As prices for Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards return to retail levels, prebuilt gaming desktop systems are also becoming more affordable. If you're still using an RTX 30 series GPU or older, now is an excellent opportunity to upgrade. Dell is currently offering an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with a powerful GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card for just $1,969.99, including free shipping. This represents a $130 discount compared to the best Labor Day deal we found and is one of the rare instances we've seen any RTX 5080 prebuilt system priced below $2,000.
Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC Starting at $1,969.99
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$2,499.99 save 21% $1,969.99 at Alienware
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$3,199.99 save 19% $2,599.99 at Alienware
Two different Alienware RTX 5080 configurations are currently available at discounted prices. The entry-level model costs $1,969.99 and comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz memory, and a 1TB M.2 solid-state drive. This system is customizable, allowing you to upgrade the processor, memory, and storage capacity. There's also a pre-configured premium model featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB M.2 SSD, available for $630 more.
The Core Ultra 7 265F belongs to Intel's latest Arrow Lake-S series launched earlier this year, delivering a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and 36MB of L2 cache. This processor offers solid all-around performance for gaming, multitasking, and general workstation applications. For gaming purposes, upgrading to a Core Ultra 9 processor provides minimal benefits, particularly when playing at higher resolutions where the graphics card plays a more significant role. However, for multitasking, workstation tasks, and content creation, the Core Ultra 9 proves superior thanks to its substantially higher core count.
GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics Card Delivers Flawless 4K Gaming
In terms of performance, the RTX 5080 represents a substantial upgrade. It ranks among the fastest graphics cards available, surpassed only by the $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. This card excels at running the latest, most demanding games at 4K resolution with high settings and ray tracing enabled. The RTX 5080 supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation technology, enabling higher frame rates in compatible games with minimal visual quality reduction. Recent titles supporting this technology include Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (following a recent update), Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Stellar Blade, along with upcoming releases such as Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"For gamers who already own a high-end graphics card from recent generations, upgrading to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may not provide sufficient value—its performance advantage over the RTX 4080 remains modest, though the additional frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do enhance visual fluidity in supported games. However, for gamers with older graphics cards seeking significant performance improvements, the RTX 5080 delivers substantial benefits—particularly if you appreciate Nvidia's AI-enhanced features."
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