The GeForce RTX 4090, despite being a generation older than the new Blackwell 50 series GPUs, remains one of the most powerful graphics cards available. 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 hard to find at its original price due to significant markups.

With the RTX 4090 now discontinued, finding one has become increasingly difficult. However, Dell offers two prebuilt gaming PC models that still come equipped with this powerhouse GPU at competitive prices. The Alienware Aurora R16, starting at $2,999.99, and the Dell Tower Plus, starting at $2,849.99, are currently the best options for securing an RTX 4090. Other manufacturers like Lenovo and HP have discontinued their RTX 4090 prebuilt models.

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 comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. You can upgrade the CPU to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, though it's not necessary for gaming as the focus is primarily on GPU performance. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz and 20 cores, supported by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler and 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 is equipped with similar specs: an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 16GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. For an additional $100, upgrading to the Intel Core Ultra 7 285K is recommended. This upgrade also improves the 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 top performer among the RTX 40 series GPUs. Only the RTX 5090, with its $2,000 MSRP, outshines it in performance. The RTX 4090 can handle every game at 4K resolution with over 60fps, even with maximum settings and ray tracing enabled, particularly when using DLSS. The only feature it struggles with is path tracing, which is rarely used outside of benchmarks and social media showcases. For most gamers, the RTX 4090 provides more than enough power, making the RTX 5090's performance gains less necessary.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Review by Chris Coke

"The RTX 4090 may be large and pricey, but its performance is unmatched. As the only available card of its generation, it's compared against older models, and its hardware specs and DLSS 3 AI capabilities justify its $1,599 price tag with exceptional frame rates."

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 the Alienware Aurora R16 with the new GeForce RTX 5080 GPU for $2,499.99 shipped. The RTX 5080 is part of the new Blackwell series, but it doesn't significantly outperform the RTX 4080. However, it does offer enhanced performance with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation, making it a good choice for those with older GPUs seeking a substantial upgrade.

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