Alienware Gaming PC Hits $4,599 with Free Shipping

For those pursuing the pinnacle of PC gaming performance, your search ends here. Dell has slashed prices on its flagship Alienware Area-51 prebuilt gaming rig featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, now starting at just $4,599.99 with complimentary shipping. This aggressive pricing—particularly for Alienware systems—outperforms comparable prebuilt alternatives available on Amazon. The RTX 5090 currently stands as the undisputed champion of graphics cards, with standalone units rarely dipping below $3,000.

Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC From $4,599.99

Upgrade to 64GB Memory for +$100

Alienware Area-51 Intel Core Ultra 7 265K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

$5,149.99 Save 11% $4,599.99 at Alienware

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

$5,499.99 Save 11% $4,899.99 at Alienware

The entry-level Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor with 240mm liquid cooling, 32GB DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and 2TB SSD storage. For $300 more, buyers can upgrade to the Core Ultra 9 285K with 360mm liquid cooling. Both configurations offer a 64GB RAM upgrade for just $100. The Core Ultra 9 285K represents Intel's current flagship CPU, delivering exceptional performance for both gaming and workstation tasks. While the improvement over the i9-14900K may not be revolutionary, it remains Intel's most capable processor. Both systems include a robust 1,500W 80Plus Platinum PSU.

2025 Redesign: The Alienware Area-51 Chassis

Debuted at CES 2025, the new Alienware Area-51 represents a substantial evolution from the 2024 R16 model. The redesigned chassis features improved cooling and aesthetics, along with component upgrades. Key changes include relocating the I/O panel to the top (rather than the front) and implementing a full tempered glass side panel instead of a partial window. Ventilation now flows through bottom and front intakes using a positive air pressure system, reducing internal dust accumulation. The updated internals include a new motherboard, faster RAM, and higher-capacity power supply to support next-generation CPUs and GPUs.

RTX 5090: The Ultimate Graphics Powerhouse

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 currently reigns supreme in consumer GPU performance. While NVIDIA has focused on software enhancements like DLSS 4 and AI features, the 5090 still delivers 25-30% greater raw rasterization performance than its predecessor. The card also doubles down with 32GB of cutting-edge GDDR7 VRAM (versus 24GB GDDR6 in the 4090). Due to extreme demand, retail availability remains limited, with eBay prices hovering between $3,500-$4,000.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas

"The RTX 5090 has dethroned the 4090, though not as dramatically as previous generational leaps. In traditional gaming scenarios, the performance boost proves more modest than expected. However, DLSS 4 delivers remarkable gains in supported titles—albeit requiring acceptance of AI-generated frames constituting most of the output."

More Alienware Deals

Browse our comprehensive Alienware Deals guide featuring Dell's current promotions on gaming desktops and laptops. For those preferring prebuilt systems, Alienware remains a top recommendation—offering premium build quality, best-in-class performance, improved cooling solutions, distinctive aesthetics, and competitive pricing. Regular sales events make these premium systems surprisingly accessible throughout the year.