Starting today, Dell offers the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC featuring the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99 with free shipping. This marks one of the most competitive prices available for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially as rival brands continue raising prices since the RTX 50 series launch in January. The only alternative RTX 5080 prebuilt available through Dell currently exceeds $4,000. For those considering building their own system, note that acquiring just the standalone GPU could cost nearly as much as this complete package.
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 configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 16GB DDR5-5200MHz memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Meteor Lake architecture Core Ultra 7 265F delivers a 5.3GHz turbo boost across its 20 cores with 30MB cache, cooled by a 240mm liquid solution. The system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum PSU.
As one of Nvidia's latest Blackwell GPUs, the RTX 5080 remains scarce in retail channels. Our testing revealed that while the card offers marginal performance gains over the RTX 4080 in raw benchmarks, its DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation creates noticeable improvements in supported titles. This makes it particularly compelling for users upgrading from older graphics solutions.
New Release: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 PC
Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)
$5,049.99 ($4,649.99 after 8% discount) at Alienware
The newly announced Area-51 system features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB RAM, and 4TB SSD storage. Enhanced thermal management includes a 360mm liquid cooler and 1,500W Platinum PSU. Dell projects early April deliveries for this configuration.
2025 Area-51 Chassis Upgrades
Debuted at CES 2025, the revised chassis maintains the R16's footprint while implementing several refinements. The redesigned airflow system relocates I/O to the top panel and incorporates full tempered glass side panels. Cooling now follows a positive-pressure configuration with bottom and front intakes, theoretically reducing dust accumulation. The updated motherboard supports current-generation components and power delivery requirements.
RTX 5080/5090 Availability Challenges
Nvidia's RTX 50-series launch saw immediate sellouts of the flagship 5090 and 5080 models within their first retail hour, with the 5070 Ti following in February. Similar availability issues plague prebuilt systems incorporating these GPUs, with most configurations either out of stock, price-inflated, or facing extended delivery timelines.
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