Alienware Slashes Prices on RTX 4090 Gaming PCs

The GeForce RTX 4090, though a generation behind the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains a powerhouse in the world of graphics cards. It outperforms the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX, with only the RTX 5090 surpassing its capabilities. However, the RTX 5090 is notoriously difficult to find at its original price, often marked up significantly.

As the RTX 4090 has been discontinued, finding one has become increasingly challenging. Fortunately, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models featuring this 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 some of the best deals for RTX 4090-equipped systems, especially since other major manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have stopped offering RTX 4090 prebuilt options.

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, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The processor can be upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though for gaming, the default Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, with its 20 cores and 5.3GHz max turbo frequency, is more than sufficient. The system is cooled by a 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

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

The Dell Tower Plus offers similar specifications: 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, as it also enhances the CPU cooling from standard to advanced air cooling, suitable for a 125W TDP. This system is also powered by a 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Performance Comparison of RTX 4090 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 excels at running games at 4K resolution with over 60fps, even with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled, particularly when supported by DLSS. Path tracing remains a challenge for the RTX 4090, as it does for most GPUs, but it's rarely used outside of benchmarks or showcasing. The RTX 5090 may offer superior performance, but for most gamers, the RTX 4090's capabilities are more than adequate.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke

"The RTX 4090 may be large and costly, but its performance is unparalleled. As the only available card of its generation, it sets a high bar that others struggle to reach. With its impressive specs and DLSS 3 technology, the $1,599 price tag feels justified for the exceptional frame rates it delivers."

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 also offers an Alienware Aurora R16 with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99. The RTX 5080, one of the new Blackwell series, is hard to find. As Jackie notes in our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, "The RTX 5080 offers little advantage over the RTX 4080 for those with recent high-end cards. However, for users upgrading from older GPUs, the RTX 5080 provides a significant performance boost, especially with Nvidia's AI enhancements."

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