Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU Now $400 Off

If you're in the market for a high-performance gaming PC, Dell's current offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 is unbeatable. You can snag this powerhouse for just $2,399.99, shipped. This price point is exceptional for a prebuilt system that promises smooth 4K gaming at high frame rates, all backed by a solid warranty. What's more, there's an even better deal on the horizon: for just $100 extra, you can upgrade to a version with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory, bringing the total to $2,499.99.

In today's market, securing an RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build is nearly impossible without facing hefty markups. The cost of the GPU alone could rival that of an entire prebuilt system. Fortunately, this Alienware deal bucks the trend, offering the RTX 5080 without the usual inflated price.

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)

$2,399.99 at Alienware

This configuration of the Alienware Aurora R16 comes 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, part of the Meteor Lake lineup, offers 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

$2,499.99 at Alienware

Dell has sweetened the deal with an upgraded version of the Alienware Aurora R16. For just $100 more, you get the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Core Ultra 9 285 boasts a turbo frequency that's 300MHz higher and 4 more cores than the Core Ultra 7 265F, making this a compelling upgrade.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K

The RTX 5080 stands as the second most powerful Blackwell graphics card, only outclassed by the RTX 5090. As Jackie noted in our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, "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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