Dell is currently offering one of the best deals on an RTX 5080 equipped prebuilt desktop, the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $2,349.99 with shipping included. This price point makes it an excellent option for those seeking a high-performance gaming PC capable of 4K gaming at high frame rates. In today's market, opting for a prebuilt system is the most cost-effective way to get your hands on an RTX 5080 GPU without facing the high markups associated with standalone GPU purchases.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$2,349.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC comes equipped with 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 max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 20 cores, and a 30MB cache. It's cooled efficiently by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is 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)
Starting this week, Dell is also offering another RTX 5080 configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor. This CPU boasts a max turbo frequency of 5.6GHz and 24 cores. While it performs similarly to the Ultra 7 in gaming, it offers enhanced performance for rendering and productivity applications thanks to the additional cores.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Will Run Any Game in 4K
The RTX 5080 is the second most powerful Blackwell graphics card, only surpassed by the $2,000 RTX 5090. It's approximately 5%-10% faster than the discontinued RTX 4080 Super. In games that support the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell cards, the performance gap is even more significant.
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 doesn’t offer a substantial performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do enhance the gaming experience in supported titles. However, for gamers with older graphics cards seeking a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 is a compelling choice, especially if you're keen on Nvidia's AI enhancements."
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