Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, initially limiting configurations to the RTX 5080. Now, enthusiasts can elevate their gaming experience with the option to configure their PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most potent graphics card currently available. Excitingly, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering an irresistible deal.

Save $500 Off 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 reduced price of $4,999.99, thanks to a $500 instant discount. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD for storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and professional workloads. Although it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K as hoped, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. The system's cooling is handled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and it's powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell introduced the refreshed Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. While the new chassis retains the aesthetic of the 2024 R16 model, it includes significant redesigns for improved cooling and updated components. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation. The internal components 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 as the pinnacle of consumer graphics cards. Nvidia has enhanced its software, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gaming performance, yet the 5090 still offers a remarkable 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. Additionally, it features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to its high demand, finding the RTX 5090 at its retail price is challenging, with eBay listings ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has claimed the top spot in performance from the RTX 4090, albeit with a more modest leap than in previous generations. In traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090's generational uplift is one of the smallest we've seen recently. However, when DLSS 4 is supported, the performance gains are substantial, though you must accept that 75% of the frames are AI-generated."

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