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

Dell is currently offering one of the most competitive prices on an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $2,349.99 with shipping included. This price point makes it an attractive option for gamers seeking high-performance systems capable of handling 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today's market, opting for a prebuilt gaming PC is often the most cost-effective way to secure an RTX 5080 GPU without facing the steep markups associated with standalone graphics cards.

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

$2,349.99 at Alienware

This configuration of the Alienware Aurora R16 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.

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Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

Starting this week, Dell introduces a second RTX 5080 configuration featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor. With a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores, this upgrade offers similar gaming performance to the Ultra 7 but excels in rendering and productivity applications that leverage its additional cores.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K

The RTX 5080 ranks as the second most powerful Blackwell graphics card, just behind the RTX 5090 priced at $2,000. It outperforms the discontinued RTX 4080 Super by about 5%-10%. In games that support the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, a feature exclusive to Blackwell cards, the performance difference becomes even more pronounced.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas

"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."

More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals

For those interested in gaming laptops and monitors as well, be sure to explore all of the best Alienware deals of 2025.

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 9 285 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$2,849.99 save 14% $2,449.99 at Alienware

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