High-end pre-built PCs often come with hefty price tags, but savvy shoppers can still snag significant savings. Dell currently offers the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, boasting a GeForce RTX 4090, for just $2,899.99—a $1,000 discount! This marks one of the most affordable RTX 4090 PCs 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 comprehensive warranty included 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 packs an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, 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 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.
The RTX 4090 reigns supreme as the most powerful GPU available, 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 ideal for AI applications.
A Note on RTX 5000 Series GPUs
NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs, launching late January, will undoubtedly offer increased power. However, the RTX 5090 will command a premium price (estimated $2,000 for the Founder's Edition), and availability may be limited. The RTX 5080, with a projected $999 price point, may also face availability challenges. While promising, its 16GB VRAM compared to the 4090's 24GB and potential performance limitations suggest it won't fully replace the 4090.
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—drawing air from side and front intakes and exhausting through rear and top fans—effectively cools the system, especially with the included 240mm liquid cooling radiator. While some configurations omit liquid cooling, we recommend it for superior performance. Note that Dell's new Area 51 chassis (announced at CES 2025) shares a similar design to the R16.
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