Starting today, Dell is offering an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, equipped with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This price point is one of the most competitive for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the steady price increases from other brands following the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option for a prebuilt with an RTX 5080 GPU exceeds $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 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, paired with a 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 generation, reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, boasting 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080, one of three new Blackwell graphics cards, is 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 worth the upgrade due to its modest performance lead over the RTX 4080. However, the additional frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation can enhance the gaming experience in supported titles. For gamers with older graphics cards looking for a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 is an excellent choice, particularly 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 also released its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, which you can now order at Dell. This configuration includes an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, available for $4,649.99 after a $400 instant 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 this system 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 resembles the 2024 R16 system but features updated aesthetics, cooling enhancements, and new components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating side vents in favor of air intakes at the bottom and front. This design promotes positive airflow, which typically results in a cleaner interior. The internal components have been refreshed 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 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 GPUs have quickly become unavailable, either due to stock depletion, price hikes, or extended delivery delays.

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