The GeForce RTX 4090, though a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains a powerhouse in the graphics card market. It outshines the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. Only the RTX 5090 surpasses it in performance, but finding one at a reasonable price is akin to striking gold. With the RTX 4090 now discontinued, sourcing it has become challenging. Fortunately, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models featuring 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 among the best deals available for an RTX 4090-equipped system, as many other 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
Priced at $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 CPU can be upgraded to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though it's not necessary for gaming-focused setups. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz with 20 cores, cooled by a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The system is powered by a robust 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 Dell for $2,849.99 after a 10% discount from $3,149.99, the Dell Tower Plus gaming PC boasts similar specs: 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 not only provides a superior processor but also upgrades the cooling to "advanced air cooling," 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 most powerful RTX 40 series GPU available, surpassed only by the RTX 5090, which has a $2,000 MSRP. It effortlessly handles games at 4K resolution, achieving over 60fps with all settings maxed out and ray tracing enabled, especially when DLSS is supported. The only challenge it faces is path tracing, typically used for benchmarks or show-offs. For most gamers, the RTX 4090's performance is more than sufficient, rendering the RTX 5090's additional power unnecessary.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke
"The RTX 4090 may be large and pricey, but it outperforms its competitors by a significant margin. As the only card of its generation currently available, comparisons are limited to older models. Nonetheless, its impressive hardware and DLSS 3 AI capabilities justify its $1,599 price tag, delivering unmatched frame rates."
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives:
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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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)
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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)
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New AMD Ryzen 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives:
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9700X RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Priced at $1,819.99 at Best Buy.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Priced at $2,179.99 at Best Buy.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Priced at $2,129.99 at Best Buy.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Priced at $2,049.99 at Best Buy.
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