Alienware Slashes Prices on RTX 4090 Gaming PCs

The GeForce RTX 4090, while a generation older than the latest Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most formidable graphics cards available today. It outperforms the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. The only GPU that surpasses it is the RTX 5090, which is notoriously hard to find at its original price due to high demand and markups.

With the RTX 4090 now discontinued, finding one has become increasingly challenging. However, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PCs that include this powerful GPU at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $2,999.99, and the Dell Tower Plus is priced at $2,849.99. These options represent some of the best deals currently available for an RTX 4090-equipped system, especially as other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have stopped offering RTX 4090 prebuilt PCs.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC

38$2,999.99 at Alienware

The Alienware Aurora R16 comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The CPU can be upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though for gaming, the standard Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is more than sufficient. With a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores, it's a powerful processor cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply, ensuring stable performance.

Dell Tower Plus RTX 4090 Gaming PC

New Dell Tower Plus Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC

0$3,149.99 save 10%$2,849.99 at Dell

The Dell Tower Plus, while less flashy in appearance, boasts impressive internals. It features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Upgrading to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K for an additional $100 is recommended here, as it not only enhances performance but also upgrades the cooling system to a more efficient advanced air cooling setup, suitable for a 125W TDP. Like its Alienware counterpart, it is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

How does the RTX 4090 stack up against current cards?

The RTX 4090 stands as the pinnacle of the RTX 40 series, with only the RTX 5090 outperforming it among the new Blackwell GPUs. It's capable of running any game at 4K resolution with ease, maintaining over 60fps even with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled, particularly when DLSS is utilized. While path tracing remains a challenge for all GPUs, the RTX 4090's performance in gaming is exceptional and unmatched by most other cards on the market.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke

"The RTX 4090 may be large and pricey, but its performance is unparalleled. As the only card of its generation currently available, it's compared against older models, yet its hardware and DLSS 3 technology justify its $1,599 price tag with incredible frame rates."

Alternative: Alienware RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,500

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC

17$2,399.99 at Alienware

Dell also offers an Alienware Aurora R16 with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99. The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series, but it's scarce. According to our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review by Jackie, "The RTX 5080 offers marginal improvements over the RTX 4080, making it less compelling for those with recent high-end GPUs. However, it's a significant upgrade for users with older cards, especially with the added benefits of DLSS 4."

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