Best Cyber Week PC gaming deals 2023: It's a fresh week of savings on all kinds of PC goodies

1. CyberPowerPC | Ryzen 5 7600 | GeForce RTX 4060 | 16GB DDR5 | 2TB NVMe SSD | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
This is a good price for an RTX 4060 gaming PC, and a great price for a modern Zen 4 DDR5 setup with 2TB of fast SSD storage. That's not something you normally get in a sub-$1,000 machine and it's very, very welcome.

2. Yeyian Tanto | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB SSD | $1,599 $1,199 at Newegg (save $400)
Think of the RTX 4070 as an RTX 3080 with benefits and you'll start to see that this is a great price for a new gaming PC, that probably would have been closer to $2,000 this time last year. Thankfully it's not, and this is a great low-price, high-performance gaming PC. The only thing that might cause you pause is that you won't be doing any CPU overclocking, as the option is locked. But for a resolutely gaming machine, it's still packs plenty of punch.

3. Asus TUF F15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 12700H | 15-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $1,399.99 $979.99 at Best Buy (save $420)
The sub $1,000 RTX 4070 laptop is back! The TUF range of laptops from Asus is its more value-oriented range, but they're still solid machines and when they're this price, with this level of spec, they're hard to ignore. This is the cheapest I've seen an RTX 4070 laptop on sale for, and your only real compromise is the last-gen CPU and memory combo... which isn't much of a compromise for a gaming laptop.

Price check: Amazon $1,228.90

4. Skytech Siege | Core i5 12600K | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $2,099.99 $1,549.99 at Newegg (save $550)
This is the most affordable RTX 4070 Ti gaming PC we've found this Cyber Monday/Black Friday, and it comes with a really solid, if last-gen, backup spec. The Core i5 12600K was our favourite 12th Gen gaming PC, and it will still deliver the goods today. The DDR4 memory spec is the only bit that is a little bit of a concern, but it has very little bearing on gaming performance, and a DDR4 memory upgrade would be relatively inexpensive down the line if you did feel it was holding you back. 

5. Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | $169.99 at Newegg (save $80)
For the budget-conscious gamer, Asus makes a mean gaming monitor. This screen may be on the cheaper side, even costing less than some 1080p panels, yet it delivers 1440p res gaming with a 170Hz refresh rate (overclocked). Not too shabby.

6. Acer Predator Helios 16 | GeForce RTX 4080 | Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240Hz IPS | 32GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB SSD | $2,499.99 $1,799.99 at B&H Photo (save $700)
This is the best Acer gaming laptop we've ever tested (check out our review) and we love this 16-inch form factor. The screen in this $1,800 version doesn't seem to be the same gorgeous Mini-LED panel, but it's still a fast 240Hz IPS display. You also get that RTX 4080 mobile GPU, which is able to keep pace with most RTX 4090 laptops, as well as a surfeit of memory and Intel CPU cores. This is monster of a machine that will deliver on anything you throw at it, from games to serious rendering.

Price check: Newegg $2,399 | Amazon $2,349.99

7. LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 160Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 $249.99 at Amazon (save $150)
At just $250 this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain. Bu comparison, Alienware's fancy QD-OLED 34-inch panel is $800 even on sale. This LG matches its size, resolution, aspect ratio and refresh rate for less than one third of the price. It's not the brightest gaming monitor ever, but it is a very good deal.

Price check: LG $399.99

8. Alienware Aurora R16 | Intel Core i9 13900F | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5-5600 | $2,799.99 $2,399.99 at Dell (save $400)
Alienware has ditched its iconic rounded look and is going for a more, well, Dell approach to its gaming PCs. They're black rectangles in the classic Dell style, but this system still comes in at a decent price, with some good components backing up that RTX 4080 GPU. It's not as cheap as the original RTX 4080 Alienware we had on this page, but that sold out. This one does come with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM capacity, at least.

9. Alienware 34 AW3423DWF | 34-inch | 165Hz | QD-OLED | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Dell (save $250)
Alienware's fancy QD-OLED panel just got that little bit cheaper. It's still not exactly entry-level at $800, but think of it as a long term investment that will make every single gaming session pop. Once you've experienced per-pixel OLED-style lighting, you won't want to go back to LCD tech. You can read our Alienware QD-OLED review for more.

Price check: Best Buy $799.99

10. Nextorage Japan | 2TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7300 MB/s Read | 6900 MB/s Write | $249.99 $99.99 at Newegg (save $150)
For just a couple of dollars over the admittedly excellent Silicon Power Xs70, you can have the equally outstanding Nextorage 2TB. Except this one comes with a quality heatsink. It's designed to ensure it doesn't overheat in a PS5. But that just means it's a decent heatsink that's passed some proper testing. Perfect if your motherboard's M.2 cooling doesn't come as standard, is inadequate or if you've just lost the heat spreader.

Price check: Amazon $99.99

NXS gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16GB DDR4-3600 | 512GB NVMe SSD | $489 at Newegg
You can game on this machine to a certain extent—the integrated Vega GPU on the Ryzen chip will certainly support 720p gaming at lower settings. But we're listing it here as a good base from which to add your own graphics card for a quick, powerful new gaming PC. The AMD CPU is a good six-core, 12-thread job, and the 16GB RAM will run everything you need.

Skytech Gaming Nebula | Core i5 13400F | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $849.99 at Amazon
This Skytech prebuilt has a lot going for it, starting with the perfect pairing of the Core i5 13400F and an RTX 4060 for well under $900. The only weak area is the fact that the RAM is DDR4 and not the newer DDR5, which the Intel CPU fully supports. It's not clear how many sticks of RAM it uses, so hopefully it's two 8GB rather than a single 16GB. Even if it does, though, this is a great 1080p gaming machine for the money.

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $1,399 $849 at Newegg (save $550)
If you don't want to get busy with a screwdriver, Ipason has another budget offering, this time with an RX 7600 GPU at its heart. That offers sometimes better than RTX 4060 gaming performance, and the full system comes with a solid back-up spec, too.

Yeyian Tanto | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB SSD | $1,599 $1,199 at Newegg (save $400)
Think of the RTX 4070 as an RTX 3080 with benefits and you'll start to see that this is a great price for a new gaming PC, that probably would have been closer to $2,000 this time last year. Thankfully it's not, and this is a great low-price, high-performance gaming PC. The only thing that might cause you pause is that you won't be doing any CPU overclocking, as the option is locked. But for a resolutely gaming machine, it's still packs plenty of punch.

Lenovo Tower 5 | Ryzen 7 7700 | RTX 4070 | 16GB DDR5-5200 | 512GB SSD | $1,819.99 $1,359.99 at Lenovo (save $460)
This PC is on the cheaper side for an RTX 4070 build, especially considering it also comes with a decent Core i7 CPU. Read our review for more info. This on-sale model does differ a little from the one we reviewed, however, in that it only comes with an AMD CPU and a 512GB SSD. That's pretty useless in 2023 and you'll need to buy a bigger capacity drive and add it in yourself almost immediately to properly gaming. Just note this deal is based on an 'estimated value' which is a bit high. Still a solid deal nonetheless.

Skytech Siege | Core i5 12600K | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $2,099.99 $1,549.99 at Newegg (save $550)
This is the most affordable RTX 4070 Ti gaming PC we've found this Black Friday week, and it comes with a really solid, if last-gen, backup spec. The Core i5 12600K was our favourite 12th Gen gaming PC, and it will still deliver the goods today. The DDR4 memory spec is the only bit that is a little bit of a concern, but it has very little bearing on gaming performance, and a DDR4 memory upgrade would be relatively inexpensive down the line if you did feel it was holding you back. 

Skytech Eclipse | Core i7 13700KF | RTX 4070 Ti | 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5-5200 | $2,319.99 $1,799.99 at Newegg (save $520)
This Skytech Eclipse has an impressive spec sheet, with a powerful Core i7 13700F, 32GB of DDR5 and an RTX 4070 Ti bringing up the rear. Given that the RTX 4070 Ti alone can retail north of the $800 mark it's impressive to see it paired with genuine pedigree gaming hardware at this price level, and that AIO cooler and chunky 850W PSU means that all that power and heat should be handled with aplomb.

Skytech Chronos | Core i7 12700F | RX 7900 XTX | 1TB NVMe SSD | 16GB RAM | $1,999.99 at Walmart
While this is has a two-gen-old Intel CPU here, that's AMD's most powerful gaming GPU matched with it. It may not be a consistent RTX 4080 competitor, but it'll get the job done at 4K. Pair that with a nice chunk of storage, and you've got a decent gaming PC for the price.

Price check: Newegg $2,099.99

Alienware Aurora R16 | Intel Core i9 13900F | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5-5600 | $2,799.99 $2,399.99 at Dell (save $400)
Alienware has ditched its iconic rounded look and is going for a more, well, Dell approach to its gaming PCs. They're black rectangles in the classic Dell style, but this system still comes in at a decent price, with some good components backing up that RTX 4080 GPU. It's not as cheap as the original RTX 4080 Alienware we had on this page, but that sold out. This one does come with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM capacity, at least.

Skytech Azure | RTX 4080 | Core i9 13900K | 2TB SSD | 32GB DDR5 RAM | 1000W PSU | $2,999.99 $2,479.99 at Newegg (save $520)
This isn't the cheapest RTX 4080 PC going, but it is the most well-rounded. Not only do you score a fantastic, if a little overpriced, graphics card here, you get Intel's superb high-end Core i9 13900K, tons of speedy RAM, and a chunky 2TB SSD. The 360mm all-in-one cooler and 1000W PSU mean this is also a very upgradeable machine down the line, too.

Steam Deck (original) | 64GB SSD | $349 at Steam
Okay, it's not a laptop, and the Steam Deck may have had an OLED refresh but the original version is still pretty much the archetype of what a mobile PC gaming device should be. It's just as powerful as the most recent model so all those Steam Deck compatible games should run well, and while the 64GB storage is rather small, SSD upgrades like the Sabrent 2230 512GB are at a great price for a straightforward upgrade. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it demands respect.

Asus ROG Ally | AMD Z1 Extreme | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 7-inch 1080p | 120Hz | $699.99 $599.99 at Best Buy (save $100)
The most powerful version of once of the best PC gaming handhelds just got hit with the deal stick. The Asus Ally surprised us at launch with its relatively low price (for a premium Asus product). Now it's even cheaper. Has the time come for you to get in on some handheld gaming action?

Price check: Amazon $720

Gigabyte G5 | Core i7 12650H | RTX 4060 | 8GB DDR5-4800 | 512GB SSD | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144Hz | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Newegg (save $350)
This is a lot of laptop for not very much money. To start with, you're getting a 10-core, 16-thread CPU that will easily cope with pretty much any game you throw at it. There's an RTX 4060 Mobile graphics chip too, that supports DLSS upscaling and frame generation. The main caveats here are that storage is a bit disappointing, so you'll probably want to upgrade it at some point with a large SSD, and 8GB of RAM isn't enough for gaming these days. However, with 16GB of RAM available for under $30 this shouldn't be too much of an issue to upgrade. For portable gaming and school work, though, this Gigabyte G5 laptop will keep you and your wallet happy.

Price check: Best Buy $1099.99 (16GB version) | Amazon $1,149 (16GB version)

Lenovo Legion 5 | RTX 4060 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735H | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | 15-inch | 2160 x 1350 | 165Hz | $999.99 $869.99 at Walmart (save $130)
We've become big fans of Lenovo laptops here at PC Gamer this generation, and this particular budget machine is ticking a lot of boxes. For an RTX 4060 laptop it has to be under $1,000, and you also get a better than average screen, though I'm a little confused over Walmart's listing of it as 2160 x 1350 when Lenovo itself claims a 1440p panel. That 512GB SSD, however, is disappointing, even in a budget laptop, but is a cheap and easy issue to fix if it becomes annoying down the line.

Price check: Amazon $1,224.99 | Newegg $969.99

Asus TUF F15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 12700H | 15-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $1,399.99 $979.99 at Best Buy (save $420)
The sub $1,000 RTX 4070 laptop is back! The TUF range of laptops from Asus is its more value-oriented range, but they're still solid machines and when they're this price, with this level of spec, they're hard to ignore. This is the cheapest I've seen an RTX 4070 laptop on sale for, and your only real compromise is the last-gen CPU and memory combo... which isn't much of a compromise for a gaming laptop.

Price check: Amazon $1,228.90

MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 13620H | 15-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 16GB DDR5-4000 | 1TB SSD | $1,379.99 $1,199 at Newegg (save $179)
It doesn't have the highest possible spec for an RTX 4070 GPU at 105W. But this is still a pretty appealing overall package for the money. It also sports the latest 13th Gen Intel CPUs, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and 16GB of RAM. A solid proposition for the money, then.

Price check: Amazon $1,199.99

MSI Katana 17 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 13620H | 17.3-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 32GB DDR5-4000 | 1TB SSD | $1,399 $1,199 at Newegg (save $200)
The bigger 17-inch sibling to the Katana 15, you get a larger screen plus an upgrade to 32GB of RAM for exactly the same price, with a cracking RTX 4070/i7 combo just like its little brother. Not bad. OK, not everyone wants a 17-inch lump. But if you do prefer a bigger portable rig, this is quite the deal.

Price check: Amazon $1,649.99

Asus ROG Zephyrus 14 | Nvidia RTX 4060 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 14-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
If you don't want a hulking gaming laptop, let me introduce the Zephyrus 14 (see our review): a 14-incher that can game without busting your bank balance or your shoulder when lugging it around—no-nonsense specs in a delightful package. This is the latest version with the RTX 40-series GPUs; this is a very smart package, though not the most affordable RTX 4060 machine by any stretch, it is still a good deal for this delightful little laptop.

Price check: Newegg $1,764.99

Alienware x14 R2 | 14-inch | QHD+ 165Hz | RTX 4060 |Core i7 13620H  | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB | $1,899.99 $1,399.99 at Alienware (save $500)
The world's thinnest 14-inch gaming laptop they say. It's certainly far cheaper than Razer's 14-inch Blade, with comes in $600 higher with the same GPU. A very slick little machine for portable gaming action.

Asus TUF A17 | Nvidia RTX 4070 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 17.3-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg (save $400)
If you're after a large-screen laptop for school with a little Triple-A gaming on the side, the TUF A17 will certainly deliver. It's only a 1080p panel, which is a bit of a shame, but its RTX 4070 will run pretty much everything at that resolution. It also has an 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen CPU that sports the 780M integrated graphics. That's the same as in all the latest handhelds so it can give decent gaming performance on the go and should offer more gaming battery life than running on the RTX 4070 when away from a plug socket.

Acer Predator Helios 16 | GeForce RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240Hz IPS | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,399.99 at B&H Photo (save $700)
We're big fans of the latest Acer Predator laptop (read our review of the RTX 4080 version) and this RTX 4070 machine has got a lot about it, too. The Core i7 13700HX CPU is ostensibly an eight-core chip with E-core benefits. That means you get 16 full power processing threads, and a further eight cores to take it up to a total of 24 threads. For a $1,400 laptop that's pretty tasty. It's also sporting some speedy DDR5 memory, a full 1TB SSD and a 500nit IPS display with a 2560 x 1600 native resolution. Sadly, it's not the Mini-LED version in the top Helios 16 models, but it's still a bright, colorful screen. 

Price check: Amazon $1,499.99 | Newegg $1,799.99

MSI Pulse 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9 13900H | 32GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | 1440p | 165Hz | $1,899 $1,599 at Newegg (save $300)
It's not a huge saving but this laptop offers a higher-spec CPU, bigger screen, and more RAM than most you'll find cheaper with an RTX 4070. If you're after a laptop that can deliver for work, creative pursuits, and gaming, this will be a better fit for it.

Price check: Walmart $1,599 | Amazon $1,599

MSI Vector | RTX 4080 | Intel Core i9 12900HX | 16GB DDR5-4800 | 1TB SSD | 1200p | 144Hz | $2,099 $1,599 at Newegg (save $500)
This is the most affordable RTX 4080-based gaming laptop I've found, possibly at any time this year. It's not some hobbled GPU implementation either, using a 175W design of the graphics card to give you the full gaming performance. It's certainly not the most beautiful laptop you will see, nor the slimmest (though that helps keep it cool), and I'd rather a higher refresh rate panel and a bit more RAM, but it's a great price for an otherwise high-spec gaming machine.

Price check: Amazon $2,091.05

Razer Blade 14 | Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | 14-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $3,499.99 $1,799.99 at Razer (save $1,600)
This is last year's model with the bigger chin and RTX 30 graphics. But the latest Razer 14 with an RTX 4060, which is comfortably slower than the RTX 3080 Ti in this model, goes for $2,399. So, if you're feeling Razer's smallest gaming laptop, this deal is. definitely worth considering.

Price check: Amazon $1,799.99 (out of stock)

Razer Blade 17 | Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti | Intel Core i7 12800H | 17.3-inch | 1440p | 240Hz | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $3,199 $1,999.99 at B&H Photo (save $1,200)
It's a last-gen model, and it's still not cheap by normal laptop standards. But you'd have paid over $3,000 for this laptop a year ago. So, if you're in the market for a big Razer, this is a very nice deal. The RTX 3080 Ti is likewise still a very decent mobile GPU.

Price check: Amazon $3,109.99

Alienware m16 | Core i9 13900HX | RTX 4080 | 16-inch | 16GB DDR5-4800 | 1TB SSD | 240Hz | 2560 x 1600 | $2,699.99 $2,099.99 at Best Buy (save $600)
Alienware laptops are often pricey versus the competition, though we can be thankful they're not quite as premium as a Razer device. Right now you can shave some money off this m16 with an RTX 4080 and one of Intel's top mobile chips, which also has an awesome screen for gaming on it at 240Hz, QHD+. It might not be the cheapest RTX 4080 laptop, but it's a good deal on a high-end Alienware laptop right now.

Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition | 8GB | 3,584 shaders | 2,050MHz boost| $239.99 $179.99 at Newegg (save $60)
The Intel discrete graphics cards have only gotten more relevant since their inauspicious launch. With successive driver releases increasing performance and now a significant price drop, the A750 is now one of the most tempting budget GPUs around. It's a bit more power hungry than AMD's RX 6600 but is a super capable 1080p card knocking both RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 out of the value GPU stakes.

Arc A750 price check: Amazon $199.99 | Walmart $199.99

ASRock RX 6600 | 8GB | 1,792 shaders | 2,491MHz | $209.99 $184.99 at Walmart (save $25)
The RX 6600 is a quality 1080p GPU now that its price properly reflects it status. At the sub-$200 point, we're getting a budget graphics card that delivers high frame rates in the latest games at top 1080p graphics presets. PC gaming doesn't have to cost a fortune, you know?

RX 6600 price check:  Newegg $184.99 | Amazon $189.99

PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6650 XT| 8GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,635MHz boost | $288.99 $219.99 at Walmart (save $69)
With stock of the RX 6600 XT starting to dwindle it seems like the faster RX 6650 XT is taking its place as one of the best budget GPUs around. It's an 8GB GPU, with effectively the same core specs as the RX 6600 XT, but with a little higher clock speed boost. 

RX 6650 XT price check: Amazon $219.99 | Newegg $219.99

XFX RX 7600 | 8GB | 2,048 shaders | 2,755MHz | $269.99 $239.99 at Amazon (save $30)
As the budget baby of the RDNA 3 family, the RX 7600 faces a lot of competition. Not just from Intel and Nvidia, but from AMD's previous generation of cards too. At this price, though, its quite a bit cheaper than the RX 6700 XT and in some games, it performs nearly as well. Not the most exciting of card designs, though.

RX 7600 price check: Newegg $249.99| Walmart $249.99

MSI RTX 4060 Ventus 2X OC | 8GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,460MHz | $299.99 at Best Buy
There isn't much in the way of any discount here but that's the norm for Nvidia's baby Ada Lovelace GPU. It is faster than the RTX 3060 but the price suggests it should have been better. You do get the full DLSS 3.5 suite, though, and it's pretty decent at encoding video for streaming. You can cheaper RTX 4060 cards that this Asus one but they're clocked a lot slower, so best to avoid them.

RTX 4060 price check: Amazon $309.99| Newegg $329.99

Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT | 12GB GDDR6 | 2560 shaders | 2,581MHz boost | $329.99 $309.99 at Newegg (save $20)
The RX 6700 XT is still our favorite mid-range gaming GPU, competing with Nvidia's regularly more expensive RTX 3060 Ti. This version comes with a solid, dual-fan cooler and a decent price tag, though we'd still like to see it come down in price more.

RX 6700 XT price check: Walmart $309.99 | Amazon $324.99

MSI RTX 4060 Ti OC | 8GB GDDR6 | 4,352 shaders | 2,565MHz boost | $389 at Walmart
The RTX 4060 Ti started out life as an over-priced $399 GPU that was only able to beat the RTX 3060 Ti by less than 20% in gaming performance, and couldn't match the old RTX 3070. Now it's price is tumbling it's a more tempting offer, but only thanks to DLSS 3.5 and Frame Generation, otherwise older AMD cards still have something tangible to offer for the same money.

RTX 4060 Ti price check: Amazon $389.99 | Newegg $389

XFX SPEEDSTER RX 6800 | 16GB GDDR6 | 3840 shaders | 2,105MHz boost | $399.99 $389.99 at Newegg (save $10)
A Radeon RX 6800 vanilla for under $400? Get. Out. People were paying four of five times this much for one of these during the height of the pandemic and crypto craze. This 16GB, 256-bit or a pathetic 128-bit 8GB RTX 4060 Ti for the same price? Forget it and the same is true of AMD's RX 7700 XT: It's more expensive than this RX 6800 and slower.

RX 6800 price check: Walmart $389.99 | Amazon $389.99

Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT | 16GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,430MHz boost | $499.99 at Newegg
At this price point, the best card to get used to be the 6800 XT but now we're starting to see deals like this one, where the newer 7800 XT has the same price tag. It's only a little bit faster than the card it's replaced but you're still getting a lotta GPU for not lotta money. 

RX 7800 XT price check: Amazon $499.99 | Walmart $499.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 | 12GB GDDR6X | 5,888 shaders | 2,490MHz boost | $549.99 at Newegg
Ignore the inflated pre-discount selling price, the fact that this is an RTX 4070 retailing for below the standard Nvidia MSRP for the card is the thing to really pay attention too. This is nearly RTX 3080 performance but with all those nice RTX 40 features. Also, it's covered in lots of shiny RGB, which will be a plus for some of you and not for others, we're sure.

RTX 4070 price check:  Walmart $569.99 | Best Buy $549.99

XFX RX 7900 XT | 20GB GDDR6 | 5,376 shaders | 2,560MHz boost | $819.99 $759.99 at Amazon (save $60)
Seeing a bunch of RX 7900 XTs selling for well less than MSRP is a welcome sight. What we like about XFX is that it should run quieter than your average RX 7900 XT. We all could do with a little less noise from our PC. 

RX 7900 XT price check: Walmart $779.95 | Best Buy $819.99

Zotac RTX 4070 Ti | 12GB GDDR6X | 7,680 shaders | 2,655MHz boost | $784.99 $729.99 at Newegg (save $55 with promo code BFDCY2Z49)
This is a straightforward card from Zotac, with a minor clock boost over the reference spec, but comes with a really neat looking cooler. The same design works well on the beefier chips, so I'm not concerned about how effective it'll be with an RTX 4070 Ti. It's now a pretty decent saving over the base $799 reference price.

RTX 4070 Ti price check: Amazon $749.99 | Walmart $749.99

Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 24GB GDDR6 | 6144 shaders | 2525MHz boost | $889.99 at Walmart
Just like with the RTX 4080, it's hard to find AMD's RX 7900 XTX discounted down below its MSRP price. But good deals can be found and we'll happily take any money knocked off the price of a high-end GPU. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is stupidly fast and Sapphire build quality is second to none.

RX 7900 XTX price check: Newegg $919.99 | Amazon $949.99

Zotac Trinity OC RTX 4080 | 16GB GDDR6 | 9728 CUDA Cores | $1,299.99 $1,129.99 at Amazon (save $170)
It's slim pickings for genuinely good RTX 4080 deals, and this is the best we've been able to find for now. Honestly, we'll take whatever wins we can get when it comes to high-end GPUs, even if that does still make it far more than the card should be sold at. The RTX 4080 is a serious gaming card for ray tracing, though, especially with the full DLSS 3.5 package.

RTX 4080 price check: Best Buy $1,189 | Newegg $1,249.99

Asus TUF Gaming | 24-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $189.99 $109.99 at Best Buy (save $80)
This is only a 24-inch screen, and to be honest most people would prefer something larger, even our good selves. However, if what you're after is a small panel that won't dominate your desk with a good specification from a reputable brand, this one comes with all the bells and whistles for a price reflective of its size.

AOC G2 Series C27G2 | 27-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | VA | FreeSync | $259.99 $179.99 at Best Buy (save $80)
Not the cheapest, but made by a very trusted panel maker who we really rate for their monitors, AOC. This panel features FreeSync and a 165Hz refresh rate, which most modern graphics cards should be able to max out in competitive titles, at the very least.

Dell 27 Gaming Monitor | 27-inch | 1080p | 280Hz | IPS | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $369.99 $149.99 at Dell (save $220)
For a rapid IPS panel, this is a rather low price, even if you don't really pay much attention to Dell's obscure "estimated value". That peak 280Hz refresh rate via OC is going to be mega for competitive shooters, though the variable refresh rate technologies included here will make sure you see buttery smooth frames regardless of how fast you're running this screen.

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | $239.99 $174.99 at Newegg (save $65)
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 use for some.

Gigabyte GS27QC | 27-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | VA | $229.99 $179.99 at Amazon (save $50)
Less than $200 for a decent 1440p 170Hz monitor from a proper brand like Gigabyte? What's not to like? Some would argue the VA panel, but it is rated at 1ms, albeit MPRT not GtG. The 250 nits brightness is modest, too, and the stand isn't height adjustable. Still, the panel sports 4,000:1 static contrast, which is excellent.

Price check: Newegg $179.99

Gigabyte G27Q | 27-inch | 1440p | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $249.99 $209.99 at Newegg (save $40)
If you ditch the curved panel, you can pick up an IPS screen from Gigabyte for not much more than its VA counterpart. We're fans of the straightforward, feature full gaming monitors Gigabyte makes, and this one looks to be no different. 

LG 32GK650F | 32-inch | 144Hz | 1440p | VA | $349.99 $229.99 at Newegg (save $120)
This is an older model, but as they say, it mostly checks out. You get 144Hz refresh and 350 nits brightness from this 32-inch 1440p panel. The 5ms GtG response is the most obvious issue, but then something has to give at this low price point. Not the best pick for esports, but probably very decent for everything else.

Price check: Amazon $267

Gigabyte M32QC | 32-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | VA | $349.99 $259.99 at Amazon (save $90)
There's very little to complain about with this Gigabyte screen. It's quick, responsive, has a good resolution, and Newegg has just taken a chunk more money off the already appealing price.

Price check: Newegg $259.99

Dell S3222DGM | 32-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $349.99 $239.99 at Dell (save $110)
Dell's 32-inch 1440p monitor (see our review) is a classic of sales events the world over. It's always on offer. But that doesn't stop this from being a good deal, delivering decent visual quality, and a big screen size, for not a lot of money at all.

Price check: Best Buy $239.99

Acer Nitro XV320QU | 31.5-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $299.99 at Amazon
If you're chasing high frame rates and still want some degree of high fidelity, this 1440p panel is for you. It's rocking a 165Hz refresh rate with AMD's FreeSync supported to keep everything silky smooth. It's big, too, though 31.5-inch is pushing the 1440p resolution on pixel-per-inch.

Price check: Newegg $349.99

LG UltraGear OLED | 27-inch | 1440p | 240Hz | G-Sync Compatible | $999.99 $779.99 at Amazon (save $220)
How much for a 1440p panel?! Stick an OLED panel on anything and you can charge extra for it, though it actually makes sense to use an OLED panel for your primary gaming monitor. They make for seriously gorgeous screens. Admittedly this one is a little dim overall (read more in our LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B review) but it's still absolutely stunning in a shady spot.

Price check: Best Buy $779.99 | Newegg $779.99

Acer Nitro XV282K | 28-inch | 4k | 144Hz | IPS | USB-C 65W PD | KVM switch | $499.99 $399.99 at Newegg (save $100)
This is pretty close to that critical combo of 32 inches, 4K, 144Hz and IPS panel tech. Only the screen size and the fact it really needs calibrating to really shine let it down a bit. Heck, it even throws in USB-C connectivity with 65W of power delivery.

Price check: Walmart $399.99

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599.99 $440.99 at Amazon (save $159)
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: Newegg $449.99 | Best Buy $464.99 | B&H $444

Gigabyte M32UC | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | VA | FreeSync Premium Pro | $629.99 $539 at Amazon (save $90.99)
Here's our pick for the best budget 4K gaming monitor, but now it's even cheaper. That's a deal we can't pass up. It's a gloriously simple panel with a no-frills look paired with a speedy refresh of up to 144Hz and a handy USB hub. Our Jacob uses this panel daily, and he's had no complaints with it so far.

Price check: Newegg $549.99 | Best Buy $579.99 | B&H $539

Gigabyte M32U | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $729.99 $619.99 at B&H (save $110)
The flat version of Gigabyte's M32U isn't only flatter, it also comes with a lovely IPS panel. That's why it's also a touch more expensive, but if you won't get outta bed for anything less than IPS, this is a decent saving on a monitor with HDMI 2.1 and a USB hub.

Price check: Newegg $619.99

Aorus FV43U | 43-inch | 144Hz | 4K | VA | $679.99 at Amazon
The FV43U is the slightly smaller (and cheaper) version of the FO48U. Even though it isn't an OLED, it provides excellent picture quality and a 144Hz refresh rate at a 4K resolution. Pair this with a fancy RTX 40-series GPU, you've got a hell of a visual combo. 

Price check: Best Buy $679.99

Samsung Odyssey Ark | 55-inch | 4K | $2,699.99 $1,799.99 at Best Buy (save $900)
Do you need the Ark? Probably not, but damned if it isn't at least worth a look nonetheless. This screen offers something few others do, probably for good reason. It's absolutely massive, curved out the wazoo, ready for HDR to the extreme, built with Mini LED tech, and runs at 165Hz. It's something different, and that's why it bears mentioning that it's pretty much always on sale.

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 34-inch | 165Hz | VA | $379.99 $289.99 at Newegg (save $90)
High refresh 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors are arguably the sweet spot in terms of size, resolution and ergonomics. So, it's great to see one with decent specs for a reasonable price. As we discovered in our review, this ASRock is a very nice overall monitor for the money.

MSI MAG401QR | 40-inch | 155Hz | IPS | $429.99 $359.99 at Amazon (save $70)
A slightly left-field choice here. This is a 3,440 by 1,440 ultrawide, but 40 inches, not 34. The 155Hz refresh is slightly unusual, too, but the panel tech is IPS, which is nice. This isn't a great choice for pixel density. But it's an awful lot of high refresh IPS ultrawide gaming fun for the money.

Price check: Newegg $359.99

AOC U34G3X | 34-inch | 144Hz | IPS | $469.99 $369.99 at Amazon (save $100)
IPS panels come at a premium over VA, typically, and the AOC U34G3X is no exception. But this is the cheapest 34-inch high-refresh ultrawide right now with an IPS panel. Is it worth the premium over the excellent Asrock and its VA panel? That's a very close call.

Price check: Newegg $519

Alienware AW3821DW | 38-inch | 144Hz | 3840 x 1600 | IPS |$999.99 $719.99 at Amazon (save $280)
A 38-inch high-refresh Alienware panel with much higher resolution than the more expensive 34-inch OLED model? Yup. It's IPS rather than OLED and 'only' 144Hz. But if you appreciate more pixels (3,840 by 1,600 in this case), then this is one of the very few 38-inch monitors that's optimized for gaming.

Price check: Dell $799.99

Alienware 34 AW3423DWF | 34-inch | 165Hz | QD-OLED | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Dell (save $250)
Alienware's fancy QD-OLED panel just got that little bit cheaper. It's still not exactly entry-level at $800, but think of it as a long term investment that will make every single gaming session pop. Once you've experienced per-pixel OLED-style lighting, you won't want to go back to LCD tech. You can read our Alienware QD-OLED review for more.

Price check: Best Buy $799.99

TCL Q6 | 55-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 60Hz | $499.99 $348 at Amazon (save $151.99)
OK. Alright. It's only 60Hz. But it's a 55-inch QLED HDR 4K TV. For $349. As it happens, it will actually do 120Hz with variable refresh, but only at 1440p. And it's good for 500 nits peak brightness. It ain't half bad for the money.

Price check: Best Buy $349.99

LG UltraGear 48GQ900 | 48-inch | 138Hz | 4K | OLED | $799.99 at Best Buy
This 48-inch 4K OLED monitor is really a tweaked LG TV. But at this price, who's complaining? It's good for 138Hz, supports HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, is rated at 0.1ms for GtG response and makes a lot of smaller, lower resolution OLED monitors look painfully overpriced.  

Price check: Amazon $849.99

LG C3 OLED | 42-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $1,296.99 $996.99 at B&H (save $300)
LG makes some mean TVs, but they're actually pretty excellent for gaming on, too. Not only do you get the benefits of the awesome OLED panel technology (incredible contrast and rich colours) but it'll run up to 120Hz and supports HDMI 2.1 for all your gaming needs. This smaller panel is more of a size we like for a smaller space, though it's still a bit large for a desktop.

Price check: LG $999.99

LG C3 OLED | 48-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $1,396.99 $1,096.99 at B&H (save $200)
This slightly larger C3 OLED is once again a bit too big for the desktop but would work great in a smaller living room space where you're sat closer to the TV.

Price check: LG $1,099.98

Sony BRAVIA XR A75L | 55-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $1,599 $1,198 at Amazon (save $401)
Sony's latest entry-level OLED TV is conspicuous value. Based on LG's WOLED panel tech, it sports a more. advanced image processor than other affordable OLED TVs and makes for an intriguing alternative to LG's C3 sets. 

Price check: Best Buy $1,199.99

LG C3 OLED | 55-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $1,796.99 $1,296.99 at Amazon (save $400)
Another step up to 55 inches nets you an even bigger $500 savings. At this size, we're getting beyond plausible desktop monitor usage. But this is a huge amount of screen for the money for a living room PC for gaming and movies. 

Price check: B&H $1,396.99

LG B3 OLED | 65-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $1,469.99 $1,296.99 at Amazon (save $173)
LG's B3 line of OLEDs is a cheaper alternative to the C3. It has a less capable processor and doesn't have the Evo Brightness Booster feature. But it's still a glorious 65-inch 4K OLED running at 120Hz.

Price check: $1,599.99 at Best Buy

Samsung S90C | 55-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,897.99 $1,297.99 at Amazon (save $600)
For PC usage, we tend to prefer Samsung's QD-OLED panels to LG's W-OLED thanks to the former's superior full screen brightness. This is a 55-inch model, runs at 120Hz and is about as bright an OLED as you're going to find at this price point.

Price check: $1,299.99 at Best Buy

LG C3 OLED | 65-inch | 4K | Smart TV | 120Hz | $2,496.99 $1,596.99 at B&H (save $873)
Deja-vu? Nope, just a recommendation for the 65-inch model of the C3, for those of you looking for a huge TV capable of delivering all the 120Hz OLED gaming goods. It's a true behemoth this thing, but sometimes you just want to be in the pixels, don't you?

Price check: $1,599.99 at Best Buy

Samsung S90C | 65-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,597.99 at Amazon
At fully 65 inches, this is a big old beast and specced to go head on with the similarly priced LG C3 65 incher. Again, we tend to prefer Samsung OLED panel tech due to superior full-screen brightness. But as an overall experience, it's a very close run contest. Either way, you're getting a lot of 120Hz OLED goodness for the money.

Price check: $1,599.99 at Best Buy

WD Black SN770 | 500GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,150MB/s read | 4,900MB/s write | $69.99 $49.99 at Best Buy (save $20)
This PCIe Gen 4 drive is an excellent buy, though we've seen it cheaper, even very recently. It can get a little warm, but with the cash you're saving, you can always grab a heatsink to help. Otherwise, any good motherboard or case cooling suits the job well.

Price check: Walmart $69.21

Solidigm P41 Plus | 1TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 4,125MB/s read | 2,950MB/s write | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon (save $20)
Solidigm is a brand name of SK Hynix, a company that directly makes memory chips for SSDs. Here you've got a drive that has a faster read rate than the Team model, but a slightly slower write speed. The former should help PCs boot a little quicker so the extra $6 is worth it.

Nextorage Japan | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7300MB/s Read | 6000 MBs write | $149.99 $54.99 at Newegg (save $95)
Nextorage may be a relatively new name in the world of NMVe SSDs, but don't be fooled by appearances. This drive sports a Phison E18 controller, the very same used in a number of high-performance SSDs and the 1TB version represents excellent price/performance value here. Check out our review for more.

Sabrent Rocket 2230 | 512GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000MB/s read | 3,700MB/s writes | $59.99 at Amazon
This compact 2230 form factor 512GB drive is a great middle-ground for Steam Deck upgrades. Add the price of this and the $399 64GB Deck together, and you still save $160.01 over buying the top tier Deck. That's with well-improved read/write speeds, too.

Price check: Newegg $74.99

WD_BLACK COD Black Ops SN850 | 1TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 7,000MB/s read | 5,300MB/s write | $69.99 $59.99 at Walmart (save $10)
This WD_Black SN850 has excellent read speeds and decent write performance from an established brand with great reliability. Plus this one's Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War branded, so if that's your thing then there's plenty of room here to handle the game and all its future updates.

Solidigm P44 Pro | 1TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 7,000MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $91.99 $59.99 at Newegg (save $32)
It's another Solidigm drive but this one is blisteringly quick. The Nextorage offer is clearly cheaper but if you want the absolute best write performance, for less than $60, this the one to get.

Price check: Amazon $85.79

Crucial P3 Plus| 2TB | NVMe | PCIe 3.0 | 3,500MB/s read | 3,000MB/s write | $99.99 $67.99 at Best Buy (save $32)
If the Crucial P3 Plus is a deal at just under $100, this non-Plus is a steal. It has the same Phison controller and the same QLC NAND chips. It's just this drive runs at PCIe 3.0 speeds, not 4.0. You're not going to feel that most of the time because the two share similar random access performance.

WD Black SN850X | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300MB/s read | 6,300MB/s write | $159.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $80.00)
This is our favorite SSD for gaming right now, but much like the SN770 on this list, it was cheaper a week ago. Stick around for a couple weeks and it'll likely drop in price again. But 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 $84.99 | Newegg $84.99

Sabrent Rocket 2230 | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,750MB/s read | 4,300MB/s write | $89.99 at Amazon
This is a very high-capacity version of our favorite 2230 form factor NVMe SSD for the Steam Deck. While you are paying a premium for handheld compatibility, pairing this with the cheap Steam Deck would save you cash over the top capacity Deck and net you double the storage space.

Price check: Newegg $109.99

Silicon Power XS70 | 2TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7300  MB/s Read | 6800 MB/s Write | $124.99 $109.97 at Amazon (save $19)
The XS70 was going cheaper last month, but we've seen it pop back up in price recently. I'd perhaps wait a bit longer to see if the price dips again before picking one up. It packs rather a large bang for your buck with its fast read and write times, at least. While the software side of things may be a little lacking, we were impressed with the overall performance and value proposition of this drive. Read our review here.

Lexar NM790 | 2TB | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $124.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $15)
Lexar has put together a superb SSD in the NM790, and the best bit is it's surprisingly cheap. Thanks to high layer NAND and a low-power controller, you can get tons of storage here on an energy-efficient and great performing drive for not much cash. Often much less cash than the competition, even. Read our Lexar NM790 (4TB) review for more.

Silicon Power UD90 2230 | 2TB | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,200 MB/s write | Steam Deck + ROG Ally compatible | $199.99 $154.99 at Amazon (save $45)
This Silicon Power drive isn't the fastest compact SSD you can stick in your Steam Deck, but it is the cheapest 2TB drive 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.

Silicon Power UD90 | 4TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000MB/s read | 4,500MB/s write | $179.99 $159.99 at Amazon (save $20)
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 5,000MB/s and 4,500MB/s it's still not what you'd call slow and should be fine for gaming, and it comes from a reliable brand at a great discount.

Crucial MX500 | 2TB | 2.5-inch | SATA | 560MB/s read | 510MB/s write | $149.99 $79.99 at Newegg (save $70)
Our favorite SATA SSD is great value for money and while you can get cheaper models, none are as reliable as this model and few are as fast. The 2TB version is the best one to get, as the price of the 1TB model isn't low enough to be worth considering. It's currently on backorder at Newegg, but it's seems fully out of stock at Best Buy and still worth considering at this price.

Team Group QX | 4TB | 2.5-inch | SATA | 540MB/s read | 490MB/s write | $162.99 $139.99 at Amazon (save $23)
If you want to load up your PC with lots of storage that's faster than a HDD but you don't mind it being a lot slower than an NVMe drive, then this is the cheapest way to do it. Team Group has a solid reputation so you don't need to worry about this SSD failing within a short period of time. It's a DRAMless model, though, so transfer rates will drop when writing very large amounts of data.

Price check: $139.99 Walmart

Samsung T7 Shield | 1TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,000 MB/s write | $79.99 at Amazon
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 are available in three colors.

Price check: Newegg $99.30

Crucial X9 Pro | 2TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,050 MB/s write | $131 $87.99 at Amazon (save $43.61)
This external drive uses Micron flash memory chips, which owns the Crucial brand name. It's performance is just as good as the above Samsung, so you'll have no worries there. The X9 Pro stand out features are its size and weight, as it's very compact and lightweight. Perfect for having lots of storage on the go.

Price check: Newegg $109.99

Corsair TC100 | Leatherette | $249.99 $189.99 at Amazon w/ slow delivery (save $60)
The TC100 is our favorite affordable gaming chair right now, following up on the popular T3 Rush with a great look and genuine comfort. You can read more in our review. The only issue is, this deal has mostly sold out everywhere now, and Corsair still isn't budging on price. You can still secure this new low price for yourself from Amazon, but it won't likely ship for "1 to 2 months". 

Price check: Corsair $249.99 | Best buy $249.99

Anda Seat Phantom 3 Series | PVC Leather or Fabric | $399.99 $249.99 at AndaSeat (save $150)
With a wide base and a simplistic design, the Phantom 3 isn't the most exciting-looking chair around, but it's all about the comfort and reliable build quality. We know all about AndaSeat quality at this point, and they're supremely robust chairs. The only real question about comfort is the pretty basic, uncomfortable armrests and a bit of an awkward lumbar cushion.

Noblechairs Hero | PVC Leather | $589 $339 at Amazon (save $250)
Beyond looking very smart and suave in this particular black and gold finish, this chair comes with a plethora of comfort features. Breathable "cold foam" upholstery, an enlarged seat area and backrest, adjustable lumbar support and 4D armrests complete a very solid and good looking package, and the quilting on the seat and backrest is a rather nice touch too.

Boulies Master Series | Ultraflex PU/Water-Resistant Fabric | $459.99 $389.99 at Boulies (save $70)
The Boulies Master series performed very well in our review, and the model we covered with the water-resistant fabric is covered under this discount as well. It's got comfortable armrests, good lumbar support and is very stable in all positions, and it looks the part to boot. It might be a little small for some, but the comfort on offer here makes it worthy of serious consideration.

Anda Seat Kaiser 3 Series | PVC leather or Fabric | $499.99 $399.99 at Anda Seat (save $100)
Another Anda Seat chair, but this ones a little more premium, hence the price increase. In our review of the XL version we found it to be very comfy indeed with nice features like the magnetic snap-on neck support pillow and built in adjustable lumbar support. The adjustment knobs might be a bit fiddly, but overall this is a great gaming chair with a host of features even some of the more expensive thrones would love to have.

Secretlab Titan Evo | 'Signatures' designs | Magnetic cushions | $549 $519 at Secretlab (save $30)
The Titan Evo is our favorite gaming chair, and has been for the longest time. It's the benchmark by which we judge all other gaming chairs—it's comfortable, supportive, and easy to assemble. The holy trinity. Buying direct from Secretlab is the only way to pick up this chair at this price right now.

Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair | $1,845 $1,383.75 at Herman Miller (save $461.25)
Right now you can save 25% on the excellent Embody gaming chair I use every day. You can read my full Embody review for more info. One thing to note: the 'before' price on this chair is a lot higher these days than when this chair was first announced. It used to be $1,495, then $1,595, and now it's a whopping $1,845. Oof. The money saved here brings you back down the original price, at least, so you're still saving something (if not quite as much as it seems).

Secretlab Magnus Pro | Sit/stand | 70 x 31.5-inch | $799 at Secretlab
The Magnus Pro XL is our favorite gaming desk. It may be bulky, but its got the smoothest sit/stand function, superb cable management options, and great magnetic accessories. Right now you can get up to $100 off when you buy it with a magnetic pad—that means the basic Magpads are now free. Any of the fancy designs, such as Attack on Titan, Dark Knight, or Assassins Creed, are just $9 extra. And if you decide to pick up a Titan Evo, Classic or NeueChair along with it, slap on code 'SLEV-BDL23' for an extra $80 off.

Flexispot E2 Pro | Sit/stand | 42 x 24-inch | $319.99 $169.99 at Flexispot (save $150)
Taking the budget slot on our best gaming desk guide, is the Flexispot EN1B and while the line has been updated since we reviewed this great-value little desk, there have been a few upgrades even at the lower end. This very similar desk even comes with a cable tray—something I was disappointed about with the EN1B. This one's a little bigger than the one I reviewed, too, and with a tasty saving it's now around the same price.

Arozzi Arena | Rounded corners | 32 x 63-inch | $399.99 $249.99 at (save $150)
The best large gaming desk on our list we've spotted for a great $150 saving on the official Arozzi store. It's the one I'm still using now after three years, and although I ruined the hydrophobic desk mat, it's still sturdy as ever. This thing is vast, too. I have to plan my entire living space around it and I can fit my gaming tower up top comfortably, alongside my two monitors.

Sennheiser Professional Profile set | Condenser mic + boom | USB | 48kHz sampling rate | 20-20kHz frequency response | $199.00 $179.00 at Amazon (save $20)
What makes this bundle stand out is that the quality of the boom arm matches the superb USB-C microphone. It's a shame the package doesn't include a simple desk stand but everything else makes this the ideal package for anyone wanting to up their podcast and streaming game.

Price check: Walmart $179.00

Shure MV7 | Condenser mic | USB, XLR | 48kHz sampling rate | 20-20kHz frequency response | $224.00 at Amazon
If you're really serious about podcasting or streaming, then a high quality mic is a must and we reckon this Shure model is the best overall for these roles. Yes, it's pricey and it doesn't even come with a stand, but for sheer flexibility and audio fidelity, this is a superb microphone.

Price check: Walmart $224

Razer Kiyo Pro | Webcam | 1080p | 60fps | Streaming | $199.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $130)
The Razer Kiro Pro performed very well in our review, particularly in low-light conditions once it had been properly adjusted, but the major thing we weren't sure about beyond the slightly finnicky autofocus was the price. However, at this heavy of a discount it makes the Razer an excellent recommendation, what with its ability to deliver 1080p 60fps video and its wide angle lens.

Price check: Best Buy $70.99

Logitech StreamCam Premium | Webcam | 1080p | 60fps | Streaming | $169.99 $119.99 at Amazon (save $50)
The Logitech StreamCam Premium is, as the name suggests, a rather fancy bit of gear. It shoots in full 1080p 60fps, and features a three-axis clip for portrait mode if you're creating content for mobile devices.  The microphone isn't all that much to write home about, but overall it's clever features like software-enabled face-tracking make this a smart choice for anyone looking for a webcam to kick off their streaming adventures.

Price check: Newegg $219.87

Elgato Facecam | Webcam | 1080p | 60fps | Streaming | $149.99 $119.99 at Amazon (save $30)
The Elgato Facecam webcam, while being a bit of a tongue-twister, is also one of our favorite cameras. We gave it 88% in our review. Solid picture quality, 1080p, 60fps, and no annoying frills like an autofocus you have to battle to the death, or a microphone. Its price is usually pretty premium, but that's what Cyber Monday's for, yeah?

Price check: Newegg $236.99

Dell UltraSharp | Webcam | 4k | 30-60fps | Streaming | $249.99 $184.99 at Dell (save $65)
When we reviewed the Dell UltraSharp we found it to deliver absolutely fantastic picture quality, what with its ability to deliver 4k video thanks to its Sony Starvis CMOS sensor (an upgraded 4k version of the same sensor in the Razer Kiyo above). It's low light performance was excellent, its auto-framing feature worked surprisingly well, and it felt like a premium product front to back. The stand left a little bit to be desired, but otherwise this is an all-round package that delivers a quality experience from a quality product.

EVGA X20 | Wireless | 16,000 DPI | Right-handed | $69.99 $19.99 at Amazon (Save $50)
Yep, we did a double-take as well. A wireless gaming mouse from an established brand for only $20? An absolute steal, we think you'll agree. And while it must be said that the aesthetics are not for everyone, in terms of functionality the EVGA X20 has a lot going for it, with 10 buttons, triple sensors, 5 customisable profiles and 3 zone RGB lighting. It may be a little on the chunky side, but it's very difficult to argue against this much mouse for this little money.

Logitech G203 | Wired | 8,000 DPI | Right-handed | $39.99 $19.99 at Amazon (Save $20)
This mouse has been sitting in our best gaming mouse guide as a brilliant budget wired option for some time now, and it's still yet to be bested. Perfect as a starter or low-budget option with a list of useful features like 6 programmable buttons, Lightsync RGB effects and a ton of customisation via Logitech's G Hub software, this mouse proves that you don't need to go fancy to get a great gaming peripheral.

Logitech G305 Lightspeed | Wireless | 12,000 DPI | Right-handed | $49.99 $34.97 at Amazon (Save $15)
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is our favourite wireless budget mouse—it's nothing fancy, but it's lightweight, has great battery life, and uses a killer sensor. The only thing to note is that this deal isn't necessarily that out of left field—the G305 hasn't been at full price for a while, but it's still worth snagging if you need a nice budget option with no frills in time for Christmas.

Logitech G502 HERO| Wired | 25,600 DPI | Right-handed | $79.99 $38.95 at Amazon (Save $41.04)
This is a gigantic discount on a tried and tested Logitech gaming mouse, with an astonishing amount of customisation potential. The G502 HERO uses the Hero 25K sensor for supreme accuracy, 11 customisable buttons with onboard memory, and even comes with five removable weights to adjust the feel for even the pickiest of competitive gamers. The two main buttons use mechanical switch tensioning to make every click feel satisfying, and the programmable RGB lighting finishes off this comprehensive package of gaming mouse goodness.

SteelSeries Rival 3 | Wireless | 18,000 DPI | Right-handed | $49.99 $39 at Amazon (Save $10.99)
Sometimes simplicity is what you're looking for in a peripheral, and if all you want in your next purchase is something solid and reliable with a wireless connection and a standard load out of 5 buttons, this mouse is for you. It's got an accurate TrueMove optical sensor, dual wireless connections and a 400 hour plus battery life, all wrapped up in a smooth and sleek chassis. No frills at a good price. What's not to like?

Razer Basilisk V3 | Wired | 26,000 DPI | Right-handed | $69.99 $36.82 at Amazon (Save $33.17)
We're big fans of the Razer Basilisk series of mice, and when we reviewed the latest V3 model we found it refined an already brilliant recipe into an even better one. With 11 programmable buttons, an improved thumb rest, a hyperscroll tilt wheel and some very cool underglow lighting the Razer Basilisk is sure to make an impression both in performance and aesthetics. A $20 discount here means it should absolutely make your shortlist for a fantastic wired gaming mouse.

Glorious Model O | Wireless | 19,000 DPI | Right-handed | $79.99 $63.99 at Glorious Gaming (save $16)
Rated at 71 hours battery life, this is the wireless version of the Glorious Model O we tested some time ago. Right now, this neat and super light little mouse is going for less than it's wired counterpart. It comes in black or white, and while these mice don't tend to have the most accurate RGB, they're still accurate pointers when it comes to gaming—and that's what its all about.

Razer Basilisk Ultimate | Wireless | 20,000 DPI | Right-handed | $149.99 $79.99 at Amazon (Save $70)
The Razer Basilisk Ultimate packs in some of the best features of other Razer mice into a sleek and wireless package, and with such a big saving must be given serious consideration if you're looking for a great cable-free gaming experience. Up to 100 hour battery life, 14 customisable lighting zones, 11 programmable buttons, a resistance adjustable scroll wheel and its own glowing charging plinth means this mouse is just waiting to take pride of place on your desk, with a heavy discount to sweeten the deal. 

Razer Naga Pro | Wireless | 20,000 DPI | Right-handed | $149.99 $79.99 at Amazon (Save $70)
Is it a brilliant wireless gaming mouse, or a transformer? Actually it's a bit of both, with a feature we've yet to see successfully replicated in other mice - namely, those clip on customisable side plates. With a series of magnetic clicks you can transform your experience with the addition (or indeed, deletion) of various side button configurations, meaning this mouse ends up being a jack of all trades, and we ended up being rather impressed in our review. Don't think it's a slouch in the specs department however, as its switches, sensors and buttons are all top rate. A great saving to be made here, on a unique peripheral.

Logitech G502 Lightspeed | Wireless | 25,600 DPI | Right-handed | $149.99 $89.99 at Amazon (Save $60)
When we reviewed the G502 Lightspeed we found it to be a brilliant mouse, but a little bit on the pricey side. However, with a discount this big we're more than happy to sing the praises of this excellent device. 11 customisable buttons, a fantastically accurate sensor, great looks and comfort, tuneable weights and PowerPlay wireless charging support with a 60 hour plus battery life. Phew. That's a lot of great features, and a mighty gaming mouse this makes indeed. One to look out for, especially at this sort of money.

Logitech Pro X Superlight | 25K sensor | Wireless | <63g | $159.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $50 with coupon)
This extremely competitive gaming mouse is down to just .99 cents short of its lowest price ever on Amazon. It's also a fantastic gaming mouse, which my colleague Jacob actually swears by—he uses it every single day, and when he replaces it for a new mouse to review, he brings the Superlight right back in when he's done. You can also score an officially refurbished one from Logitech for just $69.99 right now.

Roccat Magma | Full-size | Silent Membrane Switches | LED RGB Top Plate | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon (save $20)
While we're big fans of mechanical keyboards, it must be said that a lot of people cant stand the clicky clacky and would much prefer something quieter instead. Enter, the Roccat Magma (read our review), with its whisper quiet membrane switches, full sized layout, and detachable palm rest. The aesthetics here fall firmly into "love it or hate it" territory, but this is a quality keyboard with great customisation options and solid features. A great price for a great brand.

Redragon K552 | Tenkeyless | Mechanical Outemu Red Switches | User-defined RGB lighting | $69.99 $43.99 at Best Buy (save $26)
Good mechanical keyboards don't traditionally come cheap, but this Redragon K552 is here to buck the trend. This model features good quality Outemu red switches, customisable 87 key RGB lighting and a durable metal and ABS construction. There's also anti-ghosting, splash resistance and a gold plated USB connector, making this little marvel a hell of a lot of keyboard for not a lot of money.

Logitech G413 TKL SE | Tenkeyless | Mechanical  Switches | White LED lighting | $69.99 $44.28 at Amazon (save $25.72)
Logitech keyboards are some of the best in the business, but they often come with a bit of a premium, particularly the mechanical ones. Not so here, and this little tenkeyless board has all the build quality and robustness you'd expect from a high-end product, what with that durable aluminium-magnesium frame and Logitech's own tactile mechanical switches. Shame it's only got white LED lighting, but otherwise this is a solid mechanical board from a well-known brand.

Price check: Logitech $49.99

Roccat Pyro | Full-size | Mechanical switch (linear) | AIMO RGB lighting | $79.95 $49.99 at Walmart (save $29.96)
This full sized Roccat Pyro is certainly a good looking keyboard, with a moody dark aesthetic and more nuanced RBG lighting than some of Roccat's other products. It comes with a detachable palm rest, red mechanical linear switches and Roccat's easy-shift technology, which allows you to assign extra functions to the WASD keys with an extra button press. A very handsome and well-featured beast this, and great value at this price.

SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid | Full Size | Mechanical | Per-key RGB lighting | $99.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $25)
SteelSeries has a reputation for quality peripherals, and this Apex 5 Hybrid is no exception. With a sturdy aluminium frame, per-key RGB illumination, and an customisable OLED smart display this feature packed mechanical keyboard certainly looks the part and feels like it too. A big slab of mechanical goodness at an excellent price.

Razer Huntsman Mini | Tenkeyless | Razer opto-mechanical switch (linear) | Chroma RGB lighting | $119.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $40)
A teeny-tiny keyboard this, but with some seriously impressive credentials. You can customise the lighting to your hearts content with Razer's Chroma RGB lighting, but the headline feature here is the inclusion of optical mechanical switches, with key presses registered at the speed of light. It's also got oil-resistant PBT keypads and Razer Hypershift for all your favourite macros. A lot of cool features in a small-yet-premium feeling package, now at a great price. 

Corsair K70 Core RGB | Mechanical MLX Red switches | Media controls | Per-key lighting | $99.99 $69.99 at Best Buy (save $30)
Mechanical keyboards can be very expensive, especially Corsair ones, but thankfully the Core lineup is here to save some pennies. This may not have all the flair of the K70 Max, but it's a robust, responsive mechanical keyboard for a decent price tag. The inclusion of media controls just make it that much better for the money.

Price check: Amazon $74.99

Razer BlackWidow V3 | Full Size | Yellow mechanical switches | Chroma RGB lighting | $139.99 $89.99 at Best Buy (save $50)
The Razer BlackWidow V3 is a firm favourite among gamers, and it's not difficult to see why. With thicker doubleshot ABS keycaps built to withstand serious abuse, Razer's Chroma RGB lighting, fast responding yellow mechanical switches and a dedicated volume-wheel, it's certainly not short on features. The BlackWidow V3 has made a name for itself as a tough, resilient and game-ready keyboard with all the full-size options you would expect at a price you might not.

Price check: Amazon $89.99 (pink model)

Logitech G PRO Tenkeyless | Mechanical | LIGHTSYNC RGB backlit keys | $129.99 $79.93 at Amazon (save $50.06)
This Logitech G PRO comes with a lot of refined and clever features, giving you all the functionality with less of the fuss. It comes with a choice of key switches, a detachable Micro USB cable for easy portability, 3 step angle adjustment and a lot of customisation options in the G Hub software. Those backlit keys are on the subtle side of RGB lighting, and the Logitech comes off as a class act for less at this price.

Corsair K60 Pro TKL | Optical mechanical switches | RGB lighting | $99.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The first mechanical keyboard our Jacob bought for himself was a Corsair K65—these little tenkeyless keyboards have come on a lot since then. Nowadays the K60 comes with optical switches for a faster actuation and longer lifespan, and a 8,000Hz polling rate. It's a neat little solution for smaller desks or gamers that don't care for a numpad.

Price check: Best Buy $79.99

Mountain Everest 60 | Compact 60% | USB | Per-key RGB | $144.90 $84.99 at Amazon (Save $59.91)
It should be noted that the writer who put the Mountain Everest 60 review together, Dave James, does not like 60% keyboards. He gave it a 93/100. That should tell you how dang good this keeb is. One of our favourite compact keyboards, our main complaint with the Everest was its price, being a smidge expensive. Well, guess what—you're reading a deal right now, which means that one complaint's been temporarily, and thoroughly, addressed.

GMMK 2  | Full size | Mechanical Glorious Fox Linear Switches | Per-key lighting | $119.99 $95.99 at Glorious Gaming (save $25)
It may look a little basic, but this is a fantastic board for those looking to get into the enthusiast keyboard space. It's hot swappable, so you can easily change out the keyswitches and keycaps. This one sits in OEM Profile, and in a gorgeous pure white, too. The pink and black versions are also on offer right now for the same price.

DROP Matcha Summer | Tenkeyless | Mechanical | Per-key RGB lighting | $149 $99 at Drop (save $50)
In the keyboard enthusiast space, the name Drop is synonymous with high-quality. I'm happily tapping away on a sturdy Dwarvish keyboard from the same peeps—the Elvish sister of which is also on offer. This Matcha Summer Expressions design is built around the same ENTR case, though it features Gateron Yellow switches as opposed to my Holy Panda Xs. Still a fantastic option for keyswitches, though.

Logitech G513 Carbon | Full Size | Blue or Brown Mechanical  Switches | Per-key RGB lighting | $149.99 $129.99 at Logitech (save $20)
For those of you that like your keyboards large, comfy and with a choice of switches, how about this slightly sinister looking G513? Something of the Darth Vader about it this one, but with a choice between brown and blue switches, a detachable memory-foam palmrest and a durable aluminium alloy construction this keyboard is certainly here to make an impact. It's also got a USB pass-through port, meaning you could plug your mouse or even your phone into it for data transmission or charging. Nice feature that, and one I'd like to see more of.

Price check: Amazon $149.99

Logitech G915 TKL | Wireless | Low-profile mechanical switches | $229.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $100)
If you don't mind losing out on the numpad, you can save a heap on this compact wireless keyboard. Wireless keyboards aren't by any means essential, but that little extra freedom can be nice if you're a regular sim racer or couch gamer.

Price check: Newegg $149.99

Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless | Mechanical | Hot-swappable | RGB lighting | PBT keycaps | $179.99 $144.99 at Amazon (save $35)
This is our favorite gaming keyboard today. An absolute dream to type on, the ROG Strix ticks all the boxes for connectivity, too. It's wireless, either via a dongle or Bluetooth, and of course you can plug it in wired if need be. A clever multi-function media wheel rounds off a keyboard that our Jacob is still using right now, despite having other boards to review.

Price check: Newegg $189.31

Logitech G915 | Wireless | Low-profile mechanical switches | $249.99 $159.99 at Best Buy (save $90)
This is the keyboard our Jacob keeps going back to. It's a sleek, low-profile board that even a good few years after release still earns pride of place on our desktops. A lovely design with heaps of macros down the left-hand side, if you want a wireless board this is still one of our absolute favorites.

Price check: Amazon $159.99

Asus ROG Azoth | 75% | Mechanical lubed switches | Hot-swappable | $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $50)
Our top gaming keyboard is a larger, cheaper version of this board. I know, it's a little odd that this diddy board is actually the more expensive of the two, but that's because it's intended to be the most premium of the lot with a compact customisable OLED screen and all the trimmings. That includes sound dampening (which really does make for a satisfying clack) and lubed switches. It's a dream to type and game on, and at this price worth considering (though it's still pretty expensive, ngl).

Sony DualSense Controller | Wireless | Built-in battery | USB-C charging | $69.99 $49.49 at Amazon (save $20.50)
The PlayStation 5 DualSense has a "you have to touch it to believe it" quality, thanks to its haptic motors and "Adaptive" triggers. The downside is that games need to be programmed to take advantage of them, and only a few do. However, Steam already offers full support for the controller, so it's relatively easy to plug in and use like any other gamepad.

Microsoft Xbox Wireless controller | White | Wireless | AA batteries | $59.99 $39.99 at Lenovo (save $20)
Microsoft makes a mean controller that's tough to beat for the money. You can score a few color Xbox pads for less cash right now, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better controller for the same money. Maybe the DualSense, but depends which stick layout you prefer. The multi-colored versions are on offer at $45 right now, but you can get the plain black version for just $40.

Razer BlackShark V2 X  | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The Razer Blackshark V2 X  features a detachable cardioid mic, 7.1 surround sound and a 50mm set of well-balanced titanium drivers. It's a solid and dependable bit of gear, and while this isn't a gigantic discount we still think this price represents great value for money for such a high-performing headset.

EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600 | 50mm drivers | 10-30,000kHz | Closed-back | Wired | $149.00 $70.80 at Amazon (save $78.20)
When we reviewed the Sennheiser GSP600 we found them firm but comfy, with excellent build quality and a fantastic soundstage. These pump audio at quite a considerable level, with excellent sub bass and crisp treble that might not be for everyone but certainly makes them a lively listening experience, and that gigantic mic definitely delivers. They may be a bit skull-crushing for some in both comfort and overall sound, but they make a compelling case for themselves nonetheless.

Price check: $149.99 Best Buy

HyperX Cloud III| 53mm drivers | 15-25,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $99.99 $59.99 at Amazon (save $40)
While this might not be the hugest saving in the world, this HyperX Cloud III wired headset with over $20 off retail pricing is a good deal. When we reviewed this set of cans the only fault we could really find was with the price, so for this sort of money it's definitely worthy of some serious consideration.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC | 40mm drivers | 10-40,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $249.99 $162 at Amazon (save $87.99)
SteelSeries have a reputation for making fantastic gaming headsets, and this Arctis Pro + model is certainly no exception. It's got a crystal clear bidirectional mic, a super comfortable "ski goggle" fabric headband and some great sounding drivers, but the real thing to pay attention to here is its dedicated DAC+ amplifier with OLED screen. This headset sounds absolutely brilliant as a result, and should jump straight to the top of your list at this price.

Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones | 40mm drivers |  10-41,000Hz | Open-back | Wired | $219 $179 at Drop (save $40)
A hot collab between Drop and Sennheiser, the HD 6XX headphones are essentially a variant of Sennheiser's ever-popular HD 650s in misty midnight blue. They have the same sound profile as the HD 650s—a nice, crisp and clear response on the mids and highs—meaning you're set for some seriously nice audio for a seriously decent price.

Drop x Epos PC38X Yellow Gaming Headset| 42mm drivers |  10-30,000Hz | Open-back | Wired | $169 $119 at Drop (save $50)
In smouldering but understated yellow, the PX38Xs are another team-up between Drop and a renowned headset maker. This time the partner in question is Epos, and the resulting cans sound absolutely gorgeous. These headphones are a little costly at their usual price, but they're going for a very reasonable amount this Black Friday.

Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED | 40mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $79.99 $49.88 at Amazon (save $30.11)
This Logitech headset is a great entry point for those on a budget looking for a wireless solution, and come with a surprising set of features for the money. There's Dolby Atmos support, 18 hours of battery life and a lightweight design, meaning these cans will stay comfortable for longer play sessions. The built-in microphones are not the best-sounding things we've ever heard but are perfectly functional, and at this price we think this set makes a solid budget option.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | 40mm drivers | 20-22,000kHz | Closed-back | Wireless | $499 $209.21 at Amazon (save $289.79)
Ordinarily this Bang & Olufsen headset is very pricey indeed, but at this heavy discount you get legendary audio quality and premium build quality for a lot less than usual. When we reviewed these cans we found them to have a brilliant sound profile for both gaming and music, with the only drawbacks being the price and the slightly disappointing microphone. 19 hour battery life with wireless ANC enabled is decent, jumping to a full 42 hours if you were using them with Bluetooth on your way to work. Stylish, well-built and super comfy to boot.

Price check: $529.99 Newegg

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Six cores | 12 threads | Max Boost: 5.1GHz | Wraith Stealth cooler included | $229 $199 at Amazon (save $30)
It's between this and Intel's Core i5 13400F for me. Ultimately the stars aligned on this particular build for the all-AMD option, though you could make a very good argument for the similarly priced Intel chip, too. Either way, you're netting awesome gaming performance and more, AMD and Intel's budget chips are crushing it at the moment.

Intel Core i5 12600KF | 10 cores, 20 threads | 6 P-cores + 8 E-cores | 4.9GHz | LGA 1700 | $219.99 $159.99 at Walmart (save $60)
The Core i5 12600KF has been around for a little while now, but don't let that fool you into thinking its no longer a great performing CPU. It comes close to its more recent siblings in the benchmarks for a lot less money, and while it's a little power hungry compared to some of its competition we still think it makes a fantastic CPU for a modern gaming rig. 

Price check: Newegg $209.99

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | 8 cores, 16 threads | 4.6GHz | AM4 | $359 $175.61 at Amazon (save $183.39)
While the Ryzen 7 5700G might not be the fastest CPU on the block, if you're looking to build something without a GPU with the best integrated graphics, here's where you want to be. The 5700G still puts in a decent performance showing, and makes a great chip for a home media PC or similar.

Price check: Best Buy $209 | Newegg $181

Intel Core i5 13600K | 14 cores, 24 threads | 6 P-cores + 8 E-cores | 5.1GHz | LGA 1700 | $329 $270 at Amazon (save $59)
The Intel Core i5 13600K currently tops our recommendations for the best CPUs for gaming, and it's not hard to see why. Beyond its great gaming performance this is a multi-tasking marvel, and rivals the more expensive Core i9 12900K in both single-threaded and multi-threaded benchmarks. It's an all-round powerhouse, and although the 14th gen versions are now available, the performance is more or less identical. And since this one's cheaper, it makes sense to buy it, doesn't it?

Price check: Best Buy $307.99

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8 cores, 16 threads | 5.4GHz | AM5 | $399 $319 at Amazon (save $80)
If you're looking to jump to the AM5 platform but don't quite have the cash for the mighty 7800X3D, the 7700X is likely where you want to be. While it gets pipped to the post by the 13600K in most benchmarks there really isn't a whole lot in it, and it often beats the revered 5800X3D in raw gaming performance. That high clock speed does wonders for its single core numbers, and its a speedy pick for AM5 gaming goodness. 

Price check: Best Buy $349.99 | Newegg $319

Intel Core i7 13700K | 16 cores, 24 threads | 8 P-cores + 8 E-cores | 5.4GHz | LGA 1700 | $419 $359.99 at Amazon (save $59.01)
It might run a bit hot and it has a thirst for power, but there's no denying the capabilities of the i7 13700K. Whether it's single-core gaming chops or multi-threaded content creation workloads, this beast of a chip munches on it all. Just be prepared to give it a very good PSU and cooler combination to keep all that power contained.

Price check: Best Buy $364.99 | Newegg $345 (out of stock)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | 12 cores, 24 threads | 4.7GHz | AM5 | $549 $388.98 at Amazon (save $159.01)
While the 7800X3D might beat it in raw frame rate benchmarks, the 7900X is still a mighty gaming CPU with serious media-crunching performance to boot. This 12 core 24 thread monster is a fantastic content-creation chip, although like its Intel competition you'll be looking for a good cooler to keep all those cores chilled out.

Price check: Newegg $388.98

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8 cores, 16 threads | 5.0GHz | AM5 | $449 $358.99 at Amazon (save $90.01)
If you're looking for the CPU that will deliver the highest frame rates in your games, well, here it is. There are better all-rounders if you need extreme multithreaded performance, but in our review we found the 7800X3D currently reigns supreme when it comes to raw gaming grunt. 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5GHz boost clock and a huge amount of single-threaded performance means this CPU simply outpaces the competition for gaming, and it's no slouch in the other departments either.

Price check: Best Buy $369 | Newegg $358.98

ASUS ROG Strix B550-E Gaming | AMD AM4 Socket | ATX | 4x DDR4 slots | 2x M.2 | 6x SATA | $259.99 at Newegg
Looking to build a gaming PC that uses AMD's brilliant Ryzen 7 5800X3D? You'll want a motherboard that has lots of features and a build quality that means it will last for years. This Asus model fits the bill perfectly and you can see why in our review. There are cheaper AM4 motherboards around but none are quite as well balanced, in terms of connectivity and stability, as this one. It's a shame that it hasn't significantly dropped in price since launch.

Price check: $267.99 Walmart

ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 | AMD AM5 Socket | mATX | 2x DDR5 slots | 2x M.2 | 4x SATA | $139.99 $109.99 at Newegg (save $30)
If you're looking to build a budget AMD Ryzen 7000-series gaming PC, this is the perfect motherboard to start with. Don't worry that it only has two slots for RAM sticks, as you can easily load it up with 32GB or more. There's only two M.2 sockets for storage (the third is just for an optional WiFi module) but there's enough SATA ports if you need to add more drives. It's not the best choice if you're looking to do heavy overclocking but at this price, you're getting a solid little motherboard.

Price check: $109.99 Amazon | $109.99 Walmart

ASRock X670E PG Lightning | AMD AM5 Socket | ATX | 4x DDR5 slots | 4x M.2 | 4x SATA | $259.99 $229.99 at Newegg (save $30)
In the sub-$300 segment, ASRock motherboards are very hard to beat. Here, you're getting the top level X670E chipset, with PCIe 5.0 support, and four M.2 slots to really load up your PC with storage. There's no WiFi module but there are plenty of PCIe slots to fit a wireless network card. In terms of overclocking support, you've got more than enough scope with this board. In fact, you should only be spending more if you're looking to really push AMD's most expensive CPUs to their limits.

Price check: $229.99 Walmart

ASRock B760M PRO RS | Intel LGA 1700 Socket | mATX | 4x DDR5 slots | 3x M.2 | 4x SATA | $124.99 at Newegg
For such a small and relatively cheap B760M motherboard, you're getting as many features as you'd find on a model a lot more expensive. It supports all Intel Core processors, from 12th through to the latest 14th gen models. It's suitable for overclocking and it sports a fairly small number of connection ports, but if you wanted to build a budget Intel gaming PC, the money you save here can go toward a better graphics card.

Price check: $124.99 Walmart

MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk WiFi | Intel LGA 1700 Socket | ATX | 4x DDR4 slots | 3x M.2 | 6x SATA | $189.99 $181.34 at Amazon (save $8.65)
This Intel B660 motherboard is the ideal platform to build a budget gaming PC that you upgrade with a more powerful CPU in the future. It fully supports 12th and 13th gen Core processors but since it only has DDR4 RAM slots, you won't be able to upgrade to a 14th gen CPU. The Tomahawk offers lots of storage and connectivity options, and can even handle overclocking if that's your thing. s can get way more expensive than this but you don't really need to be spending any more. It's not a perfect motherboard, as we explain in our review, but there's still lots to like here.

Price check: $188.99 Newegg | $189.99 Walmart

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Plus D4 WiFi | Intel LGA 1700 Socket | ATX | 4x DDR4 slots | 4x M.2 | 4x SATA | $229.99 $179.99 at Amazon (save $50)
This is a pretty nice price for an Intel Z790 board, especially from Asus. Predictably, it's fro Asus's value-orientated TUF sub-brand. But you still get the top Z790 chipset, four M.2 slots, WiFi 6 and more. Note that this is a DDR4 rather than DDR5 motherboard, which is either an advantage if you want to use some DDR4 you already have or disadvantage if you'd rather go with the latest DDR5 memory tech.

Price check: $179.99 Newegg

Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero | Intel LGA 1700 Socket | ATX | 4x DDR5 slots | 5x M.2 | 6x SATA | $609.99 $529.99 at Amazon (save $80)
It's a lot of money to spend on a motherboard but it is one of the best Intel Z790 models we've seen. The wealth of M.2 slots, thanks to the included PCIe expansion card, means you're unlikely to ever run out of fast storage options. The large heatsinks on the VRMs are great for overclocking, though they can get in the way of some CPU coolers. There's very little to dislike about this motherboard, apart from the price and the fact there's only 2.5G LAN on offer. Everything else you could ever need is right here, though.

Price check: $529.99 Newegg | $597.72 Walmart

G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB | DDR4 | 3600MHz | CL18 | 2x 8GB | 1.35v | $39.99 at Amazon
This 16GB dual DIMM kit from G.Skill is our top budget choice for gaming DDR4 RAM. It suits Intel 12th gen and newer CPUs, as AMD Ryzen 5000-series processors, so if you're looking to give your older PC a bit of performance boost, you can't go wrong here. No fancy RGB lighting, though.

Price check: $42.99 Newegg

Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan | DDR5-5200 | 16GB (2x 8GB)| $62.99 $59.99 at Amazon (save $3)
Admittedly not the fastest DDR5 RAM, this is still a good deal on a 16GB DDR5 kit. It's also a reliable manufacturer; Teamgroup put together good DRAM. With CL40 CAS latency you could get better, but this certainly isn't going to hurt for a budget PC build.

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB | DDR4 | 3600MHz | CL18 | 2x 8GB | 1.35v | $94.99 $79.99 at Newegg (save $15)
This 32GB dual DIMM kit from Corsair isn't the fastest RAM you can get, nor does it have the lowest latencies, but you are getting full DDR4 compatibility with Intel and AMD systems, plus some nice RGB (if that's your thing). There are versions of this kit which are tuned specifically for different platforms, though they cost a little more than this.

Price check: $79.99 Amazon

Corsair Vengeance 32GB | DDR5 | 5200MHz | CL40 | 2x 16GB | 1.1v | $99.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $10)
We rated the 4800MHz version of this kit as the best budget DDR5 for gaming but this faster model is even cheaper. If you just want a simple dual channel set of RAM that's stable, runs cool, and eschews all the bling, then load up your system with this.

Price check: $89.99 Amazon

Kingston Fury Beast 32GB | DDR5 | 6000MHz | CL40 | 2x 16GB | 1.35v | $119.99 at Newegg
This is our favorite mid-range DDR5 kit because while it doesn't sport cool RGB or ultra-low latencies, its XMP clock speed is very fast for the money. It works fine in both Intel and AMD platforms, but don't expect much room for further overclocking.

Price check: $131.99 Amazon

G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB | DDR5 | 7200MHz | CL34 | 2x 16GB | 1.4v | $139.99 $127.99 at Newegg (save $12)
If you're serious about tweaking RAM settings in the BIOS and you have a high-end 13th or 14th gen Intel PC, then treat it to one of the fastest kits you can get for this money. You can use it on AMD systems but forget about using the XMP profile; you'll need to manual adjust everything and you won't hit 7200MHz either.

Price check: $127.99 Amazon

Linksys WUSB6300 USB Adapter | Dual-band AC1200 | 802.11ac WiFi |$49.99 $35.59 at Amazon (save $14.40)
If you value portability over performance, when it comes to picking a USB WiFi adapter, then this Linksys model fits the bill perfectly. It's not slow by any means, but there are certainly speedier models out there. You can get smaller adapters than this one, too, but they won't be as fast nor as well suited for gaming.

Price check: $41.50 Newegg

Netgear Nighthawk AX4 | Dual-band AX3000 | 802.11ax WiFi | 4x LAN | $129.99 at Amazon
This is our favorite high speed, budget WiFi 6 router, though $130 isn't exactly cheap. However, you're getting lots of beamforming performance, a simple interface, and a nicely understated design. It should really be cheaper than this, though, given the amount of competition in this segment.

Price check: $197.99 Walmart

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 Pro | Tri-band AX11000 | 802.11ax WiFi | 4x LAN | $399.99 $339.99 at Amazon (save $60)
How much for a gaming router? Sure, this is extremely expensive and you'd absolutely want the very best WiFi 6 performance. Fortunately, this Asus model transfers data better than just about any other model and it's packed with extra features, such as VPN fusion, dynamic QoS, and WTFast support. It does look just a tad ridiculous, though.

Price check: $361.99 Best Buy

Corsair RM1000e | Fully modular | 80 Plus Gold | $179.99 $154.99 at Newegg (save $25)
A tried and trusted PSU manufacturer making a 1000W no-frills PSU. You can't go wrong with that, but you can go wrong with cheap PSUs, so best avoid anything that looks too good to be true if you decide to go another route.

Corsair CX650M | 650W | Semi modular | $79.99 $64.99 at Newegg (save $15)
I'll say it again for anyone that didn't hear me the first time: don't buy a no-brand PSU just because it's cheap! It might work fine for a while, but generally they don't deal well with the electrical equivalent of potholes well. A bump in the road shouldn't bother a respectable brand's power supply, but I can't vouch for an unknown.