Starting today, Dell is rolling out an incredible offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, priced at just $2,399.99 with shipping included. This is a steal for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially when you consider the price hikes seen across other brands since the RTX 50 series hit the market in January. At Dell, the next cheapest RTX 5080 system is listed at over $4,000. Good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU at a reasonable price; you're likely to spend as much on the GPU alone as you would on this entire system.
$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 1TB NVMe SSD. The latest 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 temperatures in check, and the system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080, part of Nvidia's new Blackwell series, has been hard to come by. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you're already rocking 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 boost over the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance gameplay visuals in supported games. However, for those with older GPUs seeking a substantial performance leap, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, especially if you're on board with Nvidia's AI enhancements."
New for 2025
$5,049.99 save 8% $4,649.99 at Alienware
Alienware's latest for 2025, the Area-51 system, is now available for order at Dell. This configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, currently priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. A 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler manages the CPU's temperature, and the system is powered by a hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell expects to deliver this powerhouse to your doorstep by early April.
Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The updated chassis resembles the 2024 R16 system but features minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with refreshed components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window spans the entire side panel, eliminating side panel vents in favor of air intakes at the bottom and front. Alienware has adopted a positive airflow design, promoting a cleaner interior. The internal components have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
The initial wave of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. The lineup started with the top-tier RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs featuring these GPUs are either out of stock, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.
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