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 you'll find for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially considering the price hikes many other brands have implemented since the RTX 50 series debuted in January. The next closest prebuilt at Dell with an RTX 5080 is priced over $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU; you might end up spending as much on the GPU alone as you would on this entire 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, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, part of the Meteor Lake series, features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's kept cool with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080 is one of the three new Blackwell graphics cards that have hit the market (and are notoriously hard to find). In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes, "If you're already sporting a high-end graphics card from the last few years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not justify the upgrade – the performance leap over the RTX 4080 isn't significant, though the additional frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation enhance supported games. However, if you're upgrading from an older graphics card and seeking a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 delivers – 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 has just launched its 2025 model of the Area-51, now available for order at Dell. This configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, with 64GB of RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD, all 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 supported by a hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery in early April.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the latest Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis maintains a similar design to the 2024 R16 model but features minor aesthetic and cooling enhancements, along with updated internals. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel. This design eliminates side panel vents, with air intakes now located at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow system for a cleaner interior. The internal components have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to match the new generation of CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere
The initial batch of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within an hour of preorders opening. The first released were the top-tier RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these new GPUs are either out of stock, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.
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