Starting today, Dell is rolling out an unbeatable deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, priced at just $2,399.99 with free shipping. This offer stands out as one of the most competitive prices for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially when you consider that prices for similar setups have been on the rise since the RTX 50 series debuted in January. At Dell, the next closest option with an RTX 5080 will set you back over $4,000. And if you're thinking of building your own PC, good luck snagging a standalone RTX 5080 GPU; you might end up spending as much on just the graphics card 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 AlienwareThis Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a spacious 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU can hit a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, boasting 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's kept cool by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the entire system is powered by a hefty 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080 is one of three new Blackwell graphics cards currently on the market—and nearly impossible 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 game-changer—it doesn't significantly outpace the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance the gaming experience in supported titles. However, for gamers with older GPUs looking for a substantial performance upgrade, the RTX 5080 delivers, especially if you're into 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 AlienwareAlienware has launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available to order now at Dell. This configuration features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, all for $4,649.99 after a $400 instant discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a formidable 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell expects to start delivering this system 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 an evolution of the 2024 R16 system, featuring minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns alongside updated components. The I/O panel has been repositioned to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel. Air intakes are now at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design to minimize dust accumulation inside. The internals 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 wave 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 GPUs are either sold out, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.

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