At the beginning of the year, Dell breathed new life into the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs. Initially, the lineup was limited to a single graphics card option - the RTX 5080. However, that's changed now, offering enthusiasts the chance to upgrade to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, the most powerful graphics card available today. Even better, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently on sale, making it a tempting option for gamers looking to push their setups to the limit.

Save $500 Off the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC

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 at a discounted price of $4,999.99, reflecting an instant $500 off. It's packed with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB of SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivering exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't offer the dramatic performance increase we hoped for over the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's best all-around CPU. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding games.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis retains the essence of the 2024 R16 model but introduces aesthetic and cooling enhancements along with updated components. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation inside the case. The internals have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the pinnacle of consumer GPUs currently on the market. While Nvidia has focused on enhancing software, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 still delivers a significant 25%-30% boost in raw hardware-based raster performance over its predecessor, the RTX 4090. Additionally, it comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to its high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at retail prices, often fetching between $3,500 and $4,000 on platforms like eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has seized the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though with a less pronounced generational leap than in previous years. In terms of traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 offers one of the smallest performance increases we've seen recently. However, DLSS 4 can significantly enhance performance in supported games, although players need to be comfortable with AI-generated frames, which account for 75% of the total."

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