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Feb 26, 2026 9:30 PM

Alienware Aurora R16: 285K, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD Storage, 240mm AIO, $2499.99 (Microcenter In-store only) PRICE UPDATE!

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PRICE UPDATE! Prices have dropped a couple hundred dollars at Dell as June began. In my opinion they recognized their prior leap in "Estimated Value" prices as having no basis in reality. As a result the "sale" prices have dropped more than before, but they can't compete with the MicroCenter pricing. MicroCenter has been slowly adjusting their price higher (though they have not listed the correct Dell retail price of each model). Granted, MicroCenter is not everywhere and supply for these desktops is drying up, but if you're looking for one of the last deals on these Alienware Aurora models, don't look too long!

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc

Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285K (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 3.7GHz to 5.7GHz)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
Memory
32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s (this actually runs at 5600 MT/s for me)
Storage
2 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Chassis
1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Hardware Support Services
Basic Onsite Service, 12 Month(s)
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PRICE UPDATE! Prices have dropped a couple hundred dollars at Dell as June began. In my opinion they recognized their prior leap in "Estimated Value" prices as having no basis in reality. As a result the "sale" prices have dropped more than before, but they can't compete with the MicroCenter pricing. MicroCenter has been slowly adjusting their price higher (though they have not listed the correct Dell retail price of each model). Granted, MicroCenter is not everywhere and supply for these desktops is drying up, but if you're looking for one of the last deals on these Alienware Aurora models, don't look too long!

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc

Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285K (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 3.7GHz to 5.7GHz)
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
Memory
32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s (this actually runs at 5600 MT/s for me)
Storage
2 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Chassis
1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting
Wireless
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Hardware Support Services
Basic Onsite Service, 12 Month(s)

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Alienware Aurora R16 pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5, and a 2TB SSD into a very fast prebuilt that feels especially strong for the price. The bundle is repeatedly framed as a bargain versus buying the CPU and graphics card separately, and setup reports call it quiet, fast, and in some cases nearly silent. The main tradeoff is Alienware's proprietary motherboard, power supply, and case, which limits upgrades and can make repairs less flexible. A few reports also flag bloatware, heat, or fan noise, so it fits best if you want a ready to run 5080 system without planning a long upgrade path.

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  • It can run very quietly for some setups, but fan noise is noticeable for others. Heat problems are not universal, and the included 240mm AIO helps, yet the stock airflow may be worth improving if you want lower temps and noise.

    MrElusiveElectron12sandkebayRaviM2973

  • The bundle is priced aggressively because the RTX 5080 alone is estimated around $1,500 and the CPU plus GPU can approach $2,200. That makes the $2,499.99 system a strong value if you want a turnkey 5080 PC and do not care about a restrictive upgrade path.

    MrElusiveDelightfulMeat685asianjabbaNervousSparrow787

  • Upgrade flexibility is limited because the motherboard, PSU, and much of the chassis are proprietary. RAM and CPU are standard, but most other parts are brand-specific, so it is better suited to buyers who want a ready-made system than a long-term piecemeal upgrade path.

    Arktander9594Mandingalator

  • It may ship with Dell utilities and sometimes McAfee, but the practical cleanup is straightforward: keep Dell's driver/BIOS updater, remove McAfee if present, and run Windows Update. Some units are also reported to arrive with zero bloatware.

    MrElusiveElectron12

  • It can handle demanding games well, including COD and Battlefield, with reports of strong performance and no heat issues on some units. The main caveat is that the system is tuned more for reliability and throttling than for maximizing benchmark numbers.

    Electron12MrElusive

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Mar 22, 2026 4:40 PM
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MandingalatorMar 22, 2026 4:40 PM
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I have 2 of these and I am a fairly hard core gamer - mostly COD and battlefield. I have zero issue with my system - they perform as well as any system I have here that I have built. But there are a ton of performance screen shots and videos and all say the performance is very good. I have zero heat problems but as most know the new processors really dont heat up like the old ones did - again there are a ton of videos on this as well as the heat performance of the ACT1250's I would take nothing from the tools on this site and do a bit of research. These are build very well and come with zero bloatware. I actually would recommend to anyone who can afford and who does not want to take the time to match hardware. Good luck with your search! All replacement parts are available from Alienware but in the year and a half I have had mine I have not had any issues requiring any parts to be replaced. They have worked flawlessly.
Post HWinfo specs, as someone who builds pc's for a living, you are wrong. The whole pc is brand specific parts that cannot be used in other pc's, it does not perform at the level it SHOULD for the hardware. Simply go to youtube and look up the many reputable builders and suppliers, they all will agree with me. I had one sent to me as a test unit, I returned it.
Mar 22, 2026 7:43 PM
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rogi43Mar 22, 2026 7:43 PM
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Great computer!



Bought this roughly a year ago direct from Dell



What's surprising is that I paid about $1800 after rebates/ deals.



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Mar 23, 2026 8:59 PM
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asianjabbaMar 23, 2026 8:59 PM
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I'm picking up one tonight. Total will be 2179 with the 3.5 tax and 5% MC discount. Not a bad price. I look forward to testing it out. They are also giving you resident evil requiem free with the purchase so that's always nice. The promotion ends 3/30
Mar 24, 2026 4:16 AM
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RaviM2973Mar 24, 2026 4:16 AM
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This computer is outstanding! Just picked it up and set it up finally. Extremely quiet. Absolute beast in speed.
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Mar 25, 2026 10:45 PM
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dtrain035
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Mar 25, 2026 10:45 PM
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The Costco deal is a better buy for the extra $100
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Mar 25, 2026 10:55 PM
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Mar 25, 2026 10:55 PM
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Quote from dtrain035 View quoted comment :
The Costco deal is a better buy for the extra $100
this one? it's oos at most locations but does seem to have one near me at "low stock."
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Mar 28, 2026 12:47 AM
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SkewbaMar 28, 2026 12:47 AM
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Quote from dtrain035 View quoted comment :
The Costco deal is a better buy for the extra $100
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Mar 28, 2026 1:44 AM
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Mar 28, 2026 1:44 AM
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Mar 28, 2026 1:45 AM
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Mar 28, 2026 1:45 AM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
this one? it's oos at most locations but does seem to have one near me at "low stock."
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back in stock for shipping
Apr 16, 2026 2:28 AM
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NervousSparrow787Apr 16, 2026 2:28 AM
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I picked up last week. Has been running well but the fan sound is noticeable.

This seems to be the cheapest reliable way to buy computer with 5080 at this moment.
Apr 20, 2026 2:35 AM
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JmenzpuApr 20, 2026 2:35 AM
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Bought this for my sister today. Replaced the front fan with a higher static pressure fane and added a 140 reverse blade above it. Air flow is much better now over stock.
It is proprietary junk but they won't be upgrading piece by piece so the deal is worth it.
Apr 24, 2026 4:56 AM
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RaviM2973Apr 24, 2026 4:56 AM
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I'm running this computer right now; it's absolutely silent and it's AMAZINGLY fast.

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