Dell, Alienware RTX 4090 Gaming PCs Start at $2,850

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

As the RTX 4090 has been discontinued, finding one is becoming increasingly difficult. Fortunately, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models featuring this GPU at reasonable prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $3,299.99, while the Dell Tower Plus begins at $2,849.99. These are currently the best-priced options for an RTX 4090-equipped system, as other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have stopped offering RTX 4090 prebuilt gaming PCs.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

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

$3,299.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a 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, but for gaming, the default Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is sufficient. With a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores, it's a solid choice. 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 specs with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a 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 enhances the CPU cooling to a more robust tower heatsink fan rated for 125W TDP. The 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 performer among the RTX 40 series GPUs. Only the RTX 5090, with a $2,000 MSRP, surpasses it. This card excels at 4K gaming, delivering over 60fps with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled, especially when using DLSS. The only setting it struggles with is path tracing, which is rarely used outside of benchmarks or social media showcases. For most gamers, the RTX 4090's performance is more than sufficient.

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 card of its generation currently available, it outshines competitors from the past few years. With its impressive specs and DLSS 3 AI enhancements, the $1,599 price tag is justified by the exceptional frame rates it delivers."

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