Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU Now $400 Off

If you're on the hunt for a powerful gaming PC, Dell currently offers one of the most competitive deals on the market with their Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with an RTX 5080 GPU. You can grab this high-performance machine for just $2,399.99, which is a steal considering its capabilities for 4K gaming at high frame rates. But if you're looking to get even more bang for your buck, there's an even better option available.

For just $100 more, you can upgrade to a configuration featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory to 32GB. This upgraded Alienware Aurora R16 is priced at $2,499.99, originally listed at $2,899.99, representing a 14% savings. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU offers a turbo frequency that's 300MHz faster and 4 more cores than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F found in the base model.

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

$2,399.99 at Alienware

This model comes 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 can reach a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

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

$2,899.99 save 14% $2,499.99 at Alienware

This upgraded version features the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, providing enhanced performance over the base model.

The RTX 5080 GPU is a powerhouse, capable of running any game in 4K. As the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, it's only surpassed by the RTX 5090. According to our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, it's an excellent choice for gamers looking to upgrade from older graphics cards, especially with the added benefits of DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation.

In today's market, purchasing a prebuilt gaming PC like the Alienware Aurora R16 is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing exorbitant markups. If you're considering building your own PC, you'd likely spend nearly as much on the GPU alone.

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