Alienware Has the Least Expensive RTX 5080 Gaming PC Deal for Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, gamers and tech enthusiasts have a thrilling opportunity to snag a powerful prebuilt desktop at an unprecedented price. Dell is currently offering the Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with the cutting-edge GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card for an enticing starting price of just $1,815. This deal marks a significant departure from Alienware’s typical premium pricing, making high-performance gaming more accessible than ever. The base model comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD, ensuring a robust gaming experience right out of the box. For those looking to enhance their setup, upgrades are available, including a bump to 32GB of RAM for an additional $100, or a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor alongside doubled memory for $435.
The performance capabilities of the RTX 5080 cannot be overstated. As one of the fastest graphics cards currently available, it excels in running the latest games at 4K resolution with high settings and ray tracing enabled. This GPU is only surpassed by the pricier RTX 5090 and the now-discontinued RTX 4090, making it a top-tier choice for gamers who demand the best. With support for DLSS 4, which includes multi-frame generation, players can enjoy enhanced frame rates in supported titles like “Doom: The Dark Ages,” “Borderlands 4,” and “Battlefield 6,” all while maintaining exceptional visual quality. The Alienware Aurora R16 not only promises an immersive gaming experience but also positions itself as a formidable competitor in the gaming PC market this Black Friday. For those interested in maximizing their gaming setup, this offer represents a rare chance to invest in a high-performance machine at a fraction of the usual cost. Be sure to explore more of the best Alienware Black Friday deals to find the perfect fit for your gaming needs.
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Black Friday is upon us, and believe it or not,
Alienware
actually has the lowest price I’ve seen so far for a prebuilt desktop equipped with a GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. That’s right, Dell is currently offering an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC
starting at just $1,815
. It’s loaded with a current generation Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and a fair amount of RAM and storage, but you can also opt for some upgraded specs for an extra cost. Alienware normally commands a higher price point, but this Black Friday deal totally flips the script.
Black Friday Deal: Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC
This base configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. You can upgrade to 32GB of RAM for an extra $100. The processor is cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooling solution and the entire system is powered by a robust 1,000W 80+ Platinum rated power supply.
Alternatively, for an extra $435, you can upgrade to a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and double the memory. For an extra $635 you can the CPU upgrade and quadruple the memory.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K
Performance-wise, the RTX 5080 is no slouch. It’s one of the fastest cards on the market, bested only by the $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. This is a phenomenal card for playing the latest, most demanding games in 4K resolution at high settings and ray tracing enabled. The RTX 5080 supports
DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation
, which means you can push even more frames out of games that support the technology with minimal visual compromise. Recent games that support it include Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4, Stellar Blade, and
Battlefield 6
. Check out our
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review
for our hands-on impressions.
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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
