Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Launched at $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 is a standout price in the market for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the steady price increases on other brands since the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option with an RTX 5080 GPU is over $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, be prepared for a challenge; standalone RTX 5080 GPUs are scarce and could cost as much as 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 is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU and a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, alongside 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, part of the Meteor Lake series, reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is kept cool with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and is supported by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is one of the new Blackwell series GPUs, which are currently in high demand and hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be the upgrade you're looking for – its performance edge over the RTX 4080 is minimal, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance gameplay in supported titles. However, if you're upgrading from an older card, the RTX 5080 offers a significant boost, particularly 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 has introduced its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available for order at Dell. This configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The CPU cooling is handled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is 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 unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. While the chassis design is similar to the 2024 R16, it includes aesthetic and cooling enhancements and updated components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel. Air intakes are positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. The system is equipped with 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 the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out in the first hour. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to be released, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Prebuilt gaming PCs with these new GPUs are also in short supply, either sold out, pricier, or facing long delivery delays.

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