This Decked Out Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC Drops to Below $3,000

High-end pre-built PCs usually come with a hefty price tag, but savvy shoppers can snag significant savings with the right deals. Currently, Dell is offering an Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with a GeForce RTX 4090 for just $2,899.99—a $1,000 discount! This is a remarkable price for an RTX 4090 system, especially considering the recent price increases for these graphics cards. Purchasing a standalone RTX 4090 alone would likely cost over $2,000, making a pre-built option surprisingly cost-effective. Plus, you get the added benefit of a comprehensive warranty.

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 boasts an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, a 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 tasks. While known for running warm, it's effectively cooled by a robust 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler. The system is powered by a reliable 1,000W 80PLUS Platinum power supply.

The RTX 4090 remains the market's most powerful GPU, 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 at ultra settings with 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 GPUs, launching late January, will undoubtedly offer increased performance. However, expect significantly higher prices. The RTX 5090's expected $2,000 MSRP and potential availability issues make the current RTX 4090 deal even more attractive. The RTX 5080, while priced at $999, may also suffer from limited availability and possesses less VRAM (16GB vs 24GB) than the 4090.

A Note on Alienware's "R16" Desktop Chassis

The R16, Alienware's 2024 desktop design, is 40% smaller than previous models. Its efficient airflow design, incorporating side intakes, front and rear 120mm fans, and two 120mm top fans (with a 240mm AIO radiator mounted on top), ensures effective cooling. While some configurations omit liquid cooling, we generally recommend it due to its superior performance compared to stock air cooling. Note that Dell's new Area 51 chassis (announced at CES 2025) shares a similar design.

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