Alienware Slashes Prices on RTX 4090 Gaming PCs

The GeForce RTX 4090, though a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most powerful graphics cards available, surpassing the likes of the RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. The only GPU that outperforms it is the RTX 5090, which is notoriously hard to find at its suggested retail price due to high demand and markups.

As the RTX 4090 has been discontinued, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find. However, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC options that come equipped with this powerhouse GPU at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $2,999.99, while the Dell Tower Plus is available from $2,849.99. These are among the best deals currently available for an RTX 4090-equipped system, as other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have phased out their RTX 4090 prebuilt offerings.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

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

$2,999.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, paired with a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. For those focused purely on gaming, upgrading to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K isn't necessary, as the default processor, boasting a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores, is more than sufficient. It's cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and supported by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Dell Tower Plus RTX 4090 Gaming PC

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

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

The Dell Tower Plus may have a more modest exterior, but it's packed with similar high-end specs including an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Upgrading the processor to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K for an additional $100 is recommended, as it also upgrades the CPU cooling to a more efficient "advanced air cooling" system rated for 125W TDP. This system is also powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Performance Comparison of the RTX 4090

The RTX 4090 stands as the pinnacle of the RTX 40 series GPUs, with only the RTX 5090 surpassing it in performance. It excels at running games at 4K resolution with over 60 fps, even with all settings maxed out and ray tracing enabled, especially when utilizing DLSS. The only challenge it faces is with path tracing, a setting rarely used outside of benchmarks or social media showcases. While the RTX 5090 offers superior performance, the RTX 4090 remains an excellent choice for gaming, delivering top-tier performance without the need for the latest model.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke

"The RTX 4090 may be large and costly, but its performance is unmatched. As the only available card of its generation, it's unfair to compare it to older models, yet it sets a new standard. With its advanced hardware specs and DLSS 3 AI technology, the $1,599 price tag is justified by the exceptional frame rates it achieves."

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

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

$2,399.99 at Alienware

Dell offers an Alienware Aurora R16 equipped with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99. According to our review by Jackie, "If you already own a high-end graphics card from recent years, the RTX 5080 may not offer significant improvements over the RTX 4080. However, it does enhance gameplay with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation. For those upgrading from older GPUs, the RTX 5080 delivers a substantial performance boost, especially if you're keen on utilizing Nvidia's AI enhancements."

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives

Several CyberPowerPC options are available with the RTX 5070 Ti GPU, ranging from $2,069.99 to $2,369.99 at Amazon, featuring various CPU choices such as Intel Core i7-14700F, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and others, all paired with 32GB of RAM and 2TB storage.

New AMD Ryzen 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives

CyberPowerPC also offers systems with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs, priced from $1,819.99 to $2,179.99 at Best Buy, featuring a selection of AMD Ryzen and Intel Core CPUs, along with 32GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 1TB to 2TB.

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