Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs. Initially, these systems were limited to the RTX 5080 graphics card. However, gamers now have the option to configure their PCs with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most powerful graphics card currently available on the market. Excitingly, one of the preconfigured systems featuring this powerhouse GPU is currently on sale.
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 for $4,999.99, reflecting a $500 instant discount. The system boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivering exceptional performance for both workstation tasks and gaming. Although it doesn't offer the dramatic performance leap we saw with the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. The PC is equipped with a massive 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a robust 1,500W Platinum power supply.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell introduced the refreshed Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. While the new chassis maintains similarities with the 2024 R16 model, it features significant aesthetic and cooling enhancements along with updated internal components. The I/O panel is now positioned at the top rather than the front, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner, less dusty interior. The system's internals have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.
The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged as the top consumer GPU on the market. Nvidia's focus on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology has significantly improved gameplay performance. In terms of raw hardware-based raster performance, the RTX 5090 offers a 25%-30% uplift over the RTX 4090. Additionally, it comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at its retail price, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, though the generational leap is less pronounced than in previous iterations. For traditional, non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 delivers a modest improvement. However, in games that support DLSS 4, the performance gains are substantial—albeit with 75% of the frames being AI-generated."
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