Dell has recently expanded the options for its legendary Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs. Previously limited to a single graphics card, the RTX 5080, customers can now opt for a more powerful configuration. Starting immediately, you can equip your Alienware Area-51 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and the highly anticipated Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, with prices starting at $5,499.99. Even better, Dell promises a swift delivery, estimating an early April ship date.
Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Available
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Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
The $5,500 configuration may be labeled as the "base" for an Alienware Area-51 gaming PC with an RTX 5090 GPU, but it comes packed with impressive specifications. It includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers outstanding performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K in terms of performance uplift, it remains Intel's top offering. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply.
New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis
Dell unveiled the updated Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis retains a similar look to the 2024 R16 model but features significant aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel. This design eliminates side panel vents, with air intakes now located at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest CPUs and GPUs.
The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever
----------------------------------------------------The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands as the most powerful consumer GPU currently available. While Nvidia has focused on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to enhance gameplay, the RTX 5090 still offers a 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance compared to the RTX 4090. It also features more and faster VRAM, with 32GB of GDDR7 versus the 4090's 24GB of GDDR6. Due to high demand, the RTX 5090 is scarce at retail prices, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, albeit with a less significant leap than previous generations. In terms of traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090's generational uplift is one of the smallest we've seen recently. However, DLSS 4 delivers substantial performance gains in supported games, although 75% of the frames are AI-generated."
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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:
--------------------------------------Amazon offers a couple of Skytech-branded RTX 5090 gaming PCs at a more competitive price of $4,799.99 shipped, though they do not ship immediately. These systems feature the capable AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, which offer strong gaming performance, albeit slightly less in workstation tasks compared to the Intel counterpart.
Skytech Prism 4 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
Skytech Legacy AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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