Best PC gaming deals in August 2026

This build gets you an RTX 5060 GPU, i5-14400F CPU, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. This tower is bigger than some other options like Micro ATX, but for AAA titles and multitasking that 32GB of DDR4 memory can give you a significant boost for 1440p gaming.

The HP Omen 35L is a beautiful and powerful mid-tower gaming PC that’s highly upgradeable. Though it comes with a lot of bloatware and its CPU/GPU combination is strange, this rig’s superb gaming performance, gorgeous design, and small footprint are hard to argue against.

The Alienware 15 Laptop is a budget-friendly machine for cash-strapped gamers. powered by Nvidia's RTX 4050 GPU, this configuration features an amazing 15.3-inch WUQXGA (1920 x 1200) 165Hz LCD, Core 5-210H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It won't break any speed records, but it's got enough muscle for casual gaming and all of your entertainment needs.

If you want to play games on a massive display, then the Asus Strix G18 is the gaming laptop to get. This beast features an 18-inch 1200p display, an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. This is a gaming laptop for those who want to be large and in charge.

When a 1440p QD-OLED monitor with a 280Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and bags of contrast and vivid colors comes along for just under $500, that's a display any gamer should consider checking out. It's now outshined by its flashier AW3426DW sibling, and don't expect many ports or built-in speakers, but the Alienware AW2725D is still a fantastic, wallet-friendly monitor any gamer would be happy with. Read our full Alienware AW2725D review for more details.

The Alienware AW2726DM is a feature-rich gaming monitor that only costs $349. It has a sharp 27-inch QD-OLED 2560 x 1440 display, a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, and a low 0.03ms response time. Though it lacks RGB lighting, the monitor's features and irresistible price more than make up for that.

The Alienware AW3425DWM is a fantastic update that offers a streamlined design, vibrant image quality and smooth performance. It's one of the best curved gaming monitors available thanks to its 3440 x 1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and overall stellar design.

It's hard to miss this ultra-wide curved Samsung Odyssey G5. It delivers a QHD (2560 x 1440) curved display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. For competitive shooters and graphically demanding games, this monitor will shine for its price.

The Sony Inzone M10S is Sony's elite-tier gaming monitor, aimed at aspiring or currently esports players. It features a whopping 480Hz refresh rate, a 27-inch 1440p OLED panel and a raft of features aimed at helping competetive players keep their edge.

This 27-inch Samsung monitor packs a lot of gamer-friendly features. You get AMD FreeSync support, 180Hz refresh rate, a response time of only 1ms and a “Virtual Aim Point” all make this extremely affordable monitor an enticing prospect for first-person shooter fans.

The Razer BlackShark V2 always presents value for gamers looking for comfy, excellent audio, but it's now down to an incredibly low price. It's a wired headset, meaning it's compatible with whatever you can plug it into, but it also features 7.1 surround sound, 5mm drivers for fine-tuned audio and plush earcups that cancel out background noise.

The Razer Kraken V3 X is an exceptional pair of gaming headphones that even feature Chroma RGB lighting to match your gaming setup. Experience brilliant 7.1 surround sound to pinpoint enemy locations, 40mm drivers for clear, rich audio, Razer's "Hyperclear" mic for reduced background noise pickup, and very comfortable memory foam cushions.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is our current choice for the best gaming headset on the market. Compatible with PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS and Meta Quest, its quick-switch 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3 enable you to effortlessly swap between devices. The sound quality is incredible, and the 360° spatial audio makes your gaming experiences even more immersive.

The Maxwell 2 takes the crown for best sound quality. Its large planar magnetic drivers deliver bags of clarity and definition, although for raw bass power you'll want the super punchy dynamic drivers of the Nova Pro or Nova Elite.

Don't miss savings on this gaming headset. In our Turtle Beach Airlite Fit review, we loved this headset's ultra-comfortable design, its great sound quality, and its flip-to-mute mic. Better yet, we loved the affordable price, which has just got even better thanks to this deal.

This affordable gaming headset just got more valuable. With the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1, you'll get decent audio quality with the 40mm drivers, a sleek, comfortable design and simple wired connectivity for all platforms.

Powerful, comfortable and sleek, the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is the brand’s flagship set of cans, and it excels at what it sets out to do. The 50mm drivers fantastically reproduce in-game sounds, offering an immersive gaming experience, while the highly effective active noise canceling isolates and pulls you right into the action.

If you don't mind being tethered to a cord, then this HyperX Cloud III gaming headset won't disappoint. It features HyperX's signature fantastic immersive sound with its 53mm drivers, spatial audio, comfortable memory foam and 10mm accurate mic. It's a shame the wireless model isn't discounted (yet), but if you're fine with a wired model, it's hard to go wrong.

Designed in collaboration with esports professionals, the BlackShark V2 Pro is built for competitive play without skimping on comfort. The drivers are split into three separately tuned sections for highs, mids, and lows — which just means the audio is detailed and clear rather than flat or muddy. The detachable mic picks up your voice naturally and accurately, and the memory foam ear cushions are soft and breathable enough for long sessions. Available across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in black or white.

Admittedly, this is one of the most expensive mice available on the market right now. However, for your money, you get one of the best gaming mice available. Feature-packed, sleek, and comfortable, there's a reason it's frequently seen at esports events worldwide. It helps that you can usually find it on sale for $10-30 cheaper than the retail price, a great deal for a mouse of this caliber.

The original K2 HE is one of the finest keyboards we've ever tested, excelling for both productivity and gaming. (Not to mention it looking rather dashing, too.)

The Keychron V1 Ultra 8K is a joy to type on, as it feels and sounds delightful. Gaming performance is fantastic thanks to the responsive and comfortable switches. The long battery life and dual RGB lighting systems add to its charm too.

The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is one of the best mini keyboards we’ve ever tested. In our HyperX Alloy Origins 60 review, we said this tiny peripheral perfectly captures both the conveniences and frustrations of the mini keyboard design, but it does so with HyperX’s signature no-nonsense design philosophy. If you have your heart set on a mini keyboard, it’s worth considering!

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the CLVX S is now available to buy at $10 off — packing low-profile scissor keys into a compact size and integrating a multi-touch trackpad directly into the surface of the keys! Without the need for a mouse, this keyboard could revolutionize your productivity.

The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is a fantastic low-profile keyboard for productivity, thanks to the super silent Kailh linear switches. Its 1,000Hz polling rate is also well-suited to casual gaming, and its sturdy build and customizable RGB and TFT screen make it a joy to use.

The Huntsman Mini is a compact keyboard that cuts out the numpad and navigation keys to save desk space without sacrificing performance. The switches are light and responsive with an instant actuation that makes typing and gaming feel snappy and precise. It's built from aluminium so it feels solid and premium, and the keycaps are high quality and designed to last. Everything is fully programmable and it connects via a detachable USB-C cable. A great option if you want a smaller, cleaner desk setup without compromising on quality.
Price check: $129 @ Razer