Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU Now Available from $2,350

Dell is currently offering one of the most competitive prices on an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $2,349.99 with shipping included. This is an exceptional deal for a high-performance gaming PC that's fully capable of handling 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today's market, opting for a prebuilt system like this is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing the steep markups typically seen with standalone GPUs. Attempting to build your own PC with an RTX 5080 would likely cost you nearly as much just for the graphics card alone.

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

Price: $2,349.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 model comes packed with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 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. It's cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

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

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

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

Dell has also introduced another RTX 5080 configuration this week. This version features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, boasting a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores. While the gaming performance is similar to the Ultra 7 model, the Ultra 9 offers enhanced capabilities for rendering and productivity applications, thanks to its additional cores.

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

The RTX 5080 stands as the second-best graphics card in the Blackwell series, only outdone by the RTX 5090, which is priced at $2,000. It outperforms the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super by about 5%-10%. The real advantage of the RTX 5080 comes into play with games that support the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, a feature exclusive to Blackwell cards, which significantly enhances performance.

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."

More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals

If you're interested in gaming laptops and monitors as well, be sure to explore all the best Alienware deals of 2025.

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

Price: $2,349.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

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

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Price: $5,499.99 at Alienware

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Price: $1,849.99 at Alienware

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Price: $3,749.99 at Alienware

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