Alienware Slashes Prices on RTX 4090 Gaming PCs

The GeForce RTX 4090, despite being a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most powerful graphics cards available today. It outperforms the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. Only the RTX 5090 surpasses it, yet obtaining one without a significant markup remains a challenge.

As the RTX 4090 has been discontinued, finding it has become increasingly difficult. Fortunately, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models equipped with this powerhouse GPU at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $2,999.99, while the Dell Tower Plus begins at $2,849.99. These are currently the best deals for an RTX 4090-equipped system, with other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP no longer offering such options.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

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

Priced at $2,999.99, this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features 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 standard Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is sufficient with its 20 cores and a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz. It's cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and powered 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

Available at a discounted price of $2,849.99, the Dell Tower Plus gaming PC is similarly equipped with 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 enhances the cooling system to an advanced air cooling setup, suitable for higher TDP requirements. The system is also powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

How does the RTX 4090 stack up against current cards?

The RTX 4090 remains the pinnacle of RTX 40 series performance, only outclassed by the RTX 5090. It excels at 4K gaming, delivering over 60fps with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled, especially when DLSS is utilized. While path tracing remains a challenge, it's a feature typically used for benchmarks or showcasing. For most gamers, the RTX 4090's capabilities far exceed what's needed, making the RTX 5090's performance largely superfluous.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke

"The RTX 4090 may be large and expensive, but its performance is unmatched. As the only available card from its generation, it stands out against older models with its hardware specs and DLSS 3 AI technology, justifying its $1,599 price tag with exceptional frame rates."

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

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

Dell offers the Alienware Aurora R16 with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99. According to our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review by Jackie, this card offers marginal improvements over the RTX 4080 but shines with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation in supported games, making it a strong choice for gamers upgrading from older GPUs.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

Priced at $2,069.99, this CyberPowerPC system offers robust performance with the RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 32GB of RAM.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

Available for $2,159.99, this model combines the RTX 5070 Ti with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU.

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

Priced at $2,199.99, this system features the high-performance Intel Core i9-14900F paired with the RTX 5070 Ti.

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)

Available for $2,209.99, this configuration includes the Intel Core i7-14700KF and RTX 5070 Ti for a balanced gaming experience.

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

Priced at $2,229.99, this model features the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 9900X alongside the RTX 5070 Ti.

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

Available for $2,259.99, this system combines the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with the RTX 5070 Ti for high-end gaming.

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

Priced at $2,319.99, this configuration features the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the RTX 5070 Ti for top-tier performance.

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

Available for $2,319.99, this system includes the high-performance Intel Core i9-14900KF and RTX 5070 Ti.

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

Priced at $2,369.99, this model offers the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285 alongside the RTX 5070 Ti for exceptional gaming performance.

New AMD Ryzen 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives

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

Priced at $2,069.99, this system features the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the Radeon RX 9070 XT for high-end gaming.

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

Available for $1,909.99, this model combines the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with the Radeon RX 9070 XT for a strong gaming setup.

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

Priced at $1,819.99, this system features the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the Radeon RX 9070 for solid gaming performance.

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

Available for $2,179.99, this configuration includes the powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285 and the Radeon RX 9070 XT for top-tier gaming.

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

Priced at $2,129.99, this model combines the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with the Radeon RX 9070 XT for exceptional performance.

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

Available for $2,049.99, this system features the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and the Radeon RX 9070 XT for a high-performance gaming setup.

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