Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 series of prebuilt gaming PCs, initially offering them with just one graphics card option—the RTX 5080. Now, gamers have the exciting opportunity to upgrade to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, which stands as the pinnacle of graphics performance currently available. Even better, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently available at a discounted price.
Save $500 Off the Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC
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 boasts 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 gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't exceed the performance of the i9-14900K as much as hoped, it remains Intel's best all-around processor. The system is equipped with a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and a powerful 1,500W Platinum power supply.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the redesigned Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. While maintaining the familiar aesthetic of the 2024 R16 model, this new version features significant updates in cooling and component design. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass side panel extends across the entire side, enhancing visibility and eliminating side panel vents. Air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the system's interior dust-free. The internal components have been upgraded 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 is heralded as the most powerful consumer GPU available. Nvidia's focus on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology has significantly enhanced gameplay performance. The RTX 5090 offers a 25%-30% increase in raster performance compared to the RTX 4090. It also features an upgraded memory configuration with 32GB of faster GDDR7 VRAM against the 4090's 24GB GDDR6. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is challenging to find at its retail price, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, albeit with a less dramatic improvement than in previous generations. For traditional gaming without AI enhancements, the RTX 5090 shows one of the smallest generational leaps we've seen. However, in games that leverage DLSS 4, the performance boost is substantial—albeit with 75% of the frames generated by AI."
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