If you're a content creator or a gamer that needs to have a whopping 32GB of VRAM to power either your software applications or run your favorite games on extreme fidelity settings, then you're looking to own an RTX 5090 graphics card. Unfortunately, these GPUs do not come cheap, with the current lowest price on an available-to-buy 5090 sitting at an eye-watering $4,399.99. However, with this amazing Dell deal on an Alienware Area-51 gaming rig for $4,779.99, you can bag a whole gaming PC that includes the RTX 5090 for just $380 more than purchasing the standalone graphics card.

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The Alienware Area-51 gaming PC in question comes packed with the aforementioned Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, but also includes the 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor, 32GB of high-speed DDR5 7200 MT/s memory, and a 1TB SSD for the operating system and game storage.

All of the above components are packed into Dell's own Alienware case with a tempered glass side panel to show off the internals of the system. A 240mm liquid AIO cools the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, and a beefy 1,500W 80 Plus Platinum-certified power supply has all the juice needed to run the RTX 5090. The Area-51 does away with Dell's old proprietary parts ecosystem and lets you add upgrades more easily, so you're able to add more memory or a bigger SSD down the line.

The RTX 5090 is the most powerful consumer GPU on the market right now. It comes with 21,760 CUDA cores, over double the RTX 5080's 10,752 count, along with a massive 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM, using a 512-bit memory bus with memory bandwidth up to 1,792 GB/s. In our benchmarking results from our review of the RTX 5090 we can see that this super powerful GPU dominates the competition in all performance metrics.

The Alienware Area-51 gaming PC in this deal has the ability to play any game at extreme frame rates and power high-refresh-rate gaming monitors, even at 4K resolutions. It's the best GPU to experience ray-traced graphics without severely compromising in-game graphics settings, and with the extreme pricing of the RTX 5090 at the moment, it's one of the best value ways to purchase an RTX 5090-powered gaming PC if you can afford one.

Yes, it should be $2000 cheaper, but thanks to the AI-boom ruining PC component prices for us enthusiasts, this is one of the best deals you will find on an RTX 5090 prebuilt gaming PC right now.

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20 years ago today, Steve Jobs took to the Apple WWDC stage to unveil the first-ever Mac Pro desktop computer. As well as marking the beginning of a whole new Mac line, this was the first Apple workstation desktop to transition from PowerPC to Intel x86. Apple had already introduced Intel-powered versions of its iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook at the start of 2006; now it was replacing the mighty PowerMac G5 tower.

While readers might remember most clearly, and even fondly, Intel-era Mac Pro computers like the ‘trash can’ or the ‘cheese grater,’ the first Mac Pro with an x86 chip looked almost the same as its G5 ancestor.

Of course, the Apple WWDC presentation was all about the new processors, and the new machine was crowned the performance king, claimed to “deliver up to twice the performance of the Power Mac G5 Quad.” The top configuration would come with two new dual-core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz.

“Apple has successfully completed the transition to using Intel processors in just seven months — 210 days to be exact,” boasted Apple CEO Steve Jobs. “And what better product to complete it with than the new Mac Pro, the workstation Mac users have been dreaming about.”

Key specs of the first Mac Pro were:

• Two Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz, each with 4MB of shared L2 cache and independent 1.33 GHz front-side buses
• Nvidia GeForce 7300 GT with 256MB GDDR3, configurable up to ATI Radeon X1900 XT and the Nvidia Quadro FX 4500, both with 512MB of video memory
• 1GB of DDR2-667 fully buffered memory, expandable to 16GB
• 250GB HDD, expandable to 2TB using the four bays
• 16x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW), with an extra bay for two ODDs
• 2x Gigabit Ethernet, Optional Wi-Fi 4, Optional 56k V.92 USB modem, Optional Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 5x USB 2.0 ports, 2x FireWire 800 ports, 2x FireWire 400 ports, various audio I/O
• 4× PCIe 1.0 slots, one double–wide for the best graphics cards of the time
• Compatible with Mac OS X Tiger at launch, supported to 10.6 Snow Leopard

Three processor choices were available at release in early 2007. As well as the top-end model with a pair of dual-core Core Xeon 5160 CPUs running at 3.0 GHz, there was a Core Xeon 5150 x2 (2.66 GHz), and a Core Xeon 5130 x2 (2.0 GHz) model. If an off-the-peg model wasn't quite right, Apple proudly claimed the online configurator allowed for "more than 4.9 million possible configurations."

To give you some pricing context, Apple released the Mac Pro with a Core Xeon 5150 x2 (2.66 GHz) and base specs bullet-pointed above for $2,499, including a Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.

Apple’s last Mac Pro was a 2023 model with the M2 Ultra chip. Then, in March this year, Apple confirmed there would be no future revisions of this desktop workstation flagship. The line had been effectively replaced by the Mac Studio, as a key reason for the Mac Pro to exist (upgradeability via PCIe expansion) had been sidelined by Thunderbolt 5.

When you're buying a pre-built gaming PC, you'll want to consider how many years the rig you're buying is going to be able to play the latest games. Luckily, this Newegg deal on an ABS Cyclone Aqua machine for $1,329.99 right now unlocks performance that should last for some time. Unlike plenty of other budget rigs that stick with 8GB GPUs, this machine from Newegg's own ABS brand features an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB VRAM, giving you the option to game at 1440p for less than $1,400. You'll need to use the coupon code SSF72762 for $70 off to get the full discount, however.

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The PC hardware market has seen huge price increases, so a gaming PC with specs like these remaining at an affordable price is worth considering. While the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the star of the show, you're also getting 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and the 20-core Intel Core i7-14700F to sink your teeth into. The 14700F is still a popular choice in pre-builts, despite being a little older, with decent performance for gaming.

With this build, you're securing yourself one of Nvidia’s current mid-tier graphics cards, featuring a GPU with 4,608 CUDA cores and a boost clock speed of 2,527MHz. Unlike the RTX 5090, this RTX 5060 Ti only requires a single eight-pin PCIe connector to deliver power, so you're not expected to be guzzling huge amounts of power with this rig.

Our RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB review is clear about how impressive this GPU is for mid-tier builds, with the charts below showing how the card's ray-tracing power is especially formidable in comparison to its rivals. DLSS 4 support, meanwhile, unlocks the full software capabilities of this Blackwell GPU, with multi-frame generation helping to give your rig a frame rate boost in the most resource-heavy games, especially at the higher resolutions.

The big win, though, is that VRAM. 16GB of GDDR7 is a significantly better option for any build, but especially compared to the 8GB variants you'll usually find at this price point. It gives you much greater headroom for performance while playing the most resource-heavy games, especially if 1440p is in your sights.

The GPU isn't the only good part about this build, however. While the Intel Core i7-14700F is getting older, this Raptor Lake Refresh CPU is still a popular choice in pre-built systems at this price point. It ships with 20 cores, a max turbo clock speed of 5.4 GHz, and a 65W TPD. Those 20 cores are split across eight performance cores, which are the best options for gaming, along with 12 efficient cores for multi-threaded work. Performance-wise, the 14700F won't be a bottleneck alongside the RTX 5060 Ti at either 1080p or 1440p while gaming.

You're also not settling for outdated specs, either. This machine skips DDR4, which is still used in budget builds to reduce costs, and instead comes with 16GB of G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 RAM. While 32GB would be better, RAM pricing is sky-high at the moment, so it's a compromise. 16GB won't give you as much breathing room, but using DDR5 adds to the longevity of this machine, giving you scope to upgrade later.

As for storage, you're getting a 1TB Patriot P410 SSD included in this rig. It offers Gen 4 speeds and enough space, at least, for you to install a few big game installations, alongside plenty of indies. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity are included, along with Gigabit Ethernet.

The $1,329.99 sale price for this ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC is hard to beat at the moment. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU means you've got the power to game at 1440p if you choose to do so, but with PC hardware costs continuing to rise, there's no guarantee that it'll be around at this price for long. If you're interested, don't forget to use the SSF72762 coupon code to save that extra $70.