Dell currently offers one of the most competitive prices on a prebuilt desktop with an RTX 5080, with the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC available for as low as $2,399.99 shipped. This price point is exceptional for a well-engineered system that supports 4K gaming at high frame rates. An even more compelling deal has emerged, allowing you to upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory for just an additional $100.
In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to acquire an RTX 5080 GPU without facing significant markups. Attempting to purchase this GPU separately for a DIY build would likely cost almost as much as a complete prebuilt system. While many prebuilt PCs are also marked up, this particular deal stands out as an exception.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
Price: $2,399.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The current-gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
Better Deal: Upgrade to Core Ultra 9 and 2x RAM for $2,500
Price: $2,499.99 at Alienware (originally $2,899.99, save 14%)
Dell has recently discounted an upgraded version of the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC, making it an even better deal despite the slightly higher price. This configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Core Ultra 9 285 CPU offers a 300MHz faster turbo frequency and four additional cores compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K
The RTX 5080 is the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, only surpassed by the $2,000 RTX 5090. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes that "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."
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