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

Starting today, Dell is offering an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC equipped with the highly sought-after GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99 shipped. This price point is among the best available right now for an RTX 5080-powered prebuilt, especially considering most other brands have steadily increased their prices since the RTX 50 series launched in January. If you're eyeing another Alienware system with an RTX 5080 GPU, be prepared to shell out over $4,000. Meanwhile, finding a standalone GPU to build your own DIY PC remains nearly impossible—you’d likely spend just as much on the GPU alone as 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 Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU offers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It’s kept cool by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a generous 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

According to our review, the RTX 5080 is part of Nvidia’s new Blackwell lineup, which is notoriously hard to find. Jackie notes in our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review that while the RTX 5080 may not deliver a dramatic leap over the RTX 4080 for those with recent GPUs, it provides a noticeable performance boost for users with older hardware. Additionally, features like DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation enhance visuals in supported titles.

New Release: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 PC

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)

$4,649.99 ($5,049.99 - $400 off) at Alienware
Alienware has introduced its 2025 Area-51 model, available now through Dell. This configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 64GB of RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD for $4,649.99 after an instant $400 discount. The CPU is cooled by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a 1,500W 80PLUS Platinum PSU. Dell estimates delivery in early April.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell showcased the new Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025. The chassis retains a familiar design but includes subtle aesthetic and cooling improvements. The I/O panel is now located at the top rather than the front, and the tempered glass side panel spans the full length of the case. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front for improved positive airflow, reducing dust accumulation. Internally, the system has been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful PSU to support the latest CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs Are Sold Out Everywhere

The initial wave of RTX 50-series GPUs sold out almost instantly upon release. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to go, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Prebuilt gaming PCs featuring these GPUs are similarly scarce—many are either out of stock, priced higher, or delayed significantly.

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