Alienware has best RTX 5080 prebuilt deal out there, here's how to secure a huge discount

I think this Alienware Aurora ACT1250 deal is exactly what I'd recommend to anyone who wants a top-end desktop without falling into the rabbit hole of part-picking and compatibility headaches.

It's ready to go, it's packed with high-performance hardware, and it's currently $400 off (but we can do better than that, keep reading on). That brings the price down to $2,470.23 from its original $2,870.23 — and yes, it comes with a price match guarantee if you're feeling skeptical.

Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop $2,470.23 (was $2,870.23) See here

Want it even cheaper? You can bring that down to $2,223.20 (originally $2,870.23) by following these steps:

• Click here to subscribe to Dell emails for a unique 10% off code
• Check your inbox or spam folder for the email with your coupon code (may take 30+ minutes)
• Go to the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop page
• Add the item to cart and proceed to checkout
• Enter the 10% off code to get the price down to $2,223.20 before tax
• Shipping is free

It's hard to argue with this setup at $2223, and what stands out to me most is how balanced this build is. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and boosts up to 5.6GHz. That's more than enough firepower for anything you'd reasonably throw at it, whether that's 4K gaming, streaming, or something wildly unreasonable like editing 8K footage while running a physics simulation.

The GPU isn't holding back either. The RTX 5080 with 16GB of GDDR7 is going to chew through current-gen games with ray tracing turned on and still have enough headroom to last several hardware cycles.

Then there's the 32GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5200 MT/s, which I think is the right amount for anyone juggling games, apps, and the occasional Chrome tab explosion. Storage is a fast 1TB NVMe SSD. No surprise load times, no stuttering, just clean and responsive performance.

What I really appreciate is the thought put into the cooling and power. A 1000W platinum-rated power supply and 240mm liquid cooling setup means you're not going to run into thermal throttling or PSU limits any time soon. The clear side panel is a nice touch too, even if you're not into RGB light shows.

Here's what's included in this config:

• Price: $2,470.23 (discounted from $2,870.23)
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (24-core, 76MB cache, 1.9GHz to 5.6GHz)
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
• Memory: 32GB DDR5 (2x 16GB, 5200 MT/s)
• Storage: 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
• Power Supply: 1000W Platinum Rated
• Cooling: 240mm liquid-cooled CPU
• Chassis: Clear side panel
• Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 with Bluetooth
• Warranty: 12-month mail-in service included
• Mouse & Keyboard: Basic wired setup included

If you're looking for something reliable, brutally fast, and already built, this is one of the cleanest options on the table right now. No prebuilt guilt, no weak links. It's exactly the kind of machine I'd buy if I wanted to stop thinking about specs and just play.

Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (Intel Ultra 7, RTX 4060 Ti, 32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD) $1,620.23 (was $1,920.23) See here

If your budget's closer to the $1,600 mark, the Ultra 7 version of the Aurora is worth considering. It comes in at $1,620.23 and rocks a RTX 4060 Ti, the same 32GB of DDR5 RAM (albeit slightly slower), and a 1TB SSD.

You're dropping down to the Ultra 7 265F processor, which is less capable for multitasking and heavy workloads, but still absolutely fine for gaming. It's not going to win benchmark contests, but for the price, it won't disappoint either.

What you're paying for with the ACT1250 is headroom. The RTX 5080 is in a completely different performance tier than the 4060 Ti, especially when playing at higher resolutions or with maxed-out settings. The Ultra 9 processor also delivers more muscle for creative work, streaming, or just having a ridiculous number of things open at once.

I think the Ultra 7 model offers strong value for pure gaming, but if you want something that'll hold up longer without needing upgrades, the ACT1250 is the more futureproof choice. It costs more, but you're getting every cent's worth in performance.