Alienware Area-51 Now Supports RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Earlier this year, Dell revitalized the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs. Initially, buyers were limited to a single graphics card option—the RTX 5080. However, this is no longer the case. Starting now, you can configure your Alienware Area-51 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and the highly anticipated Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, starting at $5,499.99. Even better, you won't have to wait months for your system to arrive; Dell estimates an early April ship date.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PCs Are Available

New Release### Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

1$5,499.99 at AlienwareThe $5,500 configuration may be the "base" model for an Alienware Area-51 gaming PC with an RTX 5090 GPU, but at this price point, you should expect top-tier specifications, and this model certainly delivers. It comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The Core Ultra 9 285K represents Intel's latest flagship CPU, offering exceptional performance for both workstations and gaming. While it doesn't provide the significant leap forward we hoped for compared to the i9-14900K, it remains the best Intel has to offer currently. The processor is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler, and the system is powered by a 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis design echoes the 2024 R16 system but features aesthetic and cooling redesigns along with updated components. The I/O panel is now positioned at the top of the case instead of the front, and the tempered glass window extends across the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Instead, air intakes are strategically placed at the bottom and front of the case. Alienware has adopted a positive airflow design, which promotes a cleaner interior by maximizing intake airflow. The internal components have been upgraded with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and a more powerful power supply to support the latest generation of CPUs and GPUs.

The RTX 5090 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the most powerful consumer GPU available. Despite Nvidia's focus on software updates, AI enhancements, and DLSS 4 technology to boost gameplay performance, the 5090 delivers a significant 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also features more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. Finding this GPU at its retail price is challenging, with current eBay listings ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has decisively claimed the performance crown from the RTX 4090, albeit with a more modest generational leap. In traditional non-AI gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090's performance improvement is one of the smallest we've seen in recent times. However, when utilized in games that support it, DLSS 4 offers substantial performance enhancements, although 75% of the frames are AI-generated."

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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:

Amazon has listed a couple of Skytech-branded RTX 5090 gaming PCs at the more appealing price of $4,799.99 shipped. Keep in mind that these do not ship immediately. They are equipped with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, which deliver nearly equivalent gaming performance, though they lag slightly behind in workstation tasks.

### Skytech Prism 4 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD

3$4,799.99 at Amazon### Skytech Legacy AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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