Starting today, Dell is rolling out an unbeatable offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This is a standout deal, especially when you consider the escalating prices of other RTX 50 series prebuilts since their January launch. At Dell, the next closest option featuring an RTX 5080 GPU jumps to over $4,000. And if you're thinking of building your own PC, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU without spending as much as you would on this complete 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 packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a swift 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, boasting 20 cores and a 30MB cache. A robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler keeps things running smoothly, while a powerful 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply ensures your system stays powered up.
The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series, which has been notoriously hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes that, "If you're already rocking a high-end graphics card from the past couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not justify the upgrade – its performance lead over the RTX 4080 is marginal, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance game visuals. However, for those with older GPUs seeking a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, especially if you're keen on 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 latest for 2025, the Area-51, is now available at Dell. This configuration features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, a hefty 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, all priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The system is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a substantial 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell estimates delivery in early April.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell showcased the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis maintains a similar aesthetic to the 2024 R16 but with refined cooling and updated components. The I/O panel has been moved to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, enhancing the visual appeal. Air intakes are now at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation inside. The internal components have been updated, including 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's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, including the high-end RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out in the first hour of preorders. The RTX 5070 Ti followed suit in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs with these new GPUs are either sold out, have seen price hikes, or are facing long delivery waits.
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