Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC: Save $400 with RTX 5080 GPU

Dell is currently offering an exceptional deal on an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16. You can grab this high-performance gaming PC for as low as $2,399.99, including shipping. This price point is highly competitive, especially considering the system's ability to handle 4K gaming at high frame rates. But there's an even better offer: for just $100 more, you can upgrade to a configuration featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU and double the memory, bringing the total to $2,499.99.

In today's market, purchasing a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to acquire an RTX 5080 GPU without facing significant markups. Attempting to buy this GPU for a DIY build would likely cost nearly as much as the entire prebuilt system. This Alienware deal stands out as a rare exception to the usual high prices on prebuilt systems.

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

$2,399.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 model comes 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, features a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Better Deal: Upgrade to Core Ultra 9 and 2x RAM for $2,500

$2,499.99 at Alienware (Save 14% off $2,899.99)

Dell has recently discounted an upgraded version of the Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080, making it an even better deal despite the slight increase in price. This configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Core Ultra 9 285 boasts a turbo frequency 300MHz higher 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 ranks as the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, only outclassed by the $2,000 RTX 5090. According to Jackie's review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE, "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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