If you're in the market for a high-performance gaming PC, Dell's current offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with an RTX 5080 is hard to beat. Starting at just $2,349.99, this prebuilt system provides an affordable entry into 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today's market, where standalone RTX 5080 GPUs are scarce and overpriced, this prebuilt option represents excellent value.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Price: $2,349.99 at Alienware
This model comes packed with 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, a part of the Meteor Lake series, features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz across 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
Upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for $100 More
Price: $2,449.99 at Alienware (originally $2,849.99, save 14%)
For those looking for a bit more processing power, you can upgrade to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 for an additional $100. This configuration boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores, making it ideal for rendering and productivity tasks, while maintaining excellent gaming performance.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K
The RTX 5080 stands as the second-best Blackwell graphics card, just behind the RTX 5090. It offers a performance boost of about 5%-10% over the RTX 4080 Super, and with the new DLSS 4 technology featuring multi-frame generation, the performance gap in supported games becomes even more significant.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas
"If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 doesn’t make a lot of sense – it just doesn’t have much of a performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do make things look better in games that support it. However, for gamers with an older graphics card who want a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 absolutely provides – doubly so if you’re comfortable with Nvidia’s AI goodies."
More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals
For those interested in a broader range of options, here are some additional Alienware deals:
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Price: $2,349.99 at Alienware
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Price: $2,449.99 at Alienware (originally $2,849.99, save 14%)
New Release: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Price: $5,499.99 at Alienware
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC
Price: $1,849.99 at Alienware
New for 2025: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Price: $3,749.99 at Alienware
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