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, now equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, priced at just $2,399.99 with free shipping. This is one of the most competitive prices available for an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt system, especially since other brands have been steadily increasing their prices following the RTX 50 series launch in January. At Dell, the next cheapest option with an RTX 5080 GPU is over $4,000. Meanwhile, trying to source a standalone RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build could cost you as much as this entire 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 packed with powerful components, including an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 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, features 20 cores, and has a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently by 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 three newly released Blackwell graphics cards, is currently in high demand and hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie noted, "If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be the upgrade you're looking for—it doesn't offer a significant performance lead over the RTX 4080. However, the additional frames provided by DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation enhance gameplay in supported titles. For gamers with older graphics cards looking for a substantial performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a solid choice, especially if you're keen on utilizing 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 Alienware

Alienware has launched its new-for-2025 Area-51 system, available for order at Dell. This configuration features an upgraded Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 4TB M.2 SSD, available for $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The system is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a hefty 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum power supply. Dell anticipates delivery 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 retains a similar design to the 2024 R16 model but includes minor aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. The internal components have been refreshed, featuring a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and RTX 50 series GPUs.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere

The initial release of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards sold out within the first hour of preorders. The lineup began with the high-end RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Prebuilt gaming PCs equipped with these new GPUs have faced similar challenges, with many systems either out of stock, experiencing price hikes, or facing extended delivery delays.

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