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

Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, initially offering only the RTX 5080 as a graphics card option. However, that has changed, and you can now equip your system with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, which is currently the most powerful graphics card available on the market. Excitingly, one of the two preconfigured systems is now on sale, offering gamers an unbeatable opportunity to get their hands on top-tier 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 available for $4,999.99 after a $500 instant discount. It comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both workstation and gaming needs. While it may not offer the substantial performance increase hoped for from the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's best all-around CPU. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis maintains a similar aesthetic to the 2024 R16 model but includes significant updates in cooling and components. The I/O panel is now positioned at the top of the case rather than the front, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel. This design eliminates side panel vents, introducing air intakes at the bottom and front of the case to promote a positive airflow design, which helps reduce dust accumulation inside. The internal components have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Nvidia has focused on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to enhance gameplay performance, yet the RTX 5090 still offers a remarkable 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, finding this GPU at its retail price is challenging, with current listings on eBay ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, although the generational uplift is less significant than in previous models. In terms of traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 offers one of the smallest performance improvements we've seen recently. However, in games that support DLSS 4, the technology delivers substantial performance gains, though this comes with the caveat that 75% of the frames are generated by AI."

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