The GeForce RTX 4090, despite being a generation behind the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most powerful graphics cards available today. It outperforms the GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 4080 Super, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and RX 7900 XTX. The only GPU that surpasses it is the RTX 5090, which is notoriously difficult to find without significant price markups.

As the RTX 4090 has been discontinued, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find. However, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models with the RTX 4090 at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16 starts at $2,999.99, and the Dell Tower Plus starts at $2,849.99. These are among the best deals currently available for a system equipped with an RTX 4090, as other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have ceased offering prebuilt PCs with this GPU.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 4090 Gaming PC

$2,999.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. You can upgrade the processor to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though it's not necessary for gaming, as performance at higher resolutions is typically GPU-bound. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, with a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores, is more than sufficient. The system is 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

$3,149.99 save 10% $2,849.99 at Dell

The Dell Tower Plus gaming PC features similar specs: an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. I recommend upgrading the processor to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K for an additional $100. This upgrade also improves the CPU cooling from "standard air cooling" to "advanced air cooling," with a more robust tower heatsink fan 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 is the most powerful RTX 40 series GPU available. Only the RTX 5090, with its $2,000 MSRP, outperforms it. The RTX 4090 can comfortably run any game at 4K resolution, achieving 60+ fps even with all settings maxed out and ray tracing enabled, especially when DLSS is supported. The only setting where the RTX 4090 struggles, like all GPUs, is path tracing, which is rarely used outside of benchmarks or for social media show-offs. For most gamers, the RTX 4090's performance is more than sufficient.

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 available, so comparisons are limited to older models. However, with its impressive hardware specs and DLSS 3 AI capabilities, the $1,599 price tag seems justified for the incredible frame rates it delivers."

Alternative: Alienware RTX 5080 Gaming PC for $2,500

Alienware Aurora R16 Intel Core Ultra 7 265F RTX 5080 Gaming PC

$2,399.99 at Alienware

Dell offers an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99 shipped. The RTX 5080 is one of the new Blackwell graphics cards, which are hard to find. In our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE review, Jackie notes that "If you already have a high-end graphics card from recent years, the RTX 5080 might not offer significant performance gains over the RTX 4080. However, the DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation can enhance gameplay in supported titles. For gamers with older cards seeking a substantial boost, the RTX 5080 is a solid choice, especially if you appreciate Nvidia's AI features."

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