Best PC gaming deals in September 2024

Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop: was $2,499 now $2,259 @ Amazon
The Alienware Aurora R15 is our choice for the best gaming PC on the market. We love its eye-catching design, great performance and ease of access to ports and upgrades. This version comes configured with a AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics, 32GB RAM and a total 3TB storage.
Price check: $2,899 @ Dell

Acer Nitro 50: was $829 now $728 @ Amazon
This gaming desktop has and 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB storage. You'll also get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics and a keyboard and mouse are included.

iBUYPOWER RDY Scale 002: was $1,299 now $1,049 @ iBUYPOWER
$250 off! Don't let the RDY Scale 002's affordable price fool you. Inside this tower you'll find an AMD RYZEN 7 5700 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, and Windows Home 11. It's a solid machine for the casual gamer in search of a stylish gaming rig.

Cooler Master Sneaker X Gaming PC Desktop: was $2,999 now $2,499 @ Amazon
That's right — if you have a few grand saved, you can add  a sneaker-shaped gaming PC to your desk. This config is on sale for $500 off and comes with an Intel i7 13700K CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. 

HP 15.6" Victus Gaming Laptop: was $799 now $599 @ Best Buy
This budget gaming laptop from HP has a 15.6" 1920 x 1080 FHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It also sports an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor, 8GB Memory, a 512GB SSD and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 graphics. 

Gateway 15" Ultra Slim Laptop: was $599 now $399 @ Walmart
The Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook is a budget machine packed with mainstream specs. For $439, you get a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display, Core i5-1035G1 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Budget laptops usually skimp on RAM or CPU power, but this machine is more than suitable for everything from homework to light gaming. 

Lenovo Legion 5: was $1,199 now $999 @ Walmart
This 15.6-inch laptop's screen is big, but beautiful, too, with a resolution of 2160 x 1350. It's also got 16GB of RAM and half a terabyte of storage, with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 powering its gaming ambitions.

MSI Katana 15: was $1,599 now $1,137 @ Amazon
An RTX 4070 laptop at this price is a great find. MSI's 15-inch laptop not only comes with Team Green's brilliant GPU, you also get a Gen 13 Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a FHD (1920 x 1080) screen with a speedy 144Hz refresh rate.  

16" Legion Pro 5i w/ RTX 4060: was $1,829 now $1,449 @ Lenovo
This powerhouse has a 14th generation Intel Core i7, partnered with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA 4060 GPU to make it pretty much able to handle anything you throw at it.

Valve Steam Deck (256GB): $399 @ Steam Store
The 256GB Steam Deck is now available for $399. This is the cheapest model. Our Steam Deck review said this is one of the finest handhelds ever made. It's comfortable to hold, and has a sharp 7-inch LED display that makes gaming a joy. It also has great sound thanks to its strong speakers. The Deck isn't compatible with all Steam games, and its battery life could be better, but otherwise this is a great device.

Steam Deck OLED: $549 @ Steam Store
Our Steam Deck OLED review said this device is an excellent improvement over the original model. Its 7.4-inch OLED display is the most obvious upgrade, and it doesn't disappoint, delivering truly stunning visuals with gorgeous contrast and colors. It's also lighter and has support for Wi-Fi 6. The Steam Deck OLED is one of the best handheld gaming consoles you can buy.

Asus ROG Ally X: $799 @ Best Buy
Up to $230 off with trade-in! The Asus ROG Ally X sports several marked improvements over the original ROG Ally. You get better ergonomics, a gigantic 80Wh battery, and a vast increase in on-board RAM and storage. In our Asus ROG Ally X review, we said this is the best Windows gaming handheld you can buy.

Acer 23" 1080p Gaming Monitor: was $119 now $89 @ Amazon
The Acer KC242Y is a no-frills gaming monitor that won't break the bank. It features a 23.8-inch 1080p panel with 100Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and VGA/HDMI connectivity. It also has a Low Blue Light feature for those times you find yourself in front of the screen for prolonged hours.

Acer 27" 1080p Monitor: was $249 now $129 @ Amazon
This 27-inch IPS monitor is made to combat laggy gameplay.  It packs 1080p resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and HDR10 support. You also get HDMI connectivity.

Dell 27" 4K Monitor: was $299 now $229 @ Amazon
The Dell S2721QS is a 4K monitor with an ultra-thin profile. It supports AMD FreeSync and features a 60Hz refresh rate. It offers an HDMI 2.0 port and supports HDR content playback, which, makes it a nice pick for work and streaming.
Price check: $229 @ Dell

LG UltraGear QHD 34" curved gaming monitor: was $399 now $324 @ Amazon
If you're looking to upgrade your home gaming setup, a high refresh rate gaming monitor like this one is one of the best purchases you can make, resulting in a much smoother visual experience. This 34-inch monitor is also ultra-wide and curved, for an immersive experience, with a QHD 1440p resolution, for a much more detailed image than 1080p.

Sony InZone M9 27" Gaming Monitor: was $899 now $648 @ Amazon
If you're a PC gamer who also owns a PlayStation, this is the gaming monitor to buy. With a sharp, bright display, 144Hz refresh rate and a stylish design, it plays both PC and PS5 games perfectly.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2: was $49 now $39 @ Amazon
This is our choice for the best cheap gaming headset. It offers good sound quality, a comfortable fit, and is simple to operate. The mic is a little quiet, but for this price, it's not so bad.

Logitech G G432 Virtual 7.1-Channel Gaming Headset: was $79 now $49 @ B&H Photo
If you're looking for immersive surround sound without burning a hole in your pocket, Logitech G's G432 is perfect for you. It comes with not just 7.1 virtual surround sound, but also support for DTS Headphone:X.

Corsair Virtuoso RBG Wireless XT: was $269 now $189 @ Amazon
This gaming headset delivers great sound quality and a comfortable fit, plus it's compatible with nearly everything: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Battery life could be better at 15 hours, but otherwise this headset does everything you need.

Sony Inzone H9: was $299 now $229 @ Amazon
The Sony Inzone H9 are styled similarly to their namesake's home console, so they're a perfect choice if you're also a PS5 gamer. We found them comfortable to wear, but disliked the headphones' finicky companion desktop PC app.