Dell recently revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, and now you have the exciting option to configure your system with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, the most powerful graphics card available on the market. Previously, only the RTX 5080 was available, but the addition of the RTX 5090 opens up even more possibilities for gamers seeking top-tier performance. What's more, one of the two preconfigured systems is currently on sale, offering a fantastic opportunity to snag a high-end gaming rig at a discount.
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This Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available for $4,999.99 after a $500 instant discount. It's packed 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, offers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't provide the significant performance boost we hoped for compared to the i9-14900K, it remains Intel's best all-around CPU currently available. The system is kept cool by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and is powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply.
Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis retains a similar appearance to the 2024 R16 model but features enhanced aesthetics, improved cooling, and updated components. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case rather than the front, and the tempered glass window spans the entire side panel, removing the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior less dusty. The internals have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. While Nvidia has focused on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to enhance gameplay performance, the RTX 5090 still delivers a significant 25%-30% performance increase in raw hardware-based raster performance compared to the RTX 4090. Additionally, it comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. However, this GPU is hard to find at retail prices, 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 taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though the generational uplift in traditional non-AI gaming performance is smaller than expected. DLSS 4, however, delivers substantial performance gains in supported games, with 75% of the frames generated by AI."
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