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, equipped with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This is one of the most competitive prices available for a prebuilt system with an RTX 5080, especially considering that prices for RTX 50 series GPUs have been steadily increasing since their January launch. At Dell, the next cheapest option with the same GPU is over $4,000, making this deal exceptionally attractive. Additionally, sourcing a standalone RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build would likely cost as much as this complete 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 comes packed with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's efficiently cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series, which has been incredibly difficult to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be a significant upgrade – it doesn’t offer a substantial performance lead over the RTX 4080. However, the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do enhance gameplay in supported titles. For gamers with older graphics cards looking for a performance boost, the RTX 5080 is an excellent choice, especially if you're keen on utilizing 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 just released its 2025 Area-51 system, available for order at Dell. This model features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, now priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a formidable 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery of this system in 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 is similar to the 2024 R16 model but includes minor aesthetic and cooling updates. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel. Air intakes are positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior cleaner. The system also features a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere

The initial release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. 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 have also been affected, either selling out, increasing in price, or facing long delivery delays.

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