Best PC gaming deals in August 2025

From heavier workloads and casual gaming to replacing your streaming box with a full-blown computer, the Geekom G1 Mega Mini PC is ideal. Its combo of Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD stacks this for hard work and entertainment — all within its 5.3 x 5.2-inch build. It earned a 4-star rating in our Megamini G1 Gaming PC review.

Right now you can save a tidy sum on this entry-level gaming PC from Skytech packing a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. It's far from the most powerful gaming PC on this list, but it's definitely one of the cheapest—especially with this sizable discount.

The RTX 5060 Ti is one of our favorite mid-range GPUs, and its been built into this all-round beast of a gaming PC that is now $200 off. Alongside the GPU, in this Cyclone case, you’ve got an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This is a packed PC ready for 1440p gaming.

This AMD gaming rig from iBuyPower is on sale for a good price given you get an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a roomy 2TB of SSD storage to store all your games.

This is a sizable discount on a Skytech Rampage gaming PC packing a speedy liquid-cooled Intel Core i7 14700F CPU, a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC delivers excellent performance in a sleek, compact design. How so? With its Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD. Expect this rig to run demanding PC games at their finest, and now that it's just below $2,000, it's an excellent choice for newcomers and PC gamers looking for an upgrade.

We rank this model as the best premium option on our list of the best gaming PCs. We loved its design in our Alienware Area-51 review, praising its sleek look and cool, quiet performance. This model comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.

The Acer Nitro V packs in some decent, if ageing components that makes the laptop a compelling prospect for gamers on a budget. Specs-wise, it squeezes a lot into its chunky chassis, including an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, a Gen 13 Intel Core i5-11400H CPU, 8GB of memory and a 512GB NVMe SSD.

The HP Omen Transcend 14 delivers the goods thanks to its great gaming performance, classy design, vibrant OLED display and RGB-lit keyboard. While its battery life disappoints and it only has effective USB-C charging via one port, its strengths outweigh its deficiencies.

You don't see deals that are quite this sweet too often. A huge saving on a gaming laptop that houses an RTX 4070 GPU is unbelievably tempting, and that’s before you throw in Intel’s impressive i7-13700H CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a mini-LED display with a 250Hz refresh rate.

The RTX 5070 Ti brings that much more power to even the most demanding PC games, and this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i can handle it. With its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, too, this machine is ready to blaze through titles in a stylish, compact design. And they will all run great on its 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display.

With the latest 50-series Nvidia GPU, the Alienware Area 51 is pricey, but it's packed to the gills with power. It has a massive 18-inch QHD+ screen with 300MHz refresh, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD and an RTX 5080 GPU.

This Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a top-of-the-line gaming laptop thanks to its high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, an Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. That's more than enough power to make all your favorite games run beautifully on the eye-catching 16-inch 1600p 240Hz OLED display.

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.

The Lenovo Legion Go is on the higher end of PC gaming handheld tech, which makes its lower price even more stunning. On top, you’ve got that gorgeous 8.8-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate, and those detachable controllers (plus built-in kickstand) for quick multiplayer action. Whereas inside, you’ll find that powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

Acer 27" 1080p Monitor: was $249 now $149 @ 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.

For the price, this is a phenomenal monitor for gaming enthusiasts from MSI — packing a WQHD panel with buttery smooth 180Hz refresh rate, HDR support for a great immersive depth of color and contrast, and a slimline profile for fitting nicely into every setup.

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.

The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is an absolute behemoth. If you're lucky enough to have a space to fit it, you can truly immerse yourself in a wraparound its expansive curved display. Plus, it boasts G-Sync and AMD FreeStyle Premium Pro compatibility, along with a 240Hz refresh rate.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2: was $49 now $36 @ 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.

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 its 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 cacnels out background noise.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless can connect wirelessly to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as PCs, smartphones and the Nintendo Switch. With a comfortable fit, a clear mic and decent battery life, it’s a worthwhile accessory for gaming, watching TV and movies, listening to music or even productivity. We rank them as one of the best gaming headsets you can buy.

This is one of the best headsets we've tested. In our Turtle Beath Stealth 500 review we liked its lightweight design, meaning it was comfortable to wear for long gaming sessions. And as you'd expect, it sounded great to boot.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 is a fantastic headset under $100, and this discount is the cherry on top of the cake. With a comfortable fit and compatibility with PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, the Arctis Nova 3 provides excellent gaming sound too. Whether you're building a medieval village with chill string arrangements in the background or listening to the trials and tribulations of a team of squabbling superheroes, this headset does an excellent job of balancing music, sound effects and voicework.