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

If you're in the market for a powerhouse gaming PC, Dell's latest offer on the Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with an RTX 5080 is a standout deal. You can snag this high-performance machine for just $2,399.99, shipped. This price point makes it an attractive option for gamers looking to dive into 4K gaming without breaking the bank. The system comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, boasting a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's paired with 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, ensuring smooth and fast performance. The setup is cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

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

$2,399.99 at Alienware

But if you're looking to maximize your investment, Dell has sweetened the deal even further. For just $100 more, you can upgrade to a configuration featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and double the RAM to 32GB. This upgraded model, priced at $2,499.99, offers a turbo frequency that's 300MHz faster and four additional cores compared to the Core Ultra 7 265F, making it an even better value.

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

$2,899.99 save 14%$2,499.99 at Alienware

In the current market, purchasing a prebuilt gaming PC is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing exorbitant markups. Attempting to buy the GPU separately for a DIY build would likely cost nearly as much as the entire prebuilt system.

The GeForce RTX 5080 is a powerhouse, ranking as the second highest-end Blackwell graphics card, just below the $2,000 RTX 5090. As noted in our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, this GPU excels at delivering top-tier performance for 4K gaming. While it may not offer a significant leap over the RTX 4080 for those with recent high-end cards, it's a game-changer for users upgrading from older graphics cards, especially when leveraging Nvidia's AI enhancements like DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation.

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