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, building your own PC might not be as cost-effective, especially considering the all-inclusive warranty offered with a pre-built system.
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 AIO 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 buttery-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 upcoming RTX 5000 series GPUs, launching late January, will undoubtedly offer increased performance. However, expect a premium price. The RTX 5090's Founder's Edition is projected to retail around $2,000, with potential availability issues. The RTX 5080, priced at $999, may also face similar availability challenges. While promising, its 16GB VRAM compared to the 4090's 24GB and potential performance limitations suggest it won't immediately replace the 4090 as the top performer.
A Note on Alienware's "R16" Desktop Chassis
The R16 represents Alienware's 2024 desktop design, boasting a 40% smaller footprint than predecessors. Its efficient airflow design—drawing air from side intake vents and front fan, and exhausting via rear and top fans—effectively cools components. The included 240mm AIO liquid cooler significantly outperforms stock air cooling. While Dell unveiled a new Area 51 chassis at CES 2025, its design closely resembles the R16.
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