You Can Now Equip Alienware's Area-51 Prebuilt Gaming PC With an RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Dell has recently refreshed the iconic Alienware Area-51 lineup of prebuilt gaming PCs, expanding beyond the RTX 5080 to now include the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. Starting at $5,499.99, you can now configure your Area-51 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and the RTX 5090, with Dell promising an early April shipment.

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 base configuration for the Alienware Area-51 with an RTX 5090 GPU comes in at $5,500, which is a hefty price tag, but it's packed with impressive specs. You get the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. This flagship CPU from Intel delivers exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. Although it doesn't surpass the performance of the i9-14900K as hoped, it's currently the best Intel has to offer. A massive 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler keeps the processor running smoothly, and a robust 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply ensures the system is well-powered.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Dell unveiled the revamped Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The new chassis retains a similar look to the 2024 R16 model but features significant updates in aesthetics, cooling, and components. The I/O panel has moved to the top from the front, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Instead, air intakes are located at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design for a cleaner internal environment. 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 Is the Most Powerful Graphics Card Ever

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 stands out as the most potent consumer GPU available. While Nvidia focuses on enhancing software, AI capabilities, and DLSS 4 technology, the RTX 5090 delivers a 25%-30% boost in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also features more VRAM (32GB vs 24GB) and faster memory (GDDR7 vs GDDR6). Due to its high demand, the RTX 5090 is hard to find at retail prices and often sells for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, though the generational leap in non-AI gaming performance is modest. However, DLSS 4 significantly enhances performance in supported games, albeit with 75% of the frames generated by AI."

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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:

Amazon offers Skytech RTX 5090 gaming PCs at a more competitive price of $4,799.99, though they don't ship immediately. These systems come with AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, offering strong gaming performance but 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

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

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