Starting today, Dell is offering an unbeatable deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This price point represents one of the most competitive offers available for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the upward trend in pricing since the RTX 50 series was launched in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option featuring an RTX 5080 GPU exceeds $4,000, making this deal exceptionally attractive. For those considering a DIY build, finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU at a comparable price to this entire system is a daunting task.
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 boasts 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 delivers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. Cooling is handled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply, ensuring efficient and reliable performance.
The RTX 5080 is part of Nvidia's new Blackwell series of graphics cards, which have been incredibly difficult to find since their release. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes, "If you already own a high-end graphics card from the past few years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be the upgrade you're looking for – its performance gain over the RTX 4080 is marginal, though the enhanced frame rates from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do enhance supported games. However, for gamers looking to significantly boost performance from an older card, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, especially if you're eager to leverage 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 launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, now available for pre-order at Dell. This configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, available at a discounted price of $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is supported 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, featuring a chassis that resembles the 2024 R16 model but with updated aesthetics, improved cooling, and modernized components. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass now extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Instead, air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps reduce dust accumulation inside. The internal components have been upgraded, including a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere
The initial release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of pre-orders. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to hit the market, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these GPUs have quickly become unavailable, either due to stock shortages, price increases, or extended delivery delays.
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