Starting today, Dell is offering an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, equipped with the brand-new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This is one of the most competitive prices available for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially considering the price hikes seen across other brands since the RTX 50 series launch in January. If you're considering a DIY build, good luck finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU; you might end up spending as much on just the GPU as you would on this entire 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 offers 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.

The RTX 5080 is one of the three new Blackwell graphics cards currently on the market, which are notoriously hard 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 worth the upgrade – it doesn't offer a significant performance lead over the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance gaming visuals in supported titles. However, if you're upgrading from an older graphics card and looking for a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 delivers, especially if you're keen on leveraging 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 launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available for pre-order at Dell. This configuration boasts an 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 hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery 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 maintains a similar design to the 2024 R16 system but features minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now positioned at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel, eliminating side panel vents. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps reduce dust accumulation. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere

The initial preorders for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out within the first hour of availability. The RTX 5070 Ti followed in February, but like the standalone GPUs, prebuilt gaming PCs with these new GPUs are either sold out, experiencing price increases, or facing extended delivery delays.

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