Alienware Area-51 Now Supports RTX 5090 Graphics Card

Dell has recently revitalized its iconic Alienware Area-51 line of prebuilt gaming PCs, and now there's exciting news for gamers: you can now configure your system with the powerhouse Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU alongside the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, starting at an enticing price of $5,499.99. The wait time is also impressively short, with Dell estimating shipments to begin in early April.

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 base configuration for the Alienware Area-51 equipped with an RTX 5090 GPU doesn't skimp on specs. It comes loaded 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 top-notch performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While it doesn't outshine the i9-14900K as much as hoped, it remains the best Intel has to offer. A robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler keeps the processor in check, and a 1,500W 80Plus Platinum-rated power supply ensures the system runs smoothly.

New for 2025: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

At CES 2025, Dell introduced the updated Alienware Area-51 gaming PC. The chassis retains a similar design to the 2024 R16 but features enhanced aesthetics and cooling. The I/O panel has been relocated to the top of the case, and the tempered glass window now covers the entire side panel, eliminating the need for side vents. Air intakes are now positioned at the bottom and front, promoting a positive airflow design that reduces dust accumulation. Internally, the system boasts 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 powerful consumer GPU available. Despite Nvidia's focus on software enhancements, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology, the 5090 still offers a significant 25%-30% boost in raw raster performance over the RTX 4090. It also features more and faster VRAM, with 32GB of GDDR7 compared to the 4090's 24GB of GDDR6. Due to high demand, the 5090 is challenging to find at retail prices, often selling for $3,500-$4,000 on eBay.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas**

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has taken over as the performance king from the RTX 4090, albeit with a smaller generational leap than we're used to. For traditional gaming, the uplift is modest, but DLSS 4 offers substantial performance improvements in supported games, albeit with a significant portion of frames generated by AI."

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Some Other 5090 Prebuilt Alternatives:

Amazon offers a couple of Skytech RTX 5090 gaming PCs at the more affordable price of $4,799.99, though they won't ship immediately. These systems feature the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processors, which are nearly as good for gaming but lag slightly behind 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)

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