Save $400 on Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 5080

Dell is currently offering one of the most competitive deals on an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt gaming desktop. At just $2,399.99 shipped, you can grab the Alienware Aurora R16 powered by the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. For a high-quality, well-engineered system backed by a solid warranty, this is a smart investment for anyone looking to enjoy smooth 4K gaming at high frame rates. Even better, there's now an upgraded configuration available for only $100 more—offering a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and double the RAM.

In today’s market, purchasing a prebuilt PC is arguably your best bet to get an RTX 5080 without falling victim to extreme markups. Trying to source the GPU alone for a DIY build could cost nearly as much—or even more—than buying a complete system. Most prebuilt PCs come with some level of markup, but not this one from Alienware. It's a rare find in today's hardware landscape.

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

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

$2,399.99 at Alienware

This model features the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Meteor Lake CPU, paired with the mighty GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. It also includes 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast storage. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F delivers up to a 5.3GHz boost clock speed across its 20 cores and 30MB cache. Cooling is handled by a premium 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, while system power is ensured via a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum-rated PSU.

Better Deal: Upgrade to Intel Core Ultra 9 & Double the RAM for Just $2,500

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

$2,899.99 $2,499.99 at Alienware (Save 14%)

Dell recently dropped the price on this upgraded Aurora R16 model, making it the smarter buy despite the $100 bump in cost. This version upgrades you to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPU and doubles the memory to 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM. The Ultra 9 285 offers a 300MHz higher turbo frequency and 4 additional cores compared to the Ultra 7 265F, giving you a noticeable performance edge—especially in content creation and multitasking scenarios.

The RTX 5080 Is Built for 4K Gaming

The GeForce RTX 5080 ranks as the second-most powerful Blackwell GPU available, sitting just below the flagship RTX 5090. As noted in our [Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review](#), this GPU may not offer a massive leap over the previous-gen RTX 4080 for those already at that performance tier. However, if you're upgrading from an older card, the RTX 5080 brings a substantial improvement—particularly when using DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation for enhanced visuals and smoother frame rates in supported titles.

If you're ready to experience next-level performance and visual fidelity, this Alienware Aurora R16 deal is definitely worth considering.

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