The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Is Now Available for $2,399
Starting today, Dell is offering an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now equipped with the cutting-edge 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 on the market, especially considering the recent price hikes from other brands following the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the next closest RTX 5080 prebuilt will set you back over $4,000. If you're thinking about building your own PC, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU; you'd likely spend as much on just the GPU as you would on this entire system.
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 comes loaded with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU offers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz across its 20 cores and a substantial 30MB cache. It's efficiently cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 5080 is part of Nvidia's new Blackwell lineup, and these GPUs are notoriously hard to find. In our review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE, Jackie notes, "For gamers with a recent high-end graphics card, the RTX 5080 might not offer a significant leap in performance over the RTX 4080, although the enhanced frame rates from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation can improve gameplay in supported titles. However, for those with older GPUs looking for a substantial upgrade, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, 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 latest for 2025, the Area-51 system, is now available for order at Dell. This model features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB M.2 SSD, now at a discounted price of $4,649.99 after an instant $400 off. It's cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery in early April.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell introduced the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis design is an evolution of the 2024 R16 model, featuring subtle aesthetic and cooling upgrades alongside updated internals. The I/O panel has been moved to the top, and the tempered glass now covers the entire side panel, eliminating side vents in favor of air intakes at the bottom and front of the case. This design promotes positive airflow, potentially reducing dust accumulation inside. The system includes a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply, tailored for the latest CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere
The initial release of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out within an hour of preorders opening. The RTX 5070 Ti followed in February but met a similar fate. Prebuilt systems featuring these GPUs are either sold out, have increased in price, or are facing long delivery delays.
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