Dell recently revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 line of prebuilt gaming PCs, and now, enthusiasts have more options than ever. Initially limited to the RTX 5080, the lineup now includes the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, heralded as the most powerful graphics card available. Even better, one of the preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering a fantastic opportunity for gamers to upgrade their setup.
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 after a $500 instant discount. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. 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 by as much as hoped, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. The system's cooling is handled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply.
Dell unveiled the refreshed Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis design that echoes the 2024 R16 model but with significant updates. The new design moves the I/O panel to the top of the case and expands the tempered glass window to cover the entire side panel. This redesign eliminates side panel vents, introducing air intakes at the bottom and front for a positive airflow system that reduces dust accumulation inside. The interior components have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the most potent consumer GPU on the market. While Nvidia focuses on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 still offers a significant 25%-30% increase in hardware-based raster performance over the RTX 4090. Additionally, it comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Given its scarcity at retail prices, it's currently fetching $3,500-$4000 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 with a more modest generational leap. In traditional gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090 offers one of the smallest performance uplifts we've seen recently. However, when supported by DLSS 4, it provides substantial performance boosts—albeit with the caveat that 75% of the frames are AI-generated."
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### Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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