Dell currently offers one of the best deals on an RTX 5080-equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $2,349.99 with free shipping. This price point makes it an attractive option for gamers looking to experience 4K gaming at high frame rates without the hassle and markup of purchasing an RTX 5080 GPU separately for a DIY build.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$2,349.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 model features 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, part of the Meteor Lake series, reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores and a 30MB cache. The system is cooled efficiently with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
Upgrade to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor for $100 More
$2,449.99 at Alienware (Save 14% from $2,849.99)
For those seeking more processing power, Dell offers an upgraded version with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor. This configuration boosts to a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz with 24 cores, offering enhanced performance for rendering and productivity tasks, though its gaming performance remains comparable to the Ultra 7 model.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K
The RTX 5080 is Nvidia's second-best Blackwell graphics card, just behind the RTX 5090, which retails at $2,000. It outperforms the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super by 5%-10%. In games supporting the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell cards, the RTX 5080 delivers even better performance.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas
"If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 might not be a significant upgrade – it doesn’t offer a substantial performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do enhance gameplay in supported titles. However, for gamers with older graphics cards seeking a major performance boost, the RTX 5080 is an excellent choice, especially if you're keen on Nvidia’s AI enhancements."
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