Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC Now Available from $2,399

Starting today, Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop featuring the brand-new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for just $2,399.99 with free shipping. This is one of the most competitive prices available right now for a prebuilt system equipped with the RTX 5080, especially as other manufacturers continue to raise prices following the January launch of the RTX 50 series. The only other Dell configuration with the RTX 5080 exceeds $4,000, making this deal a standout option. For those considering a custom build, standalone RTX 5080 GPUs remain extremely scarce—and likely cost as much as this entire high-performance system.

Update: Like other manufacturers, Dell has been impacted by recent tariffs. With ongoing supply constraints affecting Blackwell-series GPUs, pricing for Alienware desktops featuring RTX 50-series graphics is expected to increase soon.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC – $2,400

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC

$2,399.99 at Alienware
This powerful Alienware Aurora R16 is built around the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake processor, featuring a 20-core design with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 30MB of cache. It’s paired with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of fast DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD for quick load times and ample storage. Cooling is handled by a reliable 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, while a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum-certified power supply ensures stable performance under heavy loads.

The RTX 5080 is one of the first three Blackwell architecture GPUs released—and one of the hardest to find. As noted in our review of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE, "If you already own a high-end GPU from the past few years, upgrading to the RTX 5080 may not be worth it—its performance gains over the RTX 4080 are modest. However, DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation delivers smoother visuals in supported titles. For gamers still using older hardware, the RTX 5080 offers a substantial leap in performance, particularly when leveraging Nvidia’s AI-driven features."

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs: Widely Out of Stock

The initial batch of Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs launched to overwhelming demand, selling out within minutes of availability. The flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 were the first to release, followed by the RTX 5070 Ti in February. Unfortunately, the scarcity extends beyond standalone graphics cards to prebuilt systems. Most RTX 50-series-equipped gaming PCs launched at the same time are now either sold out, marked up significantly, or facing extended shipping delays.

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