Best October Prime Day PC gaming deals

1. Dell G15 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | RTX 4060 | 15-inch | 165 Hz | 1080p | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Dell (save $250)
Dell is kinda slaying it around Prime Day this year, both on desktop and with laptops like this here cheapest decent RTX 4060 gaming laptop we've seen so far. My only concern with it is the 512 GB SSD being pretty miserly, otherwise the spec makes for an excellent budget gaming laptop that will absolutely deliver on the 165 Hz 1080p screen it comes with.

2. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 | Ryzen 7 7700 | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 at Newegg
The listing on Newegg is oddly sparse in the specs department, but it is shipping directly from Lenovo, and the main Legion 5 listing on its own site is oddly specs starved, too. Still, the core spec speaks for itself with an excellent eight-core Zen 4 CPU at its heart ably propping up that RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU. You also get a full 32 GB of DDR5 memory, twice that of the Alienware.

3. Dell G16 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 4800 | $1949.99 $1,199.99 at Dell (save $750)
With a blazingly fast 240 Hz 1600p display and Intel's super-powered Core i9 13900HX, this Dell gaming lappy has quite the spec sheet. You get a proper 140 W RTX 4070 as well—although it must be said that it's not the prettiest machine, nor the most compact. Still, it should deliver some proper mobile gaming firepower for a surprisingly small amount of cash. Though you will need to upgrade the single channel memory, but you can pick up a dual-channel 32 GB kit for just $73 right now.

4. Asus TUF A16 | Ryzen 7 7735HS | Radeon RX 7700S | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $699.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
If it wasn't for the 512 GB SSD being a bit small, I would have nothing negative to say about this budget gaming laptop. At just $700 it's a great price for a machine that will generally outperform an RTX 4060-based laptop. But that miserly storage isn't much of an issue as there's a second M.2 slot inside for you to add a second SSD and instantly bump up the game-holding capacity. The Ryzen CPU is an eight-core, 16-thread job, and the Radeon chip may not cope too well with ray traced games, but then neither does an RTX 4060 even with DLSS as a crutch.

5. 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.

6. XFX RX 7800 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,430 MHz boost | $489.99 $429.99 at Newegg (save $60)
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 $449.99 | Walmart $449.99 | Best Buy $449.99

7. ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | $239.99 $156.77 at Newegg (save $83.22)
ASRock's gaming monitors are always so darned cheap—we love them for that. This 1440p panel offers resolution and a rapid refresh rate for a potent PC gaming combo, though the built-in Wi-Fi antenna helps it stand out from the crowd. That's hardly essential, but could come in use for some.

Price check: Amazon $229

8. Lexar NM790| 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $25)
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

9. Corsair TC 100 Relaxed gaming chair | Fabric | Black | Lumbar pillow | 2D armrests | $249.99 $219.99 at Newegg (save $30 with promo code SSFTTDX748)
This is my pick for the best budget gaming chair. It's a comfortable throne on which to snap headshots in Valorant or romance Gale in Baldur's Gate 3. The important bits are: it's comfortable, pretty easy to put together, and surprisingly plush for the money. It's also available in a black leatherette.

Price check: Amazon $219.99 | Corsair $219.99

10. MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | $829.99 $774.12 at Amazon (save $55.87)
What a difference a letter makes... especially when it comes to gaming monitors. The code names given to monitors are often impenetrable, but the difference between this MAG 321UP and the MAG321UPX is the this one has a 165 Hz refresh instead of 240 Hz. That's the only difference between this and more expensive OLED, otherwise you're still getting a gorgeous 4K panel, with response times to die for, and pixel quality, I dunno, to live for? If you're not concerned about the refresh rate difference (and do you have the hardware to hit a matching 240 fps otherwise?) then this is where the smart OLED money is spent.

Price check: Newegg $759.99

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.

Price check: Newegg $694.95

Dell G15 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 4800| 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Dell (save $250)
This is the cheapest we've seen a proper RTX 4060 laptop for a while, with an all round selection of components that makes a lot of sense. It's a shame about the 512 GB SSD, but you can always stick a bigger one in it from our cheap SSD deals page.

Acer Nitro V | Core i7 13620H | RTX 4060 | 15-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
For under $1,000, this Acer features some great components that'll deliver some proper performance for a budget price.  You get a speedy screen, a proper 16 GB RAM, an ten core, 16-thread Intel processor and an RTX 4060, which means you'll be able to boost your frame rates significantly thanks to DLSS 3. Quite the tidy machine for the money, just that ickle SSD the only cause for pause.

MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 16-inch | 144 Hz | 1200p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,144 at Amazon
You're only getting a 1080p screen here, which is a bit of a shame as the rest of the components are all rather excellent. Still, that RTX 4070 will have no problem pushing that 144 Hz panel to its limits in many games at that res, plus the 10 core (six P-core, four Efficient) CPU has some decent DDR5 to play with. It's not perfect, but for this money it's an excellent deal.

Price check: Newegg $1,299

Acer Predator Helios 18 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 13700HX | 18-inch | 165 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 4800 | $1499.99 $1,299.99 at Newegg
We tend to like our gaming laptops on the small side, but this desktop-replacing behemoth is truly excellent value for what you get inside. There's a proper RTX 4070 handling the graphics duties, a nicely performant Core i7 13700HX and some decent DDR5 rounding off a powerful, if rather ginormous, gaming beast.

Price check: Best Buy $1999.99

Dell G16 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 4800 | $1949.99 $1,199.99 at Dell (save $750)
With a blazingly fast 240 Hz 1600p display and Intel's super-powered Core i9 13900HX, this Dell gaming lappy has quite the spec sheet. You get a proper 140 W RTX 4070 as well—although it must be said that it's not the prettiest machine, nor the most compact. Still, it should deliver some proper mobile gaming firepower for a surprisingly small amount of cash

Asus TUF Gaming F17 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 17.3-inch | 240 Hz | 1440p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,699.99 $1,399.99 at Newegg (save $300)
This is a big chonker of a laptop, with a honking great 17-inch 240 Hz display. Combine that with a proper mobile RTX 4070, 16 GB of DDR5 and a 1 TB SSD, and you've got a big lappy with plenty of horsepower and a super speedy screen for a good price. 

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 9 185H | 16-inch | 2000p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,499.99 at Amazon (save $400)
Let's start with a caveat—the chassis here isn't exactly beautiful. But everything else about this laptop is great for the price, including a 140 W RTX 4070, a 16 core (six Performance, eight Efficient) Meteor Lake chip and a 16-inch 2000p LED backlit IPS display. That resolution might be a bit much for the RTX 4070 in demanding games, but there's always DLSS 3 to keep the frame rate smooth. 32 GB of DDR5 is great to see, too.

Price check: Newegg $1599.99

Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,499.99 at B&H Photo (save $300)
Lenovo Legion gaming laptops have been excellent performers for a while now, and this one has specs to impress. The CPU is a 24 core (8 Performance 16 efficient) powerhouse, plus you get a proper 32 GB of RAM to play with. Match that with a 140 W RTX 4070 and a 240 Hz screen and this laptop is virtually flawless for the money. 2 TB of storage would be nice if I was being picky, but 1 TB will do you fine.

Price check: Best Buy $1899.99

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. 

Gigabyte Aorus 17H | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700H | 17.3-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,749 $1,478.79 at Amazon (save $270.21)
This is a big laptop that, for once, hasn't been packed with the most power-hungry and heat producing components, which is refreshing. That Core i7 is easier to keep cool than an i9 and it's a more suitable match for the 140W RTX 4070 alongside, which should have no problem pushing 1440p res gaming to that screen. Speaking of which, that 240 Hz panel is very speedy indeed, especially for this price.

Acer Predator Helios 16 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,839.99 at Best Buy (save $460)
This laptop often pops up on discount, but now it's on clearance at Best Buy for the lowest price we've seen on an RTX 4080 laptop so far. It features a superb IPS 240 Hz screen, a great-looking chassis, and an all important combo of a full-fat mobile RTX 4080 and one of the fastest laptop CPUs, the Core i9 13900HX. The downside is only 16 GB of RAM, but you can upgrade it for cheap.

Price check: Newegg $2,218.99

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $2,799 $2,099 at B&H Photo (save $700)
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) $2,499.99

NXS gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3600 | 512 GB NVMe SSD | $419 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 desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $759 $729.99 at Newegg (save $29.01)
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 | Core i5 12400F | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199.99 $749.99 at Newegg (save $450)
Yeyian's Yumi PCs are a staple on this list because they're so often some of the best cheap gaming PC deals. This one's even cheaper than we've seen a decent RTX 4060 build for a while, though, as the previous Yumi build we highlighted here was $800 on sale. For $50 cheaper, this really is a steal of an entry-level build. Yes, the CPU is a couple of generations old and it only has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, but for $750 we can't complain. 

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.

iBuyPower TraceMesh | Core i7 13700F | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,199.99 $849 at Walmart (save $350.99)
It's hard to find something to dislike about this iBuyPowerBuild for its current discounted price. For sub-$900 you are of course only getting an RTX 4060, but this is a great entry-level GPU and, more importantly, the rest of this build is seriously impressive. A Core i7 Raptor Lake chip and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM is what you'll find in much more expensive builds than this one, so for $849 you're getting a great all-rounder. It should last for quite a while, too, probably requiring only a GPU upgrade down the line rather than a whole system replacement.

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 a sub-$1,000 RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC, which is a great price for a rig with this entry-level/midrange graphics card, and it even comes with speedy DDR5 RAM. 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.

Sytech Blaze4 Mini | Ryzen 7 5700 | RTX 4070 Super | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,299.99 $1,099.99 at Walmart (save $200)
Someone hold the actual boat, because we have here an RTX 4070 Super build for $1,100, which is less than not only most RTX 4070 (non-Super) builds but even many RTX 4060 Ti builds. Yes, it has a CPU that's now two generations old, and yes it only has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and these (especially the latter) are significant sacrifices. But for a 4070 Super build at this price? Come on. I'll take that deal any day. The GPU is the most important component for gaming, after all. I would consider slapping in 32 GB of faster RAM down the line, though.

Yeyian Tanto | Intel Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599 $1,099 at Newegg (save $500)
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. It doesn't have the 4070 Super might of the Skytech build above, but it has a more up-to-date CPU and RAM.

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. 

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.

Skytech Shiva | Core i5 14400F | RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1559.99 $1,349.99 at Newegg (save $210)
This Skytech RTX 4070 Super build is $60 more than the Yeyian one above, but for that extra cost you're getting a slightly better CPU and an extra 16 GB of (admittedly slower) RAM. Plus, you get that lovely white chassis. 

ABS Cyclone 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.

ABS Stratos Aqua | Core i7 14700F | RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,529.99 at Newegg (save $370)
This ABS build hits the sweet spot in high-end price-to-performance. The RTX 4070 Super is a solid graphics card that can handle pretty much anything you throw at it, and it's running alongside some fast RAM and a powerful CPU, here. 32 GB of DDR5-6000 RAM is particularly great at this price point, and the 20-core (8 P-Core) current-gen i7 rounds out the build nicely. A solid all-rounder with a very nice discount.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 | Ryzen 7 7700 | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 at Newegg
We're seeing some fantastic prices for RTX 4070 Ti rigs at the moment. The main difference between this Lenovo build and the Alienware one above, apart from the $100 heavier price tag, is 16 GB extra RAM and a 7700X instead of a 14700F. The Alienware's CPU is better, but both are more than adequate for gaming, and the 16 GB extra RAM in this rig might help for some productivity tasks and some high-end gaming. 

ABS Tempest Aqua Gaming PC | Core i7 14700F | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,749.99 at Newegg (save $250)
This ABS machine, in addition to housing the stellar RTX 4070 Ti Super, has 32 GB of speedy RAM, a high-end CPU, and heaps of RGB. In other words, all the prospective high-end gamer should need. It only has a 1 TB SSD, but that's one of the easiest components to upgrade down the line.

ABS Vortex-X Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4080 Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 at Amazon
$2,000 is about as cheap as you're likely to find an RTX 4080 Super build, and this ABS Vortex-X one doesn't cut any corners. We're talking the high-end (but admittedly previous-gen) Ryzen 7 7700X and 32 GB of fast DDR5 RAM, plus it comes with a 1,000 W power supply, so no worries on that front. This machine should handle just about anything you throw at it, and is the most powerful build for $2,000 we could find.

Cooler Master TD5 Pro | Core i9 14900KF | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $3,299.99 $2,999.99 at Newegg (save $300)
Cooler Master's TD5 Pro line-up gives off some serious old-school vibes, but not in a bad way. Aesthetically it's very "traditional gaming PC", and it crams inside as much horsepower as it can. This is about as powerful of a gaming PC as you can buy right now, featuring the fastest graphics card and the fastest 14th Gen Intel CPU on the market. This is kept cool by a nice Cooler Master AIO cooler, too, so no worries on that front. For $3,000 it's a great flagship buy. Just ensure you install the latest Intel microcode update to prevent any stability issues.

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)
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.

Skytech Azure | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RTX 4090 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 2 TB SSD | $3,699.99 $3,099.99 at Newegg
This is 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 RAM, 2 TB of fast storage, and a hoofing great 1 KW power supply. Oof. If you really need that 4090, this is a solid price for a very extravagant build.

Sparkle Arc A750 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 3,584 shaders | 2,200 MHz boost | $199.99 $179.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The Intel discrete graphics cards have only gotten more relevant since their inauspicious launch. With successive driver releases increasing performance and a significant price drop, the A750 is one of the most tempting budget GPUs. 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 | Newegg $189.99

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 $199.99

XFX RX 6650 XT | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,635 MHz boost | $299.99 $219.99 at Best Buy (save $80)
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 has 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: Amazon $220.14 | Walmart $279.99

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 $249.99 | Best Buy $264.99

ASRock Arc A770 | 16 GB GDDR6 | 4,096 shaders | 2,150 MHz boost | $279.99 at Newegg
You can score a whole heap of memory here for under $300. Admittedly, the rest of the GPU isn't quite on par with the competition from AMD and Nvidia in terms of performance consistency. But if you need lots of memory for other reasons, this is the way to go.

A770 price check: Amazon $299.99 | Walmart $279.99

Galax RTX 4060 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,565 MHz boost | $299.99 $289.97 at Amazon (save $10.03)
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 $299.99 | Walmart $292.99 | Best Buy $294.99

XFX RX 6750 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 2,560 shaders | 2,600 MHz boost | $369.99 $299.99 at Best Buy (save $70)
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: Newegg $304.99 | Amazon $320.60

Galax RTX 4060 Ti | 8 GB GDDR6 | 4,352 shaders | 2,565 MHz boost | $369.99 at Amazon
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: Newegg $379.99 | Walmart $379.99 | Best Buy $374.99

Acer RX 7700 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,590 MHz boost | $444 $379.99 at Walmart (save $64.01)
The Radeon RX 7700 XT might lose out to its bigger brother, the RX 7800 XT, 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: Newegg $379.99 | Amazon $389.99

XFX RX 7800 XT | 16 GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,430 MHz boost | $489.99 $429.99 at Newegg (save $60)
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 $449.99 | Walmart $449.99 | Best Buy $449.99

MSI RTX 4070 | 12 GB GDDR6X | 5,888 shaders | 2,520 MHz boost | $559.99 $509.99 at Newegg (save $50 with rebate card and promo code FTT224DX7442)
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 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. Use promo code FTT224DX7442 and $20 rebate card to get full discount.

RTX 4070 price check:  Amazon $529.99 | Best Buy $549.99 | Walmart $529.99

ASRock RX 7900 GRE | 16 GB GDDR6 | 5,120 shaders | 2,290 MHz boost | $529.99 at Newegg
The RX 7900 GRE 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 $539.99 | Walmart $529.99 | Best Buy $529.99

Galax RTX 4070 Super | 12 GB GDDR6X | 7,168 shaders | 2,490 MHz boost | $579.99 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 $589.99 | Walmart $589.99 | Best Buy $599.99

Sapphire RX 7900 XT | 20 GB GDDR6 | 5,376 shaders | 2,450 MHz boost | $689.99 $624.99 at Newegg (save $65 with promo code FTT224DX7446)
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. Use promo code FTT224DX7446 to get full discount.

RX 7900 XT price check: Amazon $629.97| Best Buy $649.99 | Walmart $629.99

Gigabyte RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16 GB GDDR6X | 8,448 shaders | 2,655 MHz boost | $809.99 $769.99 at Newegg (save $40)
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 model is very solid and comes with a triple fan cooler, and with the power of DLSS 3 makes for a mighty addition to any gaming rig.

RTX 4070 Ti Super price check: Amazon $799.99 | Best Buy $799.99 | Walmart $799.99

Powercolor RX 7900 XTX | 24 GB GDDR6 | 6,144 shaders | 2,525 MHz boost | $899.99 $819.99 at Amazon (save $80)
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 $829.99| Newegg $829.99 | Best Buy $849.99

PNY RTX 4080 Super | 16 GB GDDR6 | 10,240 CUDA Cores | 2,565 MHz boost | $999.99 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 some discounts but nothing major.

RTX 4080 price check: Best Buy $999.99 | Newegg $999.99

Gigabyte RTX 4090 | 24 GB GDDR6X | 16,384 CUDA Cores | 2,535 MHz boost | $1,919.99 $1,799.99 at Newegg (save $120)
RTX 4090 pricing is still silly money, even with this sizeable discount. That said, 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 slightly less bonkers. At least it's still by far the fastest graphics card on the planet. Or off it, for that matter.

RTX 4090 price check: Best Buy $1,902.99 

Acer KC242Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 100 Hz | VA | FreeSync | $129.99 $89.99 at Best Buy (save $40)
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: Amazon $89.99

ASUS VZ279QG1R | 27-inch | 1080p | |75 Hz | 1 ms response time | FreeSync | $109.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $20)
Coming in at just over $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.

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $179.99 $99.77 at Newegg (save $79.22)
ASRock has become a favorite of ours around here over busy shopping periods. These screens always seem to be on offer, and from the one we've used (read our review) they're good value for the money, too. You can't really complain with this 165Hz panel for just under $100.

Acer Nitro KC241Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | VA | FreeSync | $172.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $73)
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 $99.99. Yes, it's VA, but at this price point, something's gotta give.

Price check: Newegg $159.99

Acer Nitro XF243Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 180Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $149.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $40)
If you reckon IPS rather than VA tech is essential for a proper gaming panel, do not despair. This 180Hz Acer monitor rocks IPSm panel tech for a whisker over $100. Sure, it's only 1080p and 24 inches. But if you're looking for maximum speed for minimum money, this is an excellent deal.

Price check: Best Buy $109.99

Acer Nitro | 27-inch | 1080p | 240 Hz | VA | | Curved | FreeSync | $314.99 $159.99 at Amazon (save $155)
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 240 Hz refresh rate for a rather tasty price tag.

Acer KA272U |27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 100 Hz | $199.99 $139.99 at Best Buy (save $60)
If you're on the tightest of budgets, this will get you a decently sized 1440p monitor for a real bargain price. It's even got a higher-than-60 Hz refresh rate. Okay, 100 Hz isn't spectacular, but it is still notably smoother than 60 Hz. It's also not the brightest screen, rated at 250 nits peak, but the compromises will have to come in somewhere. If you want something brighter, the $157 ASRock below is a true winner.

Acer Nitro ED270U | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | 170 Hz | $249.99 $149.99 at Newegg (save $100)
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: Amazon $169.99

ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 165 Hz | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | $239.99 $156.77 at Newegg (save $83.22)
ASRock's gaming monitors are always so darned cheap—we love them for that. This 1440p panel offers resolution and a rapid refresh rate for a potent PC gaming combo, though the built-in Wi-Fi antenna helps it stand out from the crowd. That's hardly essential, but could come in use for some.

Price check: Amazon $229

Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C | 27-inch | 165 Hz | 1440p | VA | $249 $179.99 at Walmart (save $69.01)
This monitor was already a great deal at its previous $216 Amazon price. Now, for $200 at Walmart, it's a steal. Samsung has form when it comes to getting VA panels to achieve good response. Put simply, Samsung VA panels are the quickest.

Price check: Amazon $199.99 | Newegg $219.99

Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 180 Hz | 1440p | 0.5 ms G2G response | IPS | $289.99 $214.99 at Amazon (save $75)
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 $275.99

Acer Nitro XZ271U X3bmiiphx | 27-inch | 240Hz | 1440p | 1ms G2G response | IPS | $349.99 $249.99 at Newegg (save $100)
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!

Price Check: Walmart $249.99  | Amazon $265

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599 $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 $399.99

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 $529.99 | Best Buy $529.99

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | IPS | 144Hz | 4K | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $599.99 $522.87 at Amazon (save $77.12)
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 $549.99 at B&H (save $180)
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 $929.83

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen | 55-inch | 4K | Freesync | $2,999.99 $1,799.99 at Amazon (save $1,200)
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 $1,799.99 | Walmart $1,799.99

Dell S3422DWG | 34-inch | VA | 144 Hz | 3440 x 1440 | $217.87 at Amazon
Once a $500 screen the Dell ultrawide is a classic monitor for deal times, and at this price it's a stunning deal once more. It's a decent VA panel with a peak 400 nits luminance, though despite that DisplayHDR 400 rating I wouldn't call it a HDR screen. It is relatively high refresh, though, with a 144 Hz rating and FreeSync Premium Pro adaptive sync. 

Price check: Dell $299.99

LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 160 Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 $236.99 at Amazon (save $163 with Prime membership)
At its current price, this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain. By comparison, Alienware's fancy QD-OLED 34-inch panel is around $800 even on sale. This LG matches its size, resolution, aspect ratio and refresh rate for less than one-third of the price, although of course, it is a VA panel, not an OLED. It's also not the brightest gaming monitor ever, but it is a very good deal.

Price check: LG $249.99

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

Samsung 34 inch Odyssey curved monitor | 34-inch | 175Hz | 0.03 ms response time | WQHD | OLED | $1,199.99 $617.49 at Amazon (save $582.50)
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

Alienware 34 AW3423DWF | 34-inch | 165Hz | QD-OLED | $899.99 $699.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
Pulling the trigger on a fancy OLED monitor is a big decision, but you won't regret choosing this one. The AW3423DWF (real gem of a name) is one of our favorite monitors at retail, and we considered it a good deal when it was discounted to $850 earlier this year. Now it's at a clean $700; affordable for this caliber of screen. You can read our Alienware QD-OLED review for more.

Price check: Dell $899.99

MSI MAG 341CQP | 34-inch | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | $779.99 $729.99 at Newegg (save $50)
OLED gaming still isn't as affordable as we'd like. But it's getting there. This 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED beast is still a good deal at this price, however. The 175 Hz refresh is a tiny bit pedestrian, but it's plenty fast enough for us and in all other regards, this is the full OLED experience, including 0.03ms response and serious HDR sizzle.

Price check: Amazon $773.99

MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | $829.99 $759.99 at Amazon (save $70)
What a difference a letter makes... especially when it comes to gaming monitors. The code names give to monitors are often impenetrable, but the difference between this MAG 321UP and the MAG321UPX is the this one has a 165 Hz refresh instead of 240 Hz. That's the only difference between this and more expensive OLED, otherwise you're still getting a gorgeous 4K panel, with response times to die for, and pixel quality, I dunno, to live for? If you're not concerned about the refresh rate difference (and do you have the hardware to hit a matching 240 fps otherwise?) then this is where the smart OLED money is spent.

Price check: Newegg $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`

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.

Price check: Amazon $954

Samsung Odyssey G9 | 49-inch | 240Hz | 5120 x 1440 | OLED | $1,799.99 $1,079.99 at Amazon (save $720)
All evidence points to this being a computer monitor, but let's be real: This is a surfboard that can display moving pictures. An extremely nice surfboard, to be sure: You're getting just about every bell and whistle you could want in an ultra-ultrawide monitor at the steepest discount we've seen.

Price check: Samsung $1,079.99

LG C4 Evo OLED | 48-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 144 Hz | OLED | $1,599.99 $996.99 at Amazon (save $603)
Given the $800 to $1,000 most 27-inch 1440p OLED monitors cost, this 48-inch 4K OLED TV for just under $1,200 looks like a bit of a steal. It's a brand new 2024 model, not some ancient, dusty old-new-stock lump and supports up to 144 Hz with a PC over HDMI 2.1, plus G-Sync and FreeSync support. It's one of the smaller OLED TV sets out there, though arguably still a touch too big to use as a pure monitor. But it's a lot of current-gen OLED TV for the money.

Price check: Newegg $1,096.99

Samsung S90D OLED | 55-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 120 Hz | OLED | $1,797.99 $1,297.99 at Amazon (save $500)
We prefer Samsung's QD-OLED panels to LG WOLED tech due to their punchier full-screen performance. So, this latest-gen 2024 Samsung TV would be our pick. It's a little pricier than the LG alternatives, but it's still $500 off list. It supports 144 Hz refresh and hits 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness. Full-screen brightness is a little over 200 nits, which is about as good as large-panel OLED TV tech currently gets.

Price check: Newegg $1,397.99

LG C3 Evo OLED | 65-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 120 Hz | OLED | $1,296.99 at Newegg
Fancy some big-screen gaming fun? How about a huge 65-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,400? It does rather put those 27-inch 1440p  OLED monitors for $1,000 into perspective, huh? This is an LG C3, and thus a 2023 model rather than the very latest C4 generation. But it's hardly ancient and it's good for 120 Hz, which is probably plenty given the full 4K resolution. This is surely too big to be an actual monitor, but if you're looking for something to play games within your living room or share with a console, well, this could be just the ticket.

Price check: Amazon $1,496.99

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 | $49.99 at Newegg
Buy the cheapest Steam Deck you can find and then slap one of these into it for a welcome 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 $49.99

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 $56.99

Lexar NM790 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write | $99.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $25)
For anyone looking for a cheap, spacious drive offering 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

WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $114.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $40)
This is still 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 $120.99 

Nextorage NEM-PAB | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s Read | 6,100 MB/s write | $149.99 $74.99 at Newegg (save $75)
Nextorage may be a relatively new name in the world of NMVe SSDs but don't be fooled by appearances. This drive uses the ubiquitous Phison E18 controller, and the 1 TB version represents excellent price/performance value here. This is the version without a DRAM cache, making it a little less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Check out our review of the NEM-PA for more.

Price check: Amazon $84.99

Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5" | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $104.99 $80.95 at Amazon (save $23.96)
Not enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage? No problem—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 $82.04

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.

Crucial T700 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,700 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write | $151.99 $139.99 at Newegg (save $12)
If you absolutely must have the fastest possible SSD then you need to get a Gen5 model. Crucial's T700 is ridiculously quick, as we found when we tested a preview sample, but the high price and running temperatures spoil the picture somewhat. Probably best to wait for the next round of Gen5 SSDs before taking the plunge.

Price check: Amazon $162.99 (w/ heatsink)

Silicon Power UD90 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,800 MB/s write | $144.97 $98.97 at B&H (save $46)
You might not know Silicon Power from Samsung, but this SSD comes well reviewed by our friends at Tom's Hardware. It offers plenty of speed for a Steam library expansion but with a frightfully low cost per gigabyte of just five cents. That's one of the best I've seen all Prime Day.

Price check: Newegg $98.97

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 $34.00)
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

Nextorage G-LE | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,400 MB/s write | $249.99 $114.99 at Newegg (save $135)
This DRAM-less Nextorage drive still has plenty of pace about it, and if you're just using it as an extra game library SSD to contend with your expanding library, but still need some storage speed, it's a great option. The extra cache can come in handy as a boot drive, increasing responsiveness for smaller write operations, but for games, this more affordable option can be a good way to save some cash on a new build or upgrade.

Price check: Amazon $134.99

Nextorage NEM-PAB | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 $119.99 at Newegg (save $130)
You can expect top performance out of this drive, which is impressive for the price. This is the version without a DRAM cache, making it a little less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Unfortunately, this drive's price is volatile, but it's still one of the better-value 2 TB drives with a heatsink right now.

Price check: Amazon $139.99

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 get tons of storage here on an energy-efficient and great-performing drive for not much cash and often much less cash than the competition. Read our Lexar NM790 (4 TB) review for more.

Price check: Newegg $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 | $136.99 at Amazon
This Team Group drive isn't the fastest compact SSD you can stick in your Steam Deck, but it is one of the cheapest 2TB 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 $136.99

Silicon Power XS70 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,800 MB/s write | $179.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Prices for the XS70 are some of the most variable I've seen for an SSD, so it's perhaps worth waiting 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 this drive's overall performance and value proposition.

Price check: Newegg $230.60

WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $189.99 $139.64 at Amazon (save $50.35)
Our favorite SSD for gaming right now encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library but while it's super fast and reliable, prices are really volatile.

Price check: Newegg $139.99 | Best Buy $120.99 

Team Group QX | 4 TB | 2.5" | SATA III 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $192.99 $188.99 at Newegg (save $4)
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: Amazon $188.99

Silicon Power UD90 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $239.99 $219.99 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 5,000 MB/s and 4,500 MB/s, it's still not what you'd call slow and should be fine for gaming, plus it comes from a reliable brand.

Team Group MP44 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $299.99 $222.99 at Amazon (save $77)
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.

Team Group PD20M | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $99.99 $79.99 at Newegg (save $20)
Not all external SSDs need to be big and bulky. This Team Group PD20M is just 40 g in weight and 8.2 mm thick, making it very portable. It's also MagSafe-compatible so you can attach it to the back of an iPhone and extend its storage, with an appropriate cable. As with all fast external SSDs, you'll need a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) port to get the full speed.

Price check: Amazon $79.99

Adata SE810 | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $89.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $20)
Small, light, and very fast in the right USB port, this little SSD might be all you need for your external storage requirements. While we didn't think it offered a great amount of drop resistance in our review, the SE810 is rated to IP68, so it'll fend off dust and water ingress nicely.

Samsung T7 Shield | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,000 MB/s write | $104.99 at Newegg (save $5 with promo code: FTT224DX7329)
Samsung's external drives have a better recent history than its internal SSDs, so we've no hesitation in recommending the T7 for any professional looking for a large amount of storage that can be safely taken from place to place. They're designed to be rugged and fast, a potent combo. Oh, and they're available in three colors. Don't forget that you'll need to have a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port in your PC to get the best speed.

Price check: Amazon $109.99 

Crucial X9 Pro | 2 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $169.99 $119.99 at Best Buy (save $50)
Crucial is a big name in SSDs, and the Micron-owned brand is offering a small saving on this 2 TB external model. The drive comes in an anodized aluminium shell with a rubberized base and is just 65 x 50 mm big. There's an integrated lanyard hole too, if you want to wear it, which hides a drive activity light.

Price check: Amazon $119.99 | Newegg $119.99

Samsung T7 Shield | 4 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $499.99 $237.49 at Amazon (save $262.50)
You might think this is a lot of money for an external SSD, and you'd be right. But that's not to say it's a bad deal. In fact, it's one of the best deals in this list, at just under $0.06 per gigabyte. You're paying less, for more. Now I sound like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang... "the more you buy, the more you save."

Price check: B&H $249.99 | Newegg $249.99

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | 6 cores, 12 threads | 4.2 GHz max boost | 16 MB L3 cache | 65 W TDP | $159 $86.96 at Amazon (save $72.04)
If you're looking to make a cheap AM4 gaming PC and want to save as much as possible, then the Ryzen 5 5600 is the CPU for you. At less than $90, you're getting an awful lot of processor for your money. The 16 MB of L3 cache is the biggest downside to choosing this instead of the 5600X, which is $129 on Amazon.

Price check: Newegg $125.63

Intel Core i5 13600K | 14 cores, 20 threads | 5.1 GHz max boost | 24 MB L3 cache | 125 W TDP | $329 $218 at Amazon (save $111)
If you read our full review of the Core i5 13600K, you'll see why we rate it as being the best all-around CPU you can buy at the moment. It's almost as fast as Core i9 12900K in gaming and multi-threaded applications but doesn't use anywhere near the same amount of power to do so. Still, it does get a bit on the toasty side, so make sure you use a good CPU cooler.

Price check: Newegg $239

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8 cores, 16 threads | 5.4 GHz max boost | 32 MB L3 cache | 105 W TDP | $278.99 $243.99 at Newegg (save $35)
This CPU is one of the most underrated in AMD's Zen 4 line-up but it's a fantastic all-round processor. It's just as fast as any Ryzen 9 model in gaming but thanks to its 16 threads, it's no slouch in content creation and general processing, either.

Price check: Amazon $244

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 cores, 24 threads | 5.6 GHz max boost | 64 MB L3 cache | 125 W TDP | $499 $439 at Amazon (save $60)
While this chip is the most disappointing of all the new Zen 5 CPUs, the 9900X is still a formidable processor for multithreaded workloads. There are much better, and cheaper, chips for gaming so only consider this if you do a lot of AVX-heavy content creation.

Team Group DDR4-3200 | 16 GB (2x8) | 3,200 MT/s  | CL16 | 1.35 V | $32.99 $28.49 at Amazon (save $4.50)
Budget gaming PC builds are best suited with DDR4, rather than the latest DDR5 RAM kits, and this Oloy set is very affordable. It's as basic as they come but don't let that put you off.

Price check: $33.99 Newegg

Team Group DDR5-6000 | 32 GB (2x16) | 6,000 MT/s  | CL30 | 1.35 V | $106.99 $85.99 at Newegg (save $21)
Fast DDR5 RAM is expensive, right? Well this kit isn't and it's perfect for any AMD AM5 or latest Intel gaming PC. Sure it doesn't have nice RGB lighting but if you can live without that, you'll have no complaints. And if you don't like it in white, then the kit comes in black for the same price.

Price check: Amazon $85.99

Corsair DDR4-3600 | 32 GB (2x16) | 3,600 MT/s  | CL18 | 1.35 V | $124.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $15)
Looking to give your AM4 gaming PC a bit more longevity, performance, and bling? This Corsair DDR4-3600 kit ticks all three boxes. It's not cheap but this is as good as DD4 gets. Don't worry about it being 'AMD optimized'—it'll run fine in Intel systems, too.

Price check: Newegg $109.99

ASRock Z790 PG Lighting/D4| Intel LGA1700 | ATX  | 3x M.2 slots | 8x rear USB ports | $199.99 $149.99 at Newegg (save $50)
Intel's next generation of CPUs, sockets, and motherboards are almost here so that means the last-generation stuff has some pretty nice discounts, like this ASRock board. It's a bit lacking in terms of USB ports on the rear IO panel but everything else is really solid.

Price check: $149.99 Amazon

ASRock B650E PG Riptide | AMD AM5 | ATX  | 3x M.2 slots | 10x rear USB ports | $239.99 $174.99 at Newegg (save $65)
Doing a full system upgrade of your gaming PC can get pretty expensive so this deal goes a long way to making it less stressful for your wallet. While it doesn't have as many ultra-fast M.2 slots and USB ports as other motherboards, there's enough here to build a stable and expandable gaming PC.

Price check: $189.99 Amazon

Corsair TC 100 Relaxed gaming chair | Fabric | Black | Lumbar pillow | 2D armrests | $249.99 $199.99 at Newegg (save $50 with code FTT224DX7248)
This is my pick for the best budget gaming chair. It's a comfortable throne on which to snap headshots in Valorant or romance Gale in Baldur's Gate 3. The important bits are: it's comfortable, pretty easy to put together, and surprisingly plush for the money. It's also available in a black leatherette.

Price check: Amazon $219.99 | Corsair $219.99

AndaSeat Phantom 3 Series | PVC Leather or Fabric | $299.99 at AndaSeat
With a wide base and a simplistic design, the Phantom 3 isn't the most exciting-looking chair around, but it's all about 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.

Razer DeathAdder Essential | Wired | 6,400 DPI, 5 buttons | $29.99 $19.99 at Amazon (save $10)
Yet another DeathAdder option, and this time a super cheap one for those on a strict budget. You're not getting the latest and greatest sensor or features with this mouse, but it's a fantastic price to get your hands on the classic and comfortable DeathAdder design.

Price check: Newegg $22.50

Razer Basilisk V3 | Wired | 26K DPI | 11 buttons | Free-spinning wheel | $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $30)
The Basilisk V3 is essentially Razer's answer to the beloved Logitech G502, styled in a similar ergonomic fashion. It also has an "infinite" (toggle-able) scroll wheel, allowing for super easy scrolling. It's a great ergonomic option, especially at this price.

Price check: Newegg $39.99 (backordered)

Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed | Wireless | 14K DPI | 235-hour battery | 86 - 103 g adjustable | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $20)
This is a fantastic deal for anyone looking to get their hands on the stellar and much-loved DeathAdder design without breaking the bank. Sure, its sensor maxes out at 14K DPI, but most gamers won't need to crank their DPS that high anyway. Plus, it's wireless. At this price, the V2 X HyperSpeed is a perfect choice for those on a tighter budget. 

Price check: Newegg $49.98

Logitech G502 X | Wired | 25,600 DPI | 11 buttons | $79.99 $49.99 at Newegg (save $30)
The G502 X sticks with the G502's staple design, including everything people love about it such as the ergonomic shape and spinny scroll wheel. We reckon it's the best wired gaming mouse on the market right now, and for this price it's worth a look if you're not looking to cut the cord just yet.

Price check: Amazon $72.99 

Logitech G Pro Wireless | Wireless | 25,600 DPI | 80 g | $129.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $60)
The G Pro Wireless was the original Logitech mouse to sport its classic G Pro design, a design that's now touted by the Superlight lineup. It's a wonderful, comfortable, stylish design, and you can now nab it for incredibly cheap with this discount. It's not as light as the Superlights, but it's not too heavy, either, plus it has RGB.

Price check: Newegg $79.99

Razer Viper V2 Pro HyperSpeed Wireless | Wireless | 30K DPI | 90-hour battery | 58 g | $149.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $70)
Razer's Viper line-up has now become a staple for its focus on the competitive edge, especially when it comes to light weight. The V2 Pro HyperSpeed Wireless might have been succeeded by the V3 Pro, but at 58 g it's still a veritable choice for budding esports gamers.

Price check: Newegg $79.99 (out of stock)

Logitech G903 Lightspeed Wireless | Wireless | 25,600 DPI | 140-hour battery | 110 g | $91.79 $90.99 at Newegg (save $0.80)
The Logitech G903 Lightspeed Wireless is the best ambidextrous gaming mouse, so all you left-handed gamers need to look no further than this for your next gaming mouse this (October) Prime Day. Its buttons are completely moveable to the other side of the mouse, making it truly ambidextrous. It's also very comfy to use, so no sacrifices there. The mouse oozes Logitech's staple quality, so lefties no longer have to settle for second-best.

Price check: Amazon $91.99

Logitech G Pro X Superlight | Wireless | 25,600 DPI | 5 buttons | 70 hours battery | Right-handed | $159.99 $91 at Amazon (save $68.99)
Ignore the fact that this model has been around for a while because it's still a great lightweight, wireless gaming mouse. It's been our Jacob F's daily driver for a couple of years, now, and he still swears by it thanks to its respectable specs and dapper, minimalist shell.

Price check: Newegg $119.99

Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | Wireless | 30K DPI | 90-hour battery | 63 g | $149.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Everyone knows the DeathAdder, and for good reason. This familiar shape has guided countless gamers' hands to victory, and the V3 Pro is no exception. It was our previous best pick for the best gaming mouse overall, and the HyperSpeed version only beats it because of its cheaper price tag. But with this discount on the Pro, it's possibly the best option once again.

Price check: Newegg $129.99

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | Wireless | 32,000 DPI | 95-hour battery | 60 g | $159 $135.99 at Amazon (save $23.01)
Now that the Logitech G Pro S Superlight 2 Dex Lightspeed (try saying that three times over) is out, the second edition of the Superlight has started to receive discounts. It might not be the biggest discount ever, but at just shy of $140 it's cracking value. It should come with all the latest DPI and other software updates, and has a faster sensor and redesigned switches compared to the first-gen Superlight. It also comes in a little lighter than the first-gen, proving that Logitech knows how to defend its title as the ruler of ultra-light gaming mice.

Price check: Newegg $139.99

Mountain Everest 60 | Mechanical | 60% | RGB LED backlight | Hot-swappable switches | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The Everest 60 has a fantastic feel under the fingers and can also form the base for all your expandable keyboard desires. A hot-swappable switch base means you can swap out its switches until your heart's content, and it has silicone and foam dampening, great stabilizers, RGB lighting, thick PBT keycaps, and pre-lubed switches. The whole shebang, for those looking to hear that glorious "thock". All for $50. Just remember this is a 60% keyboard, so you don't get many extra keys such as Ins or PgUp/PgDn.

Price check: Newegg $139.99

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed | Mechanical | Wireless | 65% layout | 200-hour battery | $179.99 $92.97 at Amazon (save $87.02)
Razer's really stepped it up in the mechanical keyboard department over the past few years. The V3 Mini HyperSpeed is not only a great-looking keyboard, its yellow switches also feel and sound great. Plus, its 65% form factor is great for saving space.

Mountain Everest Max | Mechanical | Wired | Modular | RGB | Media dock and display keys  hot-swappable switches | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $50)
A truly multi-purpose keyboard, the Mountain Everest Max's modular design means you can have everything the way you want it. The numpad can be attached to either side, the moveable media dock has a handy display, and it has four customizable display keys that can be modified to your heart's desire. Oh, and the excellent switches are hot-swappable too, making this a jack-of-all-trades and a master of many, as we found in our review.

Asus ROG Strix Flare II | Mechanical | Wired | Full-size | RGB | 8 KHz | $179.99 $114.99 at Newegg (save $65)
The ROG Strix Flare II comes with the whole kaboodle. It's certainly not for you space savers, but if you want a full-size gaming keyboard that even comes with dedicated media controls, you can't go far wrong. Its 8 KHz polling rate is super fast for gaming and its switches and dampening foam make for quite a pleasant typing experience.

Price check: Amazon $149.99

Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile | Mechanical | Wireless| Low profile| RGB | $169.99 $129.99 at Newegg (save $40)
The Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is the best low profile gaming keyboard, and we don't hesitate to recommend it at this low price, provided you're looking for a slim board. It has a 60% frame but packs in a 65% layout, meaning you get the arrow keys and some extra keys on the side, too. And while it's a space saver, it doesn't sacrifice on much else, as its ROG RX Low-Profile Optical switches are lovely to type on. It even has per-key RGB. For this discount, it's a steal.

Price check: Amazon $139.99

Logitech G815 LightSync RGB | Mechanical | Wired | Low profile | RGB | $199.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $70)
This is another low profile option like the ROG Falchion above, but this one comes in a little cheaper and comes with more keys. There are plenty of variations to choose from, too. The one linked here is the wired, full-size, linear switch version, but you can go for wireless, TKL, clicky, or tactile switches. Prices vary a little but all should have a good deal on right now. This will be an especially good choice if you already have Logitech gear and want to keep everything in the same ecosystem.

Price check: Newegg $181.62

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed | Mechanical | Wireless | 65% layout | 200-hour battery | $179.99 $91.11 at Amazon (save $88.88)
Razer's really stepped it up in the mechanical keyboard department over the past few years. The V3 Mini HyperSpeed is not only a great-looking keyboard, its yellow switches also feel and sound great. Plus, its 65% form factor is great for saving space.

Corsair HS80 RGB | 20–30,000 Hz | Wireless | 20 hours battery | $149.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $50)
This doesn't list an official price cut right now, but it's cheaper than Amazon has it and is cheaper than its usual retail price. The HS80 churns out some excellent-quality audio and has a stellar microphone to boot. It's a little heavy at 360 g, but its floating headband keeps things nice and comfy. 

Price check: Newegg $99.99

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (Gen1) | 12–28,000 Hz | Wireless | 24 hours battery | $179.99 $129.99 at Newegg (save $50)
This is still the gaming headset I go back to regularly at home. It's comfortable, light, and has a great audio feel, too. And I love that physical volume knob on the left-hand ear cup. The mic isn't great and the 24 hour battery life looks limited against the Cloud Alpha Wireless, both things that were updated in the Gen2 model, but I've never been bothered by the battery life in real life. And at this price, I think I'd take them over the HyperX headset.

Price check: Amazon $179.99

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | 15-21,000 Hz | Wireless | 300 hours battery | $199.99 $129.41 at Amazon (save $70.58)
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is the best wireless gaming headset right now, and it's not just because of the usual quality audio, mic, and comfort (although of course, it has all these things, too, just like the wired version). In addition to all this, however, by some sorcery, the Cloud Alpha Wireless has 300 hours of battery life. Yes, three hundred. That justifies every penny of its full retail price, let alone with this stellar discount.

Price check: Newegg $149

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 10–40,000 Hz | Wired | $249.99 $198.12 at Amazon (save $51.87)
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro comes with the whole kaboodle: 360 audio, top-notch audio quality, supreme comfort despite being heavier than some headsets, and it even comes with a DAC. And while the SteelSeries GG software might not be the most intuitive to use, once you get used to it you have a hell of a lot of control over your audio, thanks to an adjustable parametric EQ and a spatial audio slider.

Price check: Newegg $217.99

Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Wireless | Wireless | 70-hour battery 280 g | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $30)
Part of what makes the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed so great is just how understated it is for a Razer product. Sleek, stylish, and comfortable, it also offers plenty of sound out of its 50 mm drivers. 

Meta Quest 3 | VR Headset | 512 GB | $649.99 $499.99 at Amazon (save $70)
The Meta Quest 3 is everything we wanted in a Quest 2 upgrade (see our review): more power, better resolution, and increased comfort. Even without a big discount it's still seriously cheaper than an Apple Vision Pro, right?

Steam Deck (LCD) | 256 GB SSD | $399 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.

Lenovo Legion Go | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | 8.8-inch LCD | 1600p | 512 GB SSD | $699.99 $549 at Amazon (save $150.99)
What do you get if you cross an Asus ROG Ally with a Nintendo Switch? The Lenovo Legion Go, that's what. It's a big old affair, thanks to the massive screen, but you can detach the controllers, put it into a 'docked' mode, and sit back for gaming. Tis a lovely bit of kit.

Legion Go price check: Newegg $549

Asus ROG Ally | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | 7-inch LCD | 1080p | 512 GB SSD | $649.99 $549.99 at Best Buy (save $100)
The original ROG Ally has been superseded by the Ally X but it's still a great handheld gaming PC. The screen is lovely and the little Z1 Extreme chip is surprisingly powerful. The biggest downside to the Ally is the fairly short battery life (which was resolved in the Ally X).

ROG Ally price check: Newegg $599.99