Best Memorial Day PC gaming deals in 2025

1. MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,499.99 $2,274.99 at Best Buy (save $225)
I know, I know, it's a lot of cash. But the truth is, it's difficult to find RTX 50-series laptops for anything less than silly money right now, and this one's got the big boi RTX 5080 for a just about reasonable sum. Our Dave has been playing with this particular model recently 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, and it still performs about as well as the other RTX 5080 machines we've tested. Which is to say, very well indeed.

Price check: Newegg $2,499.99 (backorder)

2 Acer Nitro ED270U | 27-inch | 1440p | 170 Hz | VA | $249.99 $169.99 at Newegg (save $80)
This is a respectable brand and a respectable spec, although it might be worth holding out for an IPS panel. Still, a good price on a great little screen and more than enough for a mid-range rig to get some lovely sights.

Price check: Walmart $179.99

3. Yeyian Yumi | Core i5 12400F | RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $849.99 at Newegg
If you can't stretch to an RTX 4060 Ti build, an RTX 4060 one such as this Yeyian rig should serve you well in a pinch as an entry-level gaming PC. You're getting DDR5 RAM, a decent entry-level Core i5, and a GPU that should handle most games at 1440p with some frame gen and upscaling magic enabled.

4. Lexar NM790 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $30)
For anyone looking for a cheap, spacious drive offering serious performance, this is a genuinely brilliant SSD for the money. Our review of the 4 TB version clearly shows just how good it is.

5. HP Victus 16 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $1,049.49 at Amazon
You know what I hate? Gaming laptops with just 512 GB SSDs. A 1 TB SSD is not an expensive thing, so why do manufacturers still persist with so little storage? Thankfully, laptops like this HP Victus with a paucity of SSD space also come with a second SSD slot in the back. That makes it a super-easy upgrade when you run out of space, without having to replace your OS or anything. Likewise, the Victus 16 uses standard SODIMM for memory so you can upgrade the 16 GB RAM down the line, too. The 120 W RTX 4070 is one you won't have to rush out and upgrade, however, as it's a quality GPU at this price, and so is that AMD processor, too. In fact, it comes with the 780M integrated graphics that run most handhelds, so you can get some good gaming battery life by switching off the Nvidia GPU when you're away from the plug.

6. MSI MAG 341CQP | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | Curved | $779.99 $699.99 at Amazon (save $80)
OLED gaming still isn't as affordable as we'd like. But it's getting there. This 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED beast is still a good deal at this price, however. The 175 Hz refresh is a tiny bit pedestrian, but it's plenty fast enough for us and in all other regards, this is the full OLED experience, including 0.03 ms response and serious HDR sizzle.

7. Silicon Power UD90 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,800 MB/s write | $119.97 $95.97 at B&H Photo (save $24)
You might not know Silicon Power from Samsung, but this SSD is well-received by our friends at Tom's Hardware. It offers plenty of speed for a Steam library expansion but with a meager cost per gigabyte of just four cents. It's not the fastest SSD out there, though.

Price check: Newegg $97.99 | Amazon $105.97

8. Skytech Azure | Ryzen 5 7600 | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,099.99 $1,529.99 at Newegg (save $570)
This is about as cheap as you can pick up an RTX 50-series gaming PC right now. Buying an RTX 5070 on its own can be expensive, but as part of a discounted pre-built like this it's pretty reasonable. If you can stretch your budget a little, it'll be better to opt for something with more RAM, storage, and a current-gen CPU, but if you want that Multi Frame Gen magic for as cheap as possible, this Skytech build will get you there.

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ASRock RX 7600 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2048 shaders | 2695 MHz boost | $279.99 at Newegg
As the budget baby of the RDNA 3 family, the RX 7600 faces plenty of competition, and not just from Intel and Nvidia. AMD's previous generation of cards, the RX 6000-series, is just as good, though harder to find new. At this price, though, it's quite a bit cheaper than the RX 6700 XT and in some games, it performs nearly as well, as you can see in our review. It's not the most exciting of graphics cards, though.

RX 7600 price check: Best Buy $319.99 | Amazon $329.99

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ASRock Arc B570 | 10 GB GDDR6 | 2304 shaders | 2600 MHz boost | $279.99 at Newegg
Intel's new Battlemage chip is only a fraction slower than its last-gen Arc A770, but it's too expensive and too close in price to the B580. It's also worth noting that the drivers still need work, as some games don't like the new architecture. When it's all working fine, you're getting a lot of GPU for the money, though the price is well over its MSRP.

Arc B570 price check: Amazon $329

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Gunnir Arc B580 | 12 GB GDDR6 | 2560 shaders | 2670 MHz boost | $379 $341 at Newegg (save $38)
Stocks of Intel's best GPU, the Arc 580, are finally starting to pick up. The price tag is still well above where we'd be completely happy recommending it as an essential budget purchase, even though it can be really fast in some games. Note that US stocks are very limited, so this deal is from a third-party seller.

Arc B580 price check: Amazon $359

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PNY RTX 5060 Ti | 8 GB GDDR7 | 4608 shaders | 2692 MHz boost | $379.99 at Amazon
The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti has finally started to appear on retailers' shelves, and this one's price is, amazingly, right on Nvidia's MSRP. You'll be better off saving a bit more money and waiting for a cheap 16 GB model, though. It won't really be any faster, but the extra VRAM is worth having when games start to demand more memory.

RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB price check: Newegg $419.99 | B&H Photo $419.99 | Best Buy $429.99

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XFX RX 7700 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 3072 shaders | 2599 MHz boost | $449.99 at Best Buy
For a while, the Radeon RX 7700 XT was the ideal choice for a mid-range gaming PC, thanks to its 1440p performance and price. But now that it's over its launch MSRP, you're better off putting the money towards its bigger brother, the RX 7800 XT, if you can find one or save a bit more for an RX 9070.

RX 7700 XT price check: Best Buy $449.99 | Newegg $479.99

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Gigabyte RTX 5060 Ti | 16 GB GDDR7 | 4608 shaders | 2572 MHz boost | $479.99 at Amazon
While the specs suggest it should only be a little faster than the 4060 Ti, the use of super-speedy GDDR7 gives the little Blackwell GPU a healthy boost. It's not worth buying if you already have an RTX 40-series card, but it's a decent upgrade if you have a much older GPU. Just wait until you can get one at a more sensible price.

RTX 5060 Ti price check: B&H Photo $489.99 | Newegg $489.99 | Best Buy $509.99

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PowerColor RX 7800 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3840 shaders | 2430 MHz boost | $599.99 at Amazon
As you can see in our full review, the RX 7800 XT is only slightly faster than the RX 6800 XT it replaced, but it has a more modern feature set and copes much better with ray tracing. Stocks are now super low these days, and while the price isn't ridiculous, it's nowhere near as good a value for money as it used to be. Note that this is a third-party seller on Amazon.

RX 7800 XT price check: Best Buy $629.99

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Gigabyte RTX 5070 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 6144 shaders | 2542 MHz boost | $604.99 at Newegg
Although the RTX 5070 is a good deal faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4070, it's not a great deal at this price. However, this is as cheap as 5070s get right now. Only consider it if you really must have DLSS 4 and all of Nvidia's AI rendering tech.

RTX 5070 price check: Amazon $609.99 | Best Buy $609.99 | B&H Photo $678.99

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PowerColor RX 9070 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3584 shaders | 2700 MHz boost | $749.99 at Newegg
The RX 9070 is one of AMD's better GPUs for many years and not that much slower than the XT version. Unfortunately, it's not being sold at anything like a sensible price because stocks are extremely low—this is almost $200 over AMD's MSRP.

RX 9070 price check: Amazon $789.99

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XFX RX 7900 XT | 20 GB GDDR6 | 5376 shaders | 2535 MHz boost | $859.99 at Newegg
The RX 7900 XT is a solid gaming graphics card, but it's not as good as the latest GPUs from AMD and Nvidia in the same price segment. There are better graphics cards to be spending your money on, though its 20 GB of VRAM might appeal to some.

RX 7900 XT price check: Best Buy $869.99

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XFX RX 9070 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 4096 shaders | 3010 MHz boost | $859.99 at Newegg
The RX 9070 XT is AMD's best graphics card in recent years, so naturally, it's hugely popular, resulting in very low stocks and sky-high prices. At this price, it's absolutely not worth buying one, but if it does become cheaper, then the new FSR 4 upscaling tech is the main reason why you'd pick one up.

RX 9070 XT price check: Amazon $909.99

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MSI RTX 5070 Ti | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8960 shaders | 2497 MHz boost | $899.99 at Newegg
At its $749 MSRP, the RTX 5070 Ti is a superb graphics card, but current prices are nowhere near that mark. Instead, you're looking at $900 for a 5070 Ti, which is far less appealing at this price. If you think of it as being like an RTX 4080 with DLSS 4 support, though, then it doesn't seem quite so bad.

RTX 5070 Ti price check: Amazon $912.98 | Best Buy $939.99 | B&H Photo $1,049.99

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XFX RX 7900 XTX | 24 GB GDDR6 | 6144 shaders | 2620 MHz boost | $1,129.99 at Best Buy
Over last year's sales period, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX was much cheaper and sold like proverbial hotcakes. Unfortunately, that means stocks are super low everywhere and prices are sky-high again. It's not value for money, so only buy one if you absolutely must have AMD's most powerful GPU.

RX 7900 XTX price check: Out of stock elsewhere

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MSI RTX 5080 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 10752 shaders | 2640 MHz boost | $1,389.99 @ Newegg
Yes, it's almost $400 over Nvidia's MSRP for the RTX 5080. That's just how things are at the moment. It's arguably not worth the money, either, as the RTX 5080 isn't that much faster than the RTX 4080 it replaces. You do get the full DLSS 4 suite, including Multi Frame Generation, but you're really better off waiting until prices become more sensible.

RTX 5080 price check: Amazon $1,409.99 | B&H Photo $1,539.99 | Best Buy $1,579.99

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Gigabyte RTX 5090 | 32 GB GDDR7 | 21760 shaders | 2550 MHz boost | $2,919.99 @ Newegg
With the likelihood of the RTX 5090 ever being sold at a normal price roughly being zero, you're left with options like this one if you really must have the most powerful gaming graphics card money can buy. It's astonishingly fast but oh boy, that price tag...

RTX 5090 price check: B&H Photo $3,049.99

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Zhic gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $599 $479.79 at Walmart (save $119.21)
This is a really good starter PC. The Ryzen 5 5600G's Vega GPU isn't going to get you playing the latest games at high resolutions on its own, but for some lite 720p gaming it should do fine. The main goal here, though, is to have a base that you can upgrade from with a proper discrete GPU down the line. Slap an RTX 4060 or RTX 4060 Ti in there and you've got a fine gaming PC without spending a fortune, and you just need a screwdriver and the will to make it happen.

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Yeyian Yumi | Core i5 12400F | RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $849.99 at Newegg
If you can't stretch to an RTX 4060 Ti build, an RTX 4060 one such as this Yeyian rig should serve you well in a pinch as an entry-level gaming PC. You're getting DDR5 RAM, a decent entry-level Core i5, and a GPU that should handle most games at 1440p with some frame gen and upscaling magic enabled.

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Thermal LCGS Quartz i460T R4 | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4060 Ti | 16 GB DDR4-3600 | 1 TB SSD | $999.99 $985.99 at Newegg (save $14)
Entry-level RTX 40-series graphics cards are still hanging in there, even after the advent of the RTX 50 series. That's primarily because of builds like this one, which offer a pretty stellar all-round package for under $1,000. Sure, it only has 16 GB of RAM, and it's DDR4 at that, but for a budget build you can get by with that, though upgrading to 32 GB of DDR4 might be worth it down the line. With this Thermaltake gaming PC, you're getting a solid entry into modern 1440p gaming, provided you're alright enabling a little of that Frame Gen magic.

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Cobratype Pilot | Ryzen 5 9600X | RTX 5060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,499.99 $1,299.99 at Newegg (save $200)
We're now properly in the swing of the current GPU generation, and you can tell because we're finally seeing some current-gen entry-level builds that aren't sitting at astronomical prices. This Cobratype RTX 5060 Ti gaming PC is not only rocking a current-gen GPU capable of the latest Multi Frame Gen tech, but also comes with a decent six-core AMD CPU and 32 GB of RAM. You'll probably want to add another terabyte of storage before too long, though.

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Skytech Azure | Ryzen 5 7600 | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,099.99 $1,529.99 at Newegg (save $570)
This is about as cheap as you can pick up an RTX 50-series gaming PC right now. Buying an RTX 5070 on its own can be expensive, but as part of a discounted pre-built like this it's pretty reasonable. If you can stretch your budget a little, it'll be better to opt for something with more RAM, storage, and a current-gen CPU, but if you want that Multi Frame Gen magic for as cheap as possible, this Skytech build will get you there.

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Cobratype Pilot | Ryzen 5 9600X | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,789.99 $1,729.99 at Newegg (save $60)
This Cobratype build features the RX 9070 XT, which runs pretty neck-and-neck with the RTX 5070 Ti. Combined with 32 GB of RAM and a mid-range 9000-series CPU, it makes for a PC that's a great choice for modern high-end gaming for well under $2,000.

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AVGPC Blizzard | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,299 $2,013.99 at Newegg (save $285.01)
This high-end all-AMD build is about as good as you'll get for value for a current-gen gaming PC right now. We're talking the latest and greatest AMD GPU alongside an X3D chip (with tons of cache), fast DDR5 RAM and the ideal amount of storage. And all in a lovely white chassis.

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Skytech Rampage | Core i7 14700F | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $3,099.99 $2,149.99 at Newegg (save $950)
The RTX 5070 and RX 9070 are great for 1440p gaming, but if you want to take it to that next level and truly enter the high end, a RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT is what you want. Sure, you might want to upgrade the storage on this one, but the Core i7 and 32 GB of fast DDR5 RAM makes this a solid all-rounder, too.

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AVGPC Whirlwind | Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,499 $2,279 at Newegg (save $220)
If you're looking for a great all-round, high-end, current-gen Nvidia build, I'd say this is it. The RTX 5070 Ti is a great overclocker and can get you close to RTX 5080 performance, so combined with 32 GB of fast RAM, 2 TB of storage, and a current-gen 8-core CPU, you're getting a solid build here for well under $2,500. The Skytech build above is a little cheaper, but you're getting a less power-hungry, current-gen CPU and extra storage with this one.

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Xidax X6 | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 2 TB SSD | $2,599.99 $2,324.99 at Newegg (save $275)
You might be able to get RX 9070 XT builds for cheaper than this, but the problem with cheaper ones is they tend to conflict against even cheaper RX 9070 (non-XT) builds which often get the upper hand for value. This RX 9070 XT build, however, is tippity-top of the line thanks to its pairing with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the absolute best CPU for gaming on the market. If you're looking for a top-end gaming PC and you're happy with all-AMD silicon, look no further.

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AVGPC Whirlwind | Core i7 14700KF | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,799 $2,699 at Newegg (save $100)
This gaming PC isn't cheap, but you're getting a seriously high-end rig that doesn't lack in any area. The previous-gen Core i7 is a dab hand at productivity tasks as well as gaming, and of course the RTX 5080 is as high-end as you can get right now without re-mortgaging the house for an RTX 5090.

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Cobratype gaming PC | Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD | $2,849.99 at Newegg
This build is for those of you looking to maximise your high-end gaming performance in the sub-$3,000 bracket. It's expensive, but you're getting an RTX 5080 here, which is a great overclocker, I might add. Paired with the stellar Ryzen 7 9700X and 32 GB of RAM, you should be set for 1440p and 4K gaming, especially once you hit that fabled Multi Frame Gen toggle.

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Skytech Legacy | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $3,699.99 $3,249.99 at Newegg (save $450)
If you want the best RTX 5080 build rather than almost the best, this Skytech Legacy build might be a better shout than the Chronos above thanks to its Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This is by far the best CPU on the market right now, paired with the best GPU barring the prohibitively expensive RTX 5090. The only downside is that this build only has 1 TB of storage, which is difficult to justify for the price tag, but at least storage should be cheap and easy to upgrade.

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ABS Eurus Ruby | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $5,199.99 $4,899.99 at Newegg (save $300)
This gaming PC is for those of you who are willing to spend any amount of money on the best of the best. It has the best CPU for gaming on the market, as well as the best graphics card, 32 GB of fast RAM, and 2 TB of storage. I suppose 4 TB might be nice for this ginormous price point, but 2 TB should cut it for most people.

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HP Victus 15 | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 8645HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 8 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $674.01 at Walmart
Let's be upfront about this—8 GB of RAM is not enough in 2025. But when you're talking about a gaming notebook that costs under $700, with a half-decent RTX 40-series GPU inside it, I can swallow it. Especially when you can easily upgrade the RAM with just a wee screwdriver in hand. And 16 GB of fast dual-channel DDR5 is just $50-odd right now. The RTX 4050 is just a 75 W variant, so not the outright fastest, but will still definitely do the job at 1080p. For this sorta money, that's all you can ask.

Price check: Amazon $826.99

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Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 7435HS | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD | $949.99 at Walmart
The price may have fluctuated recently, but this is still one of the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptops you'll find in a market that's increasingly starved of stock. There's a decent AMD gaming CPU, a reasonable amount of dual-channel memory, a speedy screen, and that all important GPU to play with. The 512 GB SSD is small, however, but you can easily upgrade it with the spare NVMe slot inside.

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Asus TUF (FA617) | RX 7700S | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB PCIe SSD | $967 at Amazon
There are precious few all-AMD gaming laptops out there, largely because AMD made precious few actual laptop GPUs. The RX 7700S is one, and it's a decent pixel-pusher, but with the usual Radeon caveats, i.e. no Frame Gen fun, and some difficulty with heavily ray-traced games, such as Cyberpunk 2077. Other than that it will often beat a high-powered RTX 4060. This machine also has a great supporting spec alongside the Radeon GPU and the eight-core Ryzen CPU. The 165 Hz 1200p screen is good, but the 32 GB of memory and 1 TB SSD are also welcome at this price point.

Price check: Best Buy $1,099.99 (16 GB version)

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HP Victus 16 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $1,049.49 at Amazon
You know what I hate? Gaming laptops with just 512 GB SSDs. A 1 TB SSD is not an expensive thing, so why do manufacturers still persist with so little storage? Thankfully, laptops like this HP Victus with a paucity of SSD space also come with a second SSD slot in the back. That makes it a super-easy upgrade when you run out of space, without having to replace your OS or anything. Likewise, the Victus 16 uses standard SODIMM for memory so you can upgrade the 16 GB RAM down the line, too. The 120 W RTX 4070 is one you won't have to rush out and upgrade, however, as it's a quality GPU at this price, and so is that AMD processor, too. In fact, it comes with the 780M integrated graphics that run most handhelds, so you can get some good gaming battery life by switching off the Nvidia GPU when you're away from the plug.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 9 185H | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,479.99 at Best Buy (save $520)
Yes, RTX 50-series machines are starting to become available, and yes, there's now a new version of this G16 (using the same excellent chassis, I might add), but this is still the one you want. At least until the new ones become available at reasonable prices. It's slim, sleek, desirable, and features one of the nicest laptop OLED screens money can buy. You can have gaming power and portability in equal measure with a G16, and it's still a laptop I'll stand behind for some time to come.

Price check: Newegg $1,878

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,499.99 $2,274.99 at Best Buy (save $225)
I know, I know, it's a lot of cash. But the truth is, it's difficult to find RTX 50-series laptops for anything less than silly money right now, and this one's got the big boi RTX 5080 for a just about reasonable sum. Our Dave has been playing with this particular model recently 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, and it still performs about as well as the other RTX 5080 machines we've tested. Which is to say, very well indeed.

Price check: Newegg $2,499.99 (backorder)

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ASUS TUF VG24VQ1BY | 23.8 inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 1 ms | $109.99 $97.49 at Newegg (save $12.50)
This is the absolute cheapest 1080p monitor I'd actually buy right now. A slightly curved 1080p screen with a 1 ms response time and 165 Hz refresh rate, it's a solid daily driver, and a perfect second monitor.

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Acer KC242Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 100 Hz | VA | $117.99 $98.95 at Amazon (save $19.04)
Ok, so it's pretty small, and a VA panel. But honestly, for this money and from a well-known and trusted manufacturer, with AMD FreeSync and a 100 Hz refresh rate? A pretty good deal if you ask us. This would make an excellent second monitor, or a pretty quick main monitor in a pinch if you're building on a very tight budget. This has been around $10 cheaper before but it's still currently a solid price.

Price check: Not in stock at Best Buy

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Acer Nitro KG241Y P3bip | 23.8 | 1080p | 180 Hz | 1 ms | $129.99 $99.99 at Newegg (save $30)
The cheapest monitor in our entire list, the Acer Nitro KG341Y P3bip is just shy of 24 inches and comes with a full HD screen capable of a 180 Hz refresh rate. This could be a decent choice for a budget to mid-range rig or even a solid second monitor if you're in the market.

Price check: Acer $99.99 | Micro Center $104.99

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MSI Pro MP27IA E2 | 27 inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms | $134.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $25)
With this specific MSI Pro model, you are taking a larger panel for a lower refresh rate. However, you also get built-in speakers for your troubles. It's a solid choice for anyone looking for a budget all-rounder. We have seen it a little cheaper before though.

Price check: Newegg $109.99

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Acer Nitro XF273 M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 180 Hz | 0.5 ms | $199.99 $129.99 at Acer (save $70)
27 inches, 180 Hz refresh rate, and a 0.5 ms response time—this is almost everything you may want from a 1080p screen, and it is at a good price. This Acer monitor may have a funny name, but its specs don't play around.

Price check: Best Buy $249.99

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ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A | 27-inch | 1080p | 240 Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $219.99 $134.77 at Newegg (save $85.22)
ASRock has become a favorite of ours around here over busy shopping periods. These screens always seem to be on offer, and from the one we've used (read our review) they're good value for the money, too.

Price check: Not in stock at Walmart or Amazon

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Samsung Odyssey G3 (2024 refresh) | 27-inch | 1 ms response time | AMD FreeSync | 180 Hz | $229.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $80)
Samsung's 2024 refresh of its Odyssey G3 monitor is very solid for any 1080p gamer. It comes with a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and AMD's FreeSync. At just 250 brightness, this screen is let down somewhat by not being all that bright, but it's otherwise a nice saving on a good budget monitor.

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Asus TUF VG328H1B | 32-inch | 1 ms | 165 Hz | Curved | $259 $216.99 at Amazon (save $42.01)
Alright, this one is perhaps a tad big and expensive for a 1080p monitor, but the 32-inch curved screen offers quite a lot that none of our other choices do. If you are looking for a relatively budget-friendly entry point into curved monitors, this is a good way to do it at over $50 off its MSRP.

Price check: Newegg $253.48

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MSI Pro MP275Q | 27 inch | 1440p | 100 hz | 1 ms response time | $179.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $30)
A truly budget way of getting a 1440p monitor, this MSI model has a 27-inch screen, is Free-Sync enabled, and has a response time of 1 ms. You may notice some of that price point in the 'fine' 100 Hz response time but otherwise, this is a solid choice.

Price check: Newegg $149.99

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Acer Nitro ED270U | 27-inch | 1440p | 170 Hz | VA | $249.99 $169.99 at Newegg (save $80)
This is a respectable brand and a respectable spec, although it might be worth holding out for an IPS panel. Still, a good price on a great little screen and more than enough for a mid-range rig to get some lovely sights.

Price check: Walmart $179.99

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Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | $289.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $90)
This Acer monitor is a steal for all you prospective competitive gamers, hitting a high refresh rate and low response time sweet spot (0.5-1 ms gray-to-gray). It's the same price as the Odyssey G5 below but is better for those of you who prefer an IPS panel to a VA.

Price check: Acer $199.99 | Newegg $238

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Acer Nitro EDA323QU S3bmiiphx | 31.5-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | 1500R | $299.99 $219.99 at Acer (save $80)
Yes, the name of this monitor is ridiculous but it is a super reasonable price for a large curved 1440p screen. Acer makes solid monitors and this one, with its 180 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, is sure to be plenty snappy. That 1500 R curvature also allows for greater levels of immersion.

Price check: Amazon $219.99

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Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | 27 inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | $299.99 $229.99 at Amazon (save $70)
Acer's $200+ 1440p shows its more premium price point in an up to 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.5 ms response time. Both of these combine to make a very smooth gaming experience. You just need to make sure you have a good enough rig to match the refresh rate with your fps.

Price check: Acer $229.99

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Acer Nitro XZ271U X3bmiiphx | 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | IPS | Curved | $349.99 $299.99 at Newegg (save $50)
OK, these Acer monitor names are a bad joke. But bear with us, because this screen has loads to offer. The main attraction is a 240 Hz 1440p panel with 1 ms response times. That's pretty much the ideal real-world 16:9 gaming solution. Just take great care with what you're ordering and those model names!

Price Check: Walmart $299.99 | Amazon $307.43

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MSI MAG 274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms | $399.99 $349.99 (save $50)
This MSI MAG is the cheapest 4K gaming monitor we'd recommend right now, and the smallest at just 27 inches. Despite its size, it holds some mighty specs, with a fast refresh rate and that high-resolution panel.

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Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $599.99 $399.99 at Newegg (save $200)
Here's a monitor we really rate from our Gigabyte M28U review. We actually loved this package for its blend of speed and resolution, even at its original $650 price tag. At this tantalizingly cheap price, it's that much better.

Price check: Amazon sold out

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Pixio PX32U Wave | 32-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $449.99 $379.99 at Amazon (save $70)
Black, pink or blue. Oddly, you can choose from those three chassis colors with this monitor. But the real appeal is a 32-inch 144Hz IPS panel for less. Oh and if you're wondering about the Pixio brand, we reviewed a 27-inch model last year and found it to be distinctly decent.

Price check: Newegg $449.99

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Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 | 43 inch | 4K | UHD | 144 Hz | 1 ms | $999.99 $499.99 at Best Buy (save $500)
A bit of an oddity is this Odyssey. A 43-inch 4K monitor, it's a sizeable old beast, but you get quite good specs for that large panel. If you have the desk space for it, the lovely screen, relatively strong refresh rate, and solid response time make it a cracking addition to a setup.

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Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180Hz | VA | $319.99 $289.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Yes, this is the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx, not the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR Hbmiippx. Totally ridiculous naming, but the V3bmiippx as opposed to Hbmiippx indicates 180 Hz as opposed to 100 Hz. And that's a lot of Hz on a 34-inch ultrawide for well under $300.

Price check: Newegg $405.99

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Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | $399.99 $342.59 at Amazon (save $57.40)
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. 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.

Price check: Best Buy $399.99

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LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 160 Hz | VA | Curved | $399 $355 at Amazon (save $44)
At its current price, this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain. 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.

Price check: LG $399.99(out of stock)

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Innocn 49 WDFHD | 144 Hz | 32:9 | 3840 x 1080 | $749.99 $594.88 (save $155.11)
This INNOCN 49-inch curved monitor is quite impressive, with a 144 Hz refresh rate, built-in speakers, and HDR 400 compatibility. At 3840 x 1080, it's not quite as impressive as the INNOCN below, but much better on the wallet.

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Innocn 49Q1R | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440p | 144 Hz | Curved | $999.99 $729.99 at Amazon (save $270)
Though the sale on Amazon says this monitor retails for $999.99, Innocn's site originally says it retailed at $1,199.99, so you might actually be getting an even better deal than we thought. Either way, getting an OLED 1440p 49-inch ultrawide monitor for this much is super solid, and explains why it's the only monitor we're highlighting at this price point. This is, unfortunately, a Prime Member deal, so you need Prime to grab it for yourself.

Price check: Innocn $799.99

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Acer Predator X27U X1Bmiiphx | 27 inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | $599.99 $499.99 at Newegg(save $100)
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 $150 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 a DisplayPort, 2 HDMI ports and USB Type-C.

Price check: Amazon not in stock

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MSI MAG 341CQP | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | Curved | $779.99 $699.99 at Amazon (save $80)
OLED gaming still isn't as affordable as we'd like. But it's getting there. This 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED beast is still a good deal at this price, however. The 175 Hz refresh is a tiny bit pedestrian, but it's plenty fast enough for us and in all other regards, this is the full OLED experience, including 0.03 ms response and serious HDR sizzle.

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Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 144Hz | QD-OLED | Curved | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is a lot of monitor for the money as we found in our review. Those rocking the RTX 4090 might be better off with the higher refresh rate of the Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC, but the rest of us can take advantage of this very wide, very pretty-looking panel for a bit less.

Price check: Amazon sold out

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LG UltraGear 32GS95UE | 32-inch | 4K | 240Hz(480 Hz @ 1080p) | WOLED | $1,399.99 $1,097 at Amazon (save $302.99)
There was just one thing obviously wrong with this stunning 32-inch 4K monitor when we reviewed it. The price. At $1,400, it was just so expensive. But now that it's been trimmed by a full $400+, it's much more competitive. OK, it's still not exactly affordable. But this is one of the best 32-inch 4K gaming OLEDs available right now.

Price check: Newegg $1,399.99

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Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | Curved | $1,799.99 $1,149.99 at Amazon (save $650)
All evidence points to this being a computer monitor, but let's be real: This is a surfboard that can display moving pictures. An extremely nice surfboard, to be sure: You're getting just about every bell and whistle you could want in an ultra-ultrawide monitor at the steepest discount we've seen.

Price check: Samsung $1,799.99

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Team Group MP44L | 500 GB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,700 MB/s write | $34.99 at Amazon
The MP44L isn't a fast SSD, but it is very good value for money. While we don't recommend anyone use this size of capacity for a main storage drive, it's fine if you just want something to store important documents from the boot drive.

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Team Group MP44L | 1 TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $79.99 $59.99 at Newegg (save $20)
The MP44L is far from being the fastest SSD you can buy but for the money, you really can't complain. The read/write speeds are pretty low compared to others in our curated list, but they're still fast enough for most users and way better than a SATA SSD. If you avoid using it for heavy data transfers, you'll have no problems with it.

Price check: Amazon $59.99

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Lexar NM790 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $30)
For anyone looking for a cheap, spacious drive offering serious performance, this is a genuinely brilliant SSD for the money. Our review of the 4 TB version clearly shows just how good it is.

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Samsung 990 Evo Plus | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,150 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $109.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $35)
Samsung's relatively new 990 Evo Plus range has a lot going for it (check out our review) but its launch price was too high. This deal goes a long way to rectify that but for a DRAM-less SSD, it's still a bit pricey. If you're a fan of Samsung's excellent Magician software, then it's worth considering, but there are SSDs for less money that are just as good.

Price check: Newegg $74.99

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WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $92.99 at Amazon
This is still our favorite SSD 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). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library, and at this price, we're happy to pay the premium for its higher speed.

Price check: Best Buy $94.99 | Newegg $94.99

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Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5-inch | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $96.55 at Newegg
Not enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage? No problem—you can still install an SSD via a SATA port. The Crucial MX500 is pretty much the best out there, as nothing else offers the same blend of performance and value for money as the MX500. It's also available in 2 TB and 4 TB sizes, with the prices scaling on par with the storage capacity. However, we recommend an NVMe drive if you have the spare M.2 slot and Crucial is starting to discontinue the MX500 line.

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Nextorage NEM-PAB | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s Read | 6,100 MB/s write | $149.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $60)
Nextorage may be a relatively new name in NMVe SSDs but don't be fooled by appearances. This drive uses the ubiquitous Phison E18 controller, and the 1 TB version represents excellent price/performance value here. This version without a DRAM cache makes it less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Check out our review of the NEM-PA for more.

Price check: Amazon $89.99

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Crucial P310 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,100 MB/s read | 6,000 MB/s write | $171.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $72)
This is a decent saving on a 2230 format SSD that performs pretty nicely, as we found when we reviewed the 2 TB version. Crucial's performance claims are very much peak values and the real-world numbers are generally lower, but at this price, it's a great way to boost your Steam Deck's storage and get a handy speed bump. There are cheaper 2230-size SSDs to be found but they're not as fast as this one.

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Team Group Cardea Z540 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,700 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write | $189.99 $139.99 at Newegg (save $50)
If you absolutely must have the fastest possible SSD, you need to get a Gen5 model. Team Group's Z540 is ridiculously quick in benchmarks, but no game that takes advantage of that speed exists yet. As with all Gen5 SSDs, it's very expensive and runs really hot, so it's probably best to wait for the next round of PCIe 5.0 SSDs before taking the plunge.

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Silicon Power UD90 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,800 MB/s write | $119.97 $95.97 at B&H Photo (save $24)
You might not know Silicon Power from Samsung, but this SSD is well-received by our friends at Tom's Hardware. It offers plenty of speed for a Steam library expansion but with a meager cost per gigabyte of just four cents. It's not the fastest SSD out there, though.

Price check: Newegg $97.99 | Amazon $105.97

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Team Group MP44L | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,800 MB/s read | 4,400 MB/s write | $107.99 at Newegg
There's no DRAM to boost sustained performance and the SLC cache isn't especially big, either. But the speed is good enough for most workloads and when 1 TB of storage costs this much, who cares that it's not flash or fancy? Not us, that's for sure.

Price check: Amazon $107.99

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Nextorage NEM-PAB | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 $129.99 at Newegg (save $120)
You can expect top performance out of this drive, which is impressive for the price. This version without a DRAM cache makes it a little less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Unfortunately, this drive's price is volatile, but it's still one of the better-value 2 TB drives with a heatsink right now.

Price check: Amazon $149.99

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Team Group MP44S M.2 2230 | 2 TB | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,500 MB/s write | Steam Deck + ROG Ally compatible | $169.99 $142.99 at Amazon (save $27)
This Team Group drive isn't the fastest compact SSD you can stick in your Steam Deck, but it is one of the cheapest 2TB drives you'll be able to find for your wee handheld gaming PC. And it will also be a little quicker than the stock drive the Deck ships with, too.

Price check: Newegg $142.99

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Lexar NM790 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $164.99 $129.49 at Amazon (save $35.50)
This particular version of Lexar's best SSD is so popular that stocks regularly dry up, so at the moment, the best deal available is for the heatsink-equipped variant. But thanks to high-layer NAND and a low-power controller, you're still getting tons of storage here in an energy-efficient and great-performing drive for not much cash and often much less cash than the competition. Read our Lexar NM790 (4 TB) review for more.

Price check: Newegg $129.99 (heatsink-less version)

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WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | $159.99 $144.95 at Amazon (save $15.04)
Our favorite SSD for gaming right now encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library but while it's super fast and reliable, prices are really volatile.

Price check: Newegg $151.59 | Best Buy $199.99

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Samsung 990 Pro | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,450 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $199.75 $169.99 at Amazon (save $29.76)
Samsung's 990 Pro is a very solid SSD (read our review), albeit rather pricey for what it is. It's reputation was damaged due to a habit of dying unexpectedly but that's been resolved with firmware updates. If you really must have a Samsung SSD in your gaming PC then this one is pretty good, but there are better options to be found.

Price check: Newegg $169.99

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Team Group QX | 4 TB | 2.5-inch | SATA III 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $190.99 at Newegg
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 4 TB SSD in your gaming PC. Just don't expect it to sustain full speed under heavy workloads and you'll be fine.

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Silicon Power UD90 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $239.99 $214.99 at Amazon (save $25)
This Silicon Power might not be the fastest of drives, but it's difficult to argue with this much storage for this sort of money. 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.

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Team Group MP44 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $299.99 $242.99 at Amazon (save $57)
This Team Group boasts some mighty specs for the money, though it's actually the same hardware as in the Lexar NM790. The sequential read/write speeds are extremely high but it can only sustain them over short bursts. At this price, it's well worth putting up with that limitation. Read our full review of this SSD for more info.

Price check: Newegg $242.99

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WD Black SN850X | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | $299.99 $278.99 at Newegg (save $21)
Ignore the tiny 'saving' and just focus on the fact you're getting 4 TB of our favorite gaming SSD (check out our review) for a reasonable price. If 4 TB still isn't enough for you, then there's the 8 TB version of the SN850X, but at $600, it's more than double the price of two 4 TB drives.

Price check: Amazon $279.99 | Best Buy $309.99

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Team Group PD20M | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $69.99 at Newegg
Not all external SSDs need to be big and bulky. This Team Group PD20M is just 40 g in weight and 8.2 mm thick, making it very portable. It's also MagSafe-compatible so you can attach it to the back of an iPhone and extend its storage, with an appropriate cable. As with all fast external SSDs, you'll need a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) port to get the full speed.

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Adata SD810 | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $79.99 at Amazon
Small, light, and very fast in the right USB port, this little SSD might be all you need for your external storage requirements. While we didn't think it offered a great amount of drop resistance in our review, the SD810 is rated to IP68, so it'll fend off dust and water ingress nicely.

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Crucial X9 Pro | 2 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $169.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Crucial is a big name in SSDs, and the Micron-owned brand is offering a small saving on this 2 TB external model. The drive comes in an anodized aluminium shell with a rubberized base and is just 65 x 50 mm big. There's an integrated lanyard hole too, if you want to wear it, which hides a drive activity light.

Price check: Newegg $129.99 | Best Buy $129.99

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Samsung T7 Shield | 4 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $499.99 $275.26 at Amazon (save $224.73)
You might think this is a lot of money for an external SSD, and you'd be right. But that's not to say it's a bad deal. In fact, it's one of the best deals in this list, at around $0.06 per gigabyte. You're paying less, for more. Now I sound like Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang... "the more you buy, the more you save."

Price check: Newegg $329.85 | B&H Photo $275.26