Save $1,000 Off This Decked Out Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4090 Gaming PC

High-end pre-built PCs often come with a hefty price tag, but savvy shoppers can still snag amazing deals. Dell currently offers a significant discount on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring a GeForce RTX 4090, for $3,699.99—a $1,000 saving. With GeForce RTX 4090 prices climbing again, and standalone cards costing at least $2,000, building your own PC might not be as cost-effective. Plus, a pre-built 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 $4,694.99 $3,699.99 at Alienware

This Alienware Aurora R16 boasts an Intel Core i9-14900KF CPU, a 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 remains the market's most powerful GPU, 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 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 next-generation GPUs, launching late January, will undoubtedly include a more powerful RTX 5090. However, expect a significantly higher price (around $2,000 for the Founder's Edition) and potential availability issues. The RTX 5080, priced at $999, may also face similar availability challenges. While promising, its 16GB VRAM and performance may not fully eclipse the 4090.

A Note on Alienware's New "R16" Desktop Chassis

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

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