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

Dell is now offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for an unbeatable price of $2,399.99 with free shipping. This deal stands out as one of the most competitive prices for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially considering the upward trend in pricing since the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option with an RTX 5080 GPU is priced over $4,000. If you're considering building your own PC, finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU could cost you as much as this entire 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 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 offers 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, and the system is supported by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series of graphics cards, which have been in high demand and hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be the best upgrade – it doesn't significantly outperform the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance gameplay in supported titles. However, for gamers with older graphics cards looking for a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a game-changer, 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 4TB M.2 SSD, priced at $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. 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 anticipates delivery in early April.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis design is similar to the 2024 R16 model but includes minor aesthetic and cooling enhancements along with updated components. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. The internal components have been refreshed, including 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 release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to hit the market, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these new GPUs are either sold out, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.

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