High-end prebuilt PCs often come with hefty price tags, but savvy shoppers can still find amazing deals. Dell currently offers a significant discount on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, equipped with a GeForce RTX 4090. For $3,699.99 (a $1,000 savings), you get a system that significantly undercuts the cost of building a comparable PC yourself, especially considering the rising prices of RTX 4090 graphics cards. This also includes the peace of mind of a comprehensive warranty.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC
Alienware Aurora R16 i9-14900KF RTX 4090 Gaming PC
$4,694.99 $4,694.99 $3,699.99 at Alienware
This powerhouse features an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, a GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a spacious 4TB NVMe SSD. The i9-14900KF, currently Intel's top gaming CPU, excels in both gaming and productivity. While known for its heat output, 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 leader in GPU performance, significantly outperforming all competitors. As Chris Coke noted in his review, "The RTX 4090 may be huge and expensive, but… it doesn’t blow the competition out of the water… even the $1,599 price doesn’t seem unreasonable for the unrivaled frame rates…" Expect smooth 4K gaming at ultra settings with ray tracing enabled, even on the most demanding titles. Its 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM also makes it ideal for AI tasks.
A Note on RTX 5000 Series GPUs
NVIDIA's upcoming RTX 5000 series, launching late January, will undoubtedly offer increased performance. However, expect significantly higher prices (around $2,000 for the RTX 5090 Founder's Edition) and potential availability issues. The RTX 5080, priced at $999, may also face similar challenges. While promising, it will likely feature less VRAM (16GB vs 24GB) than the 4090 and may not immediately surpass it as the top performer.
A Note on Alienware's R16 Chassis
The R16 represents Alienware's 2024 desktop design, boasting a 40% smaller footprint than its predecessors. Its efficient airflow design, utilizing side and front intakes and rear and top exhaust fans, along with a 240mm AIO radiator, ensures optimal cooling. While some configurations omit liquid cooling, Alienware's liquid cooling solution is superior and worth the upgrade. Note that Dell's new Area 51 chassis (CES 2025) shares a similar design.
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