Starting today, Dell is offering an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This is one of the most competitive prices available for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the general trend of escalating prices since the RTX 50 series debuted in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option with an RTX 5080 GPU would set you back over $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU; the cost alone could match that of this fully equipped system.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,400
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC
$2,399.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache, ensuring high performance. The system is cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080 is one of the new Blackwell graphics cards, which have been incredibly difficult to find since their release. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted that "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may not offer a significant enough performance boost to justify an upgrade – it's closely matched to the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance the visual experience in compatible games. However, for gamers with older graphics cards looking for a substantial performance leap, the RTX 5080 delivers, especially if you're keen on utilizing Nvidia's AI enhancements."
New Release: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 PC
New for 2025
Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)
$5,049.99 save 8% $4,649.99 at Alienware
Alienware's new-for-2025 Area-51 system is now available for pre-order at Dell. This configuration is upgraded with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, available for $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery in early April.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell introduced the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis that retains similarities to the 2024 R16 model but with subtle aesthetic and cooling enhancements. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel. Air intakes are positioned at the bottom and front of the case to promote positive airflow, reducing dust accumulation inside. The internal components have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere
The initial release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within an hour of preorders opening. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to launch, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Prebuilt gaming PCs with these GPUs have also quickly sold out, faced price hikes, or are experiencing significant delivery delays.
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