Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
$5,499.99 save 9% $4,999.99 at Alienware
Dell's revamped Area-51 gaming powerhouse now lets you equip the monstrous RTX 5090 GPU - a welcome upgrade from the previously sole RTX 5080 option. This prebuilt beast combines Intel's flagship Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 32GB of blazing-fast DDR5 memory and 2TB of SSD storage, all currently offered at a $500 discount.
The 2025 Alienware Area-51: Redesigned for Power
Premiering at CES 2025, the new Area-51 chassis maintains the series' signature aesthetic while introducing smarter cooling solutions. The redesigned case features a full tempered glass side panel and relocates I/O ports to the top for easier access. Dell's engineers have implemented a positive pressure airflow system with bottom and front intakes, significantly reducing dust accumulation compared to previous models.
Nvidia's New Performance King
The RTX 5090 represents Nvidia's current pinnacle of graphical might, delivering 25-30% better raw performance than its predecessor while packing 32GB of cutting-edge GDDR7 memory. Despite retail shortages driving prices as high as $4,000 on secondary markets, this Alienware configuration offers it at MSRP as part of a complete high-end system.
"While the RTX 5090's traditional gaming improvements are modest compared to past generational leaps, its DLSS 4 implementation creates transformative performance boosts in supported titles - you're essentially getting AI-generated frames for free," notes IGN's hardware specialist Jackie Thomas.
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