Dell has recently revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs, expanding the options for enthusiasts. Until recently, configurations were limited to the RTX 5080 GPU, but now you can opt for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, currently the most powerful graphics card on the market. Excitingly, one of the preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering gamers a chance to upgrade their setup at a discounted price.

Save $500 Off the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC

New Release### Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

12$5,499.99 save 9%$4,999.99 at AlienwareThis Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available for $4,999.99, thanks to an instant $500 discount. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K as much as some might hope, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. The system is equipped with a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a 1,500W Platinum power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the updated Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis retains the aesthetic of the 2024 R16 model but includes significant redesigns for improved cooling and updated components. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces internal dust accumulation. The internal components have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the most powerful consumer GPU available. While Nvidia has focused on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to enhance gameplay, the RTX 5090 offers a 25%-30% performance increase over the RTX 4090 in terms of hardware-based raster performance. Additionally, it comes with more and faster VRAM—32GB of GDDR7 compared to the 4090's 24GB of GDDR6. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at retail price, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has claimed the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though the generational leap is less pronounced than in the past. In traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090's improvement is modest. However, games utilizing DLSS 4 see substantial performance boosts, although this means that 75% of the frames are AI-generated."

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