Dell is offering one of the best prices I’ve seen for a prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. Right now you can pick up a Dell Inspiron Plus Tower RTX 5080 PC for just $1,949.99 with free delivery. This config is customizable, so you can upgrade to a better processor, more RAM, and more storage for an extra cost. In the current market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is the only way to score an RTX 5080 GPU without paying an exorbitant markup. If you were to build your own computer, expect to spend upwards of $1,400 for a standalone 5080 GPU.
Dell Tower Plus RTX 5080 Gaming PC From $1950
The $1,950 configuration includes the new Intel Core Ultra 5 225 CPU, RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The Intel Core Ultra 5 is a fast, capable, and efficient chip with a max turbo frequency of 4.9GHz. It’s only slightly slower in clock speed compared to the Core Ultra 7 or 9. It does have fewer cores, but for nearly all gaming scenarios, you won’t notice any real-world performance. If you do end up upgrading the CPU, I’d recommend getting the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K for $200 because you will also automatically upgrade the “standard air cooling” to “advanced air cooling”. That basically means you’re getting a bigger tower heatsink fan with better cooling potential.
The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU will run any game in 4K
The RTX 5080 is the second best Blackwell graphics card, surpassed only by the $2,000 RTX 5090. It’s about 5%-10% faster than the previous generation RTX 4080 Super, which is discontinued and no longer available. In games that support the new DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation exclusive to Blackwell cards, the gap widens.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review, by Jacqueline Thomas
“If you already have a high-end graphics card from the last couple of years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 doesn’t make a lot of sense – it just doesn’t have much of a performance lead over the RTX 4080, though the extra frames from DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation do make things look better in games that support it. However, for gamers with an older graphics card who want a significant performance boost, the RTX 5080 absolutely provides – doubly so if you’re comfortable with Nvidia’s AI goodies.”
Alienware Aurora RTX 5080 Gaming PC From $2,350
If you’re looking specifically for a Dell Alienware model, right now you can also pick up an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC for $2,349.99 shipped. Not only do you get a signature Alienware chassis with more fans and 240mm liquid AIO water cooling, you also get a Core Ultra 7 upgrade and double the SSD storage.
Check out more of the best Alienware deals
Check out our Best Alienware Deals article with all of Dell’s currently ongoing deals on gaming laptops and desktop PCs. Not everyone is the DIY type. If you’re in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of the best brands we’d recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), aggressive styling, and pricing that is very competitive with other pre-built options. Best of all, there are plenty of sales that happen throughout the year, so it’s not difficult to grab one of these computers at considerably less than their retail price.
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