Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with RTX 5080 GPU Now Available Starting at $2,350

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 desktop is a steal for those looking to dive into 4K gaming without breaking the bank. In today's market, snagging an RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build would cost nearly as much as this entire system, making this prebuilt option not only cost-effective but also hassle-free.

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

$2,349.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 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, part of the Meteor Lake series, 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.

Upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for $100 More

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

For those looking for a bit more power, Dell offers an upgrade to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor for an additional $100. This version boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores, making it ideal for rendering and productivity tasks that benefit from extra cores, while maintaining similar gaming performance to the Ultra 7.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K

The RTX 5080 is the second-best Blackwell graphics card, only outdone by the RTX 5090, which retails for $2,000. It's about 5%-10% faster than the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. In games that support the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell cards, the performance gap becomes even more noticeable.

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

Looking for more options? Check out these additional Alienware deals:

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

$2,349.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

New Release Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

$5,499.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC

$1,849.99 at Alienware

New for 2025 Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$3,749.99 at Alienware

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