Dell has breathed new life into the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs this year. Initially limited to a single graphics card option—the RTX 5080—customers can now also opt for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most powerful graphics card currently available. Excitingly, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently on sale.
New Release### Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
12$5,499.99 save 9%$4,999.99 at AlienwareThis Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available for $4,999.99 after a $500 instant discount. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, offers exceptional performance for both gaming and professional tasks. While it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K in performance uplift as much as hoped, it remains Intel's top-tier CPU. The system is equipped with a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a 1,500W Platinum power supply to ensure peak performance.
Dell unveiled the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis, while reminiscent of the 2024 R16 model, boasts significant updates in design and cooling. The I/O panel has been repositioned to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel. This design shift eliminates side panel vents, introducing air intakes at the bottom and front for a positive airflow system that helps maintain a cleaner interior. The internal components have also been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the pinnacle of consumer GPUs on the market today. Nvidia has enhanced its software capabilities, AI features, and introduced DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay performance. Despite these advancements, the RTX 5090 delivers a significant 25%-30% increase in pure hardware-based raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also offers more VRAM (32GB vs 24GB) and faster memory (GDDR7 vs GDDR6). Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is scarce at retail prices and often sells for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially claimed the title of the most powerful GPU from the RTX 4090, though with a more modest generational leap than we've seen before. In traditional gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090's performance gain is relatively modest. However, in games that leverage DLSS 4, the performance boost is remarkable—albeit with the caveat that 75% of the frames are generated by AI."
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### Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 4090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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