Dell has recently revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, initially limited to a single RTX 5080 graphics card option. Now, gamers have the exciting opportunity to upgrade to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, paired with the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, starting at $5,499.99. What's more, you won't have to endure a long wait; Dell anticipates shipping these systems as early as April.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Available

New Release### Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

1$5,499.99 at AlienwareThe $5,500 "base" configuration of the Alienware Area-51 with the RTX 5090 GPU is packed with impressive specs. It features the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K stands as Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivering exceptional performance in both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't surpass the performance of the i9-14900K as much as hoped, it remains the best Intel has to offer. The system is cooled efficiently by a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a robust 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell introduced the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The design echoes the 2024 R16 system but features significant aesthetic and cooling updates along with enhanced components. The I/O panel is now located at the top rather than the front, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front to promote a positive airflow design, which helps maintain a cleaner internal environment. The system now includes a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is hailed as the most powerful consumer GPU available. While Nvidia has focused on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay, the RTX 5090 still offers a significant 25%-30% increase in raster performance over the RTX 4090. Additionally, it comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to its high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at retail prices and can be seen selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, albeit with a smaller generational leap than we're used to. In traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090's performance increase is modest. However, when DLSS 4 is supported, the performance gains are substantial, although you'll need to accept that 75% of the frames are AI-generated."

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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:

Amazon offers a couple of Skytech-branded RTX 5090 gaming PCs at a more budget-friendly price of $4,799.99, though they don't ship immediately. These systems are equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, which performs admirably in gaming but falls short in workstation tasks compared to the Intel counterpart.

### Skytech Prism 4 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

3$4,799.99 at Amazon### Skytech Legacy AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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