The GeForce RTX 4090, while a generation older than the Blackwell 50 series, remains a powerhouse, outperforming the 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 Herculean task. Discontinued status makes the RTX 4090 increasingly scarce. However, Dell offers two pre-built 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 are among the best deals currently available for an RTX 4090 system, with many other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP having discontinued their RTX 4090 offerings.
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 unnecessary for most gamers. The included Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a powerful processor with 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 specs: an 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, as this improves the CPU cooling to a 125W TDP "advanced air cooling" solution. Power is provided by a 1000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
RTX 4090 Performance
The RTX 4090 reigns supreme among RTX 40 series GPUs. Only the $2000 RTX 5090 outperforms it. It handles 4K gaming flawlessly, delivering 60+fps at max settings with ray tracing, especially with DLSS support. Path tracing remains a challenge for all GPUs, but rarely used outside of benchmarks. While the RTX 5090 offers a performance edge, the RTX 4090 excels in most gaming scenarios for the vast majority of users.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke
"The RTX 4090 may be huge and expensive, but it delivers unparalleled performance. Currently, it’s the only card of its generation readily available, so comparisons are limited. However, its hardware and DLSS 3 capabilities justify the $1,599 price for its unmatched frame rates."
RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives
Various CyberPowerPC configurations with RTX 5070 Ti GPUs are listed with varying prices and specifications (details omitted for brevity).
AMD Radeon RX 9070/9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives
Various CyberPowerPC configurations with Radeon RX 9070/9070 XT GPUs are listed with varying prices and specifications (details omitted for brevity).
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