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 a standout price for an RTX 5080 prebuilt, especially as other brands have been steadily increasing their prices since the RTX 50 series launched in January. At Dell, the only other prebuilt 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 complete 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 comes packed with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the entire system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series of graphics cards, which are currently in high demand and hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be a significant upgrade – it doesn't offer a substantial performance lead over the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance the visual experience in supported games. However, for gamers with older graphics cards seeking a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, especially if you're keen on utilizing 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 also launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available for order at Dell. This configuration features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, now priced at $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 estimates delivery for 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 is similar to the 2024 R16 model but includes minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. The internal components have been refreshed, featuring 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 wave of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to be released, 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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