The GeForce RTX 4090, though a generation behind the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most powerful graphics cards available, surpassing the capabilities of the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. The only GPU that outperforms it is the RTX 5090, which is notoriously hard to find at its original price due to high demand and markups.
With the RTX 4090 being discontinued, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Fortunately, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC options that include the RTX 4090 at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $3,299.99, while the Dell Tower Plus is available from $2,849.99. These are some of the best deals for RTX 4090-equipped systems, especially since other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have stopped offering RTX 4090 prebuilt PCs.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC
Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC
Available at Alienware for $3,299.99, the Alienware Aurora R16 comes 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 typically unnecessary for gaming-focused builds. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a robust performance with a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores. It's 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
Priced at $2,849.99 after a 10% discount from its original $3,149.99 at Dell, the Dell Tower Plus features an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. For an additional $100, upgrading to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K is recommended, as it not only enhances performance but also upgrades the cooling to a more robust "advanced air cooling" system 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 remains the pinnacle of the RTX 40 series in terms of performance. It's only surpassed by the RTX 5090, which carries a $2,000 MSRP. The RTX 4090 can effortlessly handle games at 4K resolution, delivering over 60fps even with max settings and ray tracing enabled, especially when DLSS is in use. While it struggles with path tracing—a feature typically used in benchmarks or for social media—the RTX 4090 excels in virtually all gaming scenarios, making the RTX 5090's additional power unnecessary for most users.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke
"The RTX 4090 may be large and pricey, but its performance is unmatched. It's the only card of its generation readily available, making comparisons to older models somewhat unfair. Yet, with its superior hardware and DLSS 3 technology, the $1,599 price tag seems justified given the exceptional frame rates it achieves."
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Prebuilt Alternatives:
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Amazon for $2,069.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i9-14900F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i7-14700KF 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)
Available at Amazon for $2,229.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Amazon for $2,259.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Amazon for $2,319.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core i9-14900KF RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Amazon for $2,319.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Amazon for $2,369.99.
New AMD Ryzen 9070 / 9070 XT Prebuilt Alternatives:
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Best Buy for $2,069.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9700X RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Best Buy for $1,909.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)
Available at Best Buy for $1,819.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 9 285 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Best Buy for $2,179.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Best Buy for $2,129.99.
CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)
Available at Best Buy for $2,049.99.
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