Dell, Alienware RTX 4090 Gaming PC Now $2,850

The GeForce RTX 4090, though a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains a powerhouse in the gaming world. It outshines cards like the 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 without a significant markup. The RTX 4090 has been discontinued, making it increasingly difficult to source. However, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models equipped with the RTX 4090 at competitive prices: the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $3,299.99, and the Dell Tower Plus, starting at $2,849.99. These are some of the best deals available for an RTX 4090-equipped system, as many 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

37$3,299.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC boasts an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a 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 default Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is more than sufficient. It features a 20-core processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, 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 gaming PC may look understated, but its internals are anything but. It features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. For an additional $100, upgrading to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K CPU is recommended, as it also upgrades the cooling to a more robust "advanced air cooling" system, rated for 125W TDP. Like its Alienware counterpart, this system is powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

How does the RTX 4090 stack up against current cards?

The RTX 4090 is the top-performing GPU of the RTX 40 series, with only the RTX 5090, priced at a $2,000 MSRP, outperforming it. It excels at running every game smoothly at 4K resolution, achieving over 60fps with all settings maxed out and ray tracing enabled, especially when DLSS is utilized. The only setting that challenges the RTX 4090, as well as other GPUs, is path tracing, which is typically used for benchmarks or social media showcases. For most gamers, the RTX 4090's performance is more than adequate, making the RTX 5090's superior power less necessary.

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 available card of its generation, it's compared against older models, yet it still delivers exceptional frame rates thanks to its impressive hardware and DLSS 3 AI technology. The $1,599 price tag seems justified given its capabilities."

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives:

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CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 9 9900X RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

2$2,319.99 at Amazon

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i9-14900KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

0$2,369.99 at Amazon

New AMD Ryzen 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives:

9070 XT### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

1$2,069.99 at Best Buy

9070 XT### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9700X RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

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9070### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

2$1,819.99 at Best Buy

9070 XT### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

2$2,179.99 at Best Buy

9070 XT### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

1$2,129.99 at Best Buy

9070 XT### CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

0$2,049.99 at Best Buy

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