If you're on the hunt for the pinnacle of PC gaming performance, you're in luck. Dell's Memorial Day Sale has slashed the price of the flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming PC, featuring the mighty Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. Typically priced at $5,499.99, it's now available for a steal at $4,899.99 with free shipping, thanks to a $600 instant discount. The RTX 5090 stands unrivaled as the most powerful graphics card available, and finding it alone for under $3,000 is a near-impossible feat.
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)
Was $5,499.99, Now $4,899.99 at Alienware
This powerhouse Alienware Area-51 configuration is now only $4,899.99 after a generous $600 off instant discount. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers top-notch performance for both gaming and work. While it may not surpass the i9-14900K by leaps and bounds, it remains Intel's best all-around CPU. The system's cooling is handled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and it's powered by a hefty 1,500W Platinum power supply.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell introduced the revamped Alienware Area-51 at CES 2025. The new chassis retains a similar look to the 2024 R16 model but features significant upgrades in aesthetics and cooling. The I/O panel has been moved to the top, and the tempered glass now covers the entire side panel, eliminating side vents. Air intakes are now at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. 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: The Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 reigns supreme as the most potent consumer GPU on the market. Nvidia has enhanced its software, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay performance. The 5090 offers a 25%-30% performance increase over the RTX 4090 in terms of raw hardware-based raster performance. It also comes with more (32GB vs. 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs. GDDR6) VRAM. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is hard 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 claimed the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though with a less dramatic increase than in previous generations. For traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 offers a modest generational uplift. However, in games that support DLSS 4, the performance gains are substantial – you just need to accept that 75% of the frames are AI-generated."
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Was $3,749.99, Now $3,449.99 at Alienware
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