Dell's Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the coveted GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, is available for a remarkable $2,399.99 with free shipping. This represents an exceptional value for an RTX 5080-equipped pre-built system, particularly considering the escalating prices from other manufacturers since the RTX 50 series launch in January. Dell's other RTX 5080 pre-built PC commands a price exceeding $4,000. Securing a standalone RTX 5080 GPU for a DIY build is proving exceptionally difficult and likely to cost as much as this complete system.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC: A $2,400 Powerhouse
### Alienware Aurora R16: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5080, and More
$2,399.99 at AlienwareThis high-performance gaming PC 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 features a 5.3GHz max turbo frequency, 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, one of three elusive Blackwell graphics cards currently available, delivers a substantial performance boost for gamers with older hardware, especially when leveraging Nvidia's AI enhancements. While not a massive upgrade over the RTX 4080 for those already using high-end cards, the DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation technology significantly improves visual fidelity in compatible games.
RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs: A Scarce Commodity
The initial release of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs (RTX 5090 and RTX 5080) sold out almost instantly. This scarcity extends to pre-built PCs equipped with these GPUs; many are either out of stock, overpriced, or facing significant shipping delays. The RTX 5070 Ti, released later in February, shares a similar fate.
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