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This impressive offering is going to deliver playable frames for most games as long as you don't crank the detail up too high. The 15.6-in screen is sizeable for the price, and its Intel Core i5-13420H CPU plus RTX 3050 GPU all match well. As long as your expectation aren't sky-high this is a great buy for a basic gaming machine.

Asus markets this as a 'lifestyle' machine, which means it's thin and light, and pretty cleanly designed. But even with a last-gen RTX 4050 it's still got the gaming chops, as long as you don't expect to play in high detail in the latest AAA titles. The 144Hz screen is also a nice addition at this price.

We reckon the Gigabyte A16 range is one of the best looking gaming laptops out there. Slick. Smooth. You. This is the base model with an RTX5050, paired with a 13th Gen i7-13620H. It's not lacking anywhere, with a 1TB SSD, 16GB of DDR5 and a very nice 16-inch IPS screen. This will get you gaming for peanuts with such a chunky discount.

A step up from the A16 deal above, this one sports a better GPU in the form of an RTX5060. And for just a hundred bucks more that's definitely worth it for significantly better performance, in our opinion. The rest of the specs are the same (and you should check them out in our link, it's everything you'll need).

I'm impressed by what you get here for this discounted price. It's a basic gaming laptop, but the Core 7 and RTX 5050 match well and will do well in most games with medium detail. The 5123GB SSD is a bit low, but so is the price.

Here's a reasonably priced gaming laptop with decent performance via the Ryzen 9 7945HX paired with an RTX5060. The 16-in IPS screen can run at up to 240Hz, though you'll probably need frame-gen to approach that with high detail enabled in your more demanding games.

MSI has wound back its OTT designs of past years and slickened things up a bit. Still, there's no mistaking this for anything but a proper gaming beast. The 14900HX processor is two generations old now, but it was the top of the line at the time and is still able to handle any game today without breaking a sweat. The RTX5070 GPU suits it well too.

Using the same chassis and screen as the other Aurora we found, this one kicks it up to an RTX 5060, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. That all makes for a much more versatile gaming machine that can be pushed quite a bit higher in detail levels, or just go for high frames at medium settings.

This a very nicely specced gaming machine, all wrapped up in a good looking body and with typical Lenovo build quality. The 240Hz OLED screen is the best bit, and it's paired well with Intel's 275HX and the sweet-spot RTX5070Ti GPU.

MSI's Vector range sits in a higher tier than the MSI Katana, so it's better specced, and, to my mind at least, looks much nicer too. This one has a 16-inch 240Hz screen and is powered by a Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX5070Ti. 32GB of RAM and a 1TB rounds out this potent combo.

MSI does like making gaming laptops that are king of the hill, and this one is almost at the tippy top. It's got Nvidia's second fastest laptop GPU, and pretty much the best of everything else. Our reviewer liked most things about it except the price. So with this pretty massive discount going down here it's all good, and you get free shipping as a bonus.

Here's a nice 5070Ti machine from Asus with a grand lopped off the price for Black Friday, and you can grab it now. The 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a serious gaming powerhouse, and it can pull up to 65W when under load so it won't be starved of juice. It's the RTX 5070Ti we like best in this rig, being the laptop sweet-spot GPU of the moment. There's free shipping on this deal too.

Now we're cooking. This is a far more capable gaming lappy than the Lenovo above, with a meaty Ultra 9 275HX processor and RTX 5080 GPU. That's enough to fill all 240 of the screen's Hz with buttery frames. It comes with all the mod cons, including Wi-Fi 7.

Yes, the $2,500 discount here is more than the total cost of many laptops, but this is no ordinary beast, it's basically the best of everything. That means an RTX5090, an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 65GB of RAM and 2x2TB of SSD storage. Everything else is top-tier, too, including Wi-Fi 7 and an 18-inch miniLED screen.

Look: this is a pretty great price for a curved 27 inch QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate, and if you're looking for a reliable second screen the price is verily right. Boasts HDR10, AMD FreeSync and a 1ms response time. A very tempting "for a rainy day" pick up.

MWave is among the major local retailers offering this 27 inch "super speed" IPS QHD screen for AU$100 off. You're mostly paying for the impressive 210Hz refresh rate on this one, but it also has Gigabyte's Quantum Dot Technology and four-sided cooling.

A nice 'n' neat saving off this affording 4K IPS monitor, boasting a 160Hz refresh rate and DisplayHDR 400. In our review of this model earlier this year, we wrote that this is Philips' attempt to make 4K gaming "mainstream", and given the price point it's fair to say this one's accessible for most people in the market for a new gaming monitor.

There's not much more you could want with this chonker. 44-inches of 170Hz curved screen to lose yourself into, and at $899 it's a bit of a bargain right now. The 5120 x 1440 resolution is also damn handy when you use this as a work monitor.

At around launch, this gorgeous curved QD-OLED display was our favourite gaming monitor (our review gave it a stunning 95 / 100 score), and while it's not our fave anymore, it's still a damn fine panel, and well worth investigation for a fraction beneath a grand. This wide, curved, 34 inch jewel boasts a 175Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 for some stunningly deep blacks, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

A tidy discount on this rather excessive 34 inch curved ultrawide OLED monitor. It has a 175Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and a crisp 3440x1440 resolution. We haven't tested this particular model, but if you already know you want it, this discount is probably worth noting.

This compact 27 inch OLED MSI beauty boasts a 4K resolution with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate—if you've got the hardware to make the most of it. Obviously this is a pricey panel with the discount or not, but we can vouch for its quality. In his 85 / 100 review, Jeremy Laird admired its pixel density, pixel speed and great HDR experience, while bemoaning its price.

This 32-inch affair is one of our fave gaming monitors, and if you don't trust me check out this 92 / 100 review. Samsung's QD-OLED tech pumps out a sharp 4K resolution with an uber-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, with AMD FreeSync and G-Sync support into the fact.

This is the best price I've seen on this solid 'n' dependable gaming keyboard. I use it every day, all day and can highly recommend. The RGB is typically stunning, and the build is very robust: you could use it to knock out an intruder. It features 8,000Hz hyper-polling, 4,000Hz key scanning, PBT Double-shot Pro keycaps and yeah: it looks great.

A decent discount on this well-regarded 75% size mechanical gaming keyboard. It has an elegant and reserved aesthetic, but it's a true powerhouse when it comes to gaming performance, with hot-swappable pre-lubed caps and dual-layer sound dampening.

If you want your keyboard to take up as little space as possible, this is a wireless 65 percenter with low profile optical switches. Small doesn't mean discreet though, so rest assured there's plenty of RGB on this thing. The ROG Falchion RX is the favourite low profile keyboard in our best gaming keyboard list, ticking just about every must-have box including great switches, a sturdy build, and plenty of connectivity options.

This is a great price for this gorgeous 75% keyboard. It has both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, amazing gasket mount keys, and an OLED display at the top right corner so that you don't always have to use Asus's (often annoying) desktop software. If you prefer the white model, that's going for AU$279.

Not an all-time low, but still a decent price for a niche piece of kit. It's aimed squarely at MMO players, but it'll come in handy to anyone who likes more complex games with lotsa commands. It has 16 programmable buttons and an impressive 150 hour battery life, with both wireless and Bluetooth connectivity (it comes packaged with a wireless dongle). You can even slide the 12 side bottoms along the right hand side of the mouse for perfect comfort.

A decent discount on this premium Logitech rodent, which has an RRP of AU$299.95 which Amazon is evidently ignoring. It boasts five programmable buttons and an astonishing 95 hours battery life on a single charge, but still a small saving. Boasts a 32K DPI sensor and up to 8 kHz polling.

A chunky discount on this very capable wireless set of cans, boasting both 2.4 Ghz wireless and Bluetooth (the latter helps it double as an on-the-go set of headphones) as well as 50 hour battery life and a detachable mic. We reviewed an earlier version of this model without Bluetooth and liked what we tested.

The Cloud II was a go-to if you wanted a sturdy, mid-range wired gaming headset. This wireless follow-up is decently specced for its price, with angled 53mm drivers, a detachable "ultra-clear" mic, and DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio. This discount applies to red while the red model; the black is currently out of stock. Or, if you'd prefer the wired version of the Cloud III, that's down to AU$96.80 in black.

The RRP on this set of wireless gaming cans is absolutely bonkers, but this Black Friday discount brings it down to something way more affordable. Our review was very enthusiastic, noting its "impressive connectivity, fast charging, hot-swappable batteries and great adjustability". Needless to say its sound quality is bleeding edge premium as well. Not many people need a headset this expensive (even with the discount) but if you're in the market, now's the time.

Our favourite budget PC controller gets a discount that brings it into impulse-buy territory. There's a lot to love at this price point: 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, a wired option via the Type-C port, and ten hours of battery life. The build quality isn't the sturdiest going around, and there's no audio jack, but this is a great piece of kit for well under AU$50.

A great budget controller gets even cheaper with this 20% Black Friday deal. This wireless affair supports both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, has a 1000Hz polling rate, and drift-free Hall Effect analog sticks. It has also back buttons and trigger stops.

If you're after a simple but durable gamepad to use at your desk, this 8Bitdo is definitely worth a look. Not only does it have drift-free hall effect analog sticks, but base of the sticks also have RGB. It's a wired only affair, so unless you've got a big cord, it's probably not designed for couch play. This isn't the best price we've seen, because it was down to AU$47.96 earlier in the year.

At RRP this gamepad is very expensive, but the cost is justified. In addition to drift-free, hall effect analog sticks and tactile microswitches, the Stealth Ultra also has four rear paddle buttons and, most conspicuously, a big 'ol LCD screen on the front. The latter can be used for software-free customisation, and to receive notifications. I scored it a 90 / 100 in my review.

In these days of austerity, RGB bling is now seen as pompous postering. So get with the proletariat program and invest in these unadorned but hard working Corsair fans. This works out at just $11.66 per fan, not that we think in terms of individuality anymore.

If you've added fans to an existing build, or are planning a new PC that doesn't have enough fan headers on the motherboard, this is the solution. Up to 9 fans can be connected and given custom profiles. It'll also double-duty as an RGB controller for them via the Nzxt Cam app.

The fan, the myth, the legend. A bit of Noctua brown in your case is more than just cache, it means you're serious about your cooling. The NF-F12 isn't your standard PC case fan, it's a properly heavy duty industrial-quality unit designed for high static pressure and outstanding cooling performance, so, it's just the thing for a hardcore gaming PC.

MSI hasn't been making PSUs as long as some companies, but it makes them well. For a 650w unit that's premium quality this is a very good deal. It's modular, though the cables aren't braided.

Unless you bought a new motherboard or PC in the last year or so, chances are it's not running the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. If you have a home router that is Wi-Fi 7, then chuck this in your PC and see and instant improvement in internet speeds.

For more modest, or quieter needs, FSP's AE24 AIO could be what you're looking for. Also featuring the infinity RGB display, it's a slick unit that can be had in white (shown), or black.

Valkyrie is an AIO CPU cooler brand that's big in Asia, and is now selling here. Its reputation online appears to be pretty good, though we haven't tested them ourselves. But what the hey, there's some big savings here that are worth considering, like this 360 AIO for $99 right now. Throw your savings at a better CPU! You can have black or white.

This 360mm AIO CPU cooler is a real looker, with the infinity-effect RGB screen likely to mesmerise you when you should be gaming. Performance reviews are mixed, though for keeping anything but the hottest chips cool it's a decent buy at this price. Available in black or white.

Corsair's RM-series has a good reputation and this 65 watter is now just $118 for the Black Friday period. 650w would suit a PC with up to an RTX 5060 or equivalent.

At a more 'modest' 750w 80+ Gold, the FSP Vita GM still has the juice to power most rigs today. Find out what you actually need using FSP's PSU calculator so you know for sure there's the headroom you need now, and for any future upgrades.

The Corsair A115 is a premium air cooler, and that's usually reflected in the price. In fact, when Tom's Hardware reviewed it that's all they complained about, really. Now that it's got a respectable discount it's blows for less.

You're not going to see RAM discounted much as the upcoming Memory Apocalypse hits, so if your PC can use DDR4 this is worth jumping on. 3200MHz is just enough speed, and there's 32GB of it, so this could be a great kit to upgrade an older gaming PC.

Any memory that's discounted right now is worth paying attention to, and Corsair seems to be going gangbusters with good deals right now. This DDR4 kit is the sweet-spot 3200MHz with good timings.

Even at its standard price this case is well worth it, with the so-hot-right-now fishbowl glass styling, accented by some tasteful RGB. FSP has a great reputation for its case design and build quality. This one can be had in black or white.

DDR4 ain't dead, and not by a long shot. There are many rigs in service that could use an upgrade like this. The speed is right, at 3600MHz and the C18 timing is pretty reasonable.

This is the entry-level CPU in Intel's new Core Ultra range, and is a very economical option to get going on the platform. It comes with a 10-core configuration, six performance cores and four efficiency cores, and 22MB cache.

This is a good opportunity to bump up your laptop's memory to 64GB. It's a two-stick kit, so you'll probably need to replace your existing memory due to the number of slots most lappies support. Or chuck one stick in two different machines.

Creators, video editors and anyone that welcomes more RAM may want to seize this day. This Corsair 64GB kit is also quick, at 6000MHz. It doesn't look half bad, either.

Our insider contacts at some of Australia's best PC makers and resellers tell us that FSP PSUs are a good buy and have dependable reliability. We haven't tested this unit ourselves, but its Platinum 80+ rating for the gargantuan 1650w provided will power anything the future can throw at you.

With a NAS you can run your own cloud, and this Asustor Drivestor 4 AS1104T 4-Bay unit is a cheap way to get that done. Our colleagues over at Windows Central rate it highly, saying it's a great option for the home to store all your... stuff. Like any NAS you need to BYO hard drives, of course.

When was the last time you thoroughly cleaned your keyboard? Or your case's fans and filters? Or your graphics card's vents and fans? Exactly. Give canned compressed air the puff and enjoy the futuristic delights of a powerful handheld air blower. It'll clean pretty much anything that dust loves, and it's more fun than scrubbing.

If you're still getting by with your small, medium and large Philips-head screwdrivers, $99 says it's time to step up to the big league. It's electric, has dual torque modes for all screwing task types, plus includes a set of spudgers so you can exercise your right to repair anything you damn want.

This classic gaming speaker set might not be the newest around, but it's highly regarded, as our mates over at TechRadar also reckoned when they gave it 5/5 and talked up its excellent sound quality and good dimensional audio for gaming.

A nice saving on the entry level Meta Quest 3S, though it's not breaking any records on discounts: this is pretty much the sale price during every big sales event. Still, AU$418 for the best entry level VR headset on the market is great when you consider the competition. The 256GB model is also on sale for AU$449, down from AU$510.

The Titan Evo is our favorite gaming chair, and has been for the longest time. It's the benchmark by which we judge all other gaming chairs—it's comfortable, supportive, and easy to assemble. The holy trinity. Buying direct from Secretlab is the only way to pick up this chair at this price right now.

Look here – a $169 gaming chair. It's a miracle. The base cushion is extra large so you can sit cross-legged if you want while you game or meditate. Latex padding will keep any bum happy, and it's got a pop-out leg rest too. It comes in strawberry pink too, if that's your jam. Best of all, the manufacturer claims that it features a "One-piece all-steel frame with explosion-proof tray." Boom. Add to cart.

A substantial discount on this top notch gaming microphone, which we rate as the best option overall, whether you're in it for streaming or just co-op play sans headset. We love its small form factor, excellent software and brilliant auto levelling, though the cable is a tad short, and the noise reduction can be a bit overzealous.

This is our favourite microphone for podcasting. It's a USB Type-C affair with auto levelling, noise reduction and plosive reduction, and it sounds brilliant. The software is powerful and easy-to-learn, and the form factor is extremely robust. The only downside is that there's no stand included, though with this discount, the prospect of buying one separately isn't as annoying.

A decent discount off this popular streaming interface, which we rated highly in our 82 / 100 review, praising its sleek build, seamless software and abundance of plug-ins. I mean, even for pro streamers a piece of kit like this is just a nice-to-have rather than essential, but if you've had your eyes on one, this is a good price, albeit not as low as the AU$263.69 we saw it go for during Prime Day.