Dell has revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs earlier this year, and until recently, the only graphics card option was the RTX 5080. However, you can now configure your system with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, which is the most powerful graphics card available on the market. Excitingly, one of the preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering a fantastic deal for gamers looking to upgrade their setup.
Save $500 Off the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC
New Release### Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
12$5,499.99 save 9%$4,999.99 at AlienwareThis Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available for just $4,999.99 after an impressive $500 instant discount. It comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't offer the dramatic performance boost we hoped for over the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's top-tier all-around CPU. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the updated Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis design retains the aesthetic of the 2024 R16 model but includes significant cooling and component upgrades. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the smaller cutout and side panel vents. Air intakes are now situated at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation inside. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.
The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the most powerful consumer GPU currently available. While Nvidia has focused on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay performance, the RTX 5090 offers a significant 25%-30% increase in hardware-based raster performance compared to the RTX 4090. Additionally, it features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at retail prices, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, although the generational uplift in traditional non-AI gaming is relatively modest. However, in games that support DLSS 4, the performance gains are substantial—albeit with 75% of the frames generated by AI."
More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals
If you're in the market for gaming laptops and monitors as well, be sure to explore all the best Alienware deals of 2025.
### Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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