Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC: Save $500

Dell has recently revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, expanding the options available for graphics cards. Initially limited to the RTX 5080, the lineup now includes the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, the most powerful graphics card on the market. Excitingly, one of the preconfigured systems is currently on sale.

Save $500 on the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC

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

12$5,499.99 save 9%$4,999.99 at AlienwareThis Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available at a discounted price of $4,999.99, down from $5,499.99 with an instant $500 discount. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K as much as hoped, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. The system is equipped with a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a 1,500W Platinum power supply to keep everything running smoothly.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis that echoes the 2024 R16 model but with significant aesthetic and cooling improvements. The I/O panel has been repositioned to the top, and the tempered glass now extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. The internals have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the pinnacle of consumer graphics cards. Despite Nvidia's focus on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 offers a significant 25%-30% increase in raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also features more and faster VRAM, with 32GB of GDDR7 compared to the 4090's 24GB of GDDR6. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at retail prices, often selling for $3,500 to $4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though the generational uplift in traditional gaming performance is modest. However, in games that leverage DLSS 4, the performance boost is substantial, albeit with 75% of frames generated by AI."

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