Do not adjust your browser. Some of the best Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are holding out on Tuesday, and this whopper from Alienware essentially slashes the cost of a $999 RTX 5080 off a pre-built gaming PC. Yes, it's still a $4,000 rig, which is firmly in the "4K purist" territory, but nevertheless, the Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop is now $1,150 off at Dell.com.
To be specific, this hilariously high-end desktop comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU paired with Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, and 4TB of storage on an SSD.
That's as low as you can go with customization — I already checked, there's nothing hidden in there that could knock off another $100 — but in this age of price-gouged RAM and self-built uncertainty, this is actually a reasonable price. If you were in the market for a custom-built gaming desktop, this is a pretty clever way to avoid the pains of price-inflated 64GB RAM sets and bag a gigantic SSD.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 @ 9:05 AM ET: Alienware (or rather, Dell) still offers this gigantic discount off the Area-51 desktop after Cyber Monday. — Cale Hunt
Is the Alienware Area 51 a good gaming PC?
As NVIDIA's second-most-powerful GPU, the RTX 5080 promises excellent performance. It's a great choice for 4K gaming, especially for those who want to avoid the ludicrous price of the RTX 5090. If you prefer 1440p gaming, the RTX 5080 can tackle the latest AAA titles at extremely high FPS counts.
Cyber Monday deals drop the price of the RTX 5080 significantly when purchased on its own, and our Cale Hunt has a roundup of all the best RTX 5080 Cyber Monday deals. Still, nothing's better than zero dollars, which is essentially what you're getting here when the discount covers the GPU's $999 MSRP.
While building your own PC or upgrading a preexisting PC can be both enjoyable and cost-effective, many prefer the convenience of a pre-built PC. Enter the Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop that we reviewed earlier this year (albeit with an RTX 5090 GPU instead of the 5080 included here). The Cyber Monday gaming PC deal on the Alienware Area-51 takes $1,050 off, and makes this behemoth just a little more reasonable.
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FAQs
Can the Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop be upgraded?
Yes, Alienware prioritized upgradeability and repairability when making the Area-51 Gaming Desktop. The PC uses industry-standard parts for its power supply and ATX motherboard. The desktop also has quick-release side panels and enough room inside to make repairs and upgrades without feeling cramped.
What kind of performance can I expect with the RTX 5080?
The RTX 5080 can play games in 4K at high frame rates or 1440p games at an ultra-high refresh rate, and you can utilize DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation for the best of both worlds.
What day is Cyber Monday 2025?
Cyber Monday starts on Monday, December 1, 2025, but, as with Black Friday, it has already begun appearing as the theme for deals at certain retailers. While its discounts are generally restricted to the day itself, some deals may extend into Tuesday and beyond.
When does Cyber Monday start on Amazon?
Cyber Monday has already started on Amazon US, with its promotional messaging shifting away from Black Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning, on November 29, 2025, and is expected to last until the end of Monday, December 1, 2025.
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