Alienware is offering aggressively priced RTX 5080-equipped gaming PCs during Dell's Memorial Day sale. The Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 5080 starts at just $2,349.99—a compelling price for a premium, warrantied system capable of smooth 4K gaming. Currently, prebuilt systems represent the most cost-effective way to acquire an RTX 5080 GPU without paying inflated scalper prices.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC From $2,350
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 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$3,099.99 $2,699.99 (13% off) at Alienware
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/2TB)
$3,299.99 $2,849.99 (14% off) at Alienware
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)
$3,699.99 $3,149.99 (15% off) at Alienware
The Aurora R16 lineup offers tiered configurations starting at $2,349.99:
- Entry: Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD ($2,349.99)
- Mid-range: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD ($2,699.99)
- Premium: Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD ($2,849.99)
- Top-tier: Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD ($3,149.99)
Alienware Area-51 RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $3,449.99
New for 2025
Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
$3,749.99 $3,449.99 (8% off) at Alienware
Debuted at CES 2025, the redesigned Area-51 features improved cooling with bottom and front intakes replacing side vents. The tempered glass side panel now spans the entire case, and the I/O panel has moved to the top. Internal upgrades include a new motherboard, faster RAM, and upgraded power delivery for next-gen components.
RTX 5080 Delivers Premium 4K Gaming Performance
Nvidia's RTX 5080 ranks just below the flagship RTX 5090, offering 5-10% better performance than the discontinued RTX 4080 Super. The advantage grows in games supporting Blackwell-exclusive DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation.
"While existing high-end GPU owners may find the RTX 5080's incremental gains underwhelming, it represents a substantial upgrade for those coming from older generations — especially when leveraging Nvidia's AI enhancements."
- Jacqueline Thomas, IGN Hardware Team
Additional Alienware Gaming PC Deals
- Aurora R16 RTX 5070: $1,849.99
- Aurora R16 RTX 5070 (32GB/2TB): $2,599.99 → $2,199.99 (15% off)
- Area-51 RTX 5090 (32GB/2TB): $5,499.99 → $4,899.99 (11% off)
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