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

Dell is currently offering one of the most competitive prices for a prebuilt desktop featuring the highly anticipated RTX 5080 GPU. At just $2,349.99 shipped, you can grab the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC—a solid choice for gamers aiming to enjoy smooth 4K performance with high frame rates. Given the current market conditions, purchasing a prebuilt system like this is practically the only way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 without facing steep price markups. Trying to source an RTX 5080 for a DIY build might cost nearly as much as this complete system—without the added benefits of factory engineering and warranty support.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC – Starting at $2,350

The Alienware Aurora R16 comes equipped with a powerful combination of hardware: an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU features a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache, all efficiently cooled by a high-performance 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The system runs on a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery.

Upgrade Option: Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for Just $100 More

This week, Dell also offers a second configuration featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor. With a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores, this upgrade provides better multitasking and productivity performance while maintaining similar gaming performance to the Ultra 7 model. For just $100 more, you'll receive 32GB of RAM instead of 16GB, making it ideal for content creation or streaming alongside gaming. This upgraded model is available at $2,449.99 after a 14% discount from the original $2,849.99 price tag.

The GeForce RTX 5080 Handles Any Game in 4K

The GeForce RTX 5080 is NVIDIA’s second-highest tier Blackwell GPU, sitting just below the flagship RTX 5090. It delivers approximately 5–10% better performance than the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. In games that support DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation—an exclusive feature of Blackwell GPUs—the performance gap widens significantly, offering smoother visuals and higher frame rates.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas

"If you already own a high-end graphics card from the past couple of years, the RTX 5080 may not offer enough of a performance leap over the RTX 4080 to justify an upgrade. However, the visual improvements brought by DLSS 4's Multi-Frame Generation are noticeable in supported titles. On the other hand, if you're using an older GPU, the RTX 5080 delivers a substantial boost in both raw performance and AI-enhanced gaming experiences."

More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals

If you're exploring additional options, here are some other Alienware configurations currently available:

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB) – $2,349.99

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB) – $2,449.99 (Save 14%)

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB) – $5,499.99

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC – $1,849.99

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB) – $3,749.99

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