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, equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 shipped. This price point represents one of the most competitive options for an RTX 5080 prebuilt system, especially considering the upward trend in prices since the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the only other prebuilt with an RTX 5080 is priced over $4,000, making this deal even more attractive. If you're considering building your own PC, be prepared to spend as much on a standalone RTX 5080 GPU alone as you would on this complete system.

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 offers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is one of three new Blackwell graphics cards that have been released, and they're notoriously hard 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. However, the additional frames provided by DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation enhance the gaming experience in supported titles. For gamers with older graphics cards looking for a performance boost, the RTX 5080 delivers, especially if you're keen on 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's new-for-2025 Area-51 system is now available for pre-order at Dell. This configuration features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD, available at a discounted price of $4,649.99 after an instant $400 off. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a hefty 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 aesthetic to the 2024 R16 system but features minor redesigns in cooling and updated components. The I/O panel is now positioned at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel. This design eliminates side panel vents, replacing them with air intakes at the bottom and front of the case. Alienware has adopted a positive airflow design, which should result in a less dusty interior. The internal components have been refreshed with 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 preorders for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out within the first hour of availability. The RTX 5070 Ti followed suit in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs with these GPUs are either out of stock, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.

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