Dell is currently offering one of the best deals on a prebuilt desktop computer equipped with an RTX 5080 GPU. You can purchase the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This price point is exceptional for a system that's well-engineered, comes with a warranty, and is capable of handling 4K gaming at high frame rates. But the deal gets even sweeter; for only $100 more, you can upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory.

In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing the usual exorbitant markups. Attempting to source this GPU for a DIY build would likely cost you almost as much as the entire prebuilt system. Most prebuilt systems are similarly priced, but this Alienware offer stands out.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,400

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)

Priced at $2,399.99 at Alienware, this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features 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, part of the Meteor Lake series, reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply, ensuring robust performance and reliability.

Better Deal: Upgrade to Core Ultra 9 and 2x RAM for $2,500

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

Originally priced at $2,899.99, Dell has discounted this upgraded Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC to $2,499.99, offering a 14% savings. This configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Core Ultra 9 285 CPU provides a turbo frequency that's 300MHz higher and features 4 more cores than the Core Ultra 7 265F, making this upgrade a compelling choice for just $100 more.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K

The RTX 5080 is the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, only outdone by the $2,000 RTX 5090. 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 doesn’t make a lot of sense – it just doesn’t have much of a performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do make things look better in games that support it. However, for gamers with an older graphics card who want a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 absolutely provides – doubly so if you’re comfortable with Nvidia’s AI goodies."

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