High-end pre-built PCs often come with hefty price tags, but savvy shoppers can still snag incredible deals. Dell currently offers an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC featuring a GeForce RTX 4090 for $3,699.99—a $1,000 discount. With GeForce RTX 4090 prices climbing again, and standalone cards costing at least $2,000, building your own PC might not be the most cost-effective option. 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
$4,694.99 $3,699.99 at Alienware
This Alienware Aurora R16 boasts an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 4TB 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, outperforming all 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 unparalleled 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 ideal for AI applications.
A Note on RTX 5000 Series GPUs
NVIDIA's upcoming RTX 5000 series, launching late January, promises even greater power. The RTX 5090 will likely be significantly more expensive (around $2,000), and availability may be limited. The RTX 5080, with a $999 MSRP, might also face availability issues. While offering less VRAM (16GB vs 24GB) than the 4090, it won't likely dethrone the 4090 as the top performer.
A Note on Alienware's New "R16" Desktop Chassis
The R16, Alienware's 2024 design, is 40% smaller than previous models. Its efficient airflow design, drawing air through side and front intakes and exhausting through rear and top fans, effectively cools the system, especially with the included 240mm liquid cooler (superior to stock air cooling). While Dell showcased a new Area 51 chassis at CES 2025, its design closely resembles the R16.
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