Get a Dell or Alienware GeForce RTX 4090 Prebuilt Gaming PC for as Low as $2,850

The GeForce RTX 4090, while a generation behind the Blackwell 50 series, remains a powerhouse, outperforming the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. Only the RTX 5090 surpasses it, but finding one at a reasonable price is a near-impossible feat.

Due to its discontinuation, sourcing an RTX 4090 is increasingly difficult. However, Dell offers two pre-built gaming PCs featuring this GPU at competitive prices: the Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $3,299.99, and the Dell Tower Plus, starting at $2,849.99. These represent some of the best deals currently available for an RTX 4090 pre-built system, as many other manufacturers, including Lenovo and HP, have ceased offering RTX 4090 configurations.

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 boasts an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The processor is upgradable to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though this is generally unnecessary for gaming. The included Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a 5.3GHz max turbo frequency and 20 cores, cooled by a 240mm AIO liquid cooler. The system is powered by a 1000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

Dell Tower Plus RTX 4090 Gaming PC

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

$2,849.99 at Dell ($3,149.99 - $300)
The Dell Tower Plus offers similar specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Upgrading the processor to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K for $100 is recommended; it improves the CPU cooler to a more robust 125W TDP heatsink. It's powered by a 1000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

RTX 4090 Performance: A Current Perspective

The RTX 4090 reigns supreme among RTX 40 series GPUs. Only the $2000 RTX 5090 offers superior performance. It effortlessly handles 4K gaming, delivering 60+fps at max settings with ray tracing enabled (even higher with DLSS). Path tracing remains demanding for all GPUs, but is rarely used outside benchmarking. While the RTX 5090 is faster, the 4090's performance is exceptional for most users.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke: "The RTX 4090 may be huge and expensive, but it delivers unrivaled frame rates. Even the $1,599 price seems reasonable given its performance and DLSS 3 capabilities."

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