Presidents' Day PC gaming deals 2025: the best bargains available today

1. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13620H | 16-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,079.99 at Best Buy (save $500)
This might not be one of the later models with an OLED screen, but at this price, it's absolutely worth serious consideration. The previous generation G16 is still superbly slim and portable, its RTX 4070 is more than capable of pumping lots of pixels to that 1080p display, and it's simply a lovely thing to own. The only major drawback is the size of that SSD, but swapping in a cheap 1 TB model is no big deal, and is highly encouraged.

2. ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 14400F | RTX 4070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Newegg (save $400)
With high-end gaming PCs selling out left, right, and centre in the wake of the RTX 50-series launch, rigs like this are a rare thing. The RTX 4070 and Core i5 14400F combo isn't at the top-end of performance, but it offers all you need for some respectable 1440p in modern games, and maybe even some light 4K gaming. 32 GB of fast RAM is just the icing on the cake, as is the price tag.

3. Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | 27 inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | $299.99 $246.84 at Amazon (save $53.15)
Acer's $200+ 1440p shows its more premium pricer point in an up to 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.5 ms response time. Both of these combine to make a very smooth gaming experience. You just need to make sure you have a good enough rig to match the refresh rate with your fps.

Price check: Acer $399.99

4. Nextorage NEM-PAB | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 129.99 at Newegg (save $120)
You can expect top performance out of this drive, which is impressive for the price. This version without a DRAM cache makes 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 $132.99

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HP Victus 15 | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 8645HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 8 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $649 at Walmart
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 well under $700, with a half-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. For this sorta money, that's all you can ask.

Price check: Newegg $729

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Lenovo LOQ | RTX 4060 | Core i5 13450HX | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $729.99 at B&H Photo (save $350)
Even with new Nvidia laptop GPUs on the way, it'll probably be a while before we see a truly budget mobile RTX 50-series. So for those saving the pennies, this $749 RTX 4060-sporting Lenovo is still a fantastic deal. It's got a decently speedy screen, 16 GB of DDR5, a 115 W TGP GPU, and, err, a very small SSD. Still, it's the easiest thing to upgrade in a mobile machine, and at this price it's very difficult to find more gaming laptop for your buck—and likely will be for a while yet, too.

Price check: Newegg $989.99 (Core i7 13650HX)

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Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 7435HS | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD | $1,199.99 $897.99 at Walmart (save $302)
This is the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop we've seen in quite a while, and a deal that seems to have stuck around over the winter sales. There's a decent gaming CPU, a reasonable amount of dual-channel memory, a speedy screen, and that all important GPU to play with. The 512 GB SSD is small, however, but you can easily upgrade it with the spare NVMe slot inside.

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MSI Sword | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $999.99 at Newegg (save $600 after rebate)
A super-cheap RTX 4070 laptop with a powerful processor—and still a decent deal even with the new laptop GPUs incoming. Sure, the CPU is last-gen, but all of the models at this end of the market tend to be. The 1200p screen and well-sized SSD make this a great pick right now for value for money. Just bear in mind this is its price post-rebate, which is another hoop you'll have to jump through to get the $1,000 price tag.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13620H | 16-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,079.99 at Best Buy (save $520)
This might not be one of the later models with an OLED screen, but at this price, it's absolutely worth serious consideration. The previous generation G16 is still superbly slim and portable, its RTX 4070 is more than capable of pumping lots of pixels to that 1080p display, and it's simply a lovely thing to own. The only major drawback is the size of that SSD, but swapping in a cheap 1 TB model is no big deal, andis highly encouraged.

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Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,849 $1,399 at B&H Photo (save $450)
Lenovo Legion gaming laptops have been excellent performers for a while now, and this one has specs to impress at a very reasonable price. The CPU is a 24-core (8 P-cores/16 E-cores) 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 $1,899.99

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HP Omen Transcend | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 9 185H | 14-inch | 1800p | 120 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,899.99 $1,624.99 at Best Buy (save $275)
OLED. It's the screen tech almost all of us want, but it's pricey. Here, you get a fabulous 120 Hz OLED display in a super-portable 14-inch form factor, making this the perfect size to take on a plane or train. One thing to note though is the 64 W TGP of that RTX 4070, which means you'll need to be leaning on DLSS to bump up those frame rates. Still, a lovely travel companion of a lappy.

Price check: Newegg $1,969.99

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MSI Stealth | RTX 4080 | Core Ultra 9 185H | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,299.99 $1,959.99 at Newegg (save $340)
It's becoming difficult to find RTX 4080 laptops at a good price now the RTX 50-series is on its way, but this Stealth is still well worth looking at. This is one of MSI's better chassis, and that grunty GPU is paired with a very speedy 1600p 240 Hz screen. The Lenovo below is the better lappy overall for sheer loveliness, but if you can't quite stretch that far, here is where I'd look.

Price check: Amazon $2,723.98

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,799.99 $2,099.99 at B&H Photo (save $700)
Lenovo's Legion series of laptops have become firm favorites on this page for their fantastic performance, great chassis designs, and sheer overall desirability. This one's specced to the hilt (with the exception of the SSD, which could be larger), and is pretty much the sort of machine 16-inch dreams are made of. It's a big chunk of cash, and we have seen it cheaper—but now RTX 4080 laptops are in short supply, it's still well worth considering.

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Zhic gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5600G | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD | $599 $489.59 at Walmart (save $109.41)
This is a really good starter PC. The Ryzen 5 5600G's Vega GPU isn't going to get you playing the latest games at high resolutions on its own, but for some lite 720p gaming it should do fine. The main goal here, though, is to have a base that you can upgrade from with a proper discrete GPU down the line. Slap an RTX 4060 or RTX 4060 Ti in there for well under $400 and you've got a fine gaming PC without spending a fortune, and you just need a screwdriver and the will to make it happen.

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Yeyian Tanto | Core i5 13400F | RTX 4060 | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,099 $779.99 at Newegg (save $319.01)
The Yeyian Tanto fairly often comes in at this budget price range and knocks its competition out the water, and it's done so again here. In a price bracket where you usually have to decide between DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSDs, or some other sacrifice, the Tanto somehow avoids all that. You're getting a solid entry-level GPU with the 4060, a great budget CPU with the Core i5 13400F, 1 TB of storage, and DDR5 RAM, too. You'll probably want to upgrade to 32 GB of memory and add in a terabyte of storage down the line, but that should be pretty cheap and easy to do.

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Ipason Gaming Desktop | Core i5 13490F | RTX 4060 Ti | 32 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,117.99 $949 at Newegg (save $168.99)
This RTX 4060 Ti build isn't your normal configuration given its Core i5 13490F CPU and 4800 MT/s DDR5 RAM, but for the price you're getting a damn good deal. Yes, you'll want to upgrade that memory when you can, but I'd rather have 32 GB of slower RAM than 16 GB of fast RAM to kick things off. And the 10-core CPU isn't awful, either. It's a pretty solid all-round budget build that's capable of getting the RTX 4060 Ti up and running for some great 1080p or respectable 1440p gaming.

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ABS Cyclone Aqua | Core i5 14400F | RTX 4070 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Newegg (save $400)
With high-end gaming PCs selling out left, right, and centre in the wake of the RTX 50-series launch, rigs like this are a rare thing. The RTX 4070 and Core i5 14400F combo isn't at the top-end of performance, but it offers all you need for some respectable 1440p in modern games, and maybe even some light 4K gaming. 32 GB of fast RAM is just the icing on the cake, as is the price tag.

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Skytech Azure 2 | Ryzen 7 7700X | RX 7800 XT | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD | $1,599.99 $1,499.99 at Newegg (save $100)
This is a great option for those of you looking for a powerful build with an AMD GPU. The great thing about the 7800 XT is that you're getting 16 GB of VRAM for a reasonable price. It performs somewhere between the RTX 4070 and 4070 Super, too, so it'll do just fine for 1440p and even some 4K gaming. You're paying a little extra compared to the Tanto RTX 4070 Super build above, but if you want all-AMD this might be the way to go.

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Cooler Master HAF 5 Pro | Core i7 14700F | RTX 4070 Super | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,549.99 at Newegg (save $250)
The RTX 4070 Super is still—until 50-series cards become more available—probably the gold standard for value in mainstream PC gaming. And the Core i7 14700F is no slouch, either, for productivity and gaming. Throw in the 32 GB of fast RAM and—unless you're wanting to play all the latest titles at 4K—you have a PC that'll carry you through all your gaming needs, without breaking the bank.

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ABS Aeolian-M Ruby | Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4070 Ti Super | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,749.99 at Newegg (save $250)
The RTX 4070 Ti at the heart of this rig is getting into some serious high-end territory, and when paired with the Ryzen 7 7700X makes for a formidable frame-churning machine. The CPU isn't exactly new, but for gaming it's more than enough. And to top it off, you have a rather pleasant chassis to house it all in, with a unique front grate design.

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Yeyian Gaming Desktop YPI-ODAX13-04 | Core i7 13700KF | RTX 4080 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 2 TB SSD | $2,399.99 $1,999.99 at Newegg (save $400)
This Yeyian build is a bit of a throwback, and not just because it uses an RTX 4080 instead of an RTX 4080 Super. It's also a throwback in terms of price, because it's difficult to find an RTX 4080 or 4080 Super build for $2,000 anymore. And don't worry about it being the non-Super variant, as there's little difference. You're also getting 32 GB of RAM, a great Core i7 CPU, and 2 TB of storage, which is all you need for a solid all-round build.

AVGPC Reaper | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | RX 7900 XTX | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $2,999 $2,699 at Newegg (save $300)
This is for all you AMD fans out there, as it offers the best currently on offer from the red team—before the imminent RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards, that is. The RX 7900 XTX competes with the RTX 4080 and 4080 Super, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs in sweet 3D V-Cache, and falls second only to its successor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Throw in the fast RAM and 2 TB of storage and you have a cracking high-end PC, with a rather nice discount I might add.

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Skytech Eclipse Lite | Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD | $3,299.99 $2,899.99 at Newegg (save $400)
RTX 5080 graphics cards are hard to come by so soon after launch, so your best bet for grabbing one might be in a pre-built gaming PC such as this one. And while most RTX 5080 gaming PCs are going for above $3,000, this one's sitting nice and alluring at $2,900. It doesn't sacrifice on much else, either, having a current-gen Ryzen 7 CPU and 32 GB of fast DDR5 RAM. The only downside is the 1 TB of storage, but expanding that should be easy.

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Skytech Chronos gaming PC | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | RTX 5080 | 32 GB DDR5-6000 | 2 TB SSD | $3,499.99 $3,199.99 at Newegg (save $300)
This gaming PC not only has the brand-new RTX 5080, which comes with Nvidia's latest Multi Frame Generation magic, but it also packs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D inside. That's the best CPU for gaming on the market right now. And on top of this you get 2 TB of storage and 32 GB of speedy RAM. There might be cheaper RTX 5080 rigs on the market such as the Skytech one above, but the Ryzen 7 9800X3D combo is hard to beat.

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Anda Seat Phantom 3 Series | PVC Leather or Fabric | $399 $299 at AndaSeat (save $100)
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 armrests and a bit of an awkward lumbar cushion.

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Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair | $1,995 $1,596 at Herman Miller (save $399)
Right now you can save 20% on the excellent Embody gaming chair I use every day. You can read my full Embody review for more info. One thing to note: the 'before' price on this chair is a lot higher these days than when this chair was first announced. It used to be $1,495, then $1,595, and now it's a whopping $1,995. Oof. The money saved here brings you back down to somewhere nearer the original price, at least, so you're still saving something (if not quite as much as it seems).

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Acer Nitro KG241Y P3bip | 23.8 | 1080p | 180 Hz | 1 ms | $129.99 $89.99 at Newegg (save $40)
The cheapest monitor in our entire list, the Acer Nitro KG341Y P3bip is just shy of 24 inches and comes with a full HD screen capable of a 180 Hz refresh rate. This could be a decent choice for a budget to mid-range rig or even a solid second monitor if you're in the market.

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Acer Nitro KG251Q P3BIIP | 24.5-inch | 1080p | 180 Hz | 1 ms | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $30)
If you're looking for a small monitor to work as a secondary screen or have little desk space, Acer's Nitro KG251Q P3BIIP is full HD, has a refresh rate of 180 Hz, and is AMD FreeSync compatible for super snappy visuals. The brightness won't wow you but it is HDR ready which should help make up for that brightness with a better contrast.

Price check: Acer $99.99

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MSI Pro MP27IA E2 | 27 inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms | $134.99 $99.99 at Amazon (save $35)
With this specific MSI Pro model, you are taking a larger panel for a lower refresh rate. However, you also get built-in speakers for your troubles. It's a solid choice for anyone looking for a budget all-rounder.

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AOC C27G2Z | 27-inch | 1080p | 240 Hz | VA | Curved | $149.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for a super high refresh rate, AOC's C27Q2Z monitor goes all the way up to 240 Hz, offering a 0.5ms response time paired with AMD FreeSync Premium. At a peak luminance of 300, this isn't super bright but can certainly power through your gaming sessions.

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MSI Pro MP275Q | 27 inch | 1440p | 100 hz | 1 ms response time | $159.99 $129.99 at Newegg
A truly budget way of getting a 1440p monitor, this MSI model has a 27-inch screen, is Free-Sync enabled, and has a response time of 1 ms. You may notice some of that price point in the 'fine' 100 Hz response time but, otherwise, this is a solid choice.

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ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | $239.99 $142.77 at Newegg (save $97.22)
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 useful for some.

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Acer EDA270U Pbmiipx | 27-inch | 1440 p | 170 Hz | 1 ms | 1500 R curved | $184.10 $159.99 at Amazon (save $24.11)
Despite having a bit of a long-winded name, this screen is pretty no-nonsense, with an up to 170 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and 1 ms response. With a light 1500 R curve, this Acer monitor isn't curved enough to fully stand out as a curved monitor but just enough to up the immersion as you play. It also has a pretty solid reduction right now.

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Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | $289.99 $179.99 at Amazon (save $110)
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 $241

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Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | $299.99 $199.99 at Newegg (save $100)
This monitor was already a great deal at its previous price. Now, for $200 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.

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Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | 27 inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | $299.99 $246.84 at Amazon (save $53.15)
Acer's $200+ 1440p shows its more premium pricer point in an up to 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.5 ms response time. Both of these combine to make a very smooth gaming eperience. You just need to make sure you have a good enough rig to match the refresh rate with your fps.

Price check: Acer $399.99

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Acer Nitro XV273K | 27 inch | 4K | 160 Hz | $399.99 $299.99 at Newegg (save $100)
If you're looking for a cheap entryway into 4K gaming, this Acer monitor will get you there for just 300. It won't be the brightest out there, but it has a killer 0.5 ms response time, up to 160 Hz refresh rate, and comes with built-in speakers.

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Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $599.99 $349.99 at Newegg (save $250)
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.

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Pixio PX32U Wave | 32-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $399.99 at Amazon
Black, pink or blue. Oddly, you can choose from those three chassis colors with this monitor. But the real appeal is a 32-inch 144Hz IPS panel for less. Oh and if you're wondering about the Pixio brand, we reviewed a 27-inch model last year and found it to be distinctly decent.

Price check: Newegg $449.99

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Gigabyte M32UC | 32-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | VA | Curved | $629.99 $489.99 at Newegg (save $140)
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 144 Hz and a handy USB hub. Our Jacob uses this panel daily, and he's had no complaints with it so far.

Price check: Best Buy $629.99 | Walmart $489.99

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Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen | 55-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | mini-LED | Curved | $1,799.36 $1,519.99 at Amazon (save $279.37)
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 165 Hz. It's something different, and that's why it bears mentioning that it's pretty much always on sale.

Price check: Best Buy $1,999.99 | Walmart $1,799.44

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

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LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 160 Hz | VA | Curved | $399.99 $318 at Amazon (save $81.99)
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 $399.99

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Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | $549.99 $379.99 at Amazon (save $170)
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, 165 Hz refresh and 1 ms 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 $379.99

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Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 | 57-inch | 3200p Ultra Wide | 240Hz | Curved | $2,299.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy (save $700)
Of all the big and wide Samsung monitors on this page, this is the biggest and the widest. It's still a huge amount of cash (and personally, I'd have to buy a whole new desk for this wideboi) but this is a great saving on it.

Price check: Amazon $1,599.99 | Walmart $1,799.99

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MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | $829.99 $782.05 at Amazon (save $47.94)
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 that this one has a 165 Hz refresh instead of 240 Hz. That's the only difference between this and the more expensive one. 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

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Samsung Odyssey G85SB | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | Curved | $1,199.99 $849.99 at Amazon (save $350)
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 $1,199

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LG UltraGear 32GS95UE | 32-inch | 4K (240Hz) | (480 Hz @ 1080p) | WOLED | $1,399.99 $1,099.99 at Newegg (save $300)
There was just one thing obviously wrong with this stunning 32-inch 4K monitor when we reviewed it. The price. At $1,400 it was just so expensive. But now it's been trimmed by a full $300+, it's much more competitive. OK, it's still not exactly affordable. But this is one of the best 32-inch 4K gaming OLEDs available right now.

Price check: Amazon $1,396.99

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Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | Curved | $1,799.99 $1,099.99 at Amazon (save $700)
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 $1,099.99

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Sparkle Arc B570 | 10 GB GDDR6 | 2,304 shaders | 2,660 MHz boost | $229.99 at Amazon
Intel's new Battlemage chip is only a fraction slower than its last-gen Arc A770, so at this price, it's worth considering. Do note, though, that the drivers still need work as some games really don't like the new architecture. When it's all working fine, you're getting a lot of GPU for the money.

Arc B570 price check: Out of stock at Newegg, Best Buy, Walmart, and B&H Photo

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ASRock RX 7600 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 2,048 shaders | 2,655 MHz boost | $249.99 at Walmart
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 older 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, as you can see in our review. It's not the most exciting of graphics cards, though.

RX 7600 price check: Amazon $286.99 | B&H Photo $269.99 | Best Buy $269.99

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PNY RTX 4060 | 8 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,475 MHz boost | $299.99 at Amazon
Entry-level RTX 50 series cards won't be available for a while, so Nvidia's current cheapest entry point is the RTX 4060. While faster than the RTX 3060, as shown in our review, 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: Best Buy $299.99 | Walmart $310.99 | Newegg $299.99

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XFX RX 6750 XT Core | 12 GB GDDR6 | 2,560 shaders | 2,600 MHz boost | $399.99 $359.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Nothing more than a speed-bumped RX 6700 XT, 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. Stocks are very low now, but finding one for an excellent price is still possible.

RX 6750 XT price check: Newegg $359.99

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XFX RX 7700 XT | 12 GB GDDR6 | 3,072 shaders | 2,544 MHz boost | $445.64 at Amazon
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: Out of stock at Newegg, Walmart, Best Buy, and B&H Photo

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JBL Quantum 100| 40mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $39.95 $29.95 at Amazon (save $20)
For a mere $30, it's difficult to think of any headset that delivers better audio quality than this one for the cash. Sure, it's not going to blow your head off with exceptional build quality, but this headset comes from a respected name in the audio industry, and delivers an astonishing amount of value.

Price check: Newegg $32.99

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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 | 50mm drivers | 18-23,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon (save $15)
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 offers an astonishing amount of value (and comfort) for a regularly cut-price rate. It's a bit flimsy, but so are all headsets at this price range, and what you get here is great audio quality with strong noise cancellation with a design you can wear all day without issue. Not bad for the cash, ey?

Price check: Newegg $34.99

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Razer BlackShark V2 X | 50 mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The Razer Blackshark V2 X is a regular feature of our deal pages, and it's not difficult to see why. Often on discount, genuinely great-sounding, and it's got a green cable. What, that doesn't matter to you? Fine. What you get here is solid build quality, excellent drivers, and a decent mic. What more do you want, a non-shouty cable design? Oh.

Price check: Best Buy $39.99

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Logitech G435 Lightspeed | 40 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $79.99 $46.99 at Amazon (save $33)
Wireless headsets are supposed to be expensive. Or at least, they used to be. These days you can pick up a great budget wireless set with very few disadvantages, and the G435 Lightspeed is just that. It delivers accurate audio, it's very light and comfortable, and the built-in beamforming mics are... okay, they're not great. Still, can't have everything, especially not at this price.

Price check: Newegg $49.99

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Corsair HS55 Wireless Core | 50 mm drivers | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | Closed-back | 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth | $54.99 at Amazon
What, no discount? Well, this is the Core version of our best budget wireless gaming headset, and all you're missing out on is Corsair's iCUE software, which is... no big loss. So, save some cash, grab this one, and experience the best budget wireless set of cans we can think of right now. Comfy as all get-out, too.

Price check: Best Buy $70.99 (non-Core)

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HyperX Cloud Alpha | 50 mm drivers | 13-27,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $99.99 $77.99 at Amazon (save $22)
This is literally the top entry in our best gaming headsets guide. It's also, err, not the cheapest it's ever been. But with a decent discount on its already very reasonable price, we'd be remiss if we didn't include it here. It's fabulously comfortable, sounds great, and a regular feature on top of the heads of many of the PC Gamer team. Credentials to be proud of.

Price check: Best Buy $77.99

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X | 40 mm drivers | 20-22,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $129.99 $112.99 at Amazon
This supremely versatile and ultra light weight headset impressed us a lot in our review, thanks to its ability to slot itself into your day-to-day life with nary a complaint. It's remarkably robust, light as a feather, and sounds beautifully well balanced with 60-hour battery life in Bluetooth mode that really delivers. It's lacking a little ultra low-end oomph, mind, but unless you're a serious bass-head it shouldn't be an issue.

Price check: SteelSeries $112.99

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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | 50 mm drivers | 15-21,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $199.99 $149.99 at Walmart (save $50)
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is our favorite wireless gaming headsets for many reasons, but there's a big headline feature to talk about here: 300-hour battery life. Once more for the people at the back: 300 hours of gaming on a single charge. Also, excellent DTS:X Spatial Audio, and premium comfort features. When we reviewed it the only major negative we could find was a fairly average microphone. It's still a little pricey even on discount, but you won't beat its combo of battery life and comfort anywhere. For sheer unbridled audio quality though, check below...

Price check: Amazon $153.23

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Audeze Maxwell | 90mm planar magnetic drivers | 10 Hz to 50,000 Hz | Wireless | $299 $264.95 at Amazon (save $34.05)
Well, here it is. The ultimate in wireless audiophile gaming headsets, the Audeze Maxwell makes use of a set of planar magnetic drivers to deliver audio quality that makes reviewers gush the world over. It's a bit heavy, and the software isn't great, but otherwise, this is about as fantastic- sounding a gaming headset as you're ever likely to find—as we found in our 93% review.

Price check: Best Buy $299.99

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Logitech G203 | Wired | 8,000 DPI | Right-handed | $39.99 $27.99 at Amazon (Save $12)
This mouse sits in our best gaming mouse guide as the best budget wired option and it doesn't look like it's going to be beaten any time soon. Six programmable buttons, Lightsync RGB effects, a comfortable form factor—you really don't get any better as far as ultra-affordable mice go.

Price check: Best Buy $29.99

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Logitech G305 Lightspeed | Wireless | 12,000 DPI | Right-handed | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon (save $20)
Our favorite wireless budget mouse often goes on discount, but this is a still a low price on average for what is a genuinely brilliant wireless squeaker. It's extremely light, it's got one of Logitech's best sensors, and you'll get 200 hours usage out of a single battery. That's a AA unit, mind, although at least that makes it easily swappable. It's not a mouse that's heavy on features, but what its got makes a whole lot of sense.

Price check: Best Buy $29.99

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SteelSeries Rival 3 | Wireless | 18,000 DPI | Right handed | $49.99 $33.99 at Amazon (save $15)
If basic but brilliant, wireless but cheap are your goals, the SteelSeries Rival 3 may well be the mouse for you. There are no real fancy features, but it combines a good sensor with a lightweight chassis and great build quality for a very attractive price. The side buttons are quite stiff, but otherwise it's a very solid performer.

Price check: Best Buy $39.99

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Logitech G502 Hero | Wired | 25,000 DPI | Right-handed | 11 buttons | $79.99 $34.99 at Amazon (save $45)
The Logitech G502 Hero is such a stalwart of our deal pages, it may as well be a permanent fixture. There's a reason for that—it may have been around for a while, but the feature set it offers combined with its fantastic sensor are a combo that's hard to resist, particularly when you can find it for such reasonable money. It's even got adjustable weights, so you can find exactly the right amount of heft for you.

Price check: Newegg $39.99

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Razer Basilisk V3 | Wired | 26,000 DPI | Right-handed | $69.99 $40.99 at Amazon (save $29)
When we reviewed the V3 model we were left, well, extremely impressed. It's got 11 programmable buttons, a hyperscroll tilt wheel and underglow lighting that brings back memories of Need for Speed games of old. It's also quick on the draw and pinpoint accurate, proving that you can get a truly great, premium-feeling gaming mouse for not much money at all.

Price check: Best Buy $40.99

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Razer Viper V3 Hyperspeed | Wireless | 30,000 DPI | Right-handed | $69.99 $59.99 at Best Buy (save $10)
You need to spend a boatload to get a fancy Razer wireless mouse, right? Wrong. This might not be quite as light as some of its kin, but its still got those lean and mean characteristics that make Razer gaming mice a force to be reckoned with. The 30K DPI sensor is sharp as a knife, and there's a lot to be said to the subtle, stealthed-out aesthetics of this more subtle, yet still excellent, little mouse.

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Turtle Beach Burst II Air | Wireless | 26,000 DPI | Symmetrical | $99.99 $65 at Amazon (save $34.99)
If simplicity, performance, and weight are your primary concerns in a wireless mouse, it's difficult to think of much that can beat the Burst II Air. The design might not be the most exciting, but this little rodent is seriously responsive, extremely light, and has a very long lasting battery. We were left very impressed in our review.

Price check: Best Buy $79.99

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Logitech G502 Lightspeed | Wireless | 25,000 DPI | Right-handed | $149.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $70)
At MSRP this mouse is a little expensive for what you get, but with this whopping discount it's well worth the money. You get 11 customisable buttons, 60+ hours battery life, and stellar comfort thanks to the thumbrest.

Price check: Newegg $79.99

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Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 25K sensor | Wireless | <63g | $159.99 $93.50 at Amazon (save $60)
Our Jacob Fox is such a fan of this gaming mouse, he literally won't stop talking about it. That should give you some idea of the quality on offer here, although it's worth mentioning that other mice have more features. What's also worth mentioning is, the features the Superlight does have are perfectly judged. It's been refined and honed down to a sharp point, and that's what makes it brilliant.

Price check: Newegg $99.99

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Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro | 30K sensor | Wireless | 90 hour battery | $149.99 $119.99 at Newegg (save $30)
We've definitely seen this mouse sell for cheaper over the end-of-year sales, but we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that we gave it 89% in our review, and it's still one of our all-time favorite gaming mice. It normally retails for around $150, so you're still making a decent saving on a mouse with impeccable performance, superb battery life, and ergonomics to die for.

Price check: Best Buy $121.99

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Mountain Everest 60 | Mechanical | 60% | RGB | $29.99 at Amazon
It's genuinely astonishing that the keyboard our hardware overlord, Dave James, rates and uses daily is available for a mere $30. He's a genuine mechanical keeb enthusiast, and still, this is the board he comes back to after weeks of testing some of the best on the market. You too could pick one up for the same sort of money you'd spend on takeout for one.

Price check: Mountain $29.99

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Corsair K60 Pro TKL | Optical mechanical switches | RGB lighting | $90.25 $49.99 at Amazon (save $40.26)
The K60 now comes with optical switches for a faster actuation and longer lifespan, and an 8,000 Hz polling rate, making it a refinement of a design that's been around for a while. It's also been brilliant in all its various guises, and at this price it's a no-brainer for someone looking for a great miniature wireless keyboard from a trusted brand with impeccable credentials.

Price check: Best Buy $49.99

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Razer Huntsman Mini | Tenkeyless | Razer optomechanical switch (clicky or linear) | Chroma RGB lighting | $119.99 $91.91 at Amazon (save $28.08)
The smallest of keebs. Well, perhaps not, but it's absolutely tiny. Don't think it's light on features though, as it's got Razer's optical switches, Chroma RGB lighting, oil-resistant PBT keypads and Razer Hypershift for all your favourite macros. That's a pretty chonky amount of desirable Razer extras , stuffed into a chassis that takes up almost no room on your desk at all.

Price check: Best Buy $93.99

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Logitech G Pro Tenkeyless | Mechanical | Lightsync RGB backlit keys | $129.99 $74.99 at Amazon (save $55)
This Logitech G Pro comes with a lot of refined and clever features, giving you all the functionality with less of the fuss. You can pick your key switches, you can program macros to your hearts content, it's got a detachable cable, and those backlit keys are on the subtle side of RGB lighting. The Logitech is a class act for less at this price.

Price check: Best Buy $74.99

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Logitech G513 Carbon | Full Size | Blue or Brown Mechanical Switches | Per-key RGB lighting | $149.99 $129.99 at Logitech (save $20)
It's large and in charge, this substantial keeb, and appears to be getting a little harder to find now it's been out for a while. Still, that means it's regularly on discount when you can find it, and it's a superb full-sized keeb packed with features. Plus, check out those Darth Vader-like aesthetics. Fancy a walk on the dark side?

Price check: Newegg $138.57

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Logitech G915 TKL | Wireless | Low-profile mechanical switches | $229.99 $122.99 at Amazon (save $107)
How much for such a small keeb? Still, the G915 X Lightspeed has a decent chunk taken off its MSRP here, and it's downright superb. We railed against the price in our review, but at $123 it's definitely worth a look. The wireless connection is as fast as a very fast thing, the battery life is excellent, and those low-profile mechanical switches are a real highlight.

Price check: Best Buy $179.99

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Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge | Mechanical | Split ergonomic design | $219 $199 at Amazon (save $20)
Split keyboard designs are great ergonomically because it means you can keep your wrists angled comfortably and adjust at will. This Kinesis one in particular is great because it's also a good gaming keyboard. It's on sale pretty often, too, so it's a great one to keep your eye on if you're in the market for some comfort upgrades.

Price check: Kinesis $199

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Team Group MP44L | 500 GB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 3,700 MB/s write | $33.99 at Amazon
The MP44L isn't a fast SSD, but it is very good value for money. While we don't recommend anyone use this size of capacity for a main storage drive, it's fine if you just want something to store important documents from the boot drive.

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HP FX900 Pro | 512 GB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,700 MB/s write | $49.49 at Newegg
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.

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Team Group MP44L | 1 TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $59.99 at Amazon
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: Newegg $59.99

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Samsung 990 Evo Plus | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,150 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $109.99 $79.99 at Amazon (save $30)
Samsung's relatively new 990 Evo Plus range has a lot going for it (check out our review) but its launch price was too high. This deal goes a long way to rectify that but for a DRAM-less SSD, it's still a bit pricey. If you're a fan of Samsung's excellent Magician software, then it's worth considering, but there are SSDs for less money that are just as good.

Price check: Newegg $79.99

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WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $93.99 $84.99 at Amazon (save $9)
This is still our favorite SSD for gaming, despite the strong competition and volatile prices. 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 $93.99 | Newegg $84.99

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Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5-inch | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $82.55 at Newegg
Not enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage? No problem—you can still install an 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. However, we recommend an NVMe drive if you have the spare M.2 slot and Crucial is starting to discontinue the MX500 line.

Price check: Amazon $83.90

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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 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 version without a DRAM cache makes it 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 $89.99

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Crucial P310 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,100 MB/s read | 6,000 MB/s write | $161.99 $91.70 at Amazon (save $70.29)
This is a decent saving on a 2230 format SSD that performs pretty nicely, as we found when we reviewed the 2 TB version. Crucial's performance claims are very much peak values and the real-world numbers are generally lower, but at this price, it's a great way to boost your Steam Deck's storage and get a handy speed bump. There are cheaper 2230-size SSDs to be found but they're not as fast as this one.

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Silicon Power UD90 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,800 MB/s write | $119.97 $89.97 at B&H Photo (save $30)
You might not know Silicon Power from Samsung, but this SSD is well-received by our friends at Tom's Hardware. It offers plenty of speed for a Steam library expansion but with a meager cost per gigabyte of just four cents. It's not the fastest SSD out there, though.

Price check: Newegg $94.97 | Amazon $93.99

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Team Group MP44L | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,800 MB/s read | 4,400 MB/s write | $99.99 at Amazon
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: Newegg $99.99

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Nextorage NEM-PAB | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 $129.99 at Newegg (save $120)
You can expect top performance out of this drive, which is impressive for the price. This version without a DRAM cache makes 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 $144.99

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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 | $169.99 $134.99 at Newegg (save $35)
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 drives 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: Amazon $134.99

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Silicon Power XS70 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,800 MB/s write | $139.99 at Amazon
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 $297.96

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WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | $189.99 $147.84 at Amazon (save $42.15)
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 $159.99 | Best Buy $163.99

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Samsung 990 Pro | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,450 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 $167.99 at Amazon (save $82)
Samsung's 990 Pro is a very solid SSD (read our review), albeit rather pricey for what it is. It's reputation was damaged due to a habit of dying unexpectedly but that's been resolved with firmware updates. If you really must have a Samsung SSD in your gaming PC then this one is pretty good, but there are better options to be found.

Price check: Newegg $167.99

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Silicon Power UD90 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $239.99 $189.99 at Amazon (save $50)
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.

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Team Group MP44 | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $259.99 $239.99 at Newegg (save $20)
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. Read our full review of this SSD for more info.

Price check: Amazon $239.99

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WD Black SN850X | 4 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | $275.99 at Amazon
Ignore the tiny 'saving' and just focus on the fact you're getting 4 TB of our favorite gaming SSD (check out our review) for a reasonable price. If 4 TB still isn't enough for you, then there's the 8 TB version of the SN850X, but at $600, it's more than double the price of two 4 TB drives.

Price check: Newegg $279 | Best Buy $303.99

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Team Group PD20M | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $81.99 at Amazon
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: Newegg $81.99

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Adata SD810 | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $89.99 at Amazon
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 SD810 is rated to IP68, so it'll fend off dust and water ingress nicely.

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Samsung T7 Shield | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,000 MB/s write | $169.99 $107.99 at Amazon (save $62)
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: Newegg $109.99

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Crucial X9 Pro | 2 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $169.99 $109.99 at Best Buy (save $40)
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 $146.96 | Newegg $109.99

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Samsung T7 Shield | 4 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | Up to 1,050 MB/s read and write | $499.99 $279.99 at Amazon (save $220)
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 around $0.06 per gigabyte. You're paying less, for more. Now I sound like Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang... "the more you buy, the more you save."

Price check: Newegg $299.99 | Best Buy $299.99

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Corsair Vengeance | DDR5 | 2x 16 GB (32 GB) | 6000 MHz | $105.99 $89.99 at Best Buy (save $16)
If you're putting together an AM5 machine, you'll need some speedy DDR5 RAM. 6000 MHz is the sweet spot for modern AMD chips, so what you're likely looking for is cheap RAM from a respected manufacturer that'll get the job done with aplomb. This is thus. Isn't it nice when things work out simple?

Price check: Amazon 119.99

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Intel Core i5 12400F | 6 cores | 12 threads | 4.4 GHz boost | 18 MB L3 cache | 65 W TDP | LGA1700 socket | $206.25 $111.34 at Amazon (save $94.91)
This little Alder Lake chip is far from the newest, but if you're looking to build an Intel PC on a very tight budget for upgrading in future, this will get you started nicely. We rate it very highly for its low power, speedy gaming performance, and huge overclocking potential.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 8 cores | 16 threads | 4.7 GHz boost | 32 MB L3 cache | 105 W TDP | AM4 socket | $194.99 $194.99 at Newegg (save $15)
It's not the biggest discount, granted, but if you're trucking on with an elder AM4 machine and looking for an upgrade, the 5800X makes for an inexpensive but still chonky gaming CPU. It doesn't have the fancy 3D-Vcache of the much more potent (and much more expensive) 5800X3D, but it's still a gaming chip capable of pushing plenty of performance through that ageing, but still perfectly respectable socket.

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Super Flower Leadex PSU | 1300 W | 80+ Gold | ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.0 support | 12VHPWR | $219.99 $176.97 at Amazon (save $43.02)
Are you eyeing up one of Nvidia's power-hungry yet super-duper RTX 50-series cards, like the RTX 5090? Want a bit of headroom for future mega-components? This Super Flower unit should be high on your list. It comes from a respected name, and it's got much less chance of going bang than some of the more suspicious brands. A very powerful PSU at a very good price.

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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 cores | 12 threads | 5.3 GHz boost | 32 MB L3 cache | 65 W TDP | AM5 socket | $279 $239.66 at Amazon (save $39.34)
Six cores are more than enough for most games, especially when they're as potent as those in this Ryzen 5 9600X (as we found in our review). You really only need more if you like to do lots of content creation tasks, like video editing and offline rendering. As a gaming chip? Yeah, it's got grunt to spare.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 cores | 24 threads | 5.6 GHz boost | 64 MB L3 cache | 120 W TDP | AM5 socket | $499 $382.23 at Amazon (save $116.77)
Somewhat overpriced at launch, this jack-of-all-trades AM5 CPU is much better value at this price. While it's not the best at gaming nor content creation tasks, the 9900X is still an excellent everyman's choice with huge gobs of power, as you can see in our review.