Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 5080 GPU Now Cheaper

Dell is currently offering one of the most competitive deals on a prebuilt desktop featuring the powerful NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU. At just $2,349.99 shipped, the Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with an RTX 5080 represents excellent value for a high-performance, fully warrantied system capable of delivering smooth 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today’s market, purchasing a prebuilt PC is arguably the only practical way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 without facing steep price markups. Attempting to source the GPU alone for a DIY build would likely cost nearly as much—or even more—than this complete setup.

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

Specs:

• Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU (20 cores, up to 5.3GHz)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
• 16GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM
• 1TB NVMe SSD
• 240mm liquid cooling system
• 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply

This configuration delivers top-tier performance in a sleek, well-engineered package. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is based on the latest Meteor Lake architecture and ensures fast, efficient processing for both gaming and multitasking. With the RTX 5080 onboard, you’re future-proofed for the latest AAA titles, ray tracing, and DLSS 4 support.

Upgrade Option: Intel Core Ultra 9 285 – Only $100 More

Specs:

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU (24 cores, up to 5.6GHz)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
• 32GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM
• 1TB NVMe SSD

Dell has also introduced a higher-tier variant of the Aurora R16 featuring the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor. For just $100 more than the Ultra 7 model, you get additional cores and threads, which can significantly benefit productivity workloads and content creation while maintaining strong gaming performance. This upgraded model is currently priced at $2,449.99 after a 14% discount.

The Power of the RTX 5080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 stands as the second-fastest Blackwell GPU available, trailing only the flagship RTX 5090. Compared to its predecessor, the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super, the 5080 offers around a 5–10% performance boost. When paired with DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation, the performance gap widens further in supported titles, delivering not only smoother gameplay but also enhanced visual fidelity.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review – Jacqueline Thomas

"If you already own a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may not offer enough of a leap to justify an upgrade—it doesn’t drastically outperform the RTX 4080, though DLSS 4's Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in compatible games. However, for gamers still using an older GPU, the RTX 5080 delivers a substantial performance boost, especially when combined with Nvidia's AI-powered enhancements."

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