Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs, initially limited to a single graphics card option - the RTX 5080. Now, gamers can elevate their setups with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most powerful graphics card available today. Even better, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering significant savings.
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, reflecting a $500 instant discount. It's powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, complemented by 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks, though it's a modest step up from the i9-14900K. The system benefits from a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a 1,500W Platinum power supply, ensuring optimal performance and stability.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
At CES 2025, Dell introduced the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC. While the chassis retains a similar aesthetic to the 2024 R16 model, it features significant redesigns in cooling and components. The I/O panel has been moved to the top of the case, and the tempered glass side panel now extends across the entire side, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation. The internal components have been upgraded, including 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 out as the most potent consumer GPU on the market. While Nvidia has focused on software enhancements, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay, the RTX 5090 still offers a 25%-30% performance increase over the RTX 4090 in raw hardware-based raster performance. It also features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is hard to find at retail prices and often sells for $3,500-$4000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has claimed the performance throne from the RTX 4090, though the leap is less pronounced than in previous generations. For traditional gaming, the RTX 5090 shows a modest performance improvement. However, in games supporting DLSS 4, the technology significantly enhances performance, albeit with 75% of the frames generated by AI."
More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals
In addition to desktops, Alienware offers a range of gaming laptops and monitors. Explore all the top Alienware deals of 2025 for more options.
### Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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