Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 5080 GPU Now Cheaper

Dell currently offers one of the most competitive prices on an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC, starting at $2,349.99 with free shipping. This price point represents exceptional value for a high-performance, warrantied system designed to excel in 4K gaming with high frame rates. In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to secure an RTX 5080 GPU without facing significant markups. Attempting to source this GPU for a DIY build could cost nearly as much as purchasing a complete system.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,350

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)

Priced at $2,349.99 at Alienware, this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC comes loaded 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, with the entire system powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for $100 More

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

Starting this week, Dell introduces another RTX 5080 configuration, priced at $2,449.99 after a 14% discount from $2,849.99. This version boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores. While it offers similar gaming performance to the Ultra 7 model, it's significantly better for rendering and productivity applications that can leverage the additional cores.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K

The RTX 5080 stands as the second-best Blackwell graphics card, only outpaced by the $2,000 RTX 5090. It outperforms the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super by 5%-10%. In games supporting the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell cards, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas

"If you already own a high-end graphics card from recent years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not offer a compelling upgrade – its performance edge over the RTX 4080 is modest, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in compatible games. However, for gamers with older GPUs seeking a substantial performance leap, the RTX 5080 delivers, especially if you're keen on utilizing Nvidia's AI enhancements."

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