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, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This price is one of the best available for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially given the upward trend in pricing since the RTX 50 series launch in January. For comparison, Dell's other RTX 5080 prebuilt option exceeds $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, sourcing a standalone RTX 5080 GPU could cost as much as this complete system, making this deal particularly attractive.

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 cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the entire system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series of graphics cards, which have been in high demand and are challenging 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, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance gameplay visuals in supported games. However, for gamers with older graphics cards looking for a performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a fantastic choice, especially if you're eager to leverage 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 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 substantial 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell estimates delivery for 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 but features minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns alongside updated components. The I/O panel is now at the top instead of the front, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel, eliminating side vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. The internal components have been refreshed, including 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 release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within an hour of preorders opening. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to launch, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs featuring these GPUs are either sold out, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.

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