Alienware's Area-51 Now Supports RTX 5090 Graphics Card

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Earlier this year, Dell revived the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of high-performance prebuilt gaming PCs. For a time, the only GPU available was the RTX 5080. That’s no longer the case. As of today, you can now configure your Alienware Area-51 with the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and—finally—the flagship Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. Starting at $5,499.99, this top-tier configuration is ready to ship with an estimated delivery date in early April.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Now Available

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

1$5,499.99 at Alienware

While the $5,500 model serves as the base configuration for the RTX 5090-equipped Alienware Area-51, it still delivers elite-level performance. This system features the brand-new Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The Ultra 9 285K is Intel's latest flagship desktop processor, offering exceptional performance for both gaming and professional workloads.

Despite not delivering the massive leap over the i9-14900K that many had hoped for, it remains the best CPU option currently available from Intel. Cooling is handled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the entire system is powered by a high-capacity 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-certified power supply, ensuring stable performance under full load.

The All-New 2025 Alienware Area-51 Chassis Design

Dell officially introduced the updated Alienware Area-51 chassis at CES 2025. While visually similar to the 2024 R16 model, the new design includes notable aesthetic and functional upgrades. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case instead of the front, and the tempered glass side panel now spans the full length of the chassis, replacing the smaller cutout window seen previously.

To improve internal airflow and reduce dust accumulation, traditional side panel vents have been removed in favor of intake fans positioned on the bottom and front of the case. This positive airflow design ensures better cooling efficiency. Internally, the system has been refreshed with a next-gen motherboard, faster memory speeds, and a more robust power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090: The Most Powerful Consumer Graphics Card Ever Built

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the most powerful consumer GPU ever released. Although Nvidia has focused heavily on AI-driven enhancements like DLSS 4, the RTX 5090 still offers up to a 25–30% increase in raw raster performance compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4090. It also comes equipped with 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM—up from 24GB of GDDR6 on the 4090—providing greater bandwidth and future-proofing for next-gen games.

Due to its limited availability and immense demand, the RTX 5090 is nearly impossible to find at MSRP. It's currently reselling for between $3,500 and $4,000 on platforms like eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The RTX 5090 has officially dethroned the RTX 4090, though the transition isn't as dramatic as past generational jumps. In traditional non-AI gaming scenarios, the performance gain is among the smallest we've seen in recent years. However, when paired with DLSS 4, frame rates soar dramatically—though players will need to accept that up to 75% of those frames are AI-generated."

Alternative RTX 5090 Prebuilt Options

Amazon has recently listed two Skytech-branded RTX 5090 gaming PCs priced more affordably at $4,799.99. These models come equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D—a strong performer in gaming environments, although slightly behind Intel's latest chips in workstation tasks. Please note that these units do not ship immediately.

Skytech Prism 4 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

3$4,799.99 at Amazon

Skytech Legacy AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

3$4,799.99 at Amazon

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