Starting today, Dell is offering an unbeatable deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This is one of the most competitive prices you'll find for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the upward trend in pricing since the RTX 50 series hit the market in January. At Dell, the only other prebuilt option with this GPU exceeds $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, be prepared for a challenge; sourcing a standalone RTX 5080 GPU could cost as much as the entire Alienware system itself.

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 packs a punch with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a speedy 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU boasts an impressive max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's kept cool by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the entire system is powered by a generously equipped 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is one of three new Blackwell graphics cards that have hit the market (and are notoriously hard to find). In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you already own a high-end graphics card from the past couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not justify the upgrade – its performance edge over the RTX 4080 is minimal, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation enhance gameplay in supported titles. However, for gamers with older graphics cards looking for a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 delivers – especially 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's new-for-2025 Area-51 system is now available for order at Dell. This high-end configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, all 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 massive 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell estimates delivery 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 echoes the 2024 R16 system but includes minor aesthetic and cooling updates, along with refreshed components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case rather than the front, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Instead, air intakes are positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design for a less dusty interior. The internal components have been updated, including 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 preorders for Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of availability. The lineup started with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Unfortunately, prebuilt gaming PCs with these new GPUs are also scarce, with many systems now out of stock, priced higher, or facing extended delivery delays.

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