Labor Day PC gaming deals 2024: the best bargains available today

1. Galax RTX 4070 | 12 GB GDDR6X | 5,888 shaders | 2,490 MHz boost | $539.99 $514.99 at Amazon (save $25)
The RTX 4070 is a popular card and can be difficult to find at a discount, but it's important to remember that this price is way cheaper than it was at launch. You're getting nearly RTX 3080 performance but with all those nice RTX 40 features. This MSI model uses the traditional 8-pin PCIe power connector, rather than the new 12VHPWR one, which makes it far easier to install as an upgrade. 

RTX 4070 price check:  Newegg $549.99 | Best Buy $539.99 | Walmart $539.99

2. Acer Nitro ED270U | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | 170 Hz | $169.99 at Amazon
This is one of the best deals on a 1440p gaming monitor we've seen so far. A respectable brand and a respectable spec, although it might be worth holding out for an IPS panel. Still, a good price on a great little screen.

Price check: Newegg $249.99

3. Yeyian Yumi  | Ryzen 5 5600X | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199 $799.99 at Newegg (save $399.01)
The Yumi is a bit of a classic when it comes to gaming PC deals, as it's always there or thereabouts. At the moment this is the cheapest RTX 4060-based PC we've found, and comes with a supporting spec that is absolutely solid, even if it's not the latest and greatest. The combination of DDR4 RAM and a previous-gen Ryzen 5 might not be top-end, but this machine will still deliver great performance for under a grand.

4. HP Omen | RTX 4060 | Core i9 13900HX | 16.1-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399.99 $999.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
HP Omen gaming laptops often crop up on discount, but this one for $1,000 is a bit of a peach. Here you get a full-spec mobile RTX 4060 paired with one of Intel's fastest mobile CPUs, with a decent dose of DDR5 and a 165 Hz screen. Shame it's only a 1080p unit, but the price is very much right for the components on offer here.

Price check: Newegg $1,409

5. Lexar NM790| 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $79.99 $67.49 at Amazon (save $12.50)
For anyone looking for a cheap, spacious drive with serious performance, here you're getting a genuinely brilliant SSD for the money, and you can see this for yourself with our review of the 4 TB version.

Price check: Newegg $90.75

6. MSI MAG274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $399.99 $339.99 at Amazon (save $60)
4K 144Hz for sensible money is something we've been wanting to see for ages. Now it's happening. Even better, this MSI has an IPS panel for superior colours, viewing angles and response. You'll need a beefy GPU to drive it, of course. 

Price check: Newegg $359.99

7. Team Group MP44L | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,800 MB/s read | 4,400 MB/s write | $139.99 $105.99 at Newegg (save $34)
There's no DRAM to boost sustained performance and the SLC cache isn't especially big, either. But the speed is good enough for most workloads and when 1 TB of storage costs this much, who cares that it's not flash or fancy? Not us, that's for sure.

Price check: Amazon $105.99

8. Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $729.99 at Newegg
If you don't want to get busy with a screwdriver, Ipason has a budget offering with a built-in upgrade over its $489 5600G-sporting PC, 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. The Ryzen 5 5600 might not be the latest and greatest but it's still very capable as a gaming CPU, and that 1 TB SSD gives you a decent amount of space for a few big games and all your files.

9. Lenovo Legion Pro 7 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $2,799 $2,149 at B&H Photo (save $650)
Lenovo make some brilliant gaming laptops, and this Legion Pro 7 is no exception. Featuring the mighty RTX 4080 in combination with Intel's top spec Core i9 mobile CPU, this high-end model should have no trouble tearing through any game you can throw at it. The screen is plenty speedy too with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 32 GB of fast DDR5 is not to be sniffed at.

Price check: Newegg (2 TB SSD model) $2,499

10. Cooler Master TD5 Pro | Core i7 14700KF | RX 7900 XTX| 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg (save $350)
The case might look a bit old-school from the front but it's what's inside that matters. Fortunately, it's all good, with a fast 20-core, 28-thread CPU, AMD's best gaming GPU with 24 GB of VRAM, plenty of fast DDR5 RAM, and a decent-sized SSD (though, you'll soon want to stick a larger drive in). The motherboard supports overclocking and all of the cooling stuff is Cooler Master's own gear, so you'll know it will be up to the job.

Steam Deck (LCD) | 512 GB SSD | $449 at Steam
Okay, the Steam Deck may have had an OLED refresh but the original version is still 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. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it still demands respect.

HP Victus 15 | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 8645HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 8 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $979 $599 at Walmart (save $380)
Let's be upfront about this—8 GB of RAM is not enough in 2024. But when you're talking about a gaming notebook that costs just $600, but with a decent RTX 40-series GPU inside it, I can swallow it. Especially when you can easily upgrade the RAM with just a wee screwdriver in-hand. And 16 GB of fast dual-channel DDR5 is just $50-odd right now. The RTX 4050 is just a 75 W variant, so not the outright fastest, but will still definitely do the job at 1080p, and for this money, that's all you can ask.

HP Omen | RTX 4060 | Core i9 13900HX | 16.1-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399.99 $999.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
HP Omen gaming laptops often crop up on discount, but this one for $1,000 is a bit of a peach. Here you get a full-spec mobile RTX 4060 paired with one of Intel's fastest mobile CPUs, with a decent dose of DDR5 and a 165 Hz screen. Shame it's only a 1080p unit, but the price is very much right for the components on offer here.

Price check: Newegg $1,409

Lenovo Legion 5| RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 16GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,349.99 $1,149.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
With a proper 140 W TGP RTX 4070 handling the graphics duties, this Lenovo lappy should have plenty of gaming horsepower to feed that 165 Hz 1600p screen. The DDR5 here isn't the fastest, but the eight core 16 thread AMD CPU is a decent match for that excellent mobile GPU.

Price check: Newegg $1,409.99

HP Omen Transcend 14| RTX 4060 | Core Ultra 7 155H | 14-inch | 1800p | 165 Hz | 16GB DDR5-7466 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,299.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
Before you double check the figures here and think we've made a mistake putting an RTX 4060 laptop in at this price, there's two things to point out: One, this is a super-portable 14-inch lappy, which is a format we love for gaming on the go. And two, this has a proper 1800p OLED display, which should make everything from games to media look fantastic. That Intel 16-core CPU is not to be sniffed at, either, although the 65 W GPU does hold it back a bit for hi-res gaming. Still, DLSS 3 is a marvel, ey?

Price check: Newegg $1,884.99

Acer Predator Helios| RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,449.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
This Acer might not be the slimmest of models, but it's got some specs that should make you look twice. Alongside a proper 140 W RTX 4070 sits the current fastest Intel mobile CPU, in tandem with a blazing fast 240 Hz IPS display. It's a little chonky, and the branding is less than subtle, but there's a lot of grunt here inside that substantial chassis. It's likely to get loud though, what with a 24-core CPU sitting next to that full-fat GPU.

Price check: Newegg $1,799.99

Gigabyte Aorus | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13650HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,549.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
This Gigabyte has a nicely balanced set of components, what with a mobile Core i7 with six Performance cores and eight Efficient matched with a 140 W RTX 4070 handling the graphics. 32 GB of DDR5 memory is good to see at this price as well, although admittedly it's not the fastest. Still, a well-weighted laptop for the money. 

Acer Predator Helios | RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 18-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,749.99 at Newegg (save $250)
While this is relatively pricey for an RTX 4070 laptop, there's a full package here that's well worth a look if you like your laptops on the larger side. That 18-inch 240 Hz 1600p display is fed by a proper 140 W spec GPU, the CPU is top notch, and there's a full 32 GB loadout of DDR5. It's large and in charge, with an impressive set of components in that substantial frame.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $2,799 $2,149 at B&H Photo (save $650)
Lenovo make some brilliant gaming laptops, and this Legion Pro 7 is no exception. Featuring the mighty RTX 4080 in combination with Intel's top spec Core i9 mobile CPU, this high-end model should have no trouble tearing through any game you can throw at it. The screen is plenty speedy too with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 32 GB of fast DDR5 is not to be sniffed at.

Price check: Newegg (2 TB SSD model) $2,499

NXS gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3600 | 512 GB NVMe SSD | $470 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 new gaming PC on a tight budget. The AMD CPU is a good six-core, 12-thread job, and the 16 GB RAM will run everything you need.

Ipason Gaming PC | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB NVMe SSD | $599 $479 at Walmart (save $120)
This machine's integrated Vega GPU (seated inside the Ryzen 5 5600G APU) is no real replacement for a discrete graphics card, but it's capable of 720p low-settings gaming. And the rest of the build should serve as a great base to upgrade to a full gaming build with a graphics card down the line. This one's also offering a 1 TB SSD, which is unusual but welcome at this price point.

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $729.99 at Newegg
If you don't want to get busy with a screwdriver, Ipason has a budget offering with a built-in upgrade over its $489 5600G-sporting PC, 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. The Ryzen 5 5600 might not be the latest and greatest but it's still very capable as a gaming CPU, and that 1 TB SSD gives you a decent amount of space for a few big games and all your files.

Yeyian Yumi  | Ryzen 5 5600X | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199 $799.99 at Newegg (save $399.01)
The Yumi is a bit of a classic when it comes to gaming PC deals, as it's always there or thereabouts. At the moment this is the cheapest RTX 4060-based PC we've found, and comes with a supporting spec that is absolutely solid, even if it's not the latest and greatest. The combination of DDR4 RAM and a previous-gen Ryzen 5 might not be top-end, but this machine will still deliver great performance for under a grand.

ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 13400F | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $999.99 $849.99 at Newegg (save $150)
This ABS RTX 4060 build is slightly more expensive than the Yeyian one above, but it comes with an extra 32 GB RAM and a better CPU. If you can spare another $50, this build should offer you more longevity and productivity chops. The extra memory should also help in some games as 16 GB doesn't quite cut it for some titles at some settings today. 

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | RTX 4060 Ti | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $949.99 at Newegg
This is the same build as the Ipason one above but comes with an RTX 4060 Ti instead of a Radeon RX 7600. In fact, this is the cheapest decent RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC we can find on offer right now. The RTX 4060 Ti should offer you a substantial increase in gaming performance over the RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600, too.

iBuyPower Scale | Ryzen 7 7700 | RTX 4060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,179.99 $979.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
There is one disappointing aspect of this sub-$1,000 gaming PC, and that's the 600 W power supply isn't going to be sufficient if you want to drop the same amount again on a single GPU. That's it. Everything else about this machine sings to me. The eight-core, 16-thread Zen 4 AMD processor was one of the greats of the previous generation and the RTX 4060 Ti is finally appearing in PCs around the price it always should have been. Add to that a full 32 GB of DDR5 memory and an acceptable 1 TB SSD and we're golden. You even get a keyboard and mouse with it, so all you have to supply are a monitor and games.

Yeyian Tanto gaming PC | Core i5 14400F | RTX 4060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1399.99 $999.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This is another sub-$1,000 RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC, which is a great price for a rig with this entry-level/midrange graphics card. It's a great alternative to the above rig if you'd prefer an Intel rather than AMD build. Compared to the slightly cheaper Ipason build above, this one has faster DDR5 RAM and a newer processor with the Core i5 14400F. Just be aware that the "F" in the name means it lacks integrated graphics, so if your 4060 Ti ever goes kaput, you'll have no video-out.

Yeiyan Tanto | Intel Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599 $1,129.00 at Newegg (save $470)
RTX 4070 machines can vary in price and specification quite significantly, but here you're getting that great 1440p GPU (with even some 4K credentials thanks to DLSS 3), a nice and speedy Core i5 paired with some good DDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. For close to a thousand bucks, that's a really great selection of hardware that makes it a great gaming rig for more like budget prices.

ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399.99 $1,159.99 at Newegg (save $240)
The Core i5 13400F might be on the lower end of Intel's range, but don't be fooled: it's still an excellent gaming chip, and plenty fast. 32 GB of DDR5-6000 is great to see at this low price, alongside the venerable RTX 4070 (original flavor) that still delivers excellent mid-range performance. Cheap this system may be, but it's got all the right components in all the right places. It also comes with your choice of Star Wars Outlaws or Assassin's Creed Shadows to test out that beefy GPU. 

Skytech Shadow | Core i5 14400F | Nvidia RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,279.99 at Newegg (save $620)
This is the cheapest decent RTX 4070 Super build I could find, and I do mean "decent". Its CPU and memory combo is nothing to write home about, but it's more than enough for gaming. It's a tough call between this and the Yeyian build below, though, which has a slightly worse CPU and 16 GB of DDR5 RAM. This one's probably slightly better if you want to do a lot of multitasking or some lite productivity work.

Yeyian Tanto | Intel Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 Super | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,289.99 at Newegg (save $310)
Yeyian has a stellar deal on an RTX 4070 Super machine here. We've seen slightly cheaper versions on sale, but this one at least does have proper DDR5 memory, making the motherboard at least nominally upgradeable to a more modern spec. It does make a bit of an odd combo with the Core i5 here, though for straightforward gaming performance it shouldn't prove any issue and deliver high frame rates.

ABS Orkan Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4070 Super | 32GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg (save $300)
The Ryzen 7 7700X is a powerful gaming chip, and this PC gets you on AMD's AM5 platform for a very reasonable sum. Combined with 32 GB of fast DDR5 and the RTX 4070 Super, which is a decent bit faster than the standard RTX 4070, this machine makes a whole lot of sense as an upper mid-range monster with specs to spare.

Skytech Eclipse Lite | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,679.99 at Newegg
This Skytech build, apart from looking very dashing in its all-white case, is the cheapest all-round solid high-end gaming PC we've found. This is because it combines the stellar RTX 4070 Super with the best gaming CPU on the market and 32 GB of snappy DDR5 memory. It doesn't cheap out on anything really, other than perhaps the meagre 1 TB of storage, but 1 TB should be enough to get you started and you can always expand this down the line.

Skytech King | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1TB SSD | $2,199.99 $1,929.99 at Newegg (save $270)
The 7800X3D is quite simply the best gaming CPU we've tested, although it must be said it still gets beaten out as an all-rounder chip by some of Intel's offerings. Still, if high frame rates are your main concern, this beastly CPU in combination with an RTX 4070 Ti Super and 32 GB of DDR5 should scream through games with ease.

Cooler Master TD5 Pro | Core i7 14700KF | RX 7900 XTX| 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg (save $350)
The case might look a bit old-school from the front but it's what's inside that matters. Fortunately, it's all good, with a fast 20-core, 28-thread CPU, AMD's best gaming GPU with 24 GB of VRAM, plenty of fast DDR5 RAM, and a decent-sized SSD (though, you'll soon want to stick a larger drive in). The motherboard supports overclocking and all of the cooling stuff is Cooler Master's own gear, so you'll know it will be up to the job.

Andromeda Insights Ultra | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4080 Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,149.99 at Newegg
This Andromeda Insights RTX 4080 Super build is everything a prospective gamer might want: the best gaming CPU, the best high-end graphics card besides the RTX 4090, and fast DDR5 RAM. This thing should demolish any game you throw at it. The only downside is its 1 TB space, but that isn't much of a downside and SSDs are easily upgradeable, at any rate.

ABS Eurus Aqua | Core i9 14900KF | Nvidia RTX 4080 Super | 32 GB DDDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,699.99 $2,299.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This ABS RTX 4080 Super build, like the Andromeda Insights one above, is everything a gamer might want. For the extra $150, however, you're getting an Intel Core i9 14900KF for some of the best productivity performance barring the latest high-end 9000-series chips. In other words, while the above build is probably a better choice just for gaming, if content creation or productivity work is a consideration, this ABS rig is probably the one to go for.

Skytech Azure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 2 TB SSD | $3,499.99 $2,999.99 at Newegg (save $500)
This is probably the cheapest RTX 4090 PC I can remember seeing. I mean, 'cheap' here is a relative term. It's still a huge amount of cash to spend on a gaming PC, but it gets you the best gaming CPU and the best graphics card in one powerful package. And that can't be bad, can it. With that, you get 32 GB of DDR5, 2 TB of fast storage, and a hoofing great 1 KW power supply. Oof. The 4080 Super build above is a bit better for pure value but, if you really need that 4090, this is a solid saving. 

ABS Kaze Aqua | Core i9 13900K | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $3,699.99 $2,999.99 at Newegg (save $700)
RTX 4090 machines are still hugely expensive, but we now have three full systems retailing for less than $3K a piece. You might still have to pay a pretty penny, but what you're getting here is the fastest gaming GPU you can currently buy in conjunction with a mega-fast i9 13900K and a healthy dose of DDR5. 2 TB of storage, too, which should give you plenty of room for a load of games and files. Deciding between this one and the Skytech Azure probably comes down to whether you want a CPU purely for gaming or for productivity, too. And whether you mind having to install a microcode update to keep this i9 build stable.

Acer KC242Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 100Hz | VA | FreeSync | $117.99 $89.99 at Amazon (save $28)
Ok, so it's pretty small, and a VA panel. But honestly, for this money and from a well-known and trusted manufacturer, with AMD FreeSync and a 100Hz refresh rate? A pretty good deal if you ask us. This would make an excellent second monitor, or a pretty quick main monitor in a pinch if you're building on a very tight budget.

Price check: Best Buy $89.99

ASUS VZ279QG1R | 27 Inch | 1080p | 1 ms response time | FreeSync | $149.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $60)
Coming in at under $100, this super budget-friendly Asus monitor punches above its weight. With a Full HD Panel, 1 ms response time, and FreeSync to ensure super smooth quality, it's an excellent choice for any rig that needs to save a bit of money. At just a 75Hz refresh rate, this is the biggest spot where its competitors have the advantage but, if you can stomach that, you get a seriously nice screen for the price. 

Acer Nitro KC241Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | VA | FreeSync | $172.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $63)
Why do monitor model names need to be so confusing? It's an eternal mystery. But if you can decode this Acer, you'll find it's a cracking deal. A 165Hz gaming monitor for just $89.99. Yes, it's VA, but at this price point, something's gotta give.

Price check: Newegg $175.99

Acer Nitro | 27-inch | 1080p | 240Hz | VA | | Curved | FreeSync | $191 at Amazon
If you're desperate for a super-high refresh rate on a budget, then this Acer Nitro screen should fit the bill. It's not very bright, rated at just 250 nits, but it's a good size, is a VA panel and sports a full 240Hz refresh rate for a rather tasty price tag.

Acer Nitro ED270U | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | 170 Hz | $169.99 at Amazon
This is one of the best deals on a 1440p gaming monitor we've seen so far. A respectable brand and a respectable spec, although it might be worth holding out for an IPS panel. Still, a good price on a great little screen.

Price check: Newegg $249.99

Gigabyte G27Q | 27-inch | 144Hz | 1440p | IPS | $249.99 $209.99 at Newegg (save $30)
$220 for a proper 1440p high refresh IPS gaming monitor from a decent brand is a great deal. It's also HDR 400 certified, so plenty punchy, has a proper adjustable stand and doesn't look at all cheap. Very appealing all round.

Price check: Walmart $219.99

Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 180Hz | 1440p | 0.5 ms G2G resposne | IPS | $289.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $90)

This Acer monitor is a steal for all you prospective competitive gamers, hitting a high refresh rate and low response time sweet spot (0.5-1 ms gray-to-gray). It's the same price as the Odyssey G5 below but is better for those of you who prefer an IPS panel to a VA.

Price check: Newegg $280.99

Acer Nitro XZ271U X3bmiiphx | 27-inch | 240Hz | 1440p | 1ms G2G response | IPS | $349.99 $279.99 at Newegg (save $70)

OK, these Acer monitor names are a bad joke. But bear with us, because this screen has loads to offer. The main attraction is a 240Hz 1440p panel with 1ms response times. That's pretty much the ideal real-world 16:9 gaming solution. Just take great care with what you're ordering and those model names!

MSI MAG274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $399.99 $339.99 at Amazon (save $60)
4K 144Hz for sensible money is something we've been wanting to see for ages. Now it's happening. Even better, this MSI has an IPS panel for superior colours, viewing angles and response. You'll need a beefy GPU to drive it, of course. 

Price check: Newegg $359.99

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

Price check: Newegg $459.99

AOC Agon PRO AG324UX | 32-inch | IPS | 144Hz | 4K | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $799.99 $449.99 at Amazon (save $350)
A 32-inch IPS 4K high-refresh panel for well under $500 is an awfully rare thing. But that's exactly what this AOC offers. You also get USB-C with 90W power delivery thrown in, plus HDR400 certification and 1ms response times. It's one heck of an overall package for the money.

Price Check: $449.99 at Newegg 

Gigabyte M32UC | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | VA | FreeSync Premium Pro | $629.99 $499.99 at Amazon (save $130)
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 $629.99 | Best Buy $629.99

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | IPS | 144Hz | 4K | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $599.99 $514.99 at Amazon (save $109)
You can pick up a cheaper VA 32-inch 4K screen above, but this is a fully gorgeous IPS panel and is dearer for it. With G-Sync and FreeSync support, you will always net smooth frames on this UltraGear—providing your GPU is up to the task. We're big fans of LG monitors, and this is a good 'un.

Price check: Best Buy $599.99

Gigabyte M32U | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $729.99 $599.99 at B&H (save $130)
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 fair price for a monitor with HDMI 2.1 and a USB hub.

Price check: Newegg $862.65

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen | 55-inch | 4K | Freesync | $2,999.99 $2,599.99 at Amazon (save $400)
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.

Price check: Best Buy $2,999.99 | Walmart $2,999.99

Acer Gaming XV340CK PBMIIPPHZX | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 144Hz | IPS | $299.99 $249.99 at Newegg (save $50)
An older model, but it checks out. The combination of 34-inch ultrawide, 3,440 by 1,440 resolution, 144Hz and an IPS panel is pretty sweet for just $239.99, especially the IPS bit. The catch? Well, it tops at 250 nits, which is adequate but no more. But it's still a very nice deal.

LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 160Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 $279.83 at Amazon (save $120.16)
At $306 this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain. By comparison, Alienware's fancy QD-OLED 34-inch panel is around $800 even on sale. This LG matches its size, resolution, aspect ratio and refresh rate for less than one third of the price, although of course it is a VA panel, not an OLED. It's also not the brightest gaming monitor ever, but it is a very good deal.

Price check: LG $399.99

MSI MAG342CQPV Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 100Hz | VA | $259.99 $209.99 at Amazon (save $50)
This is a great deal on a slightly lower-spec ultrawide. You can expect a full ultrawide resolution, with plenty of vertical pixel space, thanks to that 1440p resolution and 1ms response times for gaming. The only thing is this monitor will max out at 100Hz. That's still plenty quick enough for gaming, and as a way to save some money and still get that proper ultrawide experience, we do like this MSI a lot.

Price check: Newegg $239.99

MSI MAG342CQR Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 144Hz | VA | $299.99 $251.74 at Amazon (save $48.25)
At first glance, this looks like a dead ringer for the MSI ultrawide we already have listed. But this one ups the refresh to 144Hz from 100Hz and the brightness from 250 nits to 300 nits. In both cases, that lifts this screen from slightly skanky to much more acceptable all round. Oh, and it's slightly cheaper. It's still VA, of course, but it's an awful lot of screen for $300.

Price check: Newegg $423

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch VA | 3440 x 1440 | 250 nits |1ms MPRT | $549.99 $369.99 at Best Buy (save $180)
34-inch ultrawide 1440p gaming remains one of our firm favourites. It's a great compromise between lots of detail and decent frame rates. This Samsung panel gives you all that with 3,440 by 1,440 pixels, 165Hz refresh and 1ms response. It's not the brightest at 250 nits. But if you can live with that, it's an awful lot of monitor for the money.

Price check: Amazon $315.78

GIGABYTE M34WQ | 34-inch | 144Hz | IPS | $449.99 $349.99 at Newegg (save $100)
Gigabyte make some of our favorite gaming monitors, and as ultrawides go, this one's a bit of a peach. That IPS panel is plenty fast with a 144Hz refresh rate, and it's got plenty of ports for all sorts of connection possibilities. A 400 nits brightness rating is pretty great for this sort of price, too.

Price check: Amazon $349.99 | Walmart $349.99

Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180Hz | VA | $319.99 $279.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Yes, this is the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx, not the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR Hbmiippx. Totally ridiculous naming, but the V3bmiippx as opposed to Hbmiippx indicates 180Hz as opposed to 100Hz. And that's a lot of Hz on a 34-inch ultrawide for well under $300.

Price check: Newegg $392.99

Alienware 34 AW3423DWF OLED | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165Hz  $899.99 $819 at Amazon (save $80)
This is the lowest price yet for Alienware's segment-defining OLED monitor. Sure, it's still a lot of money and this is now quite an old model. But, in truth, Samsung's QD-OLED panel tech hasn't moved on much since this first-gen model was released. In short, this glossy-panelled beauty is still a scorcher.

Price check:  $899.99 at Dell

Alienware 32 AW3225QF | 32-inch | 4K | OLED | 240Hz | $1,199 $999 at Dell (save $200)
The only 32-inch 4K OLED so far with a curved panel, this Alienware otherwise shares all the QD-OLED goodness, including perfect per-pixel lighting and crazy-low response times. It's just $200 cheaper than ever before.

Price check: Newegg $1,533.99

Samsung 34 inch Odyssey curved monitor | 34-inch | 175Hz | 0.03 ms response time | WQHD | OLED | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Amazon (save $500)
With a 175 Hz refresh rate, this 34-inch curved ultrawide OLED monitor has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and it's buttery smooth, thanks to that impressive 0.03 ms response time. With True Black 400 HDR, the panel looks fantastic, and the built-in Gaming Hub makes for a much snappier gaming experience. 

Price check: Newegg $799.99

Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ | 49-inch | 144Hz | 5120 x 1440 | OLED | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Amazon (save $200)
It's not been around for long but the Aorus CO49DQ already has a decent discount, and it's a lot of monitor for the money as we found in our review. Those rocking the RTX 4090 might be better off with the higher refresh rate of the Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC, but the rest of us can take advantage of this very wide, very pretty looking panel for a bit less.

Price check: Newegg $899.99

LG UltraGear 32GS95UE | 32-inch | WOLED | 275 nits full screen | 240Hz (480Hz 1080p) | 0.03ms | $1,399.99 $1,099.99 at LG (save $300)
There was just one thing obviously wrong with this stunning 32-inch 4K monitor when we reviewed it. The price. At $1,400 it was just so expensive. But now it's been trimmed by fully $300, it's much more competitive. OK, it's still not exactly affordable. But this is the best 32-inch 4K gaming OLED available right now. It's totally stunning. Note that to get the final $100 off, you'll need to use the code "OMSC7PK2OM8038".

Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC OLED | 49-inch | 240Hz | 5120 x 1440 | OLED | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
Samsung's hot new silly-wide OLED monitor has barely even been released, but it's already on sale. At 49 inches and sporting Samsung's QD-OLED tech, it doesn't look bad value next to all those $1,000-plus 34-inch ultrawide OLED, does it? Jeremy was, shall we say rather impressed in his review, and I reckon it looks like it was taken right off the set of a sci-fi film. Beautiful stuff.

Price check: Amazon $1,299.99

MSI MAG 321UPX | 32-inch | 240Hz | QD-OLED | $899.99 at Newegg
With its special launch price of $949, the MSI MAG 321UPX was already by far the cheapest of the new generation of gorgeous high pixel density 4K gaming OLEDs. But you can already get for $50 off. It makes most 27-inch 1440p OLEDs look painfully overpriced. It may be out of stock when you click through, but it's worth checking back for this great deal.

ASRock RX 6600 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 1,792 shaders | 2,491 MHz boost | $189.99 at Newegg
The RX 6600 is a quality 1080p GPU now that its price properly reflects its status. It usually fluctuates between $190 and $200, and even at $200, we're getting a budget graphics card that delivers high frame rates in the latest games at 1080p. PC gaming doesn't have to cost a fortune, you know?

RX 6600 price check:  Walmart $189.99 | Amazon $199.99 | Best Buy $279.99

ASRock Challenger Arc A750 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 3,584 shaders | 2,200 MHz boost | $199.99 $179.99 at Newegg (save $20)
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 one of the most tempting budget GPUs around. It's a bit more power-hungry than AMD's RX 6600 but is a capable 1080p card knocking both RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 out of the value GPU stakes. Be warned, however, that some driver issues do still exist.

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

Sapphire Pulse RX 6650 XT | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,635 MHz boost | $209.99 at Amazon
With the RX 6600 XT stock 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 the same core specs as the RX 6600 XT, but with a slightly higher clock speed boost. We like the newer RX 7600 more, but it also costs a little more.

RX 6650 XT price check: Walmart $229.99 | Best Buy $299.99 | Newegg $219.99

ASRock RX 7600 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,695 MHz boost | $249.99 at Newegg
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, it's quite a bit cheaper than the RX 6700 XT and in some games, it performs nearly as well. It's not the most exciting of graphics cards, though.

RX 7600 price check: Amazon $249.99 | Walmart $254.99 | Best Buy $269.99

ASRock Challenger Arc A770 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 4,096 shaders | 2,150 MHz boost | $269.99 at Newegg
You can score a whole heap of memory here for under $300. Admittedly, the rest of the Intel card isn't quite up to par with the competition from AMD and Nvidia in terms of consistency of performance. But if you need lots of memory for other reasons, this is the way to go.

A770 price check: Amazon $269.99 | Walmart $269.99

Galax RTX 4060 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,565 MHz boost | $299.99 $284.97 at Amazon (save $25.02)
If you must have Ada Lovelace, Nvidia's latest gaming architecture, the cheapest way in is this RTX 4060. 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. Nevertheless, we prefer AMD's RX 7600 or last-gen RX 6700.

RTX 4060 price check: Newegg $292.99 | Walmart $292.99 | Best Buy $294.99

PowerColor RX 6750 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 2,560 shaders | 2,600 MHz boost | $349.99 $279.73 at Amazon (save $70.26)
Coming in at the same price as the plain ol' RX 6700 XT (which happens infrequently), this version comes with higher core and memory clocks. That generally makes for higher frame rates in games, though that does depend on what you're playing. It's worth a look, especially for all that speedy VRAM.

Price check: Best Buy $369.99 | Newegg $309.99

XFX SPEEDSTER RX 6800 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,190 MHz boost | $369.99 $359.99 at Newegg (save $10)
This graphic card was launched over three years ago but it's still very potent, especially if you're after ultra-high fps in 1080p shooter games. It has bags of VRAM on a wide memory bus, backed up with mountains of cache. Makes the 8GB GPUs look miserly in comparison.

RX 6800 price check: Amazon $495.04 | Best Buy $429.99 | Walmart $429.99

PNY Verto RTX 4060 Ti | 8 GB GDDR6 | 4,352 shaders | 2,550 MHz boost | $399.99 $374.99 at Best Buy (save $25)
The RTX 4060 Ti might have had a bit of a rocky reception with that 8GB of VRAM, but we found it performed very well in our review and it makes a very solid mid-range performer, particularly with the ability to take advantage of DLSS 3 and Frame Generation. This is a small twin-fan model that should still run cool and quiet and delivers a lot of gaming performance in a super-efficient fashion.

RTX 4060 Ti price check: Amazon $379.97 | Newegg $379.99 | Walmart $379.99

Powercolor Radeon RX 7700 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,584 MHz boost | $389.97 at Amazon
The Radeon RX 7700 XT might lose out to its bigger brother, but if you're building a system on a budget it still makes a great mid-range card for solid 1440p gaming, as we found in our review of the Sapphire model.

RX 7700 XT price check: Walmart $389.99 | Newegg $389.99

ASRock RX 7800 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,475 MHz boost | $499 $479.99 at Newegg (save $20)
At this price point, the best card used to be the RX 6800 XT but these days we have 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, and admittedly it's not a huge discount, but you're still getting a lotta GPU for the money. 

RX 7800 XT price check: Amazon $479.99 | Walmart $479.99 | Best Buy $484.99

ASRock RX 7900 GRE | 16 GB GDDR6 | 5,120 shaders | 2,290 MHz boost | $549.99 $529.99 at Newegg (save $20)
The RX 7900 XT is one of the more recent releases out of AMD, at least in the global market. It started out as a special edition for the Chinese gaming market, but it was rolled out globally to help the red team compete with the green guys. It's a good deal, too, being big chunks of the RX 7900 XT but with a little bit less of everything, to make a very performant but cheaper GPU.

Price check: Amazon $529.99 | Walmart $529.99 | Best Buy $569.99

Galax RTX 4070 | 12 GB GDDR6X | 5,888 shaders | 2,490 MHz boost | $539.99 $514.99 at Amazon (save $25)
The RTX 4070 is a popular card and can be difficult to find at a discount, but it's important to remember that this price is way cheaper than it was at launch. You're getting nearly RTX 3080 performance but with all those nice RTX 40 features. This MSI model uses the traditional 8-pin PCIe power connector, rather than the new 12VHPWR one, which makes it far easier to install as an upgrade. 

RTX 4070 price check:  Newegg $549.99 | Best Buy $539.99 | Walmart $539.99

Galax RTX 4070 Super | 12 GB GDDR6X | 7,168 shaders | 2,490 MHz boost | $574.99 at Amazon
The RTX 4070 Super is the latest version of Nvidia's mid-range card. Is it worth more than the regular RTX 4070 and the RX 7800 XT? Tricky to answer, so check out the benchmarks in our RTX 4070 Super review to see if it's the right choice for you. One way or another though, this is still the cheapest version we've found to date.

RTX 4070 Super price check:  Newegg $599.99 | Walmart $599.99 | Best Buy $599.99

Sapphire Phantom Gaming RX 7900 XT | 20 GB GDDR6 | 5,376 shaders | 2,675 MHz boost | $679.99 at Amazon
Seeing a bunch of RX 7900 XTs selling for well less than the original MSRP is a welcome sight, and while they might get overshadowed by some of Nvidia's greatest, they deliver a huge amount of performance. What we like about the Sapphire in particular 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: Newegg $679.99| Best Buy $749.99 | Walmart $679.99

MSI RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16 GB GDDR6X | 8,448 shaders | 2,655 MHz boost | $779.99 at Walmart
The RTX 4070 Ti Super might be relatively new to the market, but we're finally seeing discounts on what is a very performant card. This Gigabyte model is as solid as they come with a tri-fan cooler, and with the power of DLSS 3 makes for a mighty addition to any gaming rig.
Use promo code PLBDVA3292 to get the full discount.

RTX 4070 Ti Super price check: | Newegg $789.99 | Best Buy $799.99 | Amazon $784.99

MSI RTX 4080 Super | 16 GB GDDR6 | 10,240 CUDA Cores | 2,565 MHz boost | $958 at Amazon
While Nvidia's replacement for the RTX 4080 is only a little bit faster, the MSRP of the RTX 4080 Super is a fair bit lower at $999. Now, like the RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4070 Ti Super above, we're starting to see decent discounts. This MSI model has a simple tri-fan cooler but runs just as fast and cool as any other model.

RTX 4080 price check: Walmart $959.99 | Best Buy $959.99 | Newegg $1,019

ASRock RX 7900 XTX | 24 GB GDDR6 | 6,144 shaders | 2,615 MHz boost | $899.99 at Amazon
Just like with the RTX 4080, it used to be hard to find AMD's RX 7900 XTX heavily discounted down below its MSRP price. But good deals can now be found and we'll happily take a substantial discount on this high-end GPU. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is stupidly fast and there are plenty of good cooling designs for this card, including this one.

RX 7900 XTX price check: Walmart $899.99| Newegg $899.99 | Best Buy $979.99

Gigabyte RTX 4090 | 24 GB GDDR6X | 16,384 CUDA Cores | 2,595 MHz boost | $1,739.99 at Amazon
RTX 4090 pricing is still silly money, but at least with this card, you're getting it under MSRP. What with all the export ban nonsense, the RTX 4090 was way up over $2,000 for a time. Now it's back down to something vaguely sane. And it's still by far the fastest graphics card on the planet. Or off it, for that matter.

RTX 4090 price check: Best Buy $1,799.99 | Newegg $1,751 | Walmart $1,751

Team Group T-Force Vulkan Z | 512 GB | SATA 6 Gb/s | 530 MB/s read | 370 MB/s write | $30.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for a cheap, small SSD and you don't need NVMe performance, then Team Group's SATA drive is the ideal choice. You're still better off getting a larger 1 or 2 TB drive these days but a 512 GB SSD for a little over $30 is a bargain.

HP FX900 Pro | 512 GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,700 MB/s write | $54.99 $49.49 at Amazon (save $5.50)
It's not flashy, but honestly, do you need anything more than a fast and reliable drive from a good brand at a great price? HP's FX900 Pro certainly fits all those parameters, and with these kinds of speeds on offer, this SSD is no slouch. It has all the specs you might want at this level, including 1 GB of DRAM for heavy workloads.

Price check: Newegg $49.49

XPG Gammix S55 M.2 2230 | 512 GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,700 MB/s writes | $50.99 at Newegg
Buy the cheapest Steam Deck you can find and then slap one of these into it, for a nice boost in storage capacity and performance. It's as basic as they come but in this case, that's a good thing as you're not paying for anything you won't need.

Price check: Walmart $50.99

Team Group MP44L | 1 TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $79.99 $56.99 at Newegg (save $23)
The MP44L is far from being the fastest SSD you can buy but for the money, you really can't complain. The read/write speeds are pretty low compared to others in our curated list, but they're still fast enough for most users and way better than a SATA SSD. If you avoid using it for heavy data transfers, you'll have no problems with it.

Price check: Amazon $59.99

Lexar NM790| 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $79.99 $67.49 at Amazon (save $12.50)
For anyone looking for a cheap, spacious drive with serious performance, here you're getting a genuinely brilliant SSD for the money, and you can see this for yourself with our review of the 4 TB version.

Price check: Newegg $90.75

Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5" | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $104.99 $82.49 at Amazon (save $22.50)
If you don't have enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage, don't worry; you can still install a speedy SSD via a SATA port. The Crucial MX500 is pretty much the best out there, as nothing else offers the same blend of performance and value for money as the MX500. It's also available in 2 TB and 4 TB sizes, with the prices scaling on par with the storage capacity.

Price check: Newegg $82.89

WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $114.99 $89.99 at Amazon (save $25)
This is our favorite SSD for gaming right now. 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 $99.99 

Lexar Play 2230 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,200 MB/s read | 4,700 MB/s write | $109.99 at Amazon
For Steam Deck upgrades, the Lexar Play is our new favorite and you can see why in our full review. It's fast for a 2230 size format, with great sustained performance. It also runs cool, even under a heavy load. The only negative is the fact that 1 TB is the largest capacity available and its price is volatile.

Team Group T-FORCE Z540 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,700 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write | $169.99 $142.99 at Amazon (save $27)
Gen5 SSDs are super fast but also super expensive, but if you really must have the best storage performance, then this T-Force Z540 is the most sensible one to go for. But as we said in our review of the 2 TB version, the extra cost over a Gen4 model isn't really worth it.

Price check: Newegg $142.99

Team Group MP44L | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,800 MB/s read | 4,400 MB/s write | $139.99 $105.99 at Newegg (save $34)
There's no DRAM to boost sustained performance and the SLC cache isn't especially big, either. But the speed is good enough for most workloads and when 1 TB of storage costs this much, who cares that it's not flash or fancy? Not us, that's for sure.

Price check: Amazon $105.99

Lexar NM790 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $134.99 at Amazon
This SSD is a great deal right now and Lexar has put together a superb SSD in the NM790. 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 (4 TB) review for more.

Price check: Newegg $149.99

Team Group MP44S M.2 2230 | 2 TB | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,500 MB/s write | Steam Deck + ROG Ally compatible | $174.99 $139.99 at Amazon (save $35)
This Team Group 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.

Price check: Newegg $139.99

WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $189.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Our favorite SSD for gaming right now encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library, and at this price, we're happy to pay the premium for its high, consistent speed.

Price check: Newegg $149.99 | Best Buy $164.99 

Team Group QX | 4 TB | 2.5" | SATA III 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $212.99 $192.99 at Amazon (save $20)
It's a fair chunk of cash for a slow SSD but if you're looking for lots of storage and don't need a blazing NVMe drive, then this is the cheapest way of putting a 4 TB SSD in your gaming PC. Just don't expect it to sustain full speed under heavy workloads and you'll be fine.

Price check: Newegg $192.99

Team Group MP44 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $259.99 $228.99 at Newegg (save $31)
This Team Group boasts some mighty specs for the money, though it's actually the same hardware as in the Lexar NM790. The sequential read/write speeds are extremely high but it can only sustain them over short bursts. At this price, it's well worth putting up with that limitation.

Silicon Power XS70 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,200 MB/s read | 6,800 MB/s write | $309.99 $259.99 at Amazon (save $50)
High-performance 4TB SSDs are starting to rocket in price but if you absolutely must have one, this is an excellent choice. Mountains of storage, blistering speed: This XS70 has them both, but you'll be paying a pretty penny for it. At least it comes with a decent heatsink to keep temperatures under control.