the upcoming PC games of the next few years.

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Dell laptop flash sale: 7 deals I’d shop now starting at $300
The Dell XPS 13 in front of a window.

Dell has a huge flash sale going on right now with some fantastic laptop deals that are worth checking out. With so many different models coming from one of the best laptop brands, it’s hard to know where to begin, so we’ve picked out a handful of highlights. These include budget laptops as well as gaming devices and high-end powerhouses. Take a look below at everything we have to say about them.
Dell Inspiron 14 -- $300, was $500

Designed to be inexpensive yet practical, the Dell Inspiron 14 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. At this price, it’s not unusual to see eMMC storage so it’s great to see the faster SSD method here. It also has a 14-inch full HD screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution and anti-glare properties. The laptop is lightweight yet power-efficient with fan-less thermals so there’s less noise. It also has useful extras like a Qualcomm AI Engine for its webcam so it can correct gaze, suppress unwanted sound, and even blur backgrounds. Up to 16 hours of battery life keeps it ticking along all day.

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