Best Amazon Prime Day PC gaming deals

1. Asus TUF A16 | RTX 5070 | Ryzen 9 270 | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699 $1,399.99 at Best Buy (save $300)
How about this RTX 5070 machine for the same sort of price you'll find many RTX 4070 laptops at the moment? Sure, it's only got a 1200p screen, but that just means that mobile GPU shouldn't struggle making the most of the 165 Hz refresh rate, particularly when Multi Frame Generation is thrown into the mix. Again, it's got 32 GB of RAM, which makes a real change at this price point from the many, many 16 GB laptops we were finding up until recently. A very tidy gaming laptop for the cash, and one I'm eyeing with my personal funds.

Price check: Amazon $1,999

2. Corsair TC100 Leatherette | 90 - 160 degree recline | Max weight: 120 kg | 2-year warranty | $269.99 $146.82 at Amazon (save $123.17)
This is our pick for the best budget gaming chair. It's comfy and affordable, even at its regular price, but we'll usually highlight any sort of discount to make it that much better value. This Prime Day deal has gotten better since it started—it was previously 189.99.

Price check: Best Buy $189.99

3. Secretlab Titan Evo | $549 $499 at Secretlab (save $50)
The Secretlab Titan Evo is comfortably the comfiest gaming chair we've ever used. It not only feels great but looks the part and is super sturdy at the same time. The 2022 model got a markup from the previous one, but at $50 off, it's a mighty fine package, and one you won't beat soon.

4. Razer Blade 14 (2025) | RTX 5070 | Ryzen AI 9 365 | 14-inch | 120 Hz OLED | 32 GB LPDDR5x-8000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,699.99 $2,299.99 at Razer (save $400)
Thank Prime Day! Well, thank Razer, anyways, because my absolute favorite Razer gaming laptop is rocking a hefty $400 discount today and the damned thing has only just been released. In my Blade 14 review I said: "a huge improvement over last year's model and there's now no other gaming laptop I'd want to have my digits on or spend my money on." And I stand by that.

5. ABS Cyclone Aqua | RTX 5060 | Core i5 14400F | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Newegg (save $200 with code ABS10FTT)
This gaming PC lets you enter the current GPU generation for well under $1,000, and you're getting a pretty nice all-round package for this budget price. Sure, you're only getting DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of storage, but these things are common at the sub-$1,000 price point. DDR4 should serve you fine with this budget build, and storage can be upgraded easily. It's a great way to get started PC gaming with a friendly price tag.

6. ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | $209.99 $137.77 at Newegg (save $72.22)
ASRock's gaming monitors are always so darned cheap—we love them for that. This 1440p panel offers resolution and a rapid refresh rate for a potent PC gaming combo, though the built-in Wi-Fi antenna helps it stand out from the crowd. That's hardly essential, but could come in useful for some.

7. Lexar NM790 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $67.99 at Amazon (save $22)
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.

8. PNY RTX 5060 Ti | 8 GB GDDR7 | 4608 shaders | 2690 MHz boost | $379.99 $349.99 at Best Buy (save $30)
The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti should really be cheaper than this, but this is the MSRP that Nvidia has set. You're better off saving a bit more money and waiting for an affordable 16 GB model, though. It won't 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 $379.99 | Amazon $379.99 | B&H Photo $379.99 | Walmart $429.99

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9. Corsair RMx Shift RM750x | 80 Plus Gold | PCIe 5.0/ATX 3.0 compliant | Shifted connectors | $129.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $40)
Here's a 750 W version of a PSU that not one but two members of the PC Gamer hardware team use on their own PCs. Apart from a solid platform, plenty of ports, and tiny connectors, this PSU's party trick are having all of its connections on the side of the unit, which totally changes how accessible they are from the side of your PC case. You do have to be sure your case has the room for it, but it's very convenient if you do.

10. Alienware AW3423DWF | 34-inch | QD-OLED | 3440 x 1440p | 165 Hz | $780.72 $549.99 at Amazon (save $230.73)
Offering a 34-inch 1440p QD-OLED curved screen with a 165 HZ refresh rate, this Alienware monitor has so much going for it. At it's original price of nearly $800, it feels like a bit much but with over $100, it's much more reasonable. It's still a luxury buy but one that shows its price in plenty of great specs.

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Lenovo LOQ | RTX 4060 | Core i5 13450HX | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $999 $799.99 at B&H Photo (save $300)
Even with new Nvidia laptop GPUs on the market, it'll probably be a while before we see sub-$1,000 mobile RTX 50-series machines. So for those saving the pennies, this RTX 4060-sporting Lenovo is still a good deal. It's got a decently speedy screen, 16 GB of DDR5, a 115 W TGP GPU, and, err, a very small SSD. Still, it's the easiest thing to upgrade in a mobile machine, and at this price it's very difficult to find more gaming laptop for your buck.

Price check: Amazon $1,269 (Core i7 13650HX)

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Alienware Aurora 16 | RTX 5060 | Core Ultra 7 240H | 16-inch | 1600p | 120 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,499 $1,099.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
Who would have thought we'd be seeing Alienware laptops leading the charge for reasonably-priced RTX 50-series machines? Not me, that's who. Still, this Aurora 16 has a handsome specs sheet for the cash, including a 10-core Intel CPU (six Performance, four Efficient), 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a properly-sized 1 TB SSD. And of course you'll be getting a DLSS 4-ready and Multi Frame Generation supported GPU, although it's the current tiddler of the range. It's the 85 W version which is a little power-limited, and not the best match for that 1600p screen. Still, cheaper than you thought, ey?

Price check: Dell $1,149 (configurable)

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Asus TUF F16 | RTX 5060 | Core i7 14650HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,539.99 $1,159.99 at Best Buy (save $380)
A 1200p screen is a good match for the mobile RTX 5060, especially a nicely high-refresh rate 165 Hz panel as you'll find here. We're big fans of the Asus TUF lineup of reasonably-priced gaming laptops—and this one looks to be a bit of a sweetheart, what with a full 32 GB of DDR5 onboard, a 1 TB SSD, and the eight Performance core i7 14650HX calling the CPU shots. Plus, it's the 115 W variant, which means it should have plenty of juice at its disposal to make the most of the screen. Budget RTX 50-series machines on discount already? Yes please.

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 7 155H | 14-inch | 1600p | 120 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 1 TB SSD | $1,299 $1,199 at Amazon (save $100)
With a 110 W version of the RTX 4070, with wee Acer machine has plenty of grunt about it, and that 120 Hz refresh 1600p panel will make a really crisp screen for a 14-inch laptop. You're also getting a full 1 TB SSD alongside your 16 GB of soldered memory (no upgrades happening there) and a decent Meteor Lake CPU at its heart. It's one of Intel's more efficient chips, with six Performance and eight Efficient cores, which ought to help with the battery life of this portable machine.

Price check: Amazon $1,349 (2 TB variant)

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Asus TUF A16 | RTX 5070 | Ryzen 9 270 | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699 $1,399.99 at Best Buy (save $300)
Continuing on the RTX 50-series laptop discount train, how about this RTX 5070 machine for the same sort of price you'll find many RTX 4070 laptops at the moment? Sure, it's only got a 1200p screen, but that just means that mobile GPU shouldn't struggle making the most of the 165 Hz refresh rate, particularly when Multi Frame Generation is thrown into the mix. Again, it's got 32 GB of RAM, which makes a real change at this price point from the many, many 16 GB laptops we were finding up until recently. A very tidy gaming laptop for the cash, and one I'm eyeing with my personal funds.

Price check: Amazon $1,949

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Asus ROG Strix G16 | RTX 5070 Ti | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB RAM | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,609.99 at Best Buy (save $390)
With a 140 W RTX 5070 Ti and an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at its heart, this 16-inch lappy is a pretty powerful one for the price. It even manages to come in cheaper than some RTX 5070 choices out there—with a lot more RGB flair, if that's your sort of thing. The refresh rate of 165 Hz is solid, and the 16 GB of RAM is... well, it's just okay. However, it's easily upgradable up to 64 GB, and the 1200p screen means the GPU will be given free rein to munch through your games.

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5070 Ti | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $1,924.99 $1,749.99 at Best Buy (save $175)
Sitting somewhere under the RTX 4080 and well above the RTX 4070 in terms of gaming performance, the RTX 5070 Ti is a great mid-range laptop GPU. I've used the new Vector 16 HX AI for weeks, and have been hugely impressed with the RTX 5080 version, and the RTX 5070 Ti version promises much of the same. The 1200p IPS screen is a good match for the GPU and CPU, which is of 20-core Intel stock. But, ack, a 512 GB SSD. Why?! Thankfully, there are two M.2 slots in the system, making it an easy and cheap upgrade down the line.

Price check: Amazon $2,449.99 (32 GB variant)

HP Omen Max 16 | RTX 5080 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 32 GB RAM | 1 TB SSD | $1,767.99 at HP with promo code LEVELUP20 (save $942)
I'd normally dismiss any RTX 5080 laptop as not being worth the huge premium over the 5070 Ti. But this one is only about $150 pricier and that makes it a conspicuous deal and far cheaper than any other RTX 5080 laptop around. And it's from HP, not some random brand you've never heard of. Just note you'll need to use the "LEVELUP20" code and configure the 255HX Intel CPU, the RTX 5080 and the non-4x4 1TB SSD to hit that price. Good luck.

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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 $2,299.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
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 $2,399

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Yawyore gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5600GT | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $819.99 $419.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This gaming PC might not have a graphics card, but with that 5600GT's integrated graphics you should be able to do some lite 720p gaming just fine, and even perhaps some 1080p. Then, when you're ready to upgrade, all you'll have to do is slap a discrete GPU in somewhere down the line (maybe an RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT) and you'll have a PC capable of some full-fat 1080p and 1440p gaming.

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ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 13400F | Arc B580 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199.99 $809.99 at Newegg (save $390 with code ABS10FTT)
This build is for those who don't mind throwing at least a little caution to the wind by opting for the GPU underdog, Intel. Why would you do that? Well, apart from doing us all a service in helping bolster competition, you're also getting some raw raster horsepower for a very good price. It's not quite as powerful as the RTX 5060 overall, but it has more VRAM, and with this build you're getting a very reasonable CPU and 32 GB of RAM. Just beware that Intel GPUs aren't quite as well-supported by as many games as Nvidia and AMD ones.

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Cobratype Canebrake Elite | Ryzen 5 5600X | RX 9060 XT | 32 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Newegg (save $250)
Who said you can't get decent gaming performance for cheap in 2025? This RX 9060 gaming PC is here to put an end to such thoughts, because for just $850 you're getting a build with a current-gen GPU that trades blows with the RTX 5060 Ti. Sure, you're getting an older CPU and 1 TB SSD, but this is a seriously great entry into PC gaming. You can upgrade everything else and keep that 9060 XT in there down the line if you need to start using this rig for productivity tasks.

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ABS Cyclone Aqua | RTX 5060 | Core i5 14400F | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Newegg (save $100 with code ABS10FTT)
This gaming PC lets you enter the current GPU generation for well under $1,000, and you're getting a pretty nice all-round package for this budget price. Sure, you're only getting DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of storage, but these things are common at the sub-$1,000 price point. DDR4 should serve you fine with this budget build, and storage can be upgraded easily. It's a great way to get started PC gaming with a friendly price tag.

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Skytech Archangel | Core i5 13400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,299.99 $999.99 at Newegg (save $300)
We're finally seeing a new generation of gaming PCs at budget and midrange prices. This is about the same as a previous-gen RTX 4060 Ti build that you'd find in terms of pure raster and overall performance, but it has all the current-gen bells and whistles such as DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Gen. This is where it's at for entry-level PC gaming right now. This build comes with DDR5 RAM, too, unlike some others in this price range.

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AVGPC Max | Ryzen 5 5600X | RTX 5060 Ti | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,190 $1,080 at Newegg (save $110)
This is a cracking price for some mainstream current-gen performance with the RTX 5060 Ti, but just bear in mind you're getting a bit of an entry-priced glass cannon here thanks to just 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and an old CPU. If you're looking to save every penny, this will get some of the best frame rates for under $1,100 right now, but if you can spend a little more you'll be in better stead with a well-rounded build.

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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 decent current-gen 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 $1,349.99 at Newegg (save $750)
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 | $1,999.99 $1,589.99 at Newegg (save $410)
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 great choice for modern high-end gaming for well under $2,000. It's also cheaper than we've found any RX 9070 (non-XT) build at right now.

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ABS Cyclone Ruby | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,199.99 $1,619.99 at Newegg (save $580 with code ABS10FTT)
There might be slightly cheaper RX 9070 XT builds if you're happy going for an AMD build, but if you want all that Multi Frame Gen magic that the RTX 50-series offers, this is a great choice. The RTX 5070 is paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, so you're getting some stellar gaming horsepower from the CPU, too. Just 1 TB of storage is a shame, but that can be added to quite easily and cheaply.

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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme | Core i9 14900F | RTX 5070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,649.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
This gaming PC is primarily for those of you who also want to use your machine as a work and productivity rig as well as for gaming. You can pick up an RTX 5070 machine that should do almost as well at gaming for a little cheaper than this, but the Core i9 14900F is what really makes this build worth its salt for the price. That CPU has enough cores and raw processing power for pretty much any productivity task. If that's your use case, you'll be served very well by it.

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ABS Eurus Ruby | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,781.99 at Newegg (save $518 with code ABS10FTT)
Under $1,800 for a gaming PC with not onlye AMD's best GPU offering but also one of its X3D chips is not half a bad deal. Throw in the fast DDR5 RAM and 2 TB of storage and you're on to a winner. Let's just hope that discount code stays up for a while.

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CyberPower PC Gamer Supreme | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $1,949.99 $1,784.99 at Best Buy (save $165)
This gaming PC offers a truly high-end gaming experience for downright reasonable price tag. That's all thanks to the AMD CPU/GPU combo: the RX 9070 XT is the company's best GPU and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the previous generation's top-tier gaming chip, with tons of X3D cache. The icing on the cake is that it's all housed in a lovely fish tank chassis.

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Zotac Mek | Ryzen 5 7600X | RTX 5070 Ti | 16 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $2,199.99 $1,799.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This is about as cheap as you can get for definitively high-end territory with an Nvidia GPU right now. The RTX 5070 Ti, including all its Blackwell frame generation magic, is an ideal entry into max settings gaming at 1440p and even some 4K gaming. Admittedly, you'll probably want to throw in a 32 GB RAM kit and another TB of storage down the line, but for pure gaming you can't get much better than this on the Nvidia side for under $2,000 right now.

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MSI Aegis RS2 | Core Ultra 7 265K | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD | $2,499 $1,999 at Newegg (save $500 plus get two games free)
With this gaming PC, not only are you getting a genuine high-end GPU, current-gen CPU, and 2 TB of storage, but you're also getting two games thrown in for free. Those are Civilization VII and Dying Light: The Beast. For under $2,000 this is an incredibly well-rounded gaming PC, too.

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Skytech Rampage | Core i7 14700F | RTX 5070 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,199.99 $1,999.99 at Newegg (save $200)
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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iBuyPower Y40 Pro | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 2 TB SSD | $2,149.99 $1,999.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
Finally, a decent Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming PC for $2,000. This is the best gaming CPU on the market right now, and it's paired with AMD's best GPU offering in the form of the RX 9070 XT. In fact, this is a pretty stellar all-around high-end build.

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Zotac Mek | Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 2 TB SSD | $3,299 $2,349 at Newegg (save $950)
If you're looking for a well-rounded high-end build in a dinky little package, look no further. Housed in what looks like a Thermaltake Tower 300 Micro chassis is a vertical RTX 5080, which should be capable of playing any game all the way up to 4K. You're also getting a nice current-gen Ryzen 7 CPU, 2 TB of storage, and also some very fast RAM. There's truly very little to dislike, here.

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Skytech Prism | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 2 TB SSD | $2,799.99 $2,549.99 at Newegg (save $250)
With this Skytech build you're getting not just Nvidia's best GPU offering barring the RTX 5090, but also a fantastic AMD X3D chip. Sure, it's previous-gen, but it still has a lovely scoop of 3D V-Cache, which really helps with gaming performance. Throw in 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage and you have a truly solid high-end build.

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Skytech Legacy | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | Free 32-inch monitor worth $250 | $3,699.99 $2,699.99 at Newegg (save $1,000, or $1,250 counting the free 32-inch gaming monitor)
If I was in the market for a new high-end setup, I'd have my beady eyes right on this top-tier gaming PC. Not only does it have Nvidia's second-fastest GPU, it also has the best gaming CPU on the market right now. The only lacklustre part of this rig is its 1 TB storage, but that can be upgraded easily. Oh, and did I mention the free 32-inch monitor? That'd normally cost you an additional $250 on top.

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Sparkle Arc B570 | 10 GB GDDR6 | 2304 shaders | 2600 MHz boost | $289.99 $259.99 at Amazon (save $30)
Intel's Battlemage chip is only a fraction slower than its last-gen Arc A770, but it's a bit too expensive and far 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 over the MSRP.

Arc B570 price check: Walmart $279.99 | Newegg $279.99 | B&H Photo $299.99 | Best Buy $335.99

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Gigabyte RTX 5050 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2560 shaders | 2632 MHz boost | $269.99 at Newegg
Nvidia's newest member of the RTX 50-series family isn't going to win many awards. Roughly on par with an RTX 4060 (sometimes slower, sometimes faster), it's only worth considering if you must have DLSS 4. Just pay a bit more and get an RTX 5060.

RTX 5050 price check: Walmart $269.99

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ASRock RX 7600 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2048 shaders | 2695 MHz boost | $279.99 at Newegg
As the budget baby of AMD's RDNA 3 family, the RX 7600 faces plenty of competition from Intel and Nvidia. At this price, though, you might be better off choosing an Arc B570, though the RX 7600 does offer more consistent performance. It's not a very exciting graphics card, but it does its job well enough.

RX 7600 price check: Walmart $279.99 | Best Buy $299.99 | Amazon $299.99

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Gigabyte RX 9060 XT | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2048 shaders | 3320 MHz boost | $309.99 $279.99 at B&H Photo (save $30)
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. You're better off saving more money and buying a 16 GB version, though.

RX 9060 XT 8 GB price check: Newegg $299.99 | Amazon $299.99 | Best Buy $299.99

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Intel Arc B580 | 12 GB GDDR6 | 2560 shaders | 2670 MHz boost | $289.99 at B&H Photo
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. This brand is relatively new to the market, but the card itself should be fine.

Arc B580 price check: Newegg $289.99 | Walmart $289.99 | Amazon $329

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Asus RTX 5060 | 8 GB GDDR7 | 3840 shaders | 2527 MHz boost | $329.99 $299.99 at Best Buy (save $30)
The RTX 5060 isn't massively faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4060, but having full support for DLSS 4 is a big plus. Stocks are decent, so you should have no problem picking one up at the MSRP, but you're better off saving more money and buying an RTX 5060 Ti.

RTX 5060 price check: Newegg $299.99 | B&H Photo $299.99 | Amazon $299.99 | Walmart $299.99

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PNY RTX 5060 Ti | 8 GB GDDR7 | 4608 shaders | 2690 MHz boost | $379.99 $349.99 at Best Buy (save $40)
The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti should really be cheaper than this, but this is the MSRP that Nvidia has set. You're better off saving a bit more money and waiting for an affordable 16 GB model, though. It won't 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 $379.99 | Amazon $379.99 | B&H Photo $379.99 | Walmart $429.99

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XFX RX 7700 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 3072 shaders | 2544 MHz boost | $429.99 $359.99 at Newegg (save $70)
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. It's a little bit faster than the RX 9060 XT, due to having more shaders, but the lower memory bandwidth and less VRAM make it more suited to 1080p gaming now.

RX 7700 XT price check: Best Buy $399.99 | Walmart $449.99

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Sapphire RX 9060 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 2048 shaders | 3290 MHz boost | $395.99 $359.99 at Amazon (save $36)
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. You don't get as good an upscaling and frame generation system as with the Nvidia GPU, though. On the plus side, it is much cheaper, and that counts for a lot these days.

RX 9060 XT 16 GB price check: Walmart $389.98 | Best Buy $389.99 | BH& Photo $439.99

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PNY RTX 5060 Ti | 16 GB GDDR7 | 4608 shaders | 2690 MHz boost | $429.99 at Best Buy
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 an older GPU.

RTX 5060 Ti price check: Walmart $429.99 | Amazon $449.99 | B&H Photo $449.99 | Newegg $479.99

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PNY RTX 5070 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 6144 shaders | 2510 MHz boost | $549.99 at Best Buy
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: Newegg $599.99 | Amazon $599.99 | B&H Photo $599.99 | Walmart $619.99

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XFX Swift RX 9070 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3584 shaders | 2520 MHz boost | $699.99 $629.99 at Newegg (save $100)
The RX 9070 is one of AMD's better GPUs for many years and is not that much slower than the XT version. Unfortunately, it's not being sold at a sensible price because stocks are pretty low—this is significantly over AMD's MSRP—but at least it's not as expensive as the XT model.

RX 9070 price check: Walmart $659.95 | B&H Photo $669.99 | Best Buy $669.99 | Amazon $669.99

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Sapphire RX 9070 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 4096 shaders | 2970 MHz boost | $799.99 $719.99 at Newegg (save $80)
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 probably 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: Best Buy $729.99 | Amazon $739.99 | | Walmart $769.98

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Zotac RTX 5070 Ti | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8960 shaders | 2482 MHz boost | $979.99 $829.99 at Newegg (save $150)
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 $100 more for a standard 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: Walmart $829.99 | Amazon $829.99 | Best Buy $829.99 | B&H Photo $849.99

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ASRock RX 7900 XTX | 24 GB GDDR6 | 6144 shaders | 2615 MHz boost | $999.99 $899.99 at Newegg (save $100)
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 gaming GPU, as the RTX 5070 Ti is cheaper and better.

RX 7900 XTX price check: Amazon $999.99 | Best Buy $999.99

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Zotac RTX 5080 | 16 GB GDDR7 | 10752 shaders | 2670 MHz boost | $1,449.99 $1,399.99 @ Newegg (save $50)
Yes, it's $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 better off waiting until prices become more sensible.

RTX 5080 price check: B&H Photo $1,399.99 | Walmart $1,399.99 | Best Buy $1,409.99 | Amazon $1,462.91

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Zotac RTX 5090 | 32 GB GDDR7 | 21760 shaders | 2422 MHz boost | $2,899.99 $2,799.99 @ Newegg (save $100)
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: Amazon $2,899.99 | Best Buy $2,919.99 | B&H Photo $2,919.99 | Walmart $3,049.99

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Samsung Odyssey G3 (2024 refresh) | 27-inch | 1 ms response time | AMD FreeSync | 180 Hz | $229.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $100)
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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Acer Nitro KG251Q P3BIIP | 24.5-inch | 1080p | 180 Hz | 1 ms | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $30)
If you're looking for a small monitor to work as a secondary screen or have little desk space, Acer's Nitro KG251Q P3BIIP is full HD, has a refresh rate of 180 Hz, and is AMD FreeSync compatible for super snappy visuals. The brightness won't wow you but it is HDR ready which should help make up for that brightness with a better contrast.

Price check: Acer $119.99

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MSI Pro MP27IA E2 | 27-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms | $134.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $35)
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.

Price check: Newegg $99.99

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ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A | 27-inch | 1080p | 240 Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $189.99 $104.77 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. This one is currently backordered so it may take a little while to show up though.

Price check: Not in stock at Walmart or Amazon

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Acer Nitro KC241Y Sbiip | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | VA | $172.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $67)
Why do monitor model names need to be so confusing? It's an eternal mystery. But if you can decode this Acer, you'll find it's a cracking deal. A 165 Hz gaming monitor for just over $100. Yes, it's VA, but at this price point, something's gotta give.

Price check: Newegg $146

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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 $212.99

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Asus VY249HGR | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms | $119.99 $84.75 at Newegg (save $35.24)
This Asus monitor is pretty much the lowest you will want to go for any gaming rig right now, but it's awfully cheap, making it a perfect secondary monitor or primary screen for a budget setup. At $40 off, this 120 Hz Full HD monitor comes with a 1 ms response time, so it should be plenty snappy for games too.

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ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | $239.99 $137.77 at Newegg (save $102.22)
ASRock's gaming monitors are always so darned cheap—we love them for that. This 1440p panel offers resolution and a rapid refresh rate for a potent PC gaming combo, though the built-in Wi-Fi antenna helps it stand out from the crowd. That's hardly essential but could come in useful for some.

Price check: Amazon not in stock

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Acer Nitro KG271U N3bmiipx | 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | $179.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $30)
A 180 Hz IPS 1440p gaming monitor for just $150? Shut the front door. This is the real 1 ms G-to-G deal in terms of response, but the obvious limitation is the 250 nit brightness. If you game is a very bright room, this monitor won't be a great choice. But if yours is a gaming dungeon, then this monitor is a stellar deal.

Price check: Acer $159.99

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Gigabyte GS27QC | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | $229.99 $159.99 at Newegg (save $70)
What can't Gigabyte do? This 1440p curved monitor has a solid refresh rate, decent response time, and does it all at a great price point. That 1500R curve is pretty tight so you will need to be comfortable with a curved screen to justify this one.

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KTC H27T22 | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | 1 ms | $289.99 $169.99 at Newegg (save $120)
Cheap and cheerful sums up this monitor well. With a max refresh rate of 165 Hz, a 1 ms response time, and 1440p resolution, it has what you need out of a budget 1440p option. Its panel isn't the brightest, and you will get a more vibrant screen out of a more expensive option, but it's a solid choice for the price.

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Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | $289.99 $169.99 at Amazon (save $120)
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 XV272U W2bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | $299.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $100)
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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Dell 32 Plus S3225QS | 32-inch | 4K | 120 Hz | 5 ms | $369.99 $287.99 at Amazon (save $82)
This is not a pure gaming monitor. But it's a fabulous price for a 120 Hz 32-inch 4K monitor. The 5 ms response time isn't great, but then response performance claims from monitor makers can be misleading. Not a pick for esports, but as an affordable option for large-screen 4K gaming, this looks intriguing.

Price check: $287.99 Dell

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Gigabyte GS27U | 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms | $349.99 $299.99 at Newegg (save $50)
We're big fans of Gigabyte's cheap 4K offerings, and this most budget-friendly option comes in at a killer price. A relatively small 27-inch panel, you're getting a strong refresh rate and high resolution for its light price.

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MSI MAG 274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms | $399.99 $299.99 at Best Buy (save $100)
This MSI MAG is the cheapest 4K gaming monitor from MSI 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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Acer Nitro VG270K | 27-inch | 160 Hz (up to 320 Hz) | 0.5 ms | $349.99 $299.99 at Amazon (save $50)
This Acer Nitro monitor has a neat little function, where it can swap to a lower resolution in order to get a much higher refresh rate. It means, at its price point, you don't have to pick between 4K and 320 Hz. You can have both, just not at the same time.

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Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $599.99 $329.99 at Newegg (save $270)
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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LG 32GS95UE | 32-inch | OLED | 4K | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | $1,399.99 $979.99 at Amazon (save $420)
Okay, this monitor is quite expensive, but it's one of our absolute favourites for a reason. A gorgeous OLED 4K screen, with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms response time. It has everything you may want from a modern monitor, and looks good while it does it.

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MSI Optix MAG342CQR | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 144 Hz | VA | $259.99 $209.99 at Amazon (save $50)
A high-refresh 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor for barely more than $200? Affirmative. OK, it's "only" 144 Hz and has a VA panel. But it's rated at 1 ms, so the response should be reasonable. The 300 nit brightness isn't stellar, either, but for the money this is still a super appealing proposition. 34-inch ultrawide is such a nice form factor.

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Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180Hz | VA | $319.99 $274.99 at Amazon (save $45)
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 under $300.

Price check: Newegg $405.99

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Innocn 45C1R | 45-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 32:9 | 120 Hz | $699.99 $493.99 at Amazon (save $206)
Offer a smaller panel yet better resolution than the similarly priced Innocn below, which one we'd recommend going for depends on what you have in mind. This choice is better for a slightly smaller setup and offers a stronger resolution in return.

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Innocn 49 WDFHD | 49-inch | 144 Hz | 32:9 | 3840 x 1080 | $749.99 $549.99 at Amazon (save $200)
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. This is a Prime member price, so you need Amazon Prime to access it.

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Alienware AW3423DWF | 34-inch | QD-OLED | 3440 x 1440p | 165 Hz | $780.72 $549.99 at Amazon (save $230.73)
When it launched in 2023, this became an instant favourite and a five-star screen. But it was pricey, very pricey at $1,100. Now it's literally half the cost and suddenly widescreen OLED gaming feels doable. Hurrah.

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Innocn 49Q1R | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440p | 144 Hz | Curved | $999.99 $712.02 at Amazon (save $287.97)
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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Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 144 Hz | QD OLED | 1800 R | 0.03 ms | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Amazon (save $250)
This Gigabyte monitor has everything you may need from one. It has a QD OLED panel, super ultrawide 5120 x 1440 resolution, a slight 1800R curve, and comes with a response time of 0.03 ms. It's an expensive monitor, but you notice that cost in all it has to offer. It's also almost a quarter off its MSRP.

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MSI MPG 491CQP | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 144 Hz | QD OLED | 1800 R | 0.03 ms | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Amazon (save $250)
Looks familiar? This is pretty much exactly the same monitor with the same Samsung QD-OLED panel as the Gigabyte model above. These 49-inch OLEDs won't be for everyone. The aspect ratio is hopeless for esports, for instance. But for sheer scale and immersion, nothing comes close. It's a huge panel, and now it's approaching real-world affordability.

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AOC Agon PRO AG276QZD2 | 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | $569.99 $469.99 at Amazon (save $100)
Give it up for the cheapest OLED gaming monitor yet from a big brand. At $470, this 27-inch QD-OLED is similar money to an LCD panel of just a couple of years ago. But no LCD monitor can hit 0.03 ms response or offer the perfect per-pixel lighting of this OLED beauty.

Price check: $649 Newegg

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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 $50 off, making it the cheapest OLED on our entire list right now (though it has been cheaper than this before). 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 available

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Samsung Odyssey G61SD | 27-inch | 2560 x 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | $899.99 $549.99 at Amazon (save $350)
Samsung's 27-inch 240 Hz screen is now $200 off, making it the perfect choice for someone who wants their games to look great but has limited space for their monitor. This can get down to a blazing fast 0.03 response time, making it great for gaming.

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MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | $829.99 $749.99 at Amazon (save $80)
What a difference a letter makes... especially when it comes to gaming monitors. The code names given to monitors are often impenetrable, but the difference between this MAG 321UP and the MAG321UPX is that this one has a 165 Hz refresh instead of 240 Hz. That's the only difference between this and the more expensive one. If you're not concerned about the refresh rate difference (and do you have the hardware to hit a matching 240 fps otherwise?), then this is where the smart OLED money is spent.

Price check: Newegg $749.99

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MSI MPG 491CQP | QD-OLED | 49-inch | Curved | 5120 x 1440 | 144 Hz | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Amazon (save $350)
A 49-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor may be too much for some, but if you're the type of person to like all those adjectives, this MSI screen at $200 off is a great deal. You just need to make sure you actually have the desk space for it.

Price check: Newegg $749.99

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Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | Curved | $1,799.99 $891.04 at Amazon (save $909.95)
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 | $33.99 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 $57.49 at Amazon (save $22.50)
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: Newegg $62.99

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Lexar NM790 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $67.99 at Amazon (save $32.01)
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 | $74.99 $66.49 at Amazon (save $8.50)
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 $67.49

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Crucial P310 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,100 MB/s read | 6,000 MB/s write | $134.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $55)
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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WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $91.50 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 $93.99

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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 P510 | 1 TB | PCIe 5.0 | Up to 11,000 MB/s read | Up to 9,500MB/s write | $143.99 $99.99 at Amazon
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.

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Silicon Power UD90 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,800 MB/s write | $131.97 $92.97 at B&H Photo (save $39)
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 $92.99 | Amazon $102.97

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Crucial P310 2280 | 2 TB | PCIe 4.0 | Up to 7,100 MB/s read | up to 6,000 MB/s write | $129.19 $93.99 at Amazon (save $35.11)
This budget SSD is packing in a lot of space for just under $0.05 per GB, and while it might be QLC memory and comes without DRAM cache, it's still an impressively quick drive for the money, with strong sequential performance.

Price check: Crucial $136.99 | Newegg: $129.58

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Team Group MP44L | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,800 MB/s read | 4,400 MB/s write | $101.99 at Amazon
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: Newegg $107.99

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Samsung 990 Evo Plus | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,250 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $176.99 $113.99 at Amazon (save $63)
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 $119.99

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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 $119.99 at Newegg (save $130)
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 $119.99

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Lexar NM790 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $164.99 $127.88 at Amazon (save $37.11)
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 $131.52 (heatsink-less version)

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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 $132.99 at Newegg (save $37)
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: Amazon $132.99

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WD_BLACK SN7100 M.2 2280 | 2 TB | PCIe 4.0 | up to 7,250MB/s read | up to 6,900MB/s write | $149.99 $134.20 at Newegg (save $15.79)
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.

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WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | $189.99 $142.49 at Amazon (save $47.50)
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 $148.99 | Best Buy $199.99

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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 | $182.99 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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Crucial P310 2280 | 4 TB | PCIe 4.0 | Up to 7,100 MB/s read | up to 6,000 MB/s write | $333.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $134)
This budget SSD is packing in a lot of space for just under $0.05 per GB, and while it might be QLC memory and comes without DRAM cache, it's still an impressively quick drive for the money, with strong sequential performance.

Price check: Crucial $273.99 | Newegg: $275.95

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Silicon Power UD90 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $214.99 at Amazon
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 | $238.99 at Amazon
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 $238.99

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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 $269.99 at Amazon (save $30 with code FTTEU7496)
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 $279.99

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Crucial X9 Pro | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $91.99 $64.99 at Amazon (save $27)
Our top pick for the best budget external SSD. Not only does this external drive maintain its peak transfer speed for over six minutes, it's also dinky enough to attach to the end of your lanyard. Thumb drive, who? But without a hard-wearing outer shell to protect it should this SSD take a tumble, or even an IP rating for dust protection, perhaps you're better off treating this budget drive like a little prince.

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Team Group PD20M | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $99.99 $62.99 at Newegg (save $37 with code FTTEU7526)
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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Samsung T7 Shield | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,000 MB/s write | $169.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $60)
Samsung's external drives have a better recent history than its internal SSDs, so we've no hesitation in recommending the T7 for any professional looking for a large amount of storage that can be safely taken from place to place. They're designed to be rugged and fast, a potent combo. Oh, and they're available in three colors. Don't forget that you'll need to have a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port in your PC to get the best speed.

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Crucial X9 Pro | 2 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $149.99 $102.99 at Best Buy (save $47)
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 $179.23 | Best But $108.99

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SanDisk Extreme Pro | 2 TB | USB4 40 Gbps | 3,800 MB/s read / 3,700 MB/s write | $335.99 $237.99 at Amazon (save $98 for Prime members)
This external SSD is the fastest I've tested, both in terms of sustained write speeds and also RND4k performance (which is great for gaming). It looks and feels the premium part too. Just make sure you have a 40 Gbps USB4 port that can make good use of it before you pull the trigger.

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Samsung T7 Shield | 4 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $499.99 $299.99 at Amazon (save $200)
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 $319.99 | B&H Photo $299.99

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Corsair RMx Shift RM750x | 80 Plus Gold | PCIe 5.0/ATX 3.0 compliant | Shifted connectors | $129.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $40)
Here's a 750 W version of a PSU that not one but two members of the PC Gamer hardware team use on their own PCs. Apart from a solid platform, plenty of ports, and tiny connectors, this PSU's party trick are having all of its connections on the side of the unit, which totally changes how accessible they are from the side of your PC case. You do have to be sure your case has the room for it, but it's very convenient if you do.

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Teamgroup T-Create DDR5 | 32 GB | 6000 MT/s | CL30 | AMD EXPO | Perfect for AMD Ryzen systems | $92.99 $86.99 at Amazon (save $6)
I've looked high and low for great RAM deals on kits with genuinely low CAS latency. That's the number following 'CL' above. This kid fits the bill perfectly, as it's both rated for use with AMD systems, through EXPO, and runs in the sweet spot for today's Ryzen chips, 6000 MT/s. It's the cheapest it's been all year by my reckoning, too. It's also available in black.

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G.Skill Ripjaws S5 | 64 GB | 6000 MT/s | CL36 | Low profile | XMP 3.0 | $157.49 $154.99 at Newegg (save $2.50)
This is one of the more affordable and well-rounded RAM kits I can find on the market today. It's not quite as low latency as we'd like for a pure gaming machine, but if you need the capacity, you can get plenty here for not a lot of cash. Plus this is very low profile memory at just 33 mm tall, so it'll work even in confined Mini-ITX builds.

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Phanteks XT Pro Ultra | ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX, E-ATX (up to 280mm wide) | 4 fans included | $89.99 $74.99 at Newegg ($15 off with rebate)
Phanteks are well-known for making spectacularly affordable PC cases that are genuinely good. The G400A is our best budget pick, but the XT Pro Ultra is well worth a look at this price. It comes with four of Phantek's M25-140 fans, which look superb, and you get a tempered glass side panel to peer inside.

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Cooler Master 360 Core II | Liquid | 360 mm | ARGB lighting | $99.99 $89.99 at Amazon (save $10)
One of the best liquid coolers in our testing, and one of the cheapest, that's the MasterLiquid Core II for ya. It's a good-looking liquid cooler that sure, doesn't have a screen attached like some, but who needs it? If you want excellent cooling across modern Intel and AMD chips, this is an excellent option.

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Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro | Liquid | 360 mm | ARGB lighting | $149.99 $100.49 at Amazon (save $49.50)
A superb liquid cooler with a superb price. The Arctic combines the best PC fans for radiators, the P12 Pro, with Arctic's tried and tested pump and radiator design. It's a wicked combo, and one that we rate highly on the team.

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NZXT Kraken Elite 280 RGB 2024 | Two 140 mm fans | 280 mm radiator | 640 x 640 resolution, 60 Hz screen | $274.99 $214.99 at Amazon (save $60)
Decent fan performance and snazzy RGB lighting are bolstered by a beautiful IPS LCD screen. Before you ask, yes, you can sync up the RGB lights to whatever you put on that wee display.

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Arctic Freezer 36 | Air | Dual-fan | $45.99 $37.71 at Amazon (save $8.28)
You don't need anything more than Arctic's excellent air cooler. It's great for most of today's top gaming CPUs, and it's exceptionally quiet and cool. Easy to fit, it also looks fine, though you can spend more for a black or RGB version.

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Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex | Air cooler | 2x 120 fans | Intel LGA1700, 1851, 1200, 1151 | AMD AM4, AM5 | $79.99 $64.97 at Amazon (save $15.02)
Not every CPU cooler needs to have RGB LEDs or massive screens to look really neat, and the Hyper 612 Apex's design is spot on. It's not the greatest air cooler you can buy, but at this price, it's pretty darn good.

Price check: Newegg $64.99

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Corsair TC100 Leatherette | 90 - 160 degree recline | Max weight: 120 kg | 2-year warranty | $269.99 $146.82 at Amazon (save $123.17)
This is our pick for the best budget gaming chair. It's affordable, even at its regular price, but we'll usually highlight any sort of discount to make it that much better value. Admittedly, this $10 discount is far from the largest we've seen, with sub-$200 prices around Black Friday, but that might be a long wait. The main thing is, it's comfy, solid, and looks smart.

Price check: Best Buy $189.99

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Razer Iksur V2 | 6D lumbar | 4D armrests | EPU-grade leather | $649 $399.99 at Amazon (save $249.01)
This gaming chair isn't perfect, but it has some great 4D armrests, 6D lumbar support, and also gives a lot of room to manoeuvre thanks to toned down racing seat sloops. The chair itself is quite toned down, too, in all black.

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Secretlab Titan Evo | $549 $499 at Secretlab (save $50)
The Secretlab Titan Evo is comfortably the comfiest gaming chair we've ever used. It not only feels great but looks the part and is super sturdy at the same time. The 2022 model got a markup from the previous one, but at $50 off, it's a mighty fine package, and one you won't beat soon.

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Razer DeathAdder Essential | Wired | 6,400 DPI | 5 buttons | Right-handed | $29.99 $20.98 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Yes, it's only rated to 6,400 DPI, and yes, it's a little light on features. But the fact you can get one of Razer's much loved DeathAdder mice for around the cost of takeout for one is undoubtedly impressive. For this kind of cash, if you've been making do with a no-name budget wonder that's in need of retirement, it's a bit of a no-brainer.

Price check: Best Buy $29.99

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Logitech G305 Lightspeed | Wireless | 12,000 DPI | 250 hour battery life | 400 IPS | $49.99 $28.48 (save $21.51 at Amazon)
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed has been our pick for the best budget wireless gaming mouse for some time, and that's for good reason. At its original price of $50, the G305 is already a super solid deal, but with almost $20 off, I can't find a single budget wireless gaming mouse I'd pick over it at its current price point. The only downside to buying right now is that you will have to pay a little more if you want the pretty blue or purple variant of the mouse.

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Razer Basilisk V3 | Wired | 26,000 DPI | 11 buttons | Right-handed | $69.99 $36.08 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Cor, look at this little ripper. It's got RGB lights, a 26,000 DPI sensor, 11 configurable buttons to play with, and it comes from Razer, a land of excellent gaming mice aplenty. And for some reason it's significantly less than $40 right now, probably because it's wired and not a top-end model. All the better for your pocketbook, that's what I say.

Price check: Best Buy $37.98

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Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed | Wireless | 30,000 DPI | 6 buttons | Right-handed | $69.99 $54.14 at Amazon (save $15.85)
Well lookee here, this must be one of them there esports mice, I tell thee what. Except this one's under $55, which can't be right. Oh sure, it's not the lightest, and you'll have to swap out an AA battery every 280 hours yourself. But otherwise, this is an incredibly well-specced, ultra-high-performance squeaker for a surprisingly low price.

Price check: Best Buy $56.99

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Logitech G502 X | Wired | 25,600 DPI | Right-handed | 11 buttons | $99.99 $54.99 at Amazon (save $45)
The G502 X sticks with the G502's staple design, including everything people love about it such as the ergonomic shape and spinny scroll wheel. We reckon it's the best wired gaming mouse on the market right now, and for this price, it's worth a look if you're not looking to cut the cord just yet.

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Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | Wireless | 26,000 DPI | 5/8 buttons | 100-hour battery | Right-handed | $99.99 $75.99 at Amazon (save $24)
This might not be quite as fast as the V3 Pro in DPI and polling rate, but it's lighter and has a little more battery life. That, combined with the fact it's usually cheaper than its bigger brother, makes it our best wireless gaming mouse overall right now. And accolades don't come much higher than that.

Price check: Newegg $85

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Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | Wireless | USB-C charging | 90 hr battery life | 30,000 DPI | Right-handed | 63 g | $149.99 $85.98 at GameStop (save $64.01)
The V3 Pro might be a couple of years old now but it still represents the top-end of Razer's DeathAdder line-up. It's light, fast, accurate, and of course has that comfortably curvy shape best suited to palm or claw grip gamers. And this is as cheap as we've ever seen it.

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Logitech G Pro X Superlight | White | Wireless | 25,600 DPI | 5 buttons | 70-hour battery | Right-handed | $149.99 $89.29 at Amazon (save $60.70 for the white version)
Ignore the fact that this model has been around for a while because it's still a great wireless gaming mouse with a low weight of just 63 g. It's been my daily driver for ages, and I wouldn't swap it for anything. The white version is currently cheaper than the black one, but there's no much in it.

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Razer Basilisk V3 Pro | 30,000 DPI | 750 IPS | 70 G | 8 kHz | 110-hour battery | 13-zone Chroma lighting | $159.99 $90.04 at Amazon (save $69.95)
In addition to a very comfy shape and a more than decent sensor, this mouse has RGB lighting gorgeous enough to tempt even the most ardent anti-RGB-ers. For such a big discount, it's well worth a look.

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Gamakay x NaughShark NS68 | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired | 8 KHz | Hall effect | $49.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $10)
An 8 KHz polling rate, Hall effect switches, rapid trigger, and nice double-shot PBT keycaps. To think you can get all of this, and a pretty unique aesthetic for just $40, makes the geeky hardware kid in me very happy. It's noticeably a cheaper keyboard in feel, but those internals truly are phenomenal.

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Razer Huntsman Mini | 60% layout | Optical switches | RGB | $119.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $40)
The Huntsman Mini 60% Gaming Keyboard is currently sitting with a $50 discount, so if you've been waiting for the best chance to drop to a smaller sized keyboard, or upgrade your setup to a really great product, then it's well worth considering this optico-mechanical switch keyboard.

Price check: Newegg $109.99

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8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (N Edition) | Hot swappable | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, wired | 'Super Buttons' | 200-hour battery | $99.99 $89.99 at Amazon (save $10)
Already reasonably priced at full MSRP, this TKL keyboard has a great aesthetic, powerful battery life, nice feeling keys, and Super Buttons, which you can program to do simple commands. I use mine as a quick record button so I can slam my fist down after a good play and show it off to friends. They're perhaps a little less impressed by my quick record function than they are by its look.

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Keychron K2 HE | 75% | Hall effect | Hot-swappable mechanical switches | Black | $129.99 $103.99 at Best Buy (save $26)
This is one of the cheapest high-quality Hall effect keyboards we've found, and with this deal on it's even better value than usual. For just over $100 you're getting Keychron's quality build, plus all the rapid trigger performance tinkering your heart might desire. Just bear in mind this is the black version, not the lovely white-and-wood version we reviewed.

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Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 | Wireless | Hot-swappable mechanical switches | White | $209.99 $159.99 at Best Buy (save $50)
Well, here it is. The tippity-top of gaming keebs, and our top pick for the best gaming keyboard overall right now—just substantially lower in price. Here you get excellent switch feel, impeccable gaming performance, sound dampening that actually works and a build quality that stands head and shoulders above most of the competition. A truly desirable object, for less. This version on offer is white, which looks rather lovely.

Price check: Amazon $161.49

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Razer BlackShark V2 X | 50 mm drivers | 12-28,000 Hz | Wired | Cardioid microphone | $59.99 $36.08 at Amazon (save $23.91)
The Razer BlackShark V2 X is a remarkably good gaming headset, so much so that I'd say it was absolutely worth its full asking price, never mind the $24 discount you'll find here. Razer's 50 mm titanium drivers are nicely punchy and capable of plenty of volume without distortion, it's well-made, comfortable to wear all day, and the mic is pretty good, too. Plus, it's got a green cable, and we all know that makes wired gaming headsets better by default.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | 40 mm drivers | 20-22,000 Hz | Wired | Noise-cancelling mic | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $20)
SteelSeries makes a great gaming headset or two, but this new addition to the range looks a lot like a stripped back version of one of its more premium models for the budget market, and there's not a whole lot wrong with that. SteelSeries software-based noise cancelling works a treat, too, so that mic is likely to be a good 'un.

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HyperX Cloud Alpha | Closed-back | Wired | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $30)
This headset has been around almost as long as I have in this biz, but they're still a fantastic pick. The reason being is they nail excellent audio, a clear microphone, high comfort, and great value for money. For wired cans, there's not much more you could ask than that.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X | 40 mm neodymium drivers | 20-22,000 Hz | 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth 5.3 | Noise-cancelling | EQ-adjusting app | $149.99 $99.74 at Amazon (save $50.25)
A jack-of-all-trades gaming headset, and master of many. Not only can you choose from hundreds of game-ready individual EQ presets to suit your latest multiplayer obsession, but you can also take this set out into the world thanks to the handy tuck-away microphone and Bluetooth 5.3 connection. An excellent set of all-rounders, with some lovely, highly-detailed drivers.

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Asus ROG Pelta | 50 mm titanium drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth 5.3 | RGB lighting | $129.99 $104.49 at Amazon (save $25.50)
Everyone loves a showboat, don't they? Actually, the RGB lighting on the earcups of this particular set is quite subtle, which is reflective of the level of refinement they provide. Our James is a big fan, describing them as "smooth" in all respects. That'll be thanks to an excellent pair of drivers, superb comfort, and an all-round well-sorted headset experience. They're not the bassiest, mind. But when it comes to day-to-day usage? Excellent.

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SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | 40 mm drivers | 10-40,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | Swappable batteries | Dual-wireless base station | $279.99 $139.99 at Best Buy (save $140)
An excellent 7.1 DTS-supported gaming headset, a dual-wireless connection base station, and a swappable battery system for $140 feels like a bit of a steal, if I'm honest. You can mix and match inputs and outputs from multiple sources (including Bluetooth) with the controls on the front of the base station, as well as adjust settings and EQ. Oh, and you can charge the multiple batteries from inside the base station itself, then swap one into the headset when you're running low. Super clever, that.

Price check: Amazon $194.95

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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | 50 mm drivers | 15-21,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $199.99 $142.18 at Amazon (save $57.81)
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is one of our all-time favorite gaming headsets for many reasons, but there's a big headline feature to talk about here: 300-hour battery life. No, we didn't make a typo. 300 hours of gaming goodness on a single charge, excellent DTS:X Spatial Audio, and premium comfort features make this headset an absolute stunner of a buy at this price.

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SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds | Neodymium drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth 5.3 | Charging case | $199.99 $149.99 at Best Buy (save $50)
Earbuds? For gaming? Why yes, this pair of 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth buds impressed our Jacob Fox so greatly, he gave them 94% in his review. Like the Arctis Nova 5X, the EQs are game-specific and swappable, and the overall feel and comfort on offer here is top-notch. You can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time, unfortunately, and the touch controls can be a little sensitive, but otherwise there's very little not to like here.

Razer Seiren V3 Mini | USB | Condenser | Shock absorber | 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz | $59.99 $49.99 at Amazon (save $10)
This is the updated version of our favorite budget gaming microphone, the Razer Seiren Mini of old. The older version is becoming hard to find now, but this fancy new model is also extremely well priced and surprisingly desirable for such a cheap mic. Tap to mute functionality, a responsive capsule, and a built in shock-absorber for $50? If cheap but very cheerful is your goal, this is the pick.

Price check: Newegg $49.99

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NZXT Capsule Elite | USB | Condenser | Noise suppression | 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz | $89.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $20)
Say hello to our best mid-range gaming microphone pick, the NZXT Capsule Elite. This is a remarkably fully-featured mic for the cash, what with its rich tonal capture and easy-to-use software suite, including noise cancellation. A raw mic signal can pick up all sorts of unwanted taps, clicks and pops, but this little beastie makes it easy to filter them out.

Price check: Best Buy $69.99

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HyperX QuadCast | USB | Condenser | Multiple polar patterns | 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz | $139.99 $79.19 at Amazon (save $60)
They HyperX QuadCast is virtually a classic around these parts at this point, thanks to its streamer-friendly good looks and the odd trick up its sleeve. This is a mic that loves to get up close, which is just as well given its camera-stealing red coloring, but it can also switch between omnidirectional, cardioid, stereo and bidirectional patterns, meaning you can pick up several people at the same time if you so wish. No noise suppression here, unfortunately, but it does have a very good built-in pop filter.

Price check: Newegg $119.99

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SteelSeries Alias | USB | Condenser | Built-in shock absorber | 25 mm capsule | AI-enhanced noise cancellation | 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz | $199.99 $158.99 at Amazon (save $41)
Yep, it's a fair bit to pay for a desktop mic. But what you're getting here is a dose of miniaturised refinement, along with a larger-than-standard capsule size in a svelte frame that picks up your vocals from a distance with aplomb. Plus, SteelSeries Sonar noise cancellation works better than most, making this a very well-equipped microphone by any estimation.

Price check: Best Buy $158.99

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SteelSeries Alias Pro | USB | Condenser | Built-in shock absorber | 25 mm capsule | AI-enhanced noise cancellation | Stream mixer preamp | 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz | $369.99 $235.94 at Amazon (save $134.05)
My goodness, this is quite the price drop on a very, very accomplished streaming setup. Not only do you get the virtually the same microphone as the standard SteelSeries Alias above, but a proper mini mixing console to control it with, with a proper XLR input and programmable controls to make your next stream a breeze. I keep the stream mixer next to my desk as an easy microphone testing preamp, so I can speak to its quality and robustness over many uses.

Price check: Best Buy $347.99

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Obsbot Meet 2 | 4K 60 fps | half-inch sensor | 40.5 g | $129 $99 at Amazon (save $30)
With a tiny half-inch sensor and a grouping of very cute colorways, you'd be forgiven for thinking the Obsbot Meet 2 couldn't also carry its weight in the recording quality department. You'd be wrong, as this is a genuinely great little webcam with some equally strong software to go alongside it.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2 | Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor | Elgato Prime Lens | Fixed 30 - 120cm focus | 84° FOV | $139.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $30)
A completely uncompressed 1080p stream of video with HDR support may not make all of us look like superstars, but at least you'll rock up to your Discord game night in style.

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Obsbot Tiny 2 Lite 4K | 1/2-inch CMOS sensor | Type-C | $179 $143 at Amazon (save $36)
The Tiny 2 Lite is a cheaper version of the popular Tiny 2, though it retains many of that model's top features. In our testing, we were impressed with its ability to autofocus and track various things we put in front of it, namely our faces.

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Meta Quest 3S | 128 GB | Up to 120 Hz | 96 ° horizontal / 90 ° vertical FOV | USB Type-C, Bluetooth | $299 $249 at Amazon (save $50)
This is a great place to start with VR, as even at full price it's the best budget HMD on the market. For $30 off—its lowest ever price—it's a downright steal. This is essentially a Quest 2 with some quality of life improvements, and that's still a mighty headset. It's not quite as powerful as the Quest 3, but for this price it's great value.

Price check: Best Buy $249

Pimax Crystal Light | 8K | 120 Hz | Wired | Requires gaming PC + subscription | $719.99 $619 at Amazon (save $100.99)
The Pimax Crystal Light is a headset built for sim games, and in that sense, it's not the usual VR headset we'd recommend to most PC gamers. However, it is on a rare discount right now and if you really want the full sim experience, the wide 130 degree FOV on offer here can help with that.

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Steam Deck (LCD) | 256 GB SSD | SteamOS | $399 at Steam
Okay, the Steam Deck may have had an OLED refresh and 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 OLED model, so all those Steam Deck compatible games should run well. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it still demands respect, although this particular version does have quite a small SSD. Replacing it later with a larger unit is no great hassle, however.

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Lenovo Legion Go | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 TB storage | 8.8-inch screen | 2560 x 1600, 144 Hz | $749.99 $549.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
The Legion Go is a whole lot of screen and controller for a handheld, featuring a glorious 144 Hz touchscreen and the ability to take the controllers off like a Nintendo Switch. It's also pretty powerful, too, thanks to its Z1 Extreme processor.

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Work 4V electric screwdriver | Three speed settings | 300 RPM | 44 inch-lbs hard torque | 22 inch-lbs soft torque | LED lamp | 12 included bits | $49.99 $34.99 at Best Buy (save $15)
Do you take things apart on a regular basis? What about putting them back together again? Yep, you need an electric screwdriver. This looks like a good one, with three speed settings, a max torque rating of 44 inch-lbs, and up to 45 mins of continued operation. I want one, and so should you.

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Logitech Litra Glow | $69.99 $47.48 at Amazon (save $22.51)
The Logitech Litra Glow is an ickle light that you place on a monitor to add more consistent lighting to streams and videos. It's more than just a simple light, however. It's specifically designed with steaming in mind, and has some pretty cool designs under the hood, like a frameless diffuser to axe glare and sharp edges that come from the light

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AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra S GC553Pro | 4K 60 fps HDR VRR | 5.1 audio | $149.99 $109.99 at Amazon (Prime members save $40)
This little capture card offered the best quality recording for its price point at MSRP, so it's only made better by a tidy 27% discount. Offering 4K 60 fps HDR recording capabilities and plug & play functionality thanks to USB 3, this not only looks good and comes in at a good price, but does so with little hassle. If you like a certain aesthetic out of your tech, the white and black variant of the Ultra S GC553Pro is available for the exact same price.

Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals | $329.99 $229.99 on Amazon

It's a more expensive piece of kit for your setup, but hey, you were probably going to hand that money to a driving instructor anyway! This racing wheel gives you premium control over all the vehicles in your favourite racing games, and its pressure sensitive pedals are customisable to suit your needs and incredibly accurate to driving a real car. If you're committed to getting into driving simulation, this is a great wheel to add to your setup. It's compatible with PlayStation too, should you want to lose your tether to your PC (traitor).

Price check: Best Buy $229.99 | Walmart: $229.99

Thrustmaster T128 Racing Wheel | $229.99 $179.99 at Best Buy

If you're still looking to save a bit more money, then our top pick for best budget racing wheel reigns supreme when it comes to recommendations. You'll save $50 courtesy of this Best Buy deal, and while it's not a top-of-the-range premium product, you're still getting a foot in the door (or, the car) when it comes to at-home racing setups. Despite its lower price, you're still getting great feedback from the wheel while you skirt your way around whichever track, alongside incredibly responsive paddle shifters.

Price check: Amazon $279.99 | Walmart: $157.99