Dell is currently offering one of the best deals on an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at just $2,349.99 with shipping included. This price point makes it an excellent choice for gamers looking for a high-performance system capable of delivering smooth 4K gaming experiences at high frame rates. In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to acquire an RTX 5080 GPU without facing the high markups associated with standalone GPU purchases.

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

Price: $2,349.99 at Alienware

This configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, part of the Meteor Lake family, with a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's paired with a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The system is cooled efficiently with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for $100 More

Price: $2,449.99 at Alienware (Save 14% from $2,849.99)

Dell is also offering a higher-end model with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, boasting a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores. This upgrade enhances performance in rendering and productivity applications, though gaming performance remains comparable to the Ultra 7 model.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K

The RTX 5080 stands as the second-best Blackwell graphics card, just behind the RTX 5090, which retails for $2,000. It offers a 5%-10% performance increase over the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. The RTX 5080 truly shines in games that leverage the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, a feature exclusive to Blackwell cards.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas

"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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