Acer Predator RTX 5080 Gaming Desktop Gets $500 Price Cut at Best Buy
Best Buy is selling an Acer Predator gaming desktop with an RTX 5080 for $2,699 after a $500 discount. The machine includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB solid-state drive. According to the article, the RTX 5080 can handle demanding games at 4K with ray tracing and DLSS enabled.
Best Buy’s promotion runs through Saturday, subject to availability, and lowers the Acer Predator from $3,199.99 to $2,699.99—a 16% savings. The desktop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF, a 20-core chip reaching 5.5GHz, with an RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD. A 240mm liquid cooler and 850W power supply support the build.
The RTX 5080 sits below only the RTX 5090 and the discontinued RTX 4090 in the article’s ranking. It is described as capable of running demanding titles at 4K with high settings and ray tracing. DLSS 4.5’s multi-frame generation and upscaling are said to help achieve high frame rates, with support cited in several games.
Discounts on high-end prebuilt PCs may make 4K gaming more accessible to enthusiasts who were priced out, potentially shifting some buyers from consoles or upgrades. Retailers and component makers could benefit from increased demand, while the environmental footprint of frequent hardware turnover may draw scrutiny. Consumers should weigh long-term value, since rapid GPU releases can shorten perceived relevance.