The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Is Now Available for Just $2,399.99

Dell's Alienware Aurora R16: An RTX 5080 Gaming PC for Under $2,400

Dell is currently offering a compelling deal on its Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the coveted GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, for just $2,399.99 with shipping included. This represents exceptional value, particularly considering the escalating prices of RTX 50-series pre-built systems from other manufacturers since the January launch. Other Dell systems with the RTX 5080 GPU command prices exceeding $4,000. The scarcity of standalone RTX 5080 GPUs further underscores the attractiveness of this offer; building a comparable PC yourself would likely cost as much or more.

Alienware Aurora R16 Specifications

Price: $2,399.99 at Alienware

This gaming powerhouse boasts 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 Meteor Lake CPU offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. Cooling is handled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080's Performance and Availability

The RTX 5080 is one of three newly released Blackwell graphics cards, currently in high demand and difficult to acquire. Reviews suggest that while the performance uplift over the RTX 4080 isn't dramatic for those already owning high-end cards, the added performance from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation significantly enhances visual quality in compatible games. For gamers with older hardware, however, the RTX 5080 offers a substantial performance boost.

RTX 5080 and 5090 Shortage

The initial release of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs (RTX 5090 and RTX 5080) resulted in immediate sellouts. This scarcity extends to pre-built PCs equipped with these GPUs, many of which are now out of stock, overpriced, or facing significant shipping delays.

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