Dell's Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring the coveted GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, is available for a remarkable $2,399.99 with shipping included. This represents an exceptional value for an RTX 5080 pre-built system, especially considering the price increases seen across other brands since the RTX 50 series launch in January. Other Dell systems with the RTX 5080 GPU command prices exceeding $4,000. Finding a standalone RTX 5080 for a DIY build is currently extremely difficult and likely to cost as much as this complete system.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC: A $2,400 Value Proposition

### Alienware Aurora R16: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5080 Powerhouse

$2,399.99 at AlienwareThis high-performance gaming PC boasts 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 delivers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, utilizing 20 cores and a substantial 30MB cache. Cooling is handled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 5080, one of three elusive Blackwell graphics cards, offers a compelling upgrade for gamers with older hardware. While not a massive leap over the RTX 4080 for those already owning high-end cards, the performance boost and enhanced visuals from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation are significant advantages for supported games.

RTX 5080 and 5090 GPUs: A Scarcity in the Market

The initial release of Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs, specifically the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, resulted in immediate sellouts. This scarcity extends to pre-built PCs equipped with these GPUs; many are either unavailable, overpriced, or facing lengthy shipping delays.

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