I'm choosing the best Black Friday gaming offers because my nearly 20 years as a PC tech journalist have all led up to this.

November 22, 2024
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I'm choosing the best Black Friday gaming offers because my nearly 20 years as a PC tech journalist have all led up to this.

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2024-11-22T16:06:11.313Z

A complete gaming PC setup including mouse, keyboard and gaming monitor, for only $800? It's possible, and it won't involve buying an old rig with a RTX 3050 graphic card... or worse yet, none at all!

This is a complete iBuyPower (including mouse and keybord) system that is currently on sale for a penny less than $700. It comes with a RTX 4060 graphics card, an excellent Core i5 CPU at a budget price, 16 GB of DDR5-5200 memory, and a 1 TB SSD. Add a 27-inch 1080p monitor with a refresh rate of 165 Hz to the mix, and you've got a budget gaming PC that is ready to go.

Win.

~~$949.99~~ Best Buy: $699.99 (Save $250) You'd be hard-pressed to find a better gaming PC under $700 right now. It's true that the Intel Core i5 14040F isn't much of an improvement over its predecessor, but this little gaming chip is still a fast one. Plus, the RTX 4060 can deliver excellent 1080p gaming performance and even a little bit of 1440p if you use DLSS 3 and adjust your settings. You also get a 1 TB storage drive, a healthy dose DDR5, and even a mouse and keyboard!" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">

~~$179.99~~ Newegg: $99.77 (Save $79.22).
ASRock is a favorite around here during busy shopping seasons. These screens are always on sale, and the one we have used ( Read our Review They're also a good value for money. This 165Hz panel is priced at just under $100, so you can't complain." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">

2024-11-22T15:49:57.055Z

Black Friday gaming monitors are the best way to get an OLED gaming screen and not a 27-inch 1440p monitor. The best deals are on a pair 32-inch 4K displays, one with a Samsung WOLED and the other with an LG QD-OLED with a slightly brighter display. Both are excellent, but they will suit different budgets.

~~$1,399.99~~ Amazon: $1,069.99 (Save $330)
This 32-inch 4K Monitor was a stunning display, but there was one obvious flaw. When we review it . The price. It was expensive at $1,400. Now that it has been reduced by $330, the price is much more competitive. It's still not cheap. This is the best 32" 4K gaming OLED currently available." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial"> ~~$829.99~~ Save $130 on a $699.99 Amazon purchase
The MAG321UP X This one (without the "X") is 'just" 165 Hz. But who cares if it's this good? You still get the same stunning 4K OLED screen, with a super fast response time and fantastic pixel quality.

Price check: Newegg $699.99

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2024-11-22T15:37:39.674Z

The first one that I would like to highlight is my favorite little gaming keyboard. It's my favorite keyboard, the one that sits on my desk and is the one that I use every day, for work or gaming. Since it arrived on my desk, the Mountain Everest 60 is my go-to board. This hasn't changed despite all of the other excellent boards I have used since.

The Everest 60 is currently only $40 for Amazon Prime Members. But even at $50, without Jeff's Gang access, it's a steal. It's our current choice as the best budget gaming keyboar.

It's RGB-lit and has hot-swappable buttons. It is also beautifully dampened for a great typing experience. You could say I'm a big fan.

~~$69.99~~ Save $30 on Amazon Prime Members and $20 on all other orders.
The Mountain Everest 60 keyboard is a great example of how you don't have to spend a lot on a good keyboard. It's not only RGB and hot-swappable, but it's also a joy to type on, thanks to a variety of enthusiast design features such as great foam dampening and pre-lubricated switches. You can also snap on magnetic upgrades such as a numpad in the future." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">