Alienware's Area-51 Now Supports RTX 5090 GPU

Dell has revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs earlier this year, initially limiting graphics options to the RTX 5080. However, that's changed now. You can now outfit your Alienware Area-51 with the powerhouse Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and the cutting-edge Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, starting at just $5,499.99. What's more, you won't have to wait long; Dell is promising shipments as early as April.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Available

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

1$5,499.99 at AlienwareThe base configuration for the Alienware Area-51 with an RTX 5090 GPU might be priced at $5,500, but don't let the price tag fool you—this setup is packed with top-tier specs. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of high-speed DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and professional workloads. While it doesn't quite outpace the i9-14900K, it's the best Intel currently offers. The system is cooled efficiently with a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell introduced the revamped Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025. The new chassis retains the 2024 R16's design ethos but introduces significant updates in aesthetics, cooling, and component integration. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass now covers the entire side panel, enhancing the visual appeal. Air intakes have been strategically placed at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation. Internally, the system has been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands unrivaled as the most potent consumer GPU available today. Despite Nvidia's focus on software enhancements, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology for gaming performance, the RTX 5090 delivers a remarkable 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance over its predecessor, the RTX 4090. It also features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is scarce at retail and often fetches prices between $3,500 and $4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has claimed the performance throne from the RTX 4090, though not as dramatically as in past generations. In terms of traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 offers one of the smallest performance increases we've seen. However, when DLSS 4 is supported, the performance leap is substantial—albeit with 75% of the frames being AI-generated."

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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:

If you're looking for alternatives, Amazon offers Skytech RTX 5090 gaming PCs at a more enticing price of $4,799.99 with shipping. These systems feature the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, which provide excellent gaming performance, though they lag slightly in workstation tasks.

### Skytech Prism 4 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

3$4,799.99 at Amazon### Skytech Legacy AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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