High-end pre-built PCs often come with hefty price tags, but savvy shoppers can still snag significant savings. Dell currently offers an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC featuring a GeForce RTX 4090 for just $2,899.99—a $1,000 discount! This marks one of the most affordable RTX 4090 gaming PC deals in months. With GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards seeing a price resurgence, a standalone card will cost at least $2,000 from reputable vendors, making a DIY build less cost-effective. Plus, a pre-built PC offers the advantage of a comprehensive warranty.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC
Alienware Aurora R16 i9-14900KF RTX 4090 Gaming PC
$3,699.99 $2,899.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 boasts an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900KF is currently Intel's top gaming CPU, excelling in both gaming and productivity. While known for running warm, it's effectively cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The system is powered by a reliable 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 4090 remains the market's most powerful GPU, significantly outperforming competitors from both NVIDIA and AMD. As Chris Coke noted in his RTX 4090 review, "The RTX 4090 may be huge and expensive, but it delivers unrivaled frame rates... even the $1,599 price doesn’t seem unreasonable." Expect smooth 4K gaming with ultra settings and ray tracing enabled, even on the most demanding titles like *Black Myth: Wukong* or *Warhammer Space Marine 2*. Its 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM also makes it a popular choice for AI applications.
A Note on RTX 5000 Series GPUs
NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs, launching in late January, will include the RTX 5090—a more powerful card, but at a significantly higher price (estimated $2,000 for the Founder's Edition). The RTX 5080, priced around $999, might also face availability challenges. While promising, its 16GB VRAM and performance might not fully replace the 4090's dominance.
A Note on Alienware's Newest "R16" Desktop Chassis
The R16, Alienware's 2024 design, is 40% smaller than previous models. Its efficient airflow design, utilizing side intake vents, front and rear 120mm fans, and top-mounted 120mm fans with a 240mm AIO radiator, ensures effective cooling. While some configurations omit liquid cooling, Alienware's liquid cooling solution is superior and worth the premium. Note that Dell's new Area 51 chassis (CES 2025) shares a similar design to the R16.
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