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 price point represents one of the most competitive offers available for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the upward price trend across other brands since the RTX 50 series debuted in January. At Dell, the next RTX 5080 equipped model is priced well over $4,000. For those considering a DIY build, finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU could cost as much as this entire system.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC
$2,399.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, alongside the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It comes with 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU can reach a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, features 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. Cooling is handled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is energized by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080, one of three new Blackwell graphics cards, has been tough to find since its release. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be worth the upgrade – it doesn't significantly outperform the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in supported games. However, for those with older GPUs looking for a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 delivers, particularly if you're interested in 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 newly released Area-51 system for 2025 is now available for order at Dell. This configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB 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 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 unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis design echoes the 2024 R16 with minor aesthetic and cooling updates, along with refreshed internal components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel. The air intake system has been redesigned to promote positive airflow, reducing dust accumulation inside. The internals have been upgraded 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 preorders for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out in the first hour. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to hit the market, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs with these GPUs are either sold out, have increased in price, or face extended delivery delays.
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