Dell is currently offering one of the best deals on an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16. You can snag this powerful gaming PC for just $2,399.99, including shipping. This price is exceptional for a well-engineered, warrantied system capable of delivering high frame rates at 4K resolution. But there's an even better option: for only $100 more, you can upgrade to a configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory.
In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing inflated prices. Attempting to purchase the GPU separately for a DIY build would likely cost almost as much as this complete system. While many prebuilts come with markups, this Alienware deal stands out as an exception.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,400
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Priced at $2,399.99 at Alienware, this Alienware Aurora R16 is equipped 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 Meteor Lake CPU boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. It's cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
Better Deal: Upgrade to Core Ultra 9 and 2x RAM for $2,500
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Now discounted to $2,499.99 (originally $2,899.99), this upgraded Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC represents an even better value despite the $100 increase. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Core Ultra 9 285 CPU offers a 300MHz higher turbo frequency and four additional cores compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K
The RTX 5080 is the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, only surpassed by the $2,000 RTX 5090. 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 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."
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