The Best PC Gaming Deals Right Now During October’s Prime Day
If you missed out on Prime Day savings in July, don’t worry. Amazon is back with October’s Prime Day , and I’ve been exploring my options to find some great deals for PC gamers. Whether you’re looking for parts to upgrade your system, want a whole new system, or need more hardware for your setup, I’ve put together suggestions to help you get the job done. And as other retailers have joined Amazon, I’ve found several deals elsewhere that pair nicely with Amazon’s offerings.
Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 4070 Super OC Edition
It’s hard to see significant savings on graphics cards from 2020, but this discount gets you the cool and powerful RTX 4070 Super for 10% off. It’s also overclocked out of the box, allowing you to get even more performance out of your new component. It’s currently on sale on Amazon for $619.99 (was $689.99).
XFX Speedster QICK319 RX 7800 XT Core
AMD GPUs are not cheap, especially when it comes to traditional rasterization (i.e., without the use of ray tracing and AI-based resolution scaling techniques). And this deal on the XFX Speedster QICK319 RX 7800 XT Core offers some serious value. It gives you a high-performance card with plenty of VRAM to handle today’s AAA and high-resolution games for just over $400.
Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 4060 OC Edition
This version of Asus’ RTX 4060 may not be the most affordable, but many cards that cost $299 have small, dual-fan designs. The Asus model offers a three-fan cooling system, stylish design and factory overclocking. While they typically increase the price significantly, this discount brings it closer to the $299 mark.
SK Hynix Platinum P41 SSD (1 TB)
SK Hynix makes some of the best PCIe SSDs, and the Platinum P41 is an exceptional drive not only for its performance and efficiency, but also for its price. While a 1TB drive typically costs $90, which is already competitive, this discount results in a killer price of $76.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
No, this is not one of the latest processors on the market. But AMD’s 3D V-cache, when it was introduced, showed a significant improvement in gaming performance. And this deal will get you a pretty powerful chip, including 3D V-cache, for under $200. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is also compatible with a huge number of systems running older Ryzen processors using the AM4 socket, meaning there are quite a few systems that could benefit from significant performance improvements by replacing just this component.
Seagate BarraCuda 8TB Internal Hard Drive
SSD drives are great for storing data quickly, but they are expensive when it comes to the amount of storage you get. If you want a library of music, movies, or less popular games, a hard drive is the way to go, and this deal gets you an 8TB drive for just over $100.
Samsung 990 Pro PCIe SSD with heatsink (2TB)
Load up your operating system and game library on this ultra-fast SSD and you’ll enjoy faster browsing and loading times. Samsung has long been a manufacturer of some of the best SSDs, and the 990 Pro is one of the latest and greatest models, with speeds up to 7450Mbps. It is equipped with a radiator that helps it maintain speed.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD)
The Asus ROG Strix G16 is a stylish and powerful gaming laptop, and thanks to this deal, it’s also budget-friendly. For your money, you get a desktop-class processor (Intel Core i7-13650HX), which is unlikely to handle many of your tasks, and an RTX 4060, which can handle many of the latest games while offering a boost in DLSS performance. 3.0. You can buy it on Amazon for $1,099.99 (was $1,399.99).
Gigabyte Aorus 16X (32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD)
The Gigabyte Aorus 16X offers plenty of gaming options on the go. Thanks to the Intel Core i7-14650HX and Nvidia RTX 4060, it should support a wide range of games. It also has a lot of memory and storage. And with a 2560 x 1600 resolution display with a 165Hz refresh rate, it can deliver crisp, smooth visuals in your favorite games. This machine is currently $1,329.99 (previously $1,599.00) on Amazon.
BenQ X300G
When a monitor isn’t an option, the BenQ X300G lets you enjoy a huge screen for gaming using a small projector. This small projector is easy to set up and delivers bright, clear 4K images. It also has a neat trick for competitive gaming: you can switch to 1080p/240Hz mode when you need the speed most. It’s currently $1,299.99 on Amazon (previously $1,499.99).
MSI MPG 341CQPX
Immerse yourself in your favorite games with the MSI MPG 341CQPX, priced at $779.99 from $899.99. This 34-inch ultra-wide monitor beautifully frames your field of view, delivering crisp images and a stunning QD-OLED panel. I’ve had the pleasure of testing it out and it’s amazing to play. The 240Hz refresh rate especially helps with competitive gaming.
Odez Penrose
New headsets may come and go, but the sound quality doesn’t degrade as quickly, and the Audeze Penrose offers exceptional sound with its planar magnetic drivers. It also works wirelessly with many platforms and supports Bluetooth for a secondary connection that can work simultaneously. Thanks to its modest age, it’s also eligible for a huge $100 discount, making it a bargain at $199.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
If you’ve been waiting for a stunning display, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 could be it. Samsung cut the price by $350 during Amazon’s sale. This will give you a large 4K OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. And with the ultra-fast response of OLED pixels, you’ll see game action more clearly than ever.