Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Launched at $2,399

Dell has just launched an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now available with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for only $2,399.99, including shipping. This is a standout offer, especially in the wake of the RTX 50 series release in January, which has seen prices for similar prebuilt systems soar. At Dell, the next cheapest RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt is listed at over $4,000. For those considering building their own PC, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU without spending nearly as much as you would on this complete system.

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC

$2,399.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU and a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, paired with 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU can reach a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's kept cool by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is supported by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is one of the three newly launched Blackwell graphics cards, which are in high demand and difficult to find. In our review, Jackie noted, "If you're already equipped with a high-end graphics card from the past few years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be a significant upgrade – it doesn't offer a substantial performance boost over the RTX 4080, although DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in supported games. However, for gamers upgrading from older GPUs looking for a significant performance leap, the RTX 5080 delivers, particularly if you're keen on leveraging 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 introduced its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available now at Dell. This configuration is upgraded with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, now priced at $4,649.99 after a $400 instant discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 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. The chassis design echoes the 2024 R16 system but features subtle aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, enhancing the visual appeal. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, supporting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. Internally, the system boasts 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 their release. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to hit the market, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these GPUs have followed suit, either selling out, increasing in price, or facing extended delivery delays.

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