If you're in the market for a high-performance gaming PC, the Dell Memorial Day Sale offers compelling deals on Alienware systems equipped with the RTX 5080 GPU. Starting at just $2,349.99, you can snag an Alienware Aurora R16, a well-engineered machine that's perfect for 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today's market, these prebuilt systems are the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 without facing the steep prices of standalone GPUs.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Options

Here's a breakdown of the available configurations, each offering a step-up in performance and storage:

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD - $2,349.99
• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD - $2,699.99 (save 13%)
• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD - $2,849.99 (save 14%)
• Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD - $3,149.99 (save 15%)

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 Gaming PC

New for 2025, Dell unveiled the Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025. This model features a redesigned chassis with improved aesthetics and cooling, including a full-length tempered glass side panel and a new I/O panel at the top. The internal components have been upgraded to support the latest CPUs and GPUs, and the new design promotes positive airflow for a cleaner system.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD - $3,449.99 (save 8%)

Performance of the RTX 5080 GPU

The RTX 5080 is a powerhouse, second only to the RTX 5090 in Nvidia's Blackwell lineup. It's about 5%-10% faster than the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. For gamers looking to upgrade from older graphics cards, the RTX 5080 offers a significant performance boost, especially when utilizing the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation.

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

Here are additional deals on Alienware gaming PCs, offering various configurations and price points:

• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB) - $2,349.99
• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB) - $2,699.99 (save 13%)
• Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB) - $4,899.99 (save 11%)
• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC - $1,849.99
• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285KF RTX 5070 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB) - $2,199.99 (save 15%)
• Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB) - $3,449.99 (save 8%)
• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/2TB) - $2,849.99 (save 14%)
• Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB) - $3,149.99 (save 15%)

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