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 near-impossible feat. Discontinued status makes sourcing an RTX 4090 challenging, but Dell offers two pre-built PCs with 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, as many other manufacturers, including Lenovo and HP, no longer offer RTX 4090 pre-built 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 boasts an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The CPU is upgradeable to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though this is unnecessary for most gamers. The Core Ultra 7 265F, with its 5.3GHz max turbo frequency and 20 cores, is more than capable, especially given that high-resolution gaming is largely GPU-bound. It's cooled by a 240mm AIO liquid cooler, and the system runs on 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: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Consider upgrading the CPU to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K for $100; this also upgrades cooling to a more robust 125W TDP heatsink. 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. Expect smooth 4K gaming at 60+fps with max settings and ray tracing enabled (even higher with DLSS). Path tracing remains demanding for all GPUs, but is rarely used outside benchmarking.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke:
"The RTX 4090 may be huge and expensive, but it delivers unparalleled performance. While currently the only readily available card of its generation, its impressive specs and DLSS 3 make its $1,599 price justifiable."
RTX 5070 Ti and RX 9070 XT Pre-built Alternatives
(List of CyberPowerPC systems with pricing and specifications)
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