Presidents' Day PC gaming deals 2024: the best bargains available today

1. Lexar NM790| 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $78.99 at Amazon
One of our absolute favorite SSDs this, and while it might not technically be on discount it's still a fantastic price for everything you're getting here. Check out our review of the 4TB model for more, but the cliff notes are that its fast, efficient, and pretty much everything you could want from a good Gen 4 NVMe drive, for less.

2. Lexar NM790 | 2TB | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $148.99 at Amazon
Ok, we know, not at a discount, and a fair bit pricier than it was last year as SSD prices spike. But this SSD is still a good deal, as Lexar has put together a superb drive in the NM790 and SSD prices are likely to only continue to go up from this point forward. Thanks to high layer NAND and a low-power controller, you can get tons of storage here on an energy-efficient and great performing drive for not much cash. Often much less cash than the competition, even. Read our Lexar NM790 (4TB) review for more.

3. MSI Ventus RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB GDDR6 | 4352 shaders | 2,535MHz boost | $399.99 $374.99 at Newegg (save $15)
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 super-efficient fashion.

RTX 4060 Ti price check: Amazon $384.99 | Best Buy $399.99 | Walmart $384.99

4. Acer Nitro XV320QU | 31.5-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $349.99 $229.99 at Newegg (save $120)
If you're chasing high frame rates and still want some degree of high fidelity, this 1440p panel is for you. It's rocking a 165Hz refresh rate with AMD's FreeSync supported to keep everything silky smooth. It's big, too, though 31.5-inch is pushing the 1440p resolution on pixel-per-inch.

Price check: Amazon $269.99

5. ABS Eurus Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4080 Super | 32GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $2,399 $2,099 at Newegg (save $300)
Well well, what do we have here? The super quick Ryzen 7 7700X in combination with 32GB of DDR5 6000, a 1TB SSD, and the brand spanking new and truly mighty RTX 4080 Super? Yep, those are specs that bring most machines to their knees, and near the magic $2,000 marker to boot. This is a huge amount of gaming performance for the money, and a tough one to beat.

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

7. Alienware Aurora R15 | RTX 4070 Ti | Ryzen 7 7700X | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | $1,899.97 $1,479.99 at Amazon (save $419.98)
We have a saying around here, don't buy an Alienware gaming PC at full price. There's almost always a good deal on an Alienware gaming PC, such as this one right here. An RTX 4070 Ti for this price with a well-rounded spec to go with it. It is a shame that Dell often uses proprietary parts in its machines, which makes upgrading or replacing a hassle, but as a pick-up and go PC it's a good price.

8. Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | Nvidia RTX 4080 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240Hz | 32GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $2,749 $2,099 at B&H Photo (save $650)
This is a great discount on the best RTX 4080 laptop I've tested. It's a fantastic notebook, offering performance that can often match and sometimes beat an RTX 4090-based system (see our review). There's a high-performance CPU to back it up, a decent, bright 1600p screen, and a fair amount of storage. All with a discount.

Price check: Lenovo $2,564.99 | Amazon $2,498

9. Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599.99 $469.99 at Amazon (save $130)
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 $469.99 | Bessst Buy $469.99

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

Price check: Newegg $969.99

Dell G15 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 15-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | $1,149.99 $899.99 at Amazon (save $250)
Here's a budget laptop delivering a very pleasant all-round spec for gaming. The GPU is none other than the RTX 4060, and it's sitting alongside AMD's fantastic Ryzen 7 7840U, the same chip powering many handheld gaming PCs. The RAM is a decent 16GB, too. The only downside is the 512GB SSD, but you could upgrade that if you so pleased.

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

Price check: Newegg $969.99

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 165Hz | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | $1,287.99 at Newegg
RTX 4070 laptops can get pretty pricey when well-specced, but here comes the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to deliver excellent gaming performance at a reasonable price. The only real downside here is that 512GB SSD, but it's an easy upgrade to make and the only fly in the ointment for a lappy that otherwise has specs to spare. That Intel chip is genuinely quick, and the 1600p 165Hz screen should make the most of that RTX 4070.

Asus TUF A17 | Nvidia RTX 4070 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | 17.3-inch | 144Hz | 1080p | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,349.99 at Newegg (save $450)
If you're after a large-screen laptop for school with a little Triple-A gaming on the side, the TUF A17 will certainly deliver. It's only a 1080p panel, which is a bit of a shame, but its RTX 4070 will run pretty much everything at that resolution with the settings cranked up. It also has an 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen CPU that sports the 780M integrated graphics. That's the same as in all the latest handhelds so it can give decent gaming performance on the go and should offer more gaming battery life than running on the RTX 4070 when away from a plug socket.

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

Price check: B&H Photo $1,499.99

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

Razer Blade 14 | RTX 3080 Ti | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | 14-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | 16GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $3,499.99 $1,799.99 at Razer (save $1,700)
This is last year's model with the bigger chin and RTX 30 graphics. But the latest Razer 14 with an RTX 4060, which is comfortably slower than the RTX 3080 Ti in this model, goes for $2,399. So, if you're looking for Razer's smallest gaming laptop at a good price, this deal is definitely worth considering.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | Nvidia RTX 4080 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240Hz | 32GB DDR5-5600 | 1TB NVMe SSD | $2,749 $2,099 at B&H Photo (save $650)
This is a great discount on the best RTX 4080 laptop I've tested. It's a fantastic notebook, offering performance that can often match and sometimes beat an RTX 4090-based system (see our review). There's a high-performance CPU to back it up, a decent, bright 1600p screen, and a fair amount of storage. All with a discount.

Price check: Lenovo $2,564.99 | Amazon $2,449.95

NXS gaming desktop | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 16GB DDR4-3600 | 512GB NVMe SSD | $439 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 16GB RAM will run everything you need.

Yeyian Yumi | RTX 4060 | Core i5 12400F | 1TB SSD | 16GB DDR4-3200 | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This is an supremely low price for an RTX 4060 gaming PC, and the rest of the spec isn't half bad either. The Intel CPU is a couple of generations old now, but it's a decent gaming chip. While the memory and storage and pretty decent for such a cheap PC. 1TB isn't at all bad to see for this price.

Ipason gaming desktop | Ryzen 5 5600 | Radeon RX 7600 | 16GB DDR4-3200 | 1TB SSD | $1,399 $849 at Newegg (save $550)
If you don't want to get busy with a screwdriver, Ipason has another budget offering with a built-in upgrade over its $499 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.

ABS Stratos Aqua | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4070 | 32GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $1,399 $1,199 at Newegg (save $200)
The RTX 4070 makes a great 1440p gaming GPU, especially with DLSS 3 and all the benefits Frame Generation can bring, and here it's paired with a solid i5 13400F and 32GB of high speed DDR5. A lot of prebuilt machines at this price skimp on the RAM and the SSD, but you also get a 1TB NVMe drive for storage, making this a superb all round package for a mid-range gaming rig at a very reasonable price.

Alienware Aurora R15 | RTX 4070 Ti | Ryzen 7 7700X | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | $1,899.97 $1,479.99 at Amazon (save $419.98)
We have a saying around here, don't buy an Alienware gaming PC at full price. There's almost always a good deal on an Alienware gaming PC, such as this one right here. An RTX 4070 Ti for this price with a well-rounded spec to go with it. It is a shame that Dell often uses proprietary parts in its machines, which makes upgrading or replacing a hassle, but as a pick-up and go PC it's a good price.

Alienware Aurora R15 | RTX 4070 Ti | Core i7 13700F | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD | $1,899.97 $1,499.99 at Amazon (save $399.98)
While I do prefer the cheaper AMD build above, this PC does include a very strong Intel processor. The 13700F will make easy work of productivity and editing tasks, while the RTX 4070 Ti will be a beast for gaming. The PC does use some proprietary parts which can be a pain, and the 512GB SSD is a weakness, but it's still a great price on a PC with a speedy GPU.

Skytech Siege | RTX 4070 Ti | Core i5 12600K | 1TB SSD | 16GB DDR5 | $2,199.99 $1,599.99 at Newegg (save $600)
The RTX 4070 Ti can be an expensive GPU in its own right, but here you can get one paired with a very quick Core i5 and a 1TB SSD for reasonable money. The 16GB of RAM is maybe a little stingy, but its an easy upgrade to turn it into 32GB and leave you with a very capable machine with a truly great gaming GPU.

Zotac Gaming MEK Hero G3 | Ryzen 5 7600 | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD | $1,799.99 at Newegg
The RTX 4070 Ti Super is one of the most interesting of the refreshed Ada graphics cards recently launched by Nvidia for the simple fact that it's the only one that uses a completely new GPU. It now sports the same chip as that in the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 Super, with more memory than the standard RTX 4070 Ti and a wider memory bus. It's only about 10-15% quicker than the old card, but that does close the gap on the RTX 4080 quite a bit for the same money. You might be a bit down on the low-end Ryzen 5 chip paired with it, but it's a proper Zen 4 CPU, with six cores and 12 threads, and it's more than capable of powering this GPU.

Skytech Chronos | Core i7 12700F | RX 7900 XTX | 1TB NVMe SSD | 16GB DDR4 RAM | $2,199.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg (save $150)
While this is has a two-gen-old Intel CPU here, that's AMD's most powerful gaming GPU matched with it. It may not be a consistent RTX 4080 competitor, but it'll get the job done at 4K. The RAM should really be DDR5 when you're spending near 2 grand though, but regardless it'll still carve through the latest games with ease.

ABS Eurus Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4080 Super | 32GB DDR5-6000 | 1TB SSD | $2,399 $2,099 at Newegg (save $300)
Well well, what do we have here? The super quick Ryzen 7 7700X in combination with 32GB of DDR5 6000, a 1TB SSD, and the brand spanking new and truly mighty RTX 4080 Super? Yep, those are specs that bring most machines to their knees, and near the magic $2,000 marker to boot. This is a huge amount of gaming performance for the money, and a tough one to beat.

Alienware Aurora R16 | Intel Core i9 13900F | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5-5600 |$2,199.99 at Dell
Alienware has ditched its iconic rounded look and is going for a more, well, Dell approach to its gaming PCs. They're black rectangles in the classic Dell style, but this system still comes in at a decent price, with some good components backing up that RTX 4080 GPU. It's not as cheap as the original RTX 4080 Alienware we had on this page, but that sold out. This one does come with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM capacity, and makes for a very tempting gaming machine.

Yeyian Yari | Core i7 14700KF | RTX 4080 | 32GB DDR5-5600 | 2TB SSD | $2,999 $2,399 at Newegg (save $600)
Once you're into the serious money sector, you'd expect a lot of PC for your dollars, and that's exactly what you're getting here. This is great spec for gaming, with a CPU and motherboard that both support overclocking, a super fast RTX 4080, plus bags of RAM and storage. RTX 4080 PCs are still on the high end in terms of price, but with this you get a decent discount and some components you can be truly proud of.

Ipason  | Ryzen 9 7900X | RX 7900 XTX| 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5 5600 | $3,599 $2,599.99 at Newegg (save $999.01)
Some of the very top AMD components make this big red machine a bit of a bruiser, what with a powerful Ryzen 9 7900X in combination with the mighty RX 7900 XTX. It might not be as fast as the legendary RTX 4090, but make no mistake, this card and indeed entire system is very capable when it comes to delivering the gaming goods. The 'original' pricing feels a tad steep, but that doesn't detract from the genuinely good price today.

ABS Tempest Aqua | Core i9 13900KF | RTX 4090 | 2TB SSD | 32GB DDR5-6000 | $3,999 $3,199 at Newegg (save $800)
If you're looking for a prebuilt with absolute top flight performance, you'd struggle to do any better than this. A Core i9 13900KF, 32GB of screaming-fast DDR5 6000 and that all important RTX 4090 means this machine will deliver exceptional performance in absolutely anything you can throw at it, from multimedia crunching to playing the latest games at superb image quality and butter-smooth frame rates. 2TB of NVMe storage rounds out a PC that'll quite simply outperform 99% of the competition.

Homall Gaming Chair | USB Lumbar massage | Foot rest | 135-degree recline $104.99 at Newegg (save $10)
A bucket-style gaming chair with USB-powered massage with a vibrate function, lumbar support and a footrest, not to mention a wide range of height adjustability from the main gas cylinder, and all for just over $100? Sign us up!

Price check: Amazon $108.99

GTPLAYER Gaming Chair | Pocket springs | Foot rest | 140-degree recline $189 $149 at Amazon (save $40)
After something a bit more plush and comfy than your average racing-bucket gaming chair? Then get a load of the GTPLAYER Gaming Chair with its pocket springs and claimed sofa-like comfort. Add in foot and arm rests, plus 140-degree recline, and you could happy drop off in between tiring gaming sessions.

Price check: Walmart $189.99

Dowinx Gaming Chair  | lumbar support | Foot rest | 180-degree recline $199.99 $149.99 at Newegg (save $10)
Feeling positively horizontal? Then get a load of the Dowinx Gaming Chair and its fully 180-degree backrest recline. Available in a range of colors, it's actually this black and blue version that's cheapest of all, with some colors priced up above $200.

Price check: Amazon $179.99

GABRYLLY Ergonomic Mesh Chair | lumbar support | breathable mesh | adjustable headrest $329.50 $269.50 at Amazon (save $60)
This looks like a cut-price version of the $500-plus Neuechair from our best  gaming chairs list. It has the same mesh material and a similar highly-engineered vibe. It'll look about 97-times classier than your average gaming chair, too, and has fully ergonomic design. Quite the steal for just over $200.

Price check: Newegg $344

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: Newegg $180.99

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $179.99 $119.99 at Newegg (save $60)
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 over $100.

Gigabyte GF27F | 27-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $209.99 $149.99 at Newegg (save $40)
It's not the fastest 1080p monitor out there nor is it the most stylish, but for the money, you're getting a fantastic budget gaming monitor. 165Hz variable refresh rate, 130% sRGB color gamut, and multiple input options sweeten the deal very nicely.

Price check: Amazon $149.99

Acer Nitro | 27-inch | 1080p | 240Hz | VA | | Curved | FreeSync | $219.99 $159.99 at Amazon (save $60)
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.

Price check: Newegg $159.99

Acer Nitro ED270U | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | 170Hz | $249.99 $169.99 at Newegg (save $80)
This is the best deal on a 1440p gaming monitor we've seen so far. A respectable brand and a respectable spec, this is right in the sweet spot for PC gaming. And for price, in fact.

Price check: Amazon $169.99 (out of stock)

ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | $239.99 $179.99 at Newegg (save $60)
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 (out of stock)

Gigabyte GS27QC | 27-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | VA | $229.99 $189.99 at Amazon (save $30)
Less than $200 for a decent 1440p 170Hz monitor from a proper brand like Gigabyte? What's not to like? Some would argue the VA panel, but it is rated at 1ms, albeit MPRT not GtG. The 250 nits brightness is modest, too, and the stand isn't height adjustable. Still, the panel sports 4,000:1 static contrast, which is excellent.

Price check: Newegg $189.99

Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | $249.99 $209.99 at Newegg (save $40)
For the budget-conscious gamer, Asus makes a mean gaming monitor. This screen may be on the cheaper side, even costing less than some 1080p panels, yet it delivers 1440p res gaming with a 170Hz refresh rate (overclocked). Not too shabby.

Price check: Amazon $309

Gigabyte G27Q | 27-inch | 1440p | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $229.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $20)
If you ditch the curved panel, you can pick up an IPS screen from Gigabyte for not much more than its VA counterpart. We're fans of the straightforward, feature full gaming monitors Gigabyte makes, and this one looks to be no different. 

Price check: Newegg £229.99

Acer Nitro XV320QU | 31.5-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync Premium | $349.99 $229.99 at Newegg (save $120)
If you're chasing high frame rates and still want some degree of high fidelity, this 1440p panel is for you. It's rocking a 165Hz refresh rate with AMD's FreeSync supported to keep everything silky smooth. It's big, too, though 31.5-inch is pushing the 1440p resolution on pixel-per-inch.

Price check: Amazon $269.99

Acer Nitro XZ323QU | 31.5-inch | 1440p | 240Hz | VA panel | 1000R curve | $449.99 $299.99 at Newegg (save $150)
There's nothing quite like a massive, curved monitor for the ultimate in gaming immersion, but they're usually mega expensive. Not this Acer model and you're getting an awful lot of monitor for very little money. Curved screens aren't to everyone's taste, though, and it won't have quite the same color reproduction as an IPS panel.

Price check: Best Buy $299.99 | Walmart $299.99

Acer Predator XB273U | 27-inch | 270Hz | 1440p |IPS| $699.99 $449.99 at Newegg (save $250)
Yes, this is a lot of money to spend on a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor so why would you want to spend over a hundred dollars more on this one? The answer is that massive 270Hz variable refresh rate and if competitive shooters are your game of choice, then this might be what you're looking for. You'll only be able to get the full 270Hz with a good DisplayPort cable though, as the HDMI ports are limited to 144Hz.

LG UltraGear OLED | 27-inch | 1440p | 240Hz | G-Sync Compatible | $999.99 $717.50 at Amazon (save $203)
Err, how much for a 1440p panel?! Stick an OLED panel on anything and you can charge extra for it, though it actually makes sense to use an OLED panel for your primary gaming monitor. They make for seriously gorgeous screens. Admittedly this one is a little dim overall (read more in our LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B review) but it's still absolutely stunning in a shady spot.

Price check: Best Buy $799.99 | Newegg $799.99

MSI G321CU | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | VA | $429.99 $379.99 at Amazon (save $50)
Sub $500 4K 32-inch high refresh monitors have remained frustratingly rare. But here's one at Amazon from MSI for under $450! Arguably, 4K makes more sense in the larger 32-inch format than, say, 27 inches. Inevitably, this is a VA not IPS model. But it's still rated at 1ms so the response should be at least reasonable. 

Price check: Newegg $429.99

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599.99 $469.99 at Amazon (save $130)
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 $469.99 | Best Buy $469.99

Gigabyte M32UC | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | VA | FreeSync Premium Pro | $629.99 $549.99 at Amazon (save $80)
Here's our pick for the best budget 4K gaming monitor, but now it's even cheaper. That's a deal we can't pass up. It's a gloriously simple panel with a no-frills look paired with a speedy refresh of up to 144Hz and a handy USB hub. Our Jacob uses this panel daily, and he's had no complaints with it so far.

Price check: Newegg $549.99 | Best Buy $549.99

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | IPS | 144Hz | 4K | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $799.99 $599.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
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.

Price check: Amazon $599.99

Gigabyte M32U | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $729.99 $629.99 at B&H (save $100)
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 $629.99

MSI MAG342CQPV Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 100Hz | VA | $359.99 $259.99 at Amazon (save $100)
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 $285.20

ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R3A | 34-inch | 165Hz | VA | $459.99 $361.99 at Newegg (save $70)
High refresh 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitors are arguably the sweet spot in terms of size, resolution and ergonomics. So, it's great to see one with decent specs for a reasonable price. As we discovered in our review, this ASRock is a very nice overall monitor for the money.

Price check: Walmart $371.99

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch VA | 3440 x 1440 | 250 nits |1ms MPRT | $549.99 $370 at Amazon (save $179.99)
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: Best Buy $399.99

LG Evo C3 | 42-inch | OLED | 100Hz | $896 at Newegg
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to PC gaming displays, as opposed to TVs. So, this 42-inch LG OLED is quite the deal for under $900. It's got the full suite of gaming-optimized options including FreeSync and G-Sync support and it makes most OLED monitors look like a rip off, especially 1440p 27 inchers for the same price.

LG Evo C3 | 48-inch | OLED | 100Hz | $1,196 $996 at Newegg (save $200)
$100 for an extra six inches. That's gotta be a good deal, right? The C3 Evo has certainly been optimised for gaming with full G-Sync and Freesync support. It's not the highest refresh at 100Hz, but it's still a huge amount of high performance OLED panel for the money.

Samsung S90C QN55S90CAFXZA | 55-inch | QD-OLED | 144Hz | $1,349 at Amazon
We tend to prefer Samsung's QD-OLED panel tech to the LG alternative. It's that bit better for full-screen brightness, which matters more for the PC than it does for simply watching video. If you agree, then you'll like this 55-inch Samsung model for only slightly more than the equivalent LG C3.

Price check: Newegg $1,362

Samsung S90C QN65S90C | 65-inch | QD-OLED | 144Hz | $1,997 $1,597 at Amazon (save $400)
This is a big old TV for just under $1,600. It's also a QD-OLED panel, which bodes well for full screen brightness and sports 144Hz refresh. Nice. At 65 inches, it's probably too humungous to use as a conventional PC monitor. But if you want something big at a good price but without compromising on image quality, now's your chance.

Price check: Newegg $1,597

ASRock RX 6600 | 8GB | 1,792 shaders | 2,491MHz | $219.99 $199.99 at Newegg (save $20)
The RX 6600 is a quality 1080p GPU now that its price properly reflects it status. At the sub-$200 point, we're getting a budget graphics card that delivers high frame rates in the latest games at top 1080p graphics presets. PC gaming doesn't have to cost a fortune, you know?

RX 6600 price check:  Walmart $209.99 | Amazon $209.95 | Best Buy $219.99

Sparkle Arc A750 Orc Edition | 8GB | 3,584 shaders | 2,200MHz boost| $209.99 at Amazon
The Intel discrete graphics cards have only gotten more relevant since their inauspicious launch. With successive driver releases increasing performance and now a significant price drop, the A750 is now one of the most tempting budget GPUs around. It's a bit more power hungry than AMD's RX 6600 but is a super capable 1080p card knocking both RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 out of the value GPU stakes.

Arc A750 price check: Newegg $209.99 | Walmart $209.99

PowerColor RX 6650 XT| 8GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,635MHz boost | $249.99 $229.99 at Amazon (save $20)
With stock of the RX 6600 XT starting to dwindle it seems like the faster RX 6650 XT is taking its place as one of the best budget GPUs around. It's an 8GB GPU, with effectively the same core specs as the RX 6600 XT, but with a little higher clock speed boost. 

RX 6650 XT price check: Newegg $254.99 | Walmart $259.99 | Best Buy $249.99

XFX RX 7600 | 8GB | 2,048 shaders | 2,755MHz | $261.74 at Amazon
As the budget baby of the RDNA 3 family, the RX 7600 faces a lot of competition. Not just from Intel and Nvidia, but from AMD's previous generation of cards too. At this price, though, its quite a bit cheaper than the RX 6700 XT and in some games, it performs nearly as well. Not the most exciting of graphics cards, though.

RX 7600 price check: Walmart $269.99 | Best Buy $279.99 | Newegg $279.99

MSI RTX 4060 | 8GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,490MHz | $294.50 at Walmart
There are no real discounts at the moment but that's the norm for Nvidia's baby Ada Lovelace GPU. It is faster than the RTX 3060 but the price suggests it should have been better. You do get the full DLSS 3.5 suite, though, and it's pretty decent at encoding video for streaming. You can cheaper RTX 4060 cards that this one but they're clocked a lot slower, so best to avoid them.

RTX 4060 price check: Best Buy $299.99| Newegg $294.76 | Amazon $299.99

ASRock Radeon RX 6700 XT | 12GB GDDR6 | 2560 shaders | 2,581MHz boost | $339.99 at Amazon
The RX 6700 XT is still one of our favorite mid-range gaming GPUs. This version comes with a solid, dual-fan cooler and a decent price tag, though we'd still like to see it come down in price more. Stock is in short supply, though, so that's not going to happen any time soon.

MSI Ventus RTX 4060 Ti | 8GB GDDR6 | 4352 shaders | 2,535MHz boost | $399.99 $374.99 at Newegg (save $15)
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 super-efficient fashion.

RTX 4060 Ti price check: Amazon $384.99 | Best Buy $399.99 | Walmart $384.99

XFX SPEEDSTER RX 6800 | 16GB GDDR6 | 3840 shaders | 2,190MHz boost | $399.99 at Amazon
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 RTX 4060 Ti and RX 7700 XT look miserly in comparison.

RX 6800 price check: Newegg $409.99 | Amazon $410.66 | Best Buy $429.99

XFX Speedster RX 7700 XT | 12GB GDDR6 | 3072 shaders | 2,590MHz boost | $429.99 at Newegg
The Radeon RX 7700XT 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. This one's also a nice solid triple fan design, so should run cool and quiet.

RX 7700 XT price check: Amazon $449.99 | Walmart $449.99 | Best Buy $459.99

Sapphire RX 7800 XT| 16GB GDDR6 | 3,840 shaders | 2,430MHz boost | $489.99 at Walmart
At this price point, the best card to get used to be the 6800 XT but now we're starting to see deals like this one, where the newer 7800 XT has the same price tag. It's only a little bit faster than the card it's replaced but you're still getting a lotta GPU for not a lotta money. 

RX 7800 XT price check: Amazon $499.99 | Best Buy $519.99 | Newegg $499.99

MSI Ventus RTX 4070 | 12GB GDDR6 | 5,888 shaders | 2,550MHz boost | $619.99 $539.99 at Newegg (save $80)
The RTX 4070 holds its price pretty well, and given its 1440p performance, reasonable price point and all the power DLSS 3 support, it's not hard to see why. Still, deals can be found if you keep your nose to the ground, and we've found this attractive looking white model with a dual slot cooler with a fair bit off its retail price. It's a great card, with a cool aesthetic to match.

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

Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super | 12GB GDDR6X | 7,1688 shaders | 2,505MHz boost | $599.99 at Newegg
The RTX 4070 Super has only just launched, so you won't see any discounts for a good while yet. Is it worth $50 more than the regular RTX 4070 and $100 more than 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. There's little else to choose from at this price, but at least you can get them at MSRP.

RTX 4070 Super price check:  Walmart $599.99 | Amazon $599.99

PowerColor RX 7900 XT | 20GB GDDR6 | 5,376 shaders | 2,450MHz boost | $699.99 at Walmart
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. This PowerColor model has a nice ice-blue and black aesthetic, and those three fans should keep it running cool, quiet and efficient.

RX 7900 XT price check: Amazon $729.99 | Best Buy $749.99

MSI RTX 4070 Ti | 12GB GDDR6X | 7,680 shaders | 2,640MHz boost | $749.99 $699.99 at Newegg (save $50 with promo code VGAEXCMSET599)
The RTX 4070 Ti is no longer in production, due to the release of the RTX 4070 Ti Super, but there are still lots of them on shelves. It's still too soon for any big discounts but you can get one like this twin fan MSI model for well under its MSRP. It's a seriously powerful GPU but it's also still a bit expensive for what it is.

RTX 4070 Ti price check: Amazon $729.99 | Walmart  $749.99 | Best Buy $779.99

Asus RTX 4070 Ti Super | 16GB GDDR6X | 8,448 shaders | 2,640MHz boost | $799.99 at Amazon
Just like the RTX 4070 Super, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is a new model, so discounts aren't to be found anywhere yet. Just think of it as an RTX 4070 Ti selling at its original MSRP, but with more VRAM and a small, but handy, performance boost. This Asus model is as solid as they come and you really shouldn't be paying more than this price for any other version.

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

ASRock RX 7900 XTX | 24GB GDDR6 | 6144 shaders | 2,615MHz boost | $939.99 $919.99 at Newegg (save $20 with promo code VGAEXCAB226)
Just like with the RTX 4080, it's hard to find AMD's RX 7900 XTX discounted down below its MSRP price. But good deals can be found and we'll happily take any money knocked off the price of a high-end GPU. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is stupidly fast and XFX are a solid manufacturer with good cooling designs.

RX 7900 XTX price check: Amazon $929.99 | Walmart $919.99 | Best Buy $999.99

Corsair HS55 Stereo| 50mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $59.99 $44 at Walmart (save $15.99)
The HS55 is the best budget headset you can buy at the moment and while the black model isn't as nice as looking as the white one, the day-long comfort and great microphone more than make up for the bland looks. You're never going to see them once they're on your head, anyway.

Price check: Amazon $69.98 | Newegg $73.99

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro| 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $179.99 $126.67 at Amazon (save $53.32)
This is the 2020 version of Razer's classic headset and don't be put off by the age of the model. It was brilliant when we first tested the wired version of it and it's still brilliant now. Great audio, lovely comfort, and backed by decent software. The battery life isn't as long as some more recent headsets but 24 hours is more than enough.

Price check: Best Buy $129.99 | Newegg $159.99

HyperX Cloud Alpha| 53mm drivers | 15-21,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $199.99 $169 at Amazon (save $30.99)
The wired version of the Cloud Alpha is the best overall gaming headset you can get right now, so you just know the wireless model will be just as good. With a claimed 300 hour battery life, you'd never need to take them off your head. Good job they're fantastically comfy with great audio.

Price check: Walmart $179.99 | Best Buy $199.99

EVGA X20 | Wireless | 16,000 DPI | $69.99 $19.99 at Newegg (save $50)
The looks might generate polarizing views but the EVGA brand has a stellar reputation, and this triple sensor, 8000Hz polling rate mouse is a solid choice. And at this price, you can hardly go wrong by picking one up.

Price check: Amazon $19.99 

Logitech G502 Hero | Wired | 25,600 DPI | $79.99 $48.58 at Amazon (save $31.41)
The G502 is a gaming mouse that never seems to age, despite being on the market since dinosaurs ruled the Earth. When we tested it, we found it to be a bit on the heavier but silky smooth to use. You can't go wrong with a classic!

Price check: Newegg $49.99 | Best Buy $49.99

Razer Basilisk V3 | Wired | 26,000 DPI | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon (save $20)
It's been around for quite a few years but the Basilisk V3 is still just as good as it was when we tested in back in 2021. Super fast, very comfortable to use, and packed with lots of great features. What more do you want from a gaming mouse?

Price check: Newegg $69.99 | Walmart $59.95

AOC Agon AGK700 | Full-size | USB | Per-key RGB | $159.99 $49.99 at Newegg (Save $110)
AOC might be better known for making great, cost-effective monitors but it's been spreading its wings into other gaming sectors for a while now. This full-size gaming keyboard has everything you could want: 1000Hz polling rate, NKRO, per-key RGB, and Cherry MX Blue mechanical switches.

Price check: Walmart $49.99

Logitech G Pro | Compact TKL | USB | Per-key RGB | $129.99 $69 at Walmart (Save $60.99)
Logitech's gaming keyboards are all solid purchases but they're often very expensive. That makes this $70 G Pro model an absolute bargain and you're getting an awful lot of keyboard for very little money.

Price check: Amazon $89.99 | Newegg $129.99

Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 | 96% Full-size | Wireless | Per-key RGB | $179.99 $149.99 at Amazon (Save $30)
Want the best gaming keyboard there is but don't want to pay full price? Well, good news, as this $30 saving means you can enjoy the great switches, lovely sound dampening, and media control wheel for a pretty decent price. Shame about the messy software, though.

Price check: Newegg $166.99 | Walmart $168.99

Corsair K70 Max | Full-size | USB | Per-key RGB | $229.99 $179.99 at Amazon (Save $50)
This is one of the fastest gaming keyboards we've ever tested but it's also mightily expensive. So this $50 saving may just sweeten the deal for many of you. It's outstanding for competitive gaming but you wouldn't want this in an office.

Price check: Walmart $179.99 | Newegg $179.99

HP FX900 Pro | 512GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,700MB/s write | $50.99 at Amazon
It's not flashy, but in all honesty do you really 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 sort of speeds on offer this SSD is definitely no slouch. It's got all of the specs you might want at this level.

Price check: Newegg $50.99

Sabrent Rocket 2230 | 512GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000MB/s read | 3,700MB/s writes | $64.99 at Amazon
This compact 2230 form factor 512GB drive is a great middle-ground for Steam Deck upgrades. Buy the cheapest Deck version you can find and add this drive to save bags of money over the most expensive one. That's with well-improved read/write speeds, too.

Price check: Newegg $64.99 | Walmart $64.99

Solidigm P41 Plus | 1TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 4,125MB/s read | 2,950MB/s write | $69.99 $61.99 at Newegg (save $8)
Solidigm is a brand name of SK Hynix, a company that directly makes memory chips for SSDs. Here you've got a drive that has fairly slow read/write speeds compared to others in our curated list, but they're still plenty fast enough.

Price check: Amazon $64.99

Lexar NM790| 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $78.99 at Amazon
One of our absolute favorite SSDs this, and while it might not technically be on discount it's still a good price for everything you're getting here. Check out our review of the 4TB model for more, but the cliff notes are that its fast, efficient, and pretty much everything you could want from a good Gen 4 NVMe drive, for less.

Crucial MX500 | 1TB | 2.5" | SATA 6Gbps | 560MB/s read | 510MB/s write | $79.99 at Amazon
If you don't have enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage, then don't worry as you can still install a speedy SSD via a SATA port. The Crucial MX500 is pretty much the best one out there, as nothing else offers the same blend of performance and value-for-money as the MX500. It's also available in 2TB and 4TB sizes, with the prices scaling on par with the storage capacity.

Price check: Newegg $91.15

Team Group T-FORCE A440 | 1TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 7,000MB/s read | 5,500MB/s write | $99.99 $79.99 at Newegg (save $20)
If you're looking for great PCIe 4.0 performance but don't want to spend a lot of money, this Team Group drive is the perfect choice. It's more than quick enough for most users' needs and that big heatsink will keep things nice and cool, helping to prevent any thermal throttling.

Price check: Amazon $79.99

Nextorage Japan w/ heatsink | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300MB/s Read | 6,000 MB/s write | $89.99 at Amazon
If you don't have any SSD cooling included on your motherboard, this SSD includes one for a little extra dosh. It's also handy for expanding the PlayStation 5's storage if you're gaming on console.

WD Black SN850X | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300MB/s read | 6,300MB/s write | $84.99 at Amazon
This is our favorite SSD for gaming right now, but much like the SN770 on this list, it was cheaper a week ago. Stick around for a couple weeks and it'll likely drop in price again. But unlike the cheaper SN770, the SN850X encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library, and at this price, we're happy to pay the premium for its higher speed.

Price check: Best Buy $84.99 

Crucial T500 | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300MB/s read | 6,800MB/s write | $143.99 $84.99 at Amazon (save $59)
A stalwart of a drive this one, and often on discount. That being said, there's a lot of performance here, so don't think just because its on a deal it's not got the chutzpah to keep up. 7,300MB/s reads and 6,800MB/s writes puts it up there with some of the best Gen 4 drives available, and while this particular model doesn't come with the heatsink, it should keep reasonably cool without one.

Price check: Best Buy $84.99

Sabrent Rocket 2230 | 1TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,750MB/s read | 4,300MB/s write | $99.99 at Amazon
This is a very high-capacity version of our favorite 2230 form factor NVMe SSD for the Steam Deck. While you are paying a premium for handheld compatibility, pairing this with the cheap Steam Deck would save you cash over the top capacity Deck and net you double the storage space.

Price check: Newegg $99.99

Lexar NM790 | 2TB | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $148.99 at Amazon
Ok, we know, not at a discount. But this SSD is still a good deal, as Lexar has put together a superb SSD in the NM790 and SSD prices are likely to only go up from this point forward. Thanks to high layer NAND and a low-power controller, you can get tons of storage here on an energy-efficient and great performing drive for not much cash. Often much less cash than the competition, even. Read our Lexar NM790 (4TB) review for more.

Silicon Power UD90 2230 | 2TB | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,200 MB/s write | Steam Deck + ROG Ally compatible | $186.99 $159.99 at Newegg (save $27)
This Silicon Power drive isn't the fastest compact SSD you can stick in your Steam Deck, but it is the cheapest 2TB drive you'll be able to find for your wee handheld gaming PC. And it will also be a little quicker than the stock drive the Deck ships with, too.

Lexar NM790 | 4TB | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400MB/s read | 6,500MB/s write | $259.99 at Amazon
4TB drives have sprung up in price again, although we'd expect them to drop down again sometime later in the year. If you absolutely must have one now though, this is about the best price to performance ratio you're going to find, and one of our best drive picks to boot. Read our Lexar NM790 (4TB) review for more.

Silicon Power XS70 | 4TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,200MB/s read | 6,800MB/s write | $299.99 $279.99 at Amazon (save $20)
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.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8-core | 16-thread | AM5 processor | $399.99 $298.80 at Amazon (save $100.20)
If you're looking to make the jump to AM5 but can't quite stretch to the fastest gaming processor right now, the 7800X3D, then here's where you probably want to be. We found in our review that the 7700X outperforms one of the best gaming CPUs of the previous generation, the 5800X3D, and often beats it on price too.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8-core | 16-thread | AM5 processor | $449.99 $362.25 at Amazon (save $87.74)
Well, here it is. The current fastest gaming CPU is often on discount, surprisingly enough, and here you're getting a chip that's capable of pacing through your games quicker than just about anything you can pull straight out of a box right now. It's an immensely powerful gaming processor, as we found in our review, and at a nice price here too.

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | 16-core | 32-thread | AM4 processor | $445.99 $379.27 at Amazon (save $66.72)
It's not the latest and greatest from AMD, but for multi-threaded applications you can't really go wrong with a 16-core processor like this. This chip is effectively AMD's finest on the AM4 socket, and it could be a wonderful upgrade for anyone rocking an AM4 motherboard and those looking for a rendering/content creation CPU that can still hold its own for gaming.