Dell currently offers one of the best deals on a prebuilt desktop with an RTX 5080 GPU, with the Alienware Aurora R16 starting at just $2,349.99. This price point makes it an excellent choice for those looking to dive into 4K gaming without breaking the bank. In today's market, snagging an RTX 5080 GPU through a prebuilt system is the most cost-effective way to enjoy high frame rates and superior performance, as standalone GPUs can be prohibitively expensive.

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

$2,349.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 model 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, part of the Meteor Lake series, boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's supported by a powerful 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, ensuring optimal performance, and a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

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

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

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

Starting this week, Dell offers another configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, reaching a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz with 24 cores. While the gaming performance remains comparable to the Ultra 7, this upgrade significantly enhances capabilities for rendering and productivity tasks that benefit from additional cores.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU: A Game-Changer for 4K Gaming

The RTX 5080 stands as the second-best Blackwell graphics card, only outshone by the RTX 5090. It offers a 5%-10% performance increase over the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. Games supporting the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell cards, see an even more pronounced performance boost.

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

Looking for more options? Check out the latest Alienware deals for 2025, covering gaming laptops and monitors as well.

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

$2,349.99 at Alienware

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

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

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

$5,499.99 save 0% $5,499.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC

$1,849.99 at Alienware

New for 2025

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$3,749.99 at Alienware

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