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

Starting today, Dell is offering an incredible deal on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the newly released GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, priced at just $2,399.99 with free shipping. This is one of the most competitive prices available for a prebuilt system with the RTX 5080 GPU, especially considering that prices for similar systems have been on the rise since the RTX 50 series was launched in January. At Dell, the only other prebuilt PC with an RTX 5080 GPU is listed at over $4,000. Finding a standalone RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build could cost you as much as this fully assembled 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 and a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, complemented by 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, boasting 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and is supported by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080, one of the new Blackwell graphics cards, is currently in high demand and difficult to find. In our review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE, Jackie noted, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not offer significant advantages – its performance edge over the RTX 4080 is minimal, though the DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in compatible games. However, for gamers upgrading from older graphics cards, the RTX 5080 delivers a substantial performance boost, especially when leveraging Nvidia's AI technologies."

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 has also launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, which you can order now at Dell. This configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, available for $4,649.99 after an $400 instant discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a massive 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery in early April.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell introduced the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis retains a similar look to the 2024 R16 model but features updated aesthetics, cooling, and components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window 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 typically results in a cleaner interior. The internal components have been upgraded 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 preorders for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, sold out within the first hour of availability. The RTX 5070 Ti was released shortly after in February. Similarly, prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these GPUs are either out of stock, have increased in price, or are facing extended delivery delays.

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