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In these RAMpocalypse-infested times, you have to sacrifice something to get a good gaming laptop at an affordable price, and in this case, it's the GPU's power limit—just 85 W, which lowers the chip's full capabilities. At least everything else is nice for the money, and it's plenty skinny. This is the cheapest RTX 5070 machine I can find right now I'd buy with my own cash, and a pretty sweet deal when most of the competition is ranging around the $1,500 mark.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (85 W) | Ryzen 7 260 | 16-inch | 2880 x 1620 | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

Price check: B&H Photo $1,200

You can find an RX 9070 XT gaming PC for a little cheaper than this, however in addition to this you're not only getting 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, but also a 9800X3D. That's the best gaming CPU currently on the market, so there shouldn't be any bottlenecking going on here, even in CPU-intensive games. This is a very high-end PC for the price point, altogether.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD

Entry-level OLED gaming is now, officially, affordable. This Acer 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED does come with some compromises in terms of brightness. But OLED gaming, even slightly attenuated, is still something very special indeed.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | 200 nits SDR / 400 nits HDR | QD-OLED

The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti is a lot cheaper than the 16 GB one, and while the extra VRAM will be useful in the future, it's absolutely not worth paying $200 more for it, despite the clear benefits. This is a great little GPU for the money. This deal is for Prime members only, but Newegg has it at the same price when you use the $20 rebate card.

Key specs: 4608 shaders | 2692 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR7

RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB price check: Newegg $349.99 | Best Buy $369.99 | Walmart $369.99 | B&H $374.99

I'm a big fan of this mildly anachronistic gaming laptop. It's thick, can be loud, but it delivers on gaming performance and does so for an affordable price tag. The RTX 5070 Ti at its heart is a quality 12 GB mobile GPU, has a 140 W power limit, and if you run it on balanced mode you'll still get good gaming performance without the turbine whine of the fans. A great machine at a great price, with a speedy screen, too. I'd prefer more storage, but if it's gaming performance that's your priority, this will deliver.

Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $1,799.99 (16 GB DDR5)

This is about as entry-level as I'd go before considering ditching the discrete GPU altogether for a cheaper build with a good iGPU. That's primarily because you're only getting 16 GB of DDR4 RAM here. But for this price, it's fantastic value and a great entry into PC gaming.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

It doesn't get much better than this, folks. A 4K, 27-inch gaming monitor for under $250. It's an IPS panel with a 1 ms response time and is what's known as a dual mode monitor. That means it runs at both 4K/144 Hz and 1080p/288 Hz. Perfect for blending both competitive gaming and immersive single-player gaming.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K + 1080p (dual mode) | 144/288 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

Our best high-performance gaming laptop pick features a monstrous collection of components. The RTX 5080 is a full-strength 175 W variant, the panel is a 240 Hz OLED stunner, the Intel CPU is mega, and as our Dave found in his review, the gaming performance is simply excellent. It's one of the fastest laptops we've tested to date, yet comes wrapped in a chassis you'd actually want to show off—although it must be said, it's a pretty sizeable machine to lug around. Expensive, too, but at least it's about as fast as it gets.

Key specs: RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz OLED | 1600p | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD

Price check: Lenovo $3,199.99

The RX 9070 GRE is the latest entry in AMD's RX 9000-series, and for the money, you're getting a great mid-range graphics card. If it stays at this price, then it will be the sensible choice over the RTX 5060 Ti. Let's hope that there's enough supply, as stocks are already looking a bit thin. You need to have a Newegg account and use the same email address to claim the $50 promo code.

Key specs: 3072 shaders | 2920 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR6

RX 9070 GRE price check: Amazon $539.99 | Best Buy $549.99 | Walmart $549.99 | B&H $579.99

If you're on a tight budget but still want a decent-sized, speedy 1440p monitor, this KTC is well worth considering. It's a very bright display, with a 200 Hz refresh rate (which can be overdriven to 210 Hz with DisplayPort), making it ideal for esports and fast shooters.

Key specs: 27-inch | 210 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

It's worth noting that this is a big gaming laptop. The standard 15-inch LOQ machines are relatively chunky (but with a chassis that definitely doesn't feel budget) and this 17-incher is going to feel large. But this is also the most affordable gaming laptop I've spotted for a while, and the RTX 5050 at its heart is a full 115 W version giving you the best our favorite budget GPU can deliver. It's sporting a 1080p, 165 Hz display, so not unbalanced compared with the graphics card at all. You're getting 16 GB DDR5 memory, a 10-core Intel Core i5 13450HX CPU, but a now-expected 512 GB SSD. Be aware there is a cheaper version of this machine with just 12 GB of memory, which might just be a step down too far, especially as this 16 GB machine will be single channel memory, too.

Key specs: RTX 5050 (115 W) | Core i5 13450HX | 17-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB

The big Lenovo aside, this is one of the cheapest we've found an RTX 5050 gaming laptop we'd actually buy for a while. There are others, but you may well be looking at a 45 W TGP in those cases. For budget gaming laptops I would absolutely make sure to track down the wattage the GPU is specced to run at before making a purchase. The 75 W RTX 5050 isn't terrible, but it's not the highest you'll find—although it will be pretty capable with the 1080p screen attached to it.

Key specs: RTX 5050 (75 W) | Core i5 13420H | 15-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB

Price check: Amazon $889

In these RAMpocalypse-infested times, you have to sacrifice something to get a good gaming laptop at an affordable price, and in this case, it's the GPU's power limit—just 85 W, which lowers the chip's full capabilities. At least everything else is nice for the money, and it's plenty skinny. This is the cheapest RTX 5070 machine I can find right now I'd buy with my own cash, and a pretty sweet deal when most of the competition is ranging around the $1,500 mark.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (85 W) | Ryzen 7 260 | 16-inch | 2880 x 1620 | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

Price check: B&H Photo $1,200

This Lenovo LOQ machine is slightly above the magic $1,000 figure, but it does have a decent 100 W GPU, a speedy 1080p screen, and the now miserably familiar memory/storage combo of a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM. The memory side wouldn't be too bad if it wasn't for the fact it's single channel, but in our review that didn't actually harm gaming performance.

Key specs: RTX 5060 (100 W) | Ryzen 7 250 | 15-inch | 144 Hz | 1080p | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $1,099.99

This is a lot to pay for an RTX 5060 gaming laptop, but once you take into account the fact you're getting a 240 Hz OLED panel thrown into the bargain, this deal makes a lot more sense—although I have seen it for cheaper in recent months. Being a 1600p display, the 115 W RTX 5060 mobile here will need some DLSS and MFG help to make the most of it at native res, but this is still a slim and sleek machine with a very high desirability factor.

Key specs: RTX 5060 (115 W) | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz OLED | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Price check: Newegg $1,681.24

This little 14-inch, backpack-friendly Asus machine has an OLED display, and that makes it well worth considering for this sort of cash. The RTX 5060 mobile at its heart will definitely need a dose of DLSS in demanding games to make the most of its 1800p resolution, but there's a lot to like here. It's properly portable—and properly priced, too.

Key specs: RTX 5060 | Ryzen 9 270 | 14-inch | 1800p | 120 Hz OLED | 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 1 TB SSD

Yet another Acer machine beating many of the other offerings in terms of value, and this one in terms of scale, too. For not much more than the 16-inch machines above you're getting a 17-inch 1080p laptop and that extra screen size does show. Again, it's a conservative 95 W GPU, but the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen is solid, and so is the 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB SSD combo.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (95 W) | Ryzen 7 260 | 17-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

Thought 32 GB gaming laptop deals were dead? So did I, to be honest. But this one's a peach for the cash, given that RAM prices are utterly ludicrous right now. It's also got a 240 Hz IPS display, a 115 W RTX 5070 mobile, and a chonky 24-core Intel CPU. Be still, my beating heart.

Key specs: RTX 5070 | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This particular lappy has 32 GB of DDR5, a 10-core AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor, and a 240 Hz screen for fairly reasonable money. And of course, it's all being driven by a 115 W RTX 5070 mobile, which should do rather nicely. You'll need some DLSS assistance to make the most of the refresh rate (particularly at 1600p), but this machine has a good chunk of premium hardware for more reasonable cash.

Key specs: RTX 5070 | Ryzen AI 9 365 | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

If you like your laptops with absolutely mahoosive screens, try this Asus on for size. It's got an 18-inch, 240 Hz 1600p display, which makes it much more of a desktop replacement than something you'd chuck in your bag. The 115 W RTX 5070 here will need some DLSS assistance to make the most of the refresh rate and resolution, but with an eight core, 16-thread AMD processor and 16 GB of DDR5, it's pretty well-specced overall. A 1 TB SSD is nice to see these days, too.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (115 W) | Ryzen 7 260 | 18-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

The G16 has been a firm favorite here at PC Gamer since Asus started wrapping them in milled aluminium chassis designs, and this one's got that super slim, super sleek feel. What you're getting here for the cash is a very portable form factor, a hyper-premium design, and a 240 Hz OLED. Some of the new models are a little noisy thanks to some saw-toothed fan profiles and hot-running Intel chips, as we found in our review of the RTX 5080 version, but this is still a gaming laptop I'd be happy to call my own.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (105 W) | Core Ultra 9 285H | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz OLED | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This Legion lappy used to be cheaper, but as the memory crisis pushes gaming laptop pricing ever higher, it's jumped recently. Even at this price, though, it's a very well-equipped machine well worth considering, with an extremely powerful Intel chip at its heart, a beautiful OLED panel, and a 1 TB SSD. It's a shame about the 16 GB of RAM—but it's still plenty to get gaming with, and given the state of the memory market at the moment, it's about the best you can hope for at this sort of cash.

Key specs: RTX 5070 (115 W) | Core i9 14900HX | 15.1-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz OLED | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $1,699.99 (Core Ultra 9 275HX)

I'm a big fan of this mildly anachronistic gaming laptop. It's thick, can be loud, but it delivers on gaming performance and does so for an affordable price tag. The RTX 5070 Ti at its heart is a quality 12 GB mobile GPU, has a 140 W power limit, and if you run it on balanced mode you'll still get good gaming performance on the 1200p screen but without the turbine whine of the fans. A great machine at a great price. I'd prefer more storage, but if it's gaming performance that's your priority, this will deliver.

Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 144 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $1,799.99 (16 GB DDR5)

This is a seriously beefy set of components for the cash. With a full-spec RTX 5070 Ti mobile handling the graphics duties, plus a 24-core Intel chip in the CPU spot, this gaming laptop has a serious amount of gaming and productivity firepower. I'd like to see some more RAM, but hey, at least it's a simple upgrade later on if you can afford the extra modules. Otherwise? I'd be grabbing one of these at this price, no worries. Oh, and don't forget to check out the screen. 1600p 240 Hz, with this GPU? Yes please.

Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This is a pretty powerful gaming laptop for the money, although it used to turn up on discount for a bit cheaper. First, you get that RTX 5070 mobile GPU, which is a very capable chip for a 1920 x 1200 resolution, especially with a 115 W TGP. And second, you get a 16-core, 32-thread AMD processor which is a mobile beast. Throw in 16 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB SSD and you've got a lot of high-powered hardware with a decent saving.

Key specs: Ryzen 9 8940HX | RTX 5070 (115 W) | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz

This lappy has a honking, chonking, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU throbbing away in its RGB lit chassis. It's a 16-core 32-thread beastie from the previous generation, which, in combination with a 140 W RTX 5070 Ti mobile, should make for some serious gaming performance. The screen is a 165 Hz 1200p model, too, which the graphics chip should have no problem maxing out in most games.

Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti (140 W) | Ryzen 9 8940HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This 16-inch lappy is relatively slim and sleek, being one of Acer's S-line models, which is all the more surprising given the hardware nestled inside. It's got a 1600p 240 Hz OLED display, which is kept fed by a 24-core Intel chip and a 115 W RTX 5070 Ti. Those are some pretty mega components, and you even get 32 GB of DDR5 in the middle of the RAMpocalypse. It's a shame it isn't as cheap as it once was, but given the specs, it's still well worth considering.

Key specs: RTX 5070 Ti | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz OLED | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This Vector is still one of the cheapest RTX 5080 gaming laptops you can find right now, but it has jumped in price recently. Our Dave reviewed the Vector 16 HX AI last year and likes the value proposition you get when you take into account that mega GPU, although it is a bit of a hairdryer on full whack. Still, stick it in Balanced mode and the noise is much more reasonable.

Key specs: RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $2,450 | Newegg $2,414.55

So, we have a pair of RTX 5080 gaming laptops coming in under the $2,500 mark, and this one comes with a chonky 32 GB of DDR5 memory so that should be the one to go for, right? After all, RAM upgrades are expensive, but before you stick it into your shopping basket there are some things you should know. Sure, if you value memory above all, go ahead, but the Core 7 240H chip is a ten-core, 16-thread one that will fall behind the Core Ultra 9 275HX of the MSI below. Gigabyte also has a habit of hobbling its GPUs, so the RTX 5080 here is only running at 115 W, which might make it quieter and cooler, but also definitively slower. You picks your laptop, you chooses your battles.

Key specs: Intel Core 7 240H | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz

Our best high-performance gaming laptop pick features a monstrous collection of components. The RTX 5080 is a full-strength 175 W variant, the panel is a 240 Hz OLED stunner, the Intel CPU is mega, and as our Dave found in his review, the gaming performance is simply excellent. It's one of the fastest laptops we've tested to date, yet comes wrapped in a chassis you'd actually want to show off—although it must be said, it's a pretty sizeable machine to lug around. Expensive, too, but at least it's about as fast as it gets.

Key specs: RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz OLED | 1600p | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD

Price check: Lenovo $3,199.99

The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 5700G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

This is about as entry-level as I'd go before considering ditching the discrete GPU altogether for a cheaper build with a good iGPU. That's primarily because you're only getting 16 GB of DDR4 RAM here. But for this price, it's fantastic value and a great entry into PC gaming.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD

If you're not quite sure whether you want an RTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti gaming PC, why not go for something in-between? The RX 9060 XT delivers performance somewhere between the two, and here you're getting DDR5 RAM and an AM5 platform that you can upgrade with a high-end X3D CPU down the line, too.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 7700 | RX 9060 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

You're only getting 16 GB of pretty slow DDR5 memory here, but to balance that out you're getting a decent budget CPU-GPU combo for a very reasonable price. For 1080p and some lighter 1440p gaming, this rig should take you quite far.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD

If you're looking for a mid-range gaming PC that's a bit more on the budget side, I'd say this is a good shout. That's primarily because you're getting an RTX 5060 Ti with the full 16 GB of VRAM, meaning you should be set on the video memory front for any game in the foreseeable future.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 9600X | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD

This gaming PC has definitely got the coolness factor—and I'm not just talking about Thermaltake's track record when it comes to managing airflow. Inside the crisp white case, you'll spy not just an RTX 5070 but also a budget Intel Core i5 14400F CPU which offers plenty of bang for your buck.

Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

For the price, this is as high-end of a rig as I've seen in quite a while. Sure, it's a little bit of a glass cannon as it's only rocking 16 GB of RAM and a mid-range CPU, but that 9070 XT is definitely high-end, making this build great for gaming. You'll have to keep your library relatively light, and your background apps closed, but you'll then be able to churn through frames.

Key specs: Ryzen 5 9600X | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

You can find an RX 9070 XT gaming PC for a little cheaper than this, however here you're not only getting 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, but also a 9800X3D. That's the best gaming CPU currently on the market, so there shouldn't be any bottlenecking going on here, even in CPU-intensive games.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD

There's little more I need to do than point at the GPU and the price tag, here. I don't think we've seen a decent RTX 5080 gaming PC for this price—or possibly any RTX 5080 gaming PC—for quite some time. Sure, you're not getting the fastest CPU, so it's perhaps not for those of you that like really CPU-intensive games, but for everyone else this is great value at the high-end.d

Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB

In the current market, this is a decent price for a truly high-end gaming PC. The one caveat to that designator is the processor: it won't give you the same gaming performance as an X3D chip will, and we're certainly in X3D territory at this price range. That being said, the 265F is a decent enough productivity chip, and it won't be a massive bottleneck for gaming. Most games are GPU-bound, after all.

Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

This not only comes with the second-fastest graphics card on the market, the RTX 5080, but also the best CPU for gaming, the Ryzen 7 9800XD. Of course it's not a cheap rig, but given you're getting top-tier components for truly top-end performance, it's a great rig with tons of longevity.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

Price check: Best Buy $2,856

You're getting not only the fastest consumer GPU on the market, here, but also the absolute best CPU for gaming. What more needs to be said? Well, just that you're also getting a nice amount of fast RAM and storage. It's mighty expensive, but getting top-end performance doesn't come cheap.

Key specs: Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD

This Battlemage-powered card is only a fraction slower than the last-gen A770, the most powerful Alchemist model, but it's worth noting that some games still don't like Intel's GPU architecture. You are getting quite a lot of GPU for the money, but it's a tough one to recommend when an Arc B580 costs only a little more.

Key specs: 2304 shaders | 2660 MHz boost | 10 GB GDDR6

Arc B570 price check: Walmart $249.99 | Amazon $259.99 | Best Buy $264.99

Although it can be really fast in some games, the B580 isn't as consistent as AMD and Nvidia's offerings. However, the one thing it is consistent at is sporting an increased price tag and a reduction in stock levels. Only worth considering if you want more than 8 GB of VRAM or Intel's excellent video encoders.

Key specs: 2560 shaders | 2670 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR6

Arc B580 price check: Walmart $289.99 | Amazon $303.63 | Best Buy $307.49

Nvidia's lowliest member of the RTX 50-series family isn't going to win many awards. Well, that was before prices for all GPUs went up and while the RTX 5050 is only a little faster than the Arc B570, its performance is more consistent. As things currently stand, it's actually the best budget graphics card around.

Key specs: 2560 shaders | 2587 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR6

RTX 5050 price check: Best Buy $289.99 | Walmart $299 | Newegg $299.99 | B&H $309.99

The RTX 5060 isn't massively faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4060, but having full support for DLSS 4.5 is certainly a plus. It's not a bad graphics card, by any means, but it should really be cheaper than this. Complete the $20 rebate card to get the full discount.

Key specs: 2048 shaders | 2540 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR7

RTX 5060 price check: Amazon $339.99 | Best Buy $339.99 | Walmart $359 | B&H $354.99

Nvidia's RTX 5060 has superior upscaling and frame generation technologies, but AMD's little RX 9060 XT has it beat on raw GPU power, including ray tracing. It probably isn't worth paying $80 more for the 16 GB version, though, even though the extra VRAM can make a big difference in some games.

Key specs: 2048 shaders | 3320 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR6

RX 9060 XT 8 GB price check: Newegg $349.99 | Amazon $359.99

The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti is a lot cheaper than the 16 GB one, and while the extra VRAM will be useful in the future, it's absolutely not worth paying $200 more for it, despite the clear benefits. This is a great little GPU for the money. This deal is for Prime members only, but Newegg has it at the same price when you use the $20 rebate card.

Key specs: 4608 shaders | 2692 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR7

RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB price check: Newegg $349.99 | Best Buy $369.99 | Walmart $369.99 | B&H $374.99

The 16 GB version of the RX 9060 XT isn't quite as fast as the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB card when ray tracing is involved, but outside of that, it's generally on par, and you're paying quite a lot less money. That counts for a lot these days.

Key specs: 2048 shaders | 3290 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR6

RX 9060 XT 16 GB price check: Best Buy $429.99 | Newegg $429.99 | Walmart $429.99 | B&H $477

The RX 9070 GRE is the latest entry in AMD's RX 9000-series, and for the money, you're getting a great mid-range graphics card. If it stays at this price, then it will be the sensible choice over the RTX 5060 Ti. Let's hope that there's enough supply, as stocks are already looking a bit thin. You need to have a Newegg account and use the same email address to claim the $50 promo code.

Key specs: 3072 shaders | 2920 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR6

RX 9070 GRE price check: Amazon $539.99 | Best Buy $549.99 | Walmart $549.99 | B&H $579.99

While the specs suggest it should only be a little faster than the RTX 4060 Ti, the use of super-speedy GDDR7 gives the RTX 5060 Ti a surprisingly big boost. It's probably not worth paying 33% over the MSRP to bag one, though, especially when the RX 9070 GRE is cheaper and faster.

Key specs: 4608 shaders | 2602 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR7

RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB price check: Walmart $539.99 | Amazon $549.99 | Best Buy $569.99 | B&H $574.99

The RX 9070 is one of AMD's better GPUs for many years and is not that much slower than the XT version. It's been so popular that it took months for the price to drop to anywhere near AMD's MSRP. Sadly, prices are right back up again. You need to have a Newegg account and use the same email address to claim the $30 promo code.

Key specs: 3584 shaders | 2520 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR6

RX 9070 price check: Best Buy $579.99 | Amazon $599.99 | Walmart $599.99 | B&H $713.84

Although the RTX 5070 is a good deal faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4070, it's less of an upgrade compared to the RTX 4070 Super. DLSS 4.5 just about tips the balance in favor of the newer model, but it's a bit of a hard sell at this price. You need to have a Newegg account and use the same email address to claim the $30 promo code.

Key specs: 6144 shaders | 2542 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR7

RTX 5070 price check: Walmart $599 | Amazon $599.99 | Best Buy $614.99 | B&H $639.99

The RX 9070 XT is AMD's best graphics card in recent years, but it was hugely overpriced for a long time. While we did manage to enjoy this GPU at a sensible price towards the end of 2025, it's now headed back into the realm of unaffordability for the market it was initially pitched at. This deal is for Prime members only.

Key specs: 4096 shaders | 2970 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR6

RX 9070 XT price check: Best Buy $679.99 | Newegg $679.99 | Walmart $679.99 | B&H $794

At its $749 MSRP, the RTX 5070 Ti is an expensive but superb graphics card. Alas, while it's still very good, prices have now risen to ridiculous levels, and overall stocks aren't great either. This 'offer' is the best one of them all, but it's still very overpriced.

Key specs: 8960 shaders | 2572 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR7

RTX 5070 Ti price check: B&H $949.97 | Walmart $949.97 | Best Buy $954.99 | Newegg $899.99

Nvidia's RTX 5080 is now consistently well over MSRP, but even at $999, it's arguably not worth the price. That's because it's not that much faster than the RTX 4080 it replaces. You do get the full DLSS 4.5 suite, including Multi Frame Generation, but you're better off waiting until prices become more sensible, assuming they ever do. You need to have a Newegg account and use the same email address to claim the $30 promo code.

Key specs: 10752 shaders | 2640 MHz boost | 16 GB GDDR7

RTX 5080 price check: Amazon $1,249.99 | Walmart $1,249.99 | Best Buy $1,289.99 | B&H $1,319.99

Entry-level OLED gaming is now, officially, affordable. This Acer 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED does come with some compromises in terms of brightness. But OLED gaming, even slightly attenuated, is still something very special indeed.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | 200 nits SDR / 400 nits HDR | QD-OLED

Though not called a gaming monitor, this MSI Pro panel has what you'd want out of it, with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. It's the cheapest 1080p monitor we'd actually recommend and has some decent stats to boot.

Key specs: 24-inch | 144 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

You might not like the VA panel and its low brightness, but you'll surely like the speed and price tag. 250 Hz, 0.5 ms pixel time, and adaptive sync will all help to ensure you get super-silky gaming.

Key specs: 24-inch | 250 Hz | 0.5 ms | VA

Price check: Micro Centre $105.27

Though $140 certainly isn't cheap for a 1080p gaming monitor, you're getting a hurtling fast 240 Hz refresh rate, snappy 0.5 ms response time, and a reasonably sized 27-inch panel in return. This is perfect for competitive play, but also solid for a casual player.

Key specs: 27-inch | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | IPS

If you want to chase high refresh rates and don't have the love or money for OLED, you can find all you need here. This is a 27-inch gaming monitor for the price of a 24-inch, with a 280 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. It comes with AMD FreeSync too for a silky-smooth response.

Key specs: 27-inch | 280 Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1500R curve

For competitive FPS gaming on a budget, this is 100% where I'd be spending my money even at retail price, but especially so with this discount. Our Jacob rated the monitor highly in his review, in part because you're getting a nice refresh rate for the price, but also because it's a pretty nice all-rounder too, with an IPS panel that has some decent HDR. Just note there is some perceptible motion blur, so it's not perfect.

Key specs: 25-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 320 Hz | IPS | 0.5 ms (GtG)

Price check: Amazon $249.99 | Dell $249.99 | Walmart $249.99

Our Jacob Fox is using this monitor right now. It offers one very big benefit, a whopping 400 Hz refresh rate. The second benefit is getting this refresh rate for a reasonable price. Jacob says he's finding it a pleasure to use for competitive FPS gaming in CS2, and it's not too bad for general use, either.

Key specs: 24.1-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 400 Hz | TN

If you want to shave a few extra dollars off your bill at checkout, this gaming monitor from ASRock is a good way to go about it. It's a VA panel, which is good for contrasts but loses out to an IPS in a few ways, but it's around $10 cheaper than a competitive IPS. It's also rated at 180 Hz, which isn't bad at all.

Key specs: 27-inch | 180 Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1500R curve

If you're on a tight budget but still want a decent-sized, speedy 1440p monitor, this KTC is well worth considering. It's a very bright display, with a 200 Hz refresh rate (which can be overdriven to 210 Hz with DisplayPort), making it ideal for esports and fast shooters.

Key specs: 27-inch | 210 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

This monitor was already a great deal at its previous price. Now, for $190 for Prime members only, it's even better. Samsung has form when it comes to getting VA panels to achieve good response. Put simply, Samsung VA panels are the quickest. It is, however, a little more expensive than we've seen this monitor sell for before. It's still a good deal despite that.

Key specs: 27-inch | 165 Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1000R curve

Our Jeremy adores the M27T6S and its eye-popping mini-LED performance. It's not the cheapest 1440p gaming monitor out there, but it looks truly phenomenal, is genuinely bright, and has solid specs all around. It's just a bit of a beauty.

Key specs: 27-inch | 200 Hz | 1 ms | IPS + mini-LED

Price check: Amazon $299.99

This is on the budget end of 4K monitors, and you feel it. 72 Hz at 4K is very low, but still, getting 4K for a decent bit under $200 would have felt near impossible not that long ago, and now you're doing it with a decent size and strong response rate.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K + 1080p (dual mode) | 72/144 Hz | up to 0.5 ms | IPS

It doesn't get much better than this, folks. A 4K, 27-inch gaming monitor for under $250. It's an IPS panel with a 1 ms response time and is what's known as a dual mode monitor. That means it runs at both 4K/144 Hz and 1080p/288 Hz. Perfect for blending both competitive gaming and immersive single-player gaming.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K + 1080p (dual mode) | 144/288 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

Another dual-mode monitor, this IPS LG UltraGear panel can swap between 180 Hz and 360 Hz depending on your resolution of choice, and comes with neat extras like Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium. At almost half off, its latest price is very reasonable.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K + 1080p (dual mode) | 180/360 Hz | 1 ms | IPS

At its current price, this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain (though not as good as it has been before). By comparison, Alienware's fancy QD-OLED 34-inch panel is around $800 even on sale. This LG matches its size, resolution, aspect ratio, and refresh rate for less than one-third of the price, although, of course, it is a VA panel, not an OLED. It's also not the brightest gaming monitor ever, but it is a very good deal.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 160 Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1800R curve

34-inch ultrawide 1440p gaming remains one of our firm favourites. It's a great compromise between lots of detail and decent frame rates. This Samsung panel gives you all that with 3,440 by 1,440 pixels, 165 Hz refresh, and 1 ms response, alongside a heavy curve. It's not the brightest at 250 nits. But if you can live with that, it's an awful lot of monitor for the money.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1000R curve

The ROG Strix XG34WCDG might not be at the cutting edge of OLED gaming monitors, but by sacrificing a bit of speed, you're getting a whole lot more for your money.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 175 Hz | 0.03 ms | QD-OLED | 1800R curve

Okay, this monitor is definitely over the top, being a 49-inch curved ultrawide screen that costs the same as a budget rig. However, for that price, you are getting a good panel, a great refresh rate, and an impressive 5120 x 1440 p resolution. This deal is for Prime members only.

Key specs: 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | 1 ms

Of all the big and wide Samsung monitors on this page, this is the biggest and the widest. It's basically two 4K screens stuck together, and Mini-LED ones at that. It's still a huge amount of cash (and personally, I'd have to buy a whole new desk for this wideboi), but this is a great saving on it.

Key specs: 57-inch | 7680 x 2160 | 240Hz | 1 ms | VA | 1000R curve

Price check: Samsung $1,499.99

Entry-level OLED gaming is now, officially, affordable. This Acer 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED does come with some compromises in terms of brightness. But OLED gaming, even slightly attenuated, is still something very special indeed.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | 200 nits SDR / 400 nits HDR | QD-OLED

Even reasonably good value at full price, over $200 off an OLED panel with 1440p resolution and a snappy 180 Hz refresh rate makes this a contender for one of the best-priced QD-OLED monitors out there.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | 0.03 ms | QD-OLED

Price check: Best Buy $349.54

Both 1440p and OLED, this 27-inch monitor from Acer has almost everything you may want to pair with your rig. It's even better now that it's $170 off, making it the cheapest OLED on our entire list right now. To top it off, it comes with a 240 Hz refresh rate, up to 0.01 ms response time, and a solid selection of ports with one DisplayPort and two HDMI.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | QD-OLED

This standard-sized OLED is great for gaming, boasting a 0.03 ms pixel response and a 280 Hz refresh rate. It's unfortunately less great for lots of reading of on-screen text, as the use of RGWB subpixels leads to some font fuzz, but it's bright, punchy, and the sweet spot for a 1440p OLED monitor.

Key Specs: 27-inch | 2,560 x 1,440 | 280 Hz | 0.03 ms | WOLED

OLED gaming monitors are mana for your eyes, thanks to their luscious colors, zero backlights that ruin dark areas, and an ultra-fast response time. The original price for this 1440p OLED from MSI is too high, but this deal solves that problem quite nicely.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 360 Hz | 0.03 ms | QD-OLED

Price check: Newegg $529.99

This is the OLED gaming monitor I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day. Actually, a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED is so appealing for $599, it's tempting to bankrupt myself and buy two for the ultimate dual-monitor OLED setup.

Key specs: 32-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 165 Hz | 0.03 ms | 250 nits SDR / 1000 nits HDR | QD-OLED

Big, bold, and beautiful. MSI's MPG 321URX isn't just some expensive monitor for gaming; it's a genuinely fantastic display that's great for work and play. If you want to step up into the world of 4K OLED, stop right here and just buy this screen. We don't rate this the best gaming monitor for nothing, you know.

Key specs: 32-inch | 4K | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | QD-OLED

Price check: Newegg $759.99

It's a fair chunk of cash for a slow SSD but if you're looking for lots of storage and don't need a blazing NVMe drive, then this is the cheapest way of putting a 1 TB SSD in your gaming PC. Just don't expect it to sustain full speed under heavy workloads and you'll be fine.

Key specs: 2.5-inch | SATA III 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 500 MB/s write

This may not be the fastest drive, but a TBW of 320TB is nothing to sneeze at. In the midst of the memory supply crisis, it's just an added bit of peace of mind you won't have to replace this internal SSD again any time soon.

Key specs: M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 4,500 MB/s read | 5000 MB/s write

This might not be the fastest Gen4 NVMe drive you can find right now, but it's certainly one of the cheapest. And despite not maxing out the spec, it's not exactly a slouch, with 6000 MB/s reads and 5,000 MB/s writes. It's still going to feel plenty fast for many uses, particularly if you're replacing a Gen3 drive or using it as some extra backup space. Great for the cash, I reckon.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 6,000 MB/s read | 5,000 MB/s write

Though left in the dust by fellow PCIe 5.0 drive, the WD Black SN8100, Crucial still can't be beat when it comes to balancing price against performance. Though not the speediest internal SSD, the P510 still offers proper Gen 5 performance for the cost of a Gen 4 drive—check out our full review.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,000 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write

Price check: Newegg $209.95

This DRAM-less drive is well-suited for stashing your operating system alongside a few games from your ever-growing Steam backlog. This is the version with a heatsink, which means you can slot it straight into a console, too.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,100 MB/s read | 6,000 MB/s write

Price Check: Amazon $169.99 | B&H Photo (Discontinued)

It'll be a long time before SSDs drop back to early 2025 prices, so buying the largest amount of storage you can afford will help to keep your gaming PC going through the memory crisis.

Key specs: M.2 2280 | Up to 5,000 MB/s read | Up to 4,500 MB/s write | DRAM-less

The US75 might not technically have the fastest read and write speeds of all the Gen 4 drives on the market, but it's absolutely no slouch either, and would make a seriously brilliant games storage drive. Or anything else, for that matter.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,000 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write

Okay, so our tests demonstrate it's slightly slower than the advertised speeds, but the actual sequential performance still isn't bad. Couple that with a very reasonable price point, plus its practically frosty temps, and you might well be looking at your next upgrade.

Key specs: NVMe | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write

Price check: Newegg $236.00

This is still one of our favorite SSDs for gaming, despite the strong competition and volatile prices. Unlike the cheaper SN770, the SN850X encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review).

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write

Price check: Amazon $219.99 | Walmart $297.87 | Best Buy $229.99

This SSD is no slouch and still offers some of the best-in-class 4K read performance (read our full review here). Though this drops the DDR4 DRAM cache and instead opts for a single-sided design, it's still got the same versatile form factor that perfectly suits this heat-sinkless drive to PCs, consoles, and laptops.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,250 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write

Price check: Amazon $209.00

Though not as fast nor always as cheap as Biwin's offerings, this drive does happen to be supported by the Biwin Intelligence performance management software. That's some consolation, right? For this capacity at this price point, it's definitely worth considering all the same.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write

Presenting only small gains over the SN850X, this SSD is no slouch and still offers some of the best-in-class 4K read performance (read our full review of the 1 TB model). Though this drops the DDR4 DRAM cache and instead opts for a single-sided drive design, it's still got the same versatile form factor that perfectly suits this heat-sinkless drive to PCs, consoles, and laptops.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,250 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write

Price check: Newegg $284.05 | B&H Photo (Out of stock)

This drive uses QLC memory and comes without DRAM cache, but it's still an impressively quick drive for the money, with strong sequential performance.

Key specs: PCIe 4.0 | Up to 7,100 MB/s read | up to 6,000 MB/s write

Price check: Amazon $284.99

It's the best PCIe 5.0 gaming SSD money can buy right now, thanks to its blistering speed and excellent power and thermal efficiency. Alas, it's also very expensive compared to a typical, fast Gen4 drive. But if you really want a good PCIe 5.0 drive, this is currently going for cheaper than it has been for a while.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 14,900 MB/s read | 14,000 MB/s write

Price check: Walmart $449.99 | Amazon $429.99 | Best Buy $449.99

It'll be a long time before SSDs drop back to early 2025 prices, so buying the largest amount of storage you can afford will help to keep your gaming PC going through the memory crisis. Use promo code SDSSF787 to get the full discount.

Key specs: M.2 2280 | Up to 5,000 MB/s read | Up to 4,500 MB/s write | DRAM-less

It's not be the fastest of drives, but it's difficult to argue with this much storage for this price. With a sequential read/write of 5,000 MB/s and 4,500 MB/s, it's still not what you'd call slow and should be fine for gaming, plus it comes from a reliable brand.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write

Price check: Amazon $459.97

Though not as fast nor always as cheap as Biwin's offerings, this drive does happen to be supported by the Biwin Intelligence performance management software. That's some consolation, right? For this capacity at this price point, it's definitely worth considering all the same.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write

What it lacks in outright NVMe speed, this SN5000 makes up for with capacity. It's a lot of cash for four terabytes, especially slower stuff, but if you consider the cost of two terabytes, it's not actually a bad deal in the current circumstances. Roughly $0.12/GB.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,500 MB/s read | 4,000 MB/s write speed

This is a good drive for bulking out your storage, especially for a Steam library. It uses QLC NAND rather than TLC, which the slightly more expensive MP44 uses, and that means it is a bit slower. Thankfully, that won't really be a problem unless you're moving huge files around on the regular.

Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | Up to 7,400 MB/s read | Up to 6,200 MB/s write

Price check: Newegg $498.99

This drive has bounced around in price over the past few months, but that's the market these days. It's more than we'd like it to be, but comparivelity, it's cheaper than most for 1 TB of around 1000 MB/s external storage.

Key specs: USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read and write

It's not often you see a 2000 MB/s external SSD going for this sorta money. That's speedier than most in this price bracket. We've tested it, and while we don't love the peak transfer speed dropping quickly, the size and (relative) price help alleviate some of our concerns.

Key specs: USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2000 MB/s read and write

This drive comes in an anodized aluminium shell with a rubberized base and is just 65 x 50 mm. There's an integrated lanyard hole too, if you want to wear it, which hides a drive activity light.

Key specs: USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write

Price check: Newegg $399.99

This AM4 socket processor uses an architecture that's over four years old, but at this price, the Ryzen 5 5500 is perfect for a budget gaming PC build. Despite its 65 W power limit, it rarely uses that amount, and a cheap air cooler is all you'll need to handle the heat.

Key specs: 6 cores | 12 threads | 4.2 GHz boost | 16 MB L3 | 65 W

Price check: Newegg $84

Basically a slightly-boosted Ryzen 7 5800X, it's the fastest non-X3D gaming CPU from AMD that you can fit in an AM4 motherboard. And there's nothing wrong with that. Just make sure you check the $20 coupon option to get the full discount.

Key specs: 8 cores | 16 threads | 4.8 GHz boost | 32 MB L3 | 105 W

Price check: Newegg $218.99

Somewhat disappointing at launch, the Ryzen 5 9600X has improved considerably due to a host of BIOS, microcode, and Windows updates. It's excellent in games and sips at power. Use promo code FTTF75 to get the full discount.

Key specs: 6 cores | 12 threads | 5.4 GHz boost | 32 MB L3 | 65 W

Although it has been superseded by the newer 9800X3D, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still a superlative gaming CPU. That's why it's still pretty expensive for an eight-core processor. It runs pretty hot, so you'll need a decent cooler to go with it. Make sure to check the $28 coupon option to get the full discount.

Key specs: 8 cores | 16 threads | 5.0 GHz boost | 96 MB L3 | 120 W

Price check: Newegg $348.99

AMD's old socket (AM4) is best suited for budget gaming PC builds these days, so there's no need to spend a fortune on a motherboard. At just $85, this MSI model is as basic as it gets, but you get fast WiFi, plus a decent array of expansion and storage options.

Key specs: AM4 | B550 chipset | 4x PCIe | 2x M.2 | 6x rear USB | Wi-Fi 6E

This little AM5 motherboard is the ideal starting point for any budget gaming PC build today. Well, budget if you account for the cost of memory and SSDs. It might not have lots of M.2 slots but it does plenty of USB ports on the rear IO panel.

Key specs: AM5 | B650 chipset | 3x PCIe | 2x M.2 | 8x rear USB | Wi-Fi 6E

Some X870 motherboards are very expensive but this one isn't, and has lots of expansion and storage options, along with some great features like its PCIe quick release mechanism. It's main downside is that it's not aimed at overclocking and there are only two SATA ports.

Key specs: AM5 | X870 chipset | 4x PCIe | 4x M.2 | 10x rear USB | Wi-Fi 7

This beefier version of the Dark Rock 5 CPU air cooler is a mighty slab of metal. It sports a switch to toggle between outright performance and quiet operation, as well as a height-adjustable front fan to avoid RAM clashes. Normally very expensive, this deal makes it well worth considering. Use promo code FTTF49 to get the full discount.

Key specs: 1x 135 mm fan, 1x 120 mm fan | AM4, AM5 | LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, 1150, 1151, 1155

This outstandingly affordable fish-tank chassis has one of the cleanest designs we've ever seen, at a stunningly low price point. With a full 600 LED dot matrix display, extensive cooling support, and well-balanced integrated RGB its perfect for a first-time builder, and is even better now it's $30 off its asking price.

Key Specs: ATX Mid-tower | 360mm AIO support | Up to 9 fans | Integrated RGB lighting | EATX motherboard support | 45.4 x 22.8 x 58.8 cm

This deal is for the white version of MSI's liquid cooler, but at this price, who cares? It's not the absolute best 360 mm AIO or the quietest, or even the best-looking, but...yes, that's right...who cares at this price? Use the $20 rebate card to get the full discount.

Key specs: 360 mm radiator | 3x 120 mm fans | RGB | AM4, AM5 | LGA 1851, 1700

Building a budget gaming PC that uses an older processor from AMD or Intel? Well, this is one of the most affordable kits around and from a reputable maker. Just make sure you use promo code FTTF368 at checkout.

Key specs: 16 GB (2x 8 GB) | DDR4 | 3200 MT/s | CL16 | XMP | EXPO

Price check: Amazon $119.99

With few processor upgrades now worth considering on DDR4 motherboards, building a long-lasting PC right now means choosing a set of DDR5. This kit from Team Group is obviously pricey, but still the cheapest around. Use promo code FTTF4657 to get the full discount.

Key specs: 16 GB (2x 8 GB) | DDR5 | 6000 MT/s | CL38 | XMP | EXPO

Yes, this is a silly amount of money for something that cost a fraction of this price not that long ago, but there's no escaping the RAMpocalypse. But if you are determined to have 32 GB of fast DDR5 in your gaming PC, then this is the cheapest kit around. Use promo code FTTF359 to get the full discount.

Key specs: 32 GB (2x 16 GB) | DDR5 | 6000 MT/s | CL36 | XMP | EXPO

Price check: Amazon $399.99

It's incredible to think you can spend so little and get a stick drift-resistant wireless controller that doesn't completely suck. Luckily for the GameSir Nova Lite, it does all of the above and manages to feel good and light in the hands, too.

Key specs: Wireless (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz) | Asymmetric | Hall effect

Price check: Amazon $19.99

A new and improved version of the Nova Lite, the Nova Lite 2 has Hall effect everything, 1000 Hz polling, and trigger locks. It even has a mechanical d-pad, which is absurd for the money, really.

Key specs: Wireless (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz) | Asymmetric | Hall effect

The D05 doesn't feel like a budget controller. It uses Hall effect for the thumbsticks, which make it resistant to stick drift. Moreover, it's wireless and comes with a charging dock. It's an easy pick even at full price, as you can read in our D05 review.

Key specs: Wireless (2.4 + Bluetooth) | HE sticks

The EasySMX D10 is plenty affordable and yet its spec sheet is full of useful features. You can check out more in our D10 review, but here's the quick rundown. It has TMR thumbsticks, which are anti-stick drift, and a charging dock so it's never out of battery. It even has RGB lighting if you're into that sort of thing.

Key specs: Wireless (2.4 + Bluetooth) | TMR sticks

Our current pick for the best PC controller right now, the GameSir G7 Pro is only slightly pricier than a standard Xbox controller but feels and looks nearly identical, and comes with TMR sticks, tactile switches, and a charging dock to keep it topped up and looking pretty on a shelf. This is the lowest we've seen this controller at, and it was already reasonably priced at MSRP.

Key specs: TMR joysticks | 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, Wired | Asymmetric | 272 g

Price check: Amazon $63.99

The best high-end controller in our best PC controller guide? The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K. With TMR sticks and now on discount to the same price as the non-8K version, it's a superb deal. With super-clicky mecha-tactile buttons, a gorgeous switchable trigger feel, and a smattering of reassuringly-high-end materials, it's one of the best PC controllers money can buy.

Key specs: TMR sticks | Rear paddles | 8K polling

We had a lot of good things to say about the Scuf Valor Pro in our review. From its comfortable shape to its customizable design. That said, we didn't like the price much, though this deal sure helps.

Key specs: 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, Wired | Hall effect thumbsticks | 260 g

Price check: Amazon $149.99

The updated version of the Envision Pro, Scuf's controller designed exclusively for the PC. It features plenty of programmable shortcut buttons, a lovely textured feel and grip, and, for the 2025 edition, Hall effect thumbsticks. That was our one major complaint with the V1—that and the price. This deal helps there. Lowest it's been on Amazon, according to our tracker.

Key specs: 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, wired | Hall effect thumbsticks

Perfect as a starter or low-budget option with a list of useful features like 6 programmable buttons, Lightsync RGB effects and a ton of customisation via Logitech's G Hub software, this mouse proves that you don't need to go fancy to get a great gaming peripheral.

Key specs: Wired | 8,000 DPI | Right-handed

Price check: Best Buy $29.99

Sometimes simplicity is what you're looking for in a peripheral, and if all you want in your next purchase is something solid and reliable with a wireless connection and a standard load out of 5 buttons, this mouse is for you. It's got an accurate TrueMove optical sensor, dual wireless connections and a 400-hour plus battery life, all wrapped up in a smooth and sleek chassis.

Key specs: Wireless | 18,000 DPI | Right-handed

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is our favorite budget wireless mouse—it's nothing fancy, but it's lightweight, has great battery life, and uses a killer sensor. The only thing to note is that this deal isn't necessarily that out of left field—the G305 hasn't been at full price for a while, but it's still worth snagging if you need a nice budget option with no frills.

Key specs: Wireless | 12,000 DPI | Right-handed

Price check: Best Buy $41.99

You aren't packing an incredibly high DPI or polling rate with this mouse, but you are getting strong performance for the price, as well as a lightweight, comfortable build, and solid software. Cheap and cheerful is the aim here.

Key specs: 12,000 DPI | 300 IPS | 1,000 Hz | 55 g

Price check: Best Buy $39.99

We gave this mouse an 85% in our review, praising its very low weight, huge battery life, and super-responsive feel. It doesn't have quite as many fun extras as competitors and can be a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but it is a super solid choice at this price.

Key specs: Wireless | 26,000 DPI | Symmetrical

Price check: Best Buy $49.99

The L7 doesn't weight much at 48 grams and yet it packs a great sensor and a decent sized battery. It's a competitive shape, and it makes you wonder, why spend so much more for a speedy FPS mouse when something like this will do just fine? We reviewed the L7 Pro+ model earlier this year if you want to read up more.

Key specs: Wireless | 42,000 DPI | 8K polling

This mouse is incredibly light at just 36 g, and somehow it's achieved this with nary a hole in sight. Apart from this, it's pretty barebones, but a good sensor and low weight is all that's needed for some seriously competitive FPS gameplay, and this mouse delivers on both fronts.

Key specs: 33K sensor | wireless | 36 g weight | 70-hr battery

Simple, lightweight, fast and accurate. What more do you need from a gaming mouse? Because it eschews all the fancy gadgets that so many mice have these days, you save a bundle of cash and get a really long battery life.

Key specs: 26K sensor | Wireless | 55 g weight

Price check: Razer $99.99

Though it doesn't quite look as impressive as the Superlight 2, the G Pro 2 Lightspeed matches the same internals and is truly ambidextrous, thanks to swappable side buttons.

Key specs: 44,000 DPI | 888 IPS | 88g accelerations | 4 side buttons

Price check: Best Buy $149.99

An MMO mouse and a Stream Deck in one, this rodent is a bit heavy but great for productivity and MMO usage. In our review, Hope said the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE "might not match the active use of lighter, more FPS-oriented esports mice, but it's a productivity and streaming powerhouse."

Key specs: 16 buttons | 33K DPI | 1,000 Hz | 161 g

Price check: Best Buy $79.99 | Newegg $79.99

The Superlight 2 has a 44K DPI and 888 IPS, setting it even further apart from its predecessor. While the original Superlight is better value when the Superlight 2 is full price, with this discount in play, it's difficult to pick between the two. With the second version, you're getting a better sensor, higher polling, extra battery life, and Type-C charging.

Key specs: 44K sensor | Wireless | 60 g weight

Price check: Best Buy $159.99

Razer doesn't play around with its compact Viper line-up. The V3 Pro is pretty light, feels great in hand, and tracks your movement like any other high-end mouse. It's top-tier and a little cheaper than the newer V4 Pro now.

Key specs: 6 buttons | 35K DPI | 8,000 Hz | 70 g

It's my daily driver and the optical sound-dampened pre-lubed keyboard I compare every keyboard against. With ROG LX linear optical switches, an impressive build quality, combined with slick styling, lovely RGB lighting and PBT doubleshot key caps, it's an absolute king at the best of times, and at $80, well, it's a hard argument to ignore.

Key specs: Full-size | ROG RX pre-lubed linear optical | PBT doubleshot | per-key RGB | sound-dampened | wired USB-C

An 8 KHz polling rate, Hall effect switches, rapid trigger, and nice double-shot PBT keycaps. The Gamakay x NaughShark NS68 is noticeably a cheaper keyboard in feel, but those internals truly are phenomenal.

Key specs: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired | 8 KHz | Hall effect

This compact keyboard is especially affordable in this light purple colorway. We reviewed the wired Rapid version with magnetic switches a while back and thought it just okay for the money, but this is the wireless version with standard keys for much, much less cash.

Key specs: Wireless | Low-profile | PBT keycaps

This Logitech G Pro gives you all the functionality with less of the fuss. It comes with a choice of key switches, a detachable Micro USB cable for easy portability, 3-step angle adjustment and a lot of customization options in the G Hub software. Those backlit keys are on the subtle side of RGB lighting, and the Logitech comes off as a class act for less at this price.

Key specs: Tenkeyless | Mechanical | Lightsync RGB backlit keys

Price check: Best Buy $119.99

This is one of the best keyboards going and right now it's at a cracking price. You're getting excellent typing feel, stellar gaming performance, sound dampening that actually works, and a build quality that stands well above most of the competition. The RX version is optical, too, though non-adjustable.

Key specs: 96% | Wireless | sound dampening

The GMMK 3 is a highly customisable keyboard, with plenty of options available and hotswappable switches. It's Hall effect, for good measure, and has an 8K polling rate. We had an issue with the pricing when we reviewed it but this deal makes that better.

Key specs: 75% | Wired | Hot-swappable Hall effect switches

That's quite a lot of cash for a keyboard, but it shows in not only the tech underneath the keys (like some impressive switches) but also build quality and extra quality-of-life features. If you're looking for a rapid trigger keyboard to cut fractions off your reaction time, and like the idea of an extra little screen to display in-game information, this is an excellent choice, especially with a tidy discount.

Key specs: OmniPoint 3.0 HyperMagnetic Switches | Wired | Rapid trigger

Price check: Best Buy $259.99

The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme Wireless is still a pricey 'ol keeb even with a discount. We still liked it a lot in our review, though, and that's for good reason. It's beautifully constructed, with a super typing feel and useful media controls.

Key specs: 75% | ROG NX Snow linear switches | Aluminium chassis | OLED screen

Price check: Best Buy $439.99

This set has a slightly flimsy design, but when it's priced this low, I think I can put up with it. It's comfy, it's lightweight, and it sounds pretty good for the cash. Spend more and you'll get better, but it's definitely worth a look at this sort of money. Just bear in mind if you're plugging this Xbox version into the back of your PC, you'll need to buy a (cheap) 3.5 mm splitter to get mic functionality. Laptop and front-of-PC ports should be fine, though.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 10-28,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

Price check: Best Buy $34.99

A stone-cold classic, and one of our favourite budget gaming headsets. With 50 mm Triforce titanium drivers, a lightweight design, and a decent mic, it's one of the archetypes of everything a good, well-priced wired gaming headset should be. If you're happy opting for pink, you can get this one a little cheaper, but check the links below for other colours which aren't much more expensive.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 12-28,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

Price check: Walmart $34.99 | Amazon $31.99

How's about a rather dashing headset with a cheap price tag? That aesthetic plus access to Steelseries' tailored game profiles in-software makes this headset worth considering for this price. Just bear in mind that its mic is built into the earcup.

Key specs: 40 mm neodymium drivers | 20–22,000 Hz | closed-back | wired

Logitech has been cranking out decent budget gaming headsets for a while, but this one's actually more of a mid-range set with a very healthy discount. The black and blue colorway won't be for everyone, but with 7.1 surround sound, a flip-to-mute mic, and DTS Headphone:X 2.0 support, this is certainly a whole lot of headset for the cash.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

Price check: Best Buy $37.99

With a solid build quality, good compatibility and sweet design, the Glorious GHS is a thoroughly middle-of-the-pack budget gaming headset, but is a bit of a steal with a third off.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20 hz - 20 kHz | 255 g

We found this headset to be very comfy in our review, with a balanced sound that still manages to keep a decent whack of bass. Our major drawback was the MSRP, but at $58 this set of cans is well worth a look.

Key specs: 53 mm drivers | 15-25,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

Price check: Best Buy $57.99

If you're wondering why you might pay a little more than the Razer headsets above for, well, another Razer headset, the answer is comfort. Don't get me wrong, the BlackShark V2 X is a comfy thing to wear, but the plush, cushy memory foam cushions of the Kraken are well worth considering if you're looking for as much all-day usage as possible. It still sounds great, too.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

Price check: Best Buy $79.99

SteelSeries knows a thing or two about comfort, and has plastered the inside of this set with its AirWeave memory foam cushions, which I can tell you are immensely comfortable (and surprisingly hard-wearing). You get AI-powered noise cancelling for the mic if you install SteelSeries' Sonar software, too, which is a bonus, alongside some handsome good looks and some great drivers.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20-22,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired

At under 200 grams and less than $50, the G435 Lightspeed is a budget beast, and also pretty good for taking on the go thanks to a comfy cushioning and lack of an external mic. That being said, you can still chat to your friends via a built-in microphone, and the included connector should help with any latency.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 18 hour battery life

Price watch: Amazon $79.99

Featuring the same comfy build and drivers as some of its more expensive cousins, you also finally get a detachable mic arm, too. The volume dial is much more fiddly, but it's a small price to pay if you're on a budget.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers| 12-28,000 Hz | Closed back | Wireless | 70 hour battery life

The Void V2 is certainly a stylish gaming headset, and we found it to be very comfortable in our review, too. It's a versatile set with an extra Bluetooth connection alongside the 2.4 GHz dongle, and delivers a clear, accurate sound, making for a light-touch set with great day-to-day sensibilities. It's a shame Corsair wants you to install some fairly bloaty software, and there's no wired connection, but otherwise it's a great wireless set for the cash.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 70-hour battery life

Price check: Newegg $79.99 | Amazon $79.99

50 mm titanium drivers deliver crisp sound, and the battery can offer up to 90 hours of power under the best conditions. Our James gave this set a very positive review, and he stands by their excellent sound and superb comfort to this day. I checked, and everything.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 70 hour battery life

Price check: Best Buy $84.99

I think I can convince you this is a headset well worth looking at with one bite of the cherry—300-hour battery life. Yep, that's not a typo. To this day, the longest-lasting gaming headset we've ever tested, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless isn't just a one-trick pony, as it also sounds great and is remarkably comfortable to boot. The mic is merely average, but otherwise, it's a superstar.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 300-hour battery life

This wireless gaming headset leaves little to be desired. Featuring excellent-sounding titanium TriForce drivers, you're getting enviable gaming and music audio at a very reasonable price. The honking great big volume knob makes it easier than ever to fine-tune your soundscape when things get hectic, too. Our best gaming headset pick for a reason? Yes indeedy.

Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 12 - 28,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 70 hour battery life

With a neat magnetic charging stand, a comfortable fit, and lush sound, the Fractal Design Scape earns its hefty MSRP. It's let down a little by a lack of noise cancelling and an average microphone, but it's a gorgeous set of cans. Oh, and pretty much the most convenient headset I've ever used. There's that, too.

Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20 - 20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | 40 hour battery life

Price check: Newegg $183.99

If you're looking for a cheap pair of earbuds with some premium specs, the EarFun Air Pro 4 are much better than the name might suggest. They sound great and have excellent battery life, though the lack of a 2.4 GHz mode is a slight disappointment. Bluetooth with Game Mode is good enough, though.

Key specs: 10 mm drivers | 52-hour battery life | 20 Hz - 22 kHz

These earbuds might not be ideal just for gaming (their low-latency mode is pretty poor), but for listening to music and more casual gaming, they're great. They have a great sound profile, sit comfortably, and look pretty snazzy, too.

Key specs: Bluetooth 5.4 | 42.5-hour battery life (9.5 from earbuds) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response

These buds are some of the best we've tested. That's because they offer a 2.4 GHz, dongle-based wireless connection alongside traditional Bluetooth support, which means you get super-fast gaming response times as well as the convenience of a set of earbuds to tuck in your pocket, ready to face the world wherever you go. They're water resistant and offer up to 40-hour battery life, too, which is grand.

Key specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers | 20 - 20,000 Hz | 40-hour battery life

Price check: Best Buy $199.99

Look, I'm not going to tell you these are the perfect earbuds for gaming, because they're not. Thanks to a Bluetooth-only connection, there's a bit of lag that rules this set out as a pure gaming device. What the Sennheiser buds deliver, though, is the best audio I've ever heard from earbud drivers, wrapped up in a convenient, hard-wearing case that's made them my constant companions for well over a year. Yes, there are caveats. But these buds? Bloomin' brilliant.

Key specs: 7 mm drivers | 5 - 20,000 Hz | 30-hour battery life

Okay, so this model doesn't have the properly punchy Z2 Extreme chip of the ROG Xbox Ally X below. As such, it's nowhere near as powerful, and more suited to indie games rather than the demanding stuff. That being said, handheld gaming PCs are rising to silly prices right now, and this one's still got a super-comfortable chassis, a good screen, and the Xbox FSE interface.

Key specs: Ryzen Z2 A | 7-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 512 GB SSD

Okay, there are heaps of more powerful handhelds around, but the original version is still the archetype of what a mobile PC gaming device should be. It's just as powerful as the original model, just with an OLED screen, so all those Steam Deck-compatible games should run well. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it still demands respect, and this particular version has a decent SSD and a lovely display.

Key specs: 512 GB SSD | OLED | SteamOS

It is a borderline ludicrous amount of cash to drop on a gaming handheld really, but the ROG Xbox Ally X is a truly great device. I thought the design ridiculous until I had my review unit in-hand. It's super comfortable to use, the new library makes Windows usable, and the Z2 Extreme chip is powerful. Could do with a bit of a discount, but this is the cheapest you'll find it today.

Key specs: Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme | 7-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 24 GB LPDDR5x-8000 | 1 TB SSD