Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC: Save $600 for Memorial Day

For those in pursuit of unparalleled PC gaming performance, Dell's Memorial Day Sale presents an unbeatable opportunity. The flagship Alienware Area-51, equipped with the formidable Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, is now available at a record-low price. Originally listed at $5,499.99, this high-end gaming PC is now discounted by $600, bringing the price down to $4,899.99 with free shipping. The RTX 5090, renowned as the most powerful graphics card on the market, typically retails for over $3,000 on its own, making this deal exceptionally valuable.

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)

This Alienware Area-51 gaming PC configuration is now available for $4,899.99 after a $600 instant discount. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. The Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel's latest flagship CPU, delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K as hoped, it remains Intel's premier all-around CPU. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W Platinum power supply, ensuring stable and efficient operation.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell introduced the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis design that echoes the 2024 R16 model but with significant enhancements in aesthetics and cooling. The I/O panel is now located at the top of the case, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner interior. The internal components have been upgraded 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 stands as the pinnacle of consumer GPU technology. While Nvidia has focused on enhancing software, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 offers a significant 25%-30% increase in hardware-based raster performance over the RTX 4090. Additionally, it features more (32GB vs. 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs. GDDR6) VRAM. This GPU is scarce at retail prices and can fetch between $3,500 and $4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has claimed the performance crown from the RTX 4090, albeit with a less dramatic leap than previous generations. For traditional non-AI gaming, the RTX 5090 shows one of the smallest generational uplifts recently. However, in games that support it, DLSS 4 provides substantial performance boosts, with 75% of the frames generated by AI."

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