Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Launched at $2,399

Dell has launched an enticing offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, now available with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This is a standout deal for anyone looking for an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt system, especially given the upward price trend across other brands since the RTX 50 series debut in January. Comparatively, Dell's next cheapest option with the RTX 5080 starts over $4,000. Attempting to source a standalone RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build could cost you just as much as this fully equipped system.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,400

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC

Priced at $2,399.99 at Alienware, this Aurora R16 is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, paired with a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's complemented by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply, ensuring your system stays cool and runs efficiently.

The RTX 5080 is part of Nvidia's new Blackwell series, which has been notoriously hard to find since its release. As noted in our review by Jackie, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not offer a compelling upgrade due to its marginal performance lead over the RTX 4080. However, the RTX 5080 shines for gamers with older GPUs seeking a substantial performance boost, especially when leveraging Nvidia’s AI enhancements like DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation."

New Release: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 PC

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)

Alienware's newly released Area-51 system for 2025 is now available at Dell. This model, with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, is priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. It features a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a powerful 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery in early April.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

At CES 2025, Dell unveiled the updated Alienware Area-51 gaming PC. While maintaining a design similar to the 2024 R16, it includes aesthetic and cooling enhancements and updated internals. The I/O panel has been moved to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, improving the system's visual appeal. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design to minimize dust accumulation. The internal components have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere

The initial release of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out within an hour of preorders opening. The RTX 5070 Ti followed in February but met the same fate. Prebuilt systems with these GPUs are also hard to come by, either out of stock, pricier, or facing long delivery delays.

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