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 is a standout in the market, especially when most other brands have been steadily increasing their prices since the RTX 50 series launch in January. For context, the next cheapest prebuilt PC at Dell with an RTX 5080 GPU is priced over $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU could cost you as much as this entire system, making this deal exceptionally attractive.
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 boasts an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU achieves a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's cooled by an efficient 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 three new Blackwell graphics cards that have hit the market, though they're notoriously hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes, "If you already own a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be the upgrade you're looking for – it doesn't offer a significant performance leap over the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in supported games. However, for gamers looking to upgrade from older graphics cards, the RTX 5080 delivers a substantial performance boost, particularly if you're keen on leveraging 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 offering for 2025 is the Area-51 system, now available for pre-order at Dell. This configuration comes equipped 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 expects this system to be delivered by early April.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. While the chassis retains a similar appearance to the 2024 R16 model, it features some minor aesthetic and cooling enhancements, alongside updated components. 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 have been repositioned to the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. The internal components, including the motherboard, RAM, and power supply, have been upgraded to support the latest generation of CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere
The initial wave of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. The highest-end models, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, were released first, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs with these new GPUs are either out of stock, have increased in price, or are facing significant delivery delays.
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