Alienware Area-51 Now Supports RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Dell has recently revitalized its iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, and now you can customize your system with more than just the RTX 5080. Starting immediately, you can equip your Alienware Area-51 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and the powerhouse Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, starting at $5,499.99. The best part? You won't have to wait long; Dell anticipates shipping these systems as early as April.

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)

1$5,499.99 at Alienware The base configuration of the Alienware Area-51 with the RTX 5090 GPU might set you back $5,500, but the specs you get for that price are impressive. This model comes with 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 exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't surpass the i9-14900K by as much as some might have hoped, it's currently the best Intel has to offer. The system is cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered by a 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply, ensuring it can handle the demands of the new components.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025, featuring a chassis that echoes the 2024 R16 model but with significant enhancements in aesthetics, cooling, and components. The I/O panel has been moved to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side panel vents. Air intakes are now located at the bottom and front of the case, promoting a positive airflow design that helps keep the interior cleaner. The internal components have been updated 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 has taken the title of the most powerful consumer GPU available. Despite Nvidia's focus on software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 offers a significant 25%-30% increase in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also comes with more (32GB vs 24GB) and faster (GDDR7 vs GDDR6) VRAM. However, due to high demand, finding this GPU at retail price is challenging, with eBay listings ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially surpassed the RTX 4090 in performance, though the generational leap is modest compared to past upgrades. In traditional non-AI gaming scenarios, the RTX 5090 shows one of the smallest performance increases we've seen recently. However, when games support it, DLSS 4 can significantly boost performance – though keep in mind that 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 appealing price of $4,799.99, although these do not ship immediately. They feature the capable AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, which are nearly as effective for gaming, though they lag slightly in workstation performance.

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)

3$4,799.99 at Amazon

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