Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC Now $500 Off

Dell has revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 line of prebuilt gaming PCs earlier this year, and now, the excitement has reached new heights with the introduction of a new graphics card option. Previously limited to the RTX 5080, you can now configure your system with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most powerful graphics card currently available on the market. Even better, one of the preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering an incredible opportunity to own top-tier gaming hardware at a discounted price.

Save $500 Off the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC

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

12$5,499.99 save 9%$4,999.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available at a reduced price of $4,999.99, thanks to a $500 instant discount. The system boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, paired with 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM and a spacious 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K represents Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivering outstanding performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't offer the significant performance leap we might have hoped for over the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's premier all-around CPU. The system is equipped with a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and is powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply, ensuring reliability and performance.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis that echoes the 2024 R16 model but with significant aesthetic and cooling enhancements. The I/O panel has been strategically repositioned to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation inside the system. The internal components have been updated to include a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply, all optimized for the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has taken the crown as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Nvidia has enhanced the card with software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, resulting in a significant 25%-30% uplift in hardware-based raster performance compared to the RTX 4090. The RTX 5090 also comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. However, due to high demand, finding this GPU at its retail price is challenging, with eBay listings ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, but with less force than previous generations. When it comes to traditional non-AI gaming performance, the RTX 5090 provides one of the smallest generational uplifts in recent memory. However, in games that support it, DLSS 4 really does deliver huge performance gains – you just have to make your peace with the fact that 75% of the frames are generated with AI."

More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals

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Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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