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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
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)
https://www.microcenter
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
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)
https://www.microcenter
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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Community Reviews
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.
The system can run quietly and fast after setup, which suits everyday use.
The CPU and GPU combination can justify the purchase price versus buying components separately.
The bundle can deliver strong gaming performance without heat problems for some owners.
The AIO liquid cooler included for the CPU can support reliability-focused operation.
Dell and Alienware proprietary parts can restrict upgrade options beyond standard CPU and RAM.
Bloatware and heat issues can occur, and failures may require replacing the whole PC.
Fan noise can be noticeable even when the system runs well.
Some units can underperform expectations, leading to returns of a test system.
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Bought this roughly a year ago direct from Dell
What's surprising is that I paid about $1800 after rebates/ deals.
Never thought computers would appreciate
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This seems to be the cheapest reliable way to buy computer with 5080 at this moment.
It is proprietary junk but they won't be upgrading piece by piece so the deal is worth it.
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