Alienware R16 RTX 5080 PC Debuts at $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 save 13%
$2,699.99 at Alienware

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)

$3,699.99 save 15%
$3,149.99 at Alienware

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$3,749.99 save 8%
$3,449.99 at Alienware

Alienware's Aurora R16 configurations span from $2,349.99 to $3,149.99, with each tier offering upgraded components:

• $2,349.99 - Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
• $2,699.99 - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
• $3,149.99 - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

$3,749.99 save 8%
$3,449.99 at Alienware

Dell introduced the redesigned Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025, featuring enhanced cooling with bottom and front air intakes replacing the previous side vents. The chassis boasts a full tempered glass side panel and top-mounted I/O ports. Internal upgrades include a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more robust power supply to support next-gen components while maintaining positive airflow for reduced dust accumulation.

The RTX 5080 delivers exceptional 4K gaming performance, ranking as NVIDIA's second-best Blackwell GPU behind the flagship RTX 5090. Offering 5-10% better performance than the discontinued RTX 4080 Super, it particularly shines in games supporting DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation technology.

"While existing high-end system owners may find the performance jump marginal, the RTX 5080 delivers substantial improvements for upgrades from older GPUs, especially when utilizing NVIDIA's AI enhancements." - Jacqueline Thomas, GeForce RTX 5080 Review