If you're seeking the pinnacle of PC gaming performance, the Memorial Day Sale at Dell offers an unbeatable deal on the flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming PC, featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. This powerhouse, usually priced at $5,499.99, is now available for just $4,899.99 after a $600 instant discount, with the added perk of free shipping. The RTX 5090 stands alone as the most formidable graphics card on the market, typically retailing for over $3,000 on its own.
Memorial Day Deal: Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC
New Release: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Originally priced at $5,499.99, now on sale for $4,899.99 at Alienware, this configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K as much as hoped, it remains Intel's top all-around CPU. A 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler keeps the processor cool, and a robust 1,500W Platinum power supply powers the system.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell introduced the revamped Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025. The new chassis, while similar to the 2024 R16 model, boasts enhanced aesthetics and cooling. The I/O panel is now at the top rather than the front, and the tempered glass window covers the entire side panel. Air intakes are positioned at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation. The internal components have been updated with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.
The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is the most powerful consumer GPU available. It offers a 25%-30% performance increase over the RTX 4090 in raw raster performance, alongside enhanced AI features and DLSS 4 technology. The 5090 comes equipped with 32GB of faster GDDR7 VRAM compared to the 4090's 24GB GDDR6. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is scarce at retail 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 taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though with a less significant generational leap than before. In traditional non-AI gaming, the uplift is modest. However, DLSS 4 significantly boosts performance in compatible games, though it relies heavily on AI-generated frames."
More Alienware Prebuilt Gaming PC Deals
New Release: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Originally $5,499.99, now $4,899.99 at Alienware.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 Gaming PC
Priced at $1,849.99 at Alienware.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285KF RTX 5070 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Originally $2,599.99, now $2,199.99 at Alienware.
New for 2025: Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 RTX 5080 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Originally $3,749.99, now $3,449.99 at Alienware.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/2TB)
Originally $3,299.99, now $2,849.99 at Alienware.
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 Gaming PC (64GB/4TB)
Originally $3,699.99, now $3,149.99 at Alienware.
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