Best Cyber Monday PC gaming deals in Australia for 2023: Here are all the best

Fanatical Black Friday sale: Discounts on new release games like Starfield, Rimworld, Resident Evil 4 and more

As usual, Fanatical is cutting prices on a range of recently released gems as part of Black Friday. Unless noted otherwise, all of the below highlights are codes that redeem on Steam:

Starfield | AU$119.95 AU$89.96
Resident Evil 4 Remake | AU$85.49 AU$47.87
Redfall | AU$119.95 AU$25.78
Hi-Fi Rush | AU$44.95 AU$28.31
The Invincible | AU$44.99 AU$31.49
Rimworld | AU$44.95 AU$32.81
Like a Dragon Gaiden | AU$82.95 AU$72.16
RoboCop: Rogue City | AU$73.50 AU$55.12

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro | i7 / 32GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 3070 Ti GPU | AU$4,937.90 AU$1,999 at Lenovo eBay (save AU$2,938.90)

Here a great deal this Cyber Monday. The RTX 3070 Ti is a strong gaming GPU, while a 12700H and 32GB of RAM mean this is a unit you'll be able to use for years to come. That lovely 2560 x 1600 165Hz screen deserves a shoutout too. This unit was a lot more expensive a year back. Don't forget to add the BF20AU code to bring it down to its final AU$1,999 price

Gigabyte Aero 16 4K OLED | i7-12700H / RTX 3070 Ti / 32GB / 1TB SSD | AU$4,799 AU$2,388 at JW Computers (save AU$2,411)

The gorgeous 4K OLED screen of this Gigabyte model really stands out, but it hardly lacks in any other area for this price. The RTX 3070 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU, while its 32GB of RAM and i7 processor give it plenty of grunt for any game, work or study task you want to throw at it. Its got dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and weighs in at 2.3KG so it can be carried around without too much difficulty.

MSI Vector GP68HX (12VH-028AU)| i9-12900HX / RTX 4080 / 16GB / 1TB SSD | AU$3,149 at eBay 

This is a great deal for a laptop with RTX 4080 graphics. Its 12th Gen 12900HX CPU is more than enough to keep this one purring along in games. It's got Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support so this can easily function as a desktop replacement, while at 2.67KG it's not too heavy to be carried around either. Don't forget to add the BF20AU code to bring it down to its AU$3,149 price.

MSI GF63 Thin (12VF-435AU) | i5-12450H / 16GB / 512GB SSD / RTX 4060 | AU$1,399 AU$1,274 at Amazon (save AU$125)

This MSI including an RTX 4060 graphics card for just AU$1,274 is a cracker of a deal. The 12th gen CPU isn't the latest and greatest but that has little impact for gaming. You get 16GB of RAM and a 144Hz IPS-level 1920 x 1080 screen. It's highly portable too, weighing in at just 1.86KG. It offers great bang for your buck.

MSI Bravo 15 (C7UCX-235AU)| Ryzen 5 7535HS / 8GB / 512GB SSD / RTX 2050 | AU$1,399 AU$888 at Bing Lee (save AU$511)

Value for money is key with this six-core laptop. The RTX 2050 (really an underclocked RTX 3050) is enough to play popular games at 1080p while its Ryzen 7000-series CPU has enough grunt for demanding tasks. This one's a good cheapie all-rounder. Throw in a bit of RGB and it's one the kids will love to unwrap at Christmas.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i  (Gen 8)| i9 / 32GB / 1TB SSD / RTX 4070 | AU$4,279 AU$2,899 at Lenovo (save AU$1,380)

Here's a substantial AU$1,380 off a gaming lappy sporting some very attractive specs. There's a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor under the hood complimented by a powerful RTX 4070 GPU, with a 16 inch 2560x1600 WQXGA display with HDR 400 support. There's a big 1TB SSD in there too.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 8) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD / RTX 4060 | AU$3,449 AU$2,349 at Lenovo 

Lenovo's Gen 8 Legion Pro 5i gets a generous AU$1,150 cut as part of Lenovo's premature Black Friday shenanigans. The specs are good at this price: a 13th Gen Core i7 processor, an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 16-inch display with anti-glare technology. The 1TB SSD means you can install more than a handful of modern blockbuster games at once.

Gigabyte G27FC-A 27" 165Hz 1ms FHD FreeSync VA Gaming Curved Monitor | AU$339 AU$199 at Mwave (save AU$140)

It's pretty hard to argue that this Gigabyte 27-incher is great value for money at under AU$200. It's not some bland office affair either. It's got a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time so in terms of gaming, it'll be a big step up from a basic 60Hz screen. It's got 3x display inputs, built in speakers and a pair of USB ports too. Its curved design adds that bit of immersion. 

Dell G3223Q 32-inch 144Hz 4K Gaming Monitor | AU$599.50 at Dell

This high quality 32-inch Dell is a super affordable way to upgrade to 4K gaming. It's got a fast-IPS panel with good color reproduction, HDR, a 1ms response time, and a 144Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible and console support. It's got a good selection of ports too including dual HDMI 2.1 and 5Gbps USB with power delivery. That's a whole lot for under $600.

Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 34-inch 175Hz WQHD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | AU$1,799 AU$1,399 at JB Hi-Fi (save AU$400)

This Philips QD-OLED monitor is one of the best gaming monitors money can buy. It got a near perfect score in our review. Gaming is an absolute joy, with awesome response times, stunning HDR and beautiful colors. It's even got USB-C with 90W power delivery. This is as good as it gets.

Alienware 34 inch QD-OLED (AW3423DW) | AU$2,098.80 AU$1,574 at Amazon
A welcome 25% off this Alienware IPS panel, which is still one of the best gaming monitors of all. It has a lot going for it: amazing contrast and colours, great HDR functionality, and G-Sync Ultimate to boot. Its an ultrawide affair, QHD, with a 175Hz refresh rate and a very strong aesthetic. 

Alienware 27 inch gaming monitor (AW27224DM) | AU$639 AU$599.50 at Amazon

Amazon is currently offering a nice  discount on the ticket price of the Alienware workhorse. It's a QHD (2560x1440) affair with a smooth 165Hz refresh rate (180Hz overclocked) and 1ms response time. Support for FreeSync and G-Sync. There's a bit of confusion about its RRP: earlier this week it was displayed as AU$799.70, but now it's displayed as AU$639. That's not as good a deal, but it's still, y'know, a deal.

LG UltraGear 34 inch ultrawide monitor (34GP63A) | AU$699 AU$479 at Amazon
A great price for a big 21:9 1440p display, with a respectable refresh rate of 160Hz and a 1ms response time. Also boasts HDR10 and FreeSync Premium. Under AU$500 for a display of this size and smoothness is a good catch, if you're not wanting to spend over a grand on a screen with noticeably better specs.

LG UltraWide QHD curved monitor (34WP60C-B) | AU$569 AU$399 at Mwave
This monitor is already on the budget side—considering the specs—without a discount, so carving AU$170 off the RRP makes it more attractive for folk who want a big wide 34 inch QHD screen with a 160Hz refresh rate. That combo aside makes it noteworthy at this price point, despite its other limitation. It's a VA panel with FreeSync support. 

Corsair Xeneon Flex gaming monitor | AU$3,299 AU$2,249 at Amazon
The world is such a vast and wondrous place that right now, someone is bending their gaming monitor. That could be you! This OLED ultrawide Corsair display is bendable, which is pretty cool, but the other specs are great too: 45 inches, 3440x1440 res, 240Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium. With 32% off the RRP, you're saving over AU$1,000 on this novel and powerful screen. Be sure to read our review before taking the plunge.

Lexar NM790 4TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with heatsink | AU$329 AU$289 at Mwave  (save AU$40)

This 4TB Lexar PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a great way to beef up the storage of your PC or PS5. It's got an integrated heatsink so its a good option to use with motherboards that lack integrated heatsinks. It'll happily function as your main boot drive too.

Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD | AU289  AU$205.85 at Amazon  (save AU$83.15)

The Western Digital SN850X sits atop our list of favourite NVMe SSDs. At its original launch price it was already a very good SSD, but now that you can grab the 2TB version for 190 bucks, it becomes even better. Do note that this is the heatsink-less version so you'll need some kind of integrated motherboard cooling, even though its far from the hottest running drive you'll come across.

Corsair MP600 Pro LPX 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with heatsink | AU$254 AU$189 at Amazon  (save AU$65)

As some games cross the 200GB threshold, the need for a bigger SSD becomes critical. This Corsair MP600 2TB drive is a great option for housing an ever-growing game library. It's got a heatsink too, so it's PS5 compatible and of course it's a good option for PC motherboards that don't have integrated heatsinks.

Crucial MX500 2TB 2.5-in SATA SSD | AU$265 | AU$149 at Amazon (Save AU$116)

The humble SATA SSD might not get the attention the leading NVMe drives get, but they're still snappy and responsive compared to a hard drive. This Crucial MX500 2TB SSD is a great option for speeding up an old HDD equipped laptop. Or you can use it as a second or third drive in a PC to hold an ever growing game library.

Silicon Power Ace A55 2TB SATA SSD | AU$118.99 at Amazon

Here's a good way to beef up your PCs storage capacity at a good price, especially if you're still using relatively slow mechanical hard drives. You'll get better performance, and of course, it's silent. Store your media, a game library or upgrade a SATA equipped laptop on the cheap with this Silicon Power option.

Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | AU$152 | AU$128 at Amazon (Save AU$24)

Crucial's P5 Plus SSDs offer a great blend of high performance and value for money. It's not the best of the best, but at 128 bucks for a 2TB PCIe 4.0 drive that's no slouch, it's definitely a recommended buy. It features hardware encryption and comes with a good software suite too.

Intel Core i7 12700K 12-core CPU | AU$495 AU$374.59 at Amazon (save AU$120.41)

The i7 12700K is a fantastic gaming choice at this price and it doesn't require a high end cooler as most recent i9s do. Don't worry that this is 'only' a 12th Gen model. When it comes to gaming, you won't lose much at all compared to the fundamentally similar 13th and 14th Gen i7 models, though the newer chips do include more efficiency cores, making them preferable for heavily threaded creative apps.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core CPU | AU$729 AU$583.20 at eBay (save $AU145.80)

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a strong contender for the best gaming CPU you can buy. Its 8-cores, huge 96MB of cache and relative affordability put it in a real gaming sweet spot that's even sweeter at this price. Its power efficiency and undemanding cooling requirements add to its appeal. Be sure to add the BF20AU code at checkout to qualify for the discounted price

Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x16GB DDR4-3600 C18 Desktop Memory | AU$116 at Amazon

If 16GB isn't enough, this 32GB kit will beef things up even further, allowing you to alt-tab in and out of your games and apps with minimal lag. DDR5-3600 is a good sweet spot for Intel and AMD DDR4 systems, being nice and speedy but without some of the compatibility issues that can occur with faster (and more expensive) memory. At AU$116, this could be the last DDR4 memory kit you'll ever need.

Asus Radeon RX 6600 Dual V2 8GB Graphics Card | AU$349 AU$295 at Mwave (save AU$54)

Graphics cards bargains haven't been easy to find over the last few years, but this Asus Radeon RX 6600 isn't bad at all. If you're trying to game on a card that's a few years old, an RX 6600 is a good way to add some graphics grunt, especially if you are planning to get some quality game time in over the Christmas holidays.

Gigabyte RTX 4070 Windforce 12GB Graphics Card | AU$1,069 AU$855.20 at eBay (save AU$213.80)

This RTX 4070 is a very good option for gamers looking for a high performance graphics card without paying the really big bucks. It supports all of the latest ray tracing tech, plus DLSS 3 and Frame Generation. Be sure to add the BF20AU code at checkout to qualify for the discounted price.

Antec Striker Open Frame Mini-ITX case | AU$359 AU$199 at Mwave (save $AU160)

Well, look at this! If you're after something a bit different to show off a compact Mini-ITX rig, the Antec Striker is definitely a contender, especially with a 45% discount. It's an open frame watercooling friendly design with tempered glass side panels. This one's a real looker.

Corsair 4000D Airflow Mid-Tower ATX case | AU$165 AU$126 at Amazon (save $AU39)

After buying a bunch of PC hardware this Black Friday, you'll need something to house it all, and this Corsair case is a great looking and practical way to do it. It comes with a pair of fans, great cable management options and a tempered glass side panel to show off the goodies within. It's got space for cooling radiators too of course.

Secretlab Titan 2020 Napa Leather AU$1,239 AU$909 at Secretlab (save AU$330)

Secretlab chairs consistently sit near the top of our list of favorite gaming chairs. This one comes with luxurious leather upholstery and of course, Secretlab's renowned neck and back ergonomic support. Sure, you'll find cheaper gaming chairs, but few offer the comfort and feel of this particular one. Your butt and back will thank you for it.

ErgoTune Supreme V3 | AU$849 AU$619 on NorthDay 

This office chair is also marketed to gamers and our review found it to be quite a nice hybrid indeed, especially if good posture is your goal and not necessarily Secretlab-level blissful comfort. This AU$230 saving makes an otherwise expensive chair worth copping, if you're in the market.

Secretlab Titan Evo | Leatherette | Magnetic cushions | AU$799 AU$764 at Secretlab
The Titan Evo is our favorite gaming chair at the moment, and has been for the longest time. It's the benchmark by which we judge all other gaming chair—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.

Logitech G G305 Lightspeed | AU$68 starting from AU$41.30
The best budget wireless gaming mouse gets a solid 41% discount on the white model, with most other colours going for only a fraction more than this at AU$42. We love this amazingly light and well built mouse, which hosts Logitech's best sensor in an affordable body.  

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra wireless gaming mouse | AU$239 AU$159 at Amazon
Available in both black and white varieties, this wirreless gaming mouse boasts what Corsair calls "sub-1ms Slipstream Wireless Technology, which is a fancy way of claiming it basically has no latency. Battery life is tremendous at 120 hours, and 26,000 DPI should result in razor sharp accuracy. This one is geared towards first-person shooter players. The wired version is also available with a big 30% discount, dropping from AU$119 to AU$83.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | AU$299 AU$239 at Amazon
This wireless gaming headset scored an impressive 90 when PC Gamer reviewed it upon release: its battery life "can only be described as witchcraft", while its comfort and sonic clout and remarkable. This 20% discount is available at most retailers at the moment, but Amazon benefits from offering free shipping. 

HyperX Cloud II | AU$159 AU$98.90 at Amazon
While lately usurped by the Cloud III, HyperX's no-frills Cloud II is still a great 'n' functional headset for those who don't want to take a mortgage out on good gaming audio. You'd be a bit crazy to buy this at RRP at the moment (it tends to go for around AU$110) but if you're after one of the more ubiquitous and respected wired budget gaming headsets, this is a decent 38% discount.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless gaming headset | AU$735 AU$466.61 at Amazon
The RRP on this set of wireless gaming cans is absolutely bonkers big, but this 37% Black Friday discount brings it down to something way more affordable. Our review was very enthusiastic, noting its "impressive connectivity, fast charging, hot-swappable batteries and great adjustability". Needless to say its sound quality is bleeding edge premium as well. Not many people need a headset this expensive (even with the discount) but if you're in the market, now's the time.

Logitech G512 Carbon Lightsync RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard AU$200 AU$98 at Amazon (save AU$102)

The G512 has been around a while, but a good keyboard is a good keyboard. The Logitech G512 Carbon Lightsync features GX Brown switches for those that prefer tactile feedback. It's made of anodized aluminium and it's got full RGB lighting. It's over 50% this Black Friday weekend, and at under a hundred bucks, it'd make a great Christmas present. 

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 | AU$299 AU$249 at Amazon
ASUS is not stuffing around with this one: the wireless mechanical slab shot straight to the top of our best gaming keyboards list upon release. We loved its excellent switch feel, effective sound dampening, and an elegantly compact form factor despite being a full-size keyboard. So close to its release date, this 17% discount is very welcome indeed, making this a very serious contender if you're in the market for a new keyboard.

Corsair K100 Air wireless gaming keyboard | AU$489 AU$342 at Amazon
The most striking feature of this mechanical keyboard is its thinness, but it also comes with the promise of sub-1ms latency and 8,000Hz hyper-polling. In our review we praised the K100 Air's durability, great actuation and high polling, while bemoaning the high price of this slab. And yeah: it's expensive. Knock off AU$140 however, and it starts to look a bit more doable... 

Razer Huntsman Mini | AU$239.95 AU$166 at Amazon
This optical mini keyboard is beautifully bedecked in RGB despite its diminutive size and weighs just over half a kilo. Impractical? Perhaps, if it's your bread and button every day keyboard, but despite its limitations our review still found a lot to love, especially the responsive switches. This is normally on the pricey side for a relatively niche product, but this 33% discount may make it more appealing.

Xbox Series X wireless controller | AU$89.95 AU$65.95 at Amazon
This is our favourite budget PC gaming controller and is bettered only by the Xbox Elite controller. In other words, Microsoft make the best controllers for PC gamers, unless you fancy the features of the DualSense (support on our platform is patchy, though). Whether you're an occasional gamepad user or a full time type, it's worth having one of these lying around. Prices vary mildly based on colour, but this AU$65.95 applies for the black edition.

8BitDo Arcade Stick | AU$169 AU$129 at Mwave
MWave offers a clean AU$40 off this respected arcade stick, which should hold you in good stead if Street Fighter 6 is your new obsession. It supports both Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity, and if you have a Nintendo Switch, good news: it'll work with that too. Fingers crossed the price drops further approaching Black Friday, as it's been as low as AU$129 in the past.

Meta Quest 2 (256GB) | AU$589.99 AU$499.99 on Amazon 

Here's AU$90 off the ye olde Meta Quest 2, which until the release of the Meta Quest 3, was the VR headset market leader. We consider it the best VR headset overall, and with this discount it's well worth diving into VR if you've been umming and ahhing about it. The Meta Quest 2 128GB is 14% off, down to AU$439.99, but we think the 256GB is better value.

Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 WiFi 6 AX6600 router RRP AU$549 AU$344 (save AU$205)

Batwing jokes aside, this Netgear router features up to 6.6Gbps of throughput, making it a great option for handling many simultaneous connections across a household full of wireless devices. The Nighthawk app is loaded with features and it's got a solid set of parental control features too.

Netgear Nighthawk A7000 USB WiFi adapter | AU$135 AU$67.50 at Mwave (save $AU67.50)

Assuming your router isn't 10 rooms away, this AC1900 WiFi 5 adapter is a great way to improve the WiFi performance of a PC or laptop that struggles with low signal quality, dropouts, or poor speeds. Though it doesn't support the newer WiFi 6 standards, its 1900Mbps speed is more than able to max out a fast Aussie internet connection. 

Asus RT-AX82U V2 Wi-Fi 6 Router | AU$399 AU$249 at JB-HiFi (save AU$150)

If you're in a household with many devices, you'll want something with high bandwidth such as this 5,400Mbps Asus. Our sister site Techradar reviewed the V1 version a while back, but this deal is for the faster V2 version. it's a good option for those looking for easy-to-use parental controls in particular. And at $249 it's a real bargain.

HyperX QuadCast S | AU$299 AU$198 at Amazon
This takes the medal for best looking streaming microphone in our list of the best. Of course, "best looking" rests on your enthusiasm for RGB, but lets not get caught up in aesthetics: this thing is also a very good mic in all the more important and functional ways. It has a built-in shockmount, four polar patterns, and a crisp 16-bit 48kHz recording sample rate.