I've been a PC gamer for my entire life - these are the Black Friday deals
I'd buy to upgrade my setup

Date:
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:35:00 +0000

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I have 20 years of PC gaming under my belt, and these are the Black Friday deals that caught my eye.

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The biggest sales event of the year is upon us, and I'm definitely not upset about the Black Friday deals on offer as a PC gamer. I've found some
seriously tempting discounts on gaming PCs, laptops, handhelds, monitors, and accessories, so you can upgrade your setup for less this year.

If you're looking for a great deal on a prebuilt PC, my top pick is the gorgeous Alienware Aurora ACT1250, thanks to its fantastic price-to-performance value at $465 off.

Gaming laptops more your speed? Check out the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i , which is a ludicrous $810 off for Black Friday and features an RTX 5070, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 32GB RAM (DDR5), and a 1TB SSD.

So keep reading to see the best gaming monitor, mouse, keyboard, chair, and desk deals I found and transform your setup for some of the lowest prices
I've ever seen in my years covering Black Friday. PC Gaming Black Friday
deals US quick links Alienware: solid discounts on laptops, PCs, and
monitors Amazon: deals on everything from standing desks to prebuilt PCs Corsair: up to $1,000 off prebuilt PCs and more Lenovo: save up to 56% on
PCs, laptops, and more HP: savings up to 79% Razer: big savings on mice, keyboards, mouse pads, and more Not in the US? Check out these UK Black
Friday PC gaming deal quick links Alienware: savings up to 450 Amazon UK: Black Friday deals on all things PC gaming Corsair: discounts on Corsair's entire lineup HP: save up to 400 on laptops Lenovo: up to 57% off PCs and laptops Razer: Cyber Weekend event My top picks as a lifelong PC gamer

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
RAM : 16GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

You know it's a good Black Friday event when one of our picks for the best gaming PCs you can buy is $465 off. This is one of the nicest-looking PCs
I've ever seen, and it's beautiful on the inside too, with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. You might want to think about upgrading the RAM down the line (if prices ever go down), but this is a rock-solid mid-range build as is. View Deal

Display - 16 inches, 2560x1600, IPS
Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5080
RAM - 32G
B Storage - 1TB

The HP Omen Max 16 is one of the best gaming laptops on the market, with its RTX 5080 GPU leading the charge for fantastic performance at 1600p
resolution. It's further helped by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, one of the most powerful processors, capable of running games thanks to the Radeon 890M integrated GPU, but also ready to help with productivity. View Deal

As one of the best 1440p monitors out there, the ROG Strix XG27ACS was
already a great value, but this $100 saving only makes it more worthwhile.
Our Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS review noted its responsiveness and capable set of features. It might lack OLED tech, but it's still great for gaming. View Deal

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM - 32G
B Storage - 1TB

Powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS is one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market, hands down. It's plenty comfortable for long play sessions, and it packs a punch in performance
thanks to SteamOS, providing a streamlined console-adjacent experience. View Deal

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed was already a great value, but this close-to-half-price sale on Amazon makes it even more tempting. By keeping things simple and concentrating on the essentials, it's a fine wireless
gaming mouse, especially for those with smaller hands, as we discovered in
our Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless review . Multiple colorways are available on sale, all with virtually the same discount. View Deal Black Friday gaming PC deals

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
RAM : 16GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

You know it's a good Black Friday event when one of our picks for the best gaming PCs you can buy is $465 off. This is one of the best-looking PCs I've ever seen, and it's beautiful on the inside too, with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. You might want to think about upgrading the RAM down the line (if prices ever go down), but
this is a really solid mid-range build as is. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor : Intel Core i5-14400F
RAM : 32GB DDR4
Storage : 1TB

It's hard to believe you can find such a solid 1080p gaming machine for $799, but thanks to the Newegg Black Friday sale, you can pick up this ABS Flux II for cheap. With an RTX 5060 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a Core i5 processor, this machine is a great choice if you're looking for a machine
that can play games smoothly at 1080p. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor : Intel Core i5-14400F
RAM : 16GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

The iBuyPower RDY Scale B04 offers plenty of value for a prebuilt gaming PC. It comes with an Intel Core i5-14400F processor, RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for just $1,049. You can lock in this price using the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY on the iBuyPower website. Note: You can actually get up to $300 off depending on how much you spend. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5080
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
RAM : 32GB DDR5
Storage : 2TB

After more of a high-end build for 4K gaming at a discount? The premium NZXT Player Three is an outstanding value at $2,649. This config comes equipped with an Nvidia RTX 5080, an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD to store your games. Those specs will easily handle 60+
FPS in most triple-A titles, even at 4K (as long as you use DLSS 4). View
Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
RAM : 32GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

Without a doubt, the iBuyPower Element 9 is one of the best gaming PC deals you'll find this Black Friday, at almost $1,000 off. It's powered by Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti GPU, alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. You'll be hard-pressed to find RAM at a low price today, and the same goes
for the RTX 5070 Ti so this is a top-quality deal. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor : Intel Core i5-14400F
RAM : 16GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

With an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, Intel's Core i5-14400F processor, and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, the iBuyPower Element SE gaming PC is an absolute steal at $779.99. This is around the same price region as a PS5 Pro, but with the freedom to adjust graphics settings, and utilize DLSS 4 for improved performance and image quality and it's a gem of a pre-built PC, considering rising RAM prices. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 265
RAM : 16GB DDR5
Storage : 1TB

It may not look like much, but that's the beauty of a sleeper build. If
you're not into flashy RGB and plexiglass side panels, this is the Black Friday gaming PC deal for you. The Dell Tower Plus is on sale in 10 different configurations at various performance levels, so you can match it to your budget and efficiency needs. The config I've highlighted here comes with an RTX 5060 and 16GB of RAM for $1,049, but if you can swing it, the $1,449
build comes with a better processor and double the RAM. View Deal Black
Friday gaming laptop deals

Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 4050
RAM - 8G
B Storage - 512GB

The Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is an excellent system for budget gamers
who are more than happy to tackle triple-A games at 1080p. Powered by Intel's Core i5-13420H processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU, gaming at 1080p is smooth, and the system delivers impressive results when using DLSS
4. View Deal

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

Using Nvidia's RTX 5050 laptop GPU and Intel's Core i5-13450HX processor, the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15i is a great pick for any gamer on a budget. It won't get you the best gaming performance for sure, but with a 1080p display resolution and using reasonable graphics settings, there's plenty of room for high frame rates in popular games, especially when using DLSS 4. View Deal

Display - 14 inches, 120Hz
Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Graphics - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
RAM - 64GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 2TB SSD

The Razer Blade 14 (2025) is portable and powerful with those unmistakable Razer design touches. The configuration on offer here gets you an Nvidia RTX 5070, an MD Ryzen AI 9 365, a whopping 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD.
Paired with a 120Hz OLED display, this is one of the best gaming laptops
we've ever had the pleasure of testing. View Deal

Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 1TB SSD
GPU: Nvidia RTX 5050

Amazon has knocked 28% off the usual $1,249.99 asking price, making this an excellent entry-level laptop with a stunning design and best-in-class build quality. For just under $900, you're getting a gorgeously-built gaming laptop that won't break the bank, yet offers enough power to be able to play modern games at medium to high settings. It's not often we can recommend an
Alienware device as a great budget pick, but this is one of those times. View Deal

Display - 16 inches, 2560x1600, OLED
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5070
RAM - 32GB DDR5
Storage - 1TB

While the $1,489.99 sale price may not seem ideal, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i certainly backs it up, with its Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU providing high frame rates across multiple games, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor,
and its OLED display. With an OLED display, you're getting the best image quality possible with true deep black levels across all your activities, whether gaming, watching movies, or creating content. View Deal

GPU RTX 5070
RAM: 32G
B Storage: 1TB

You likely won't find a gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 5070 graphics card for cheaper than this Asus TUF A16 laptop at Best Buy. With $500 off, you're paying a fantastic price here for a competent machine - one that also
features a Ryzen 7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 1200p display. You should have no issues playing all the latest games here, even if it is still a little on the pricey end. View Deal

Display - 16 inches, 2560x1600, IPS
Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5080
RAM - 32G
B Storage - 1TB

The HP Omen Max 16 is one of the best gaming laptops on the market, with its RTX 5080 GPU leading the charge for fantastic performance at a 1600p resolution. It's further helped by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, one of the most powerful processors, capable of running games thanks to the Radeon 890M integrated GPU, but also ready to help with productivity. View Deal Black Friday gaming monitor deals

This premium Alienware gaming monitor is a dream to play on. It has a 34-inch curved QD-OLED display with a WQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. What's more, you'll find numerous connectivity options on board, as
well as support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Other variants are also on offer, but this particular model has the best deal. View Deal

There's a mighty saving on this ultrawide OLED gaming monitor from LG. With its 1440p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and support for both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, it has all the gaming essentials covered. There's also a great saving on the slightly higher-grade LG 39GX90SA-W, now $896.99 (was $1,399.99) at Amazon . View Deal

Another ultrawide titan getting a huge discount, the Samsung Odyssey G75F offers a silky-smooth 180Hz refresh rate, as well as image-enhancing features such as VESA DisplayHDR 600 and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. View Deal

This is one of the best 4K gaming monitors we've ever tested. In our Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF review , we were riveted by its superb image quality and enthralling design. It also has a screen maintenance feature, which is very useful for OLED models. The 32-inch variant is also on sale, but it's considerably more expensive. View Deal

As one of the best 1440p monitors out there, the ROG Strix XG27ACS was
already a great value, but this $100 saving only makes it more worthwhile.
Our Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS review noted its responsiveness and capable set of features. It might lack OLED tech, but it's still great for gaming. View Deal

We think this is one of the best ultrawide monitors around right now, thanks to its marvelous visual fidelity and fast performance. As mentioned in our
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED review , we were impressed that all of this comes with a relatively modest price tag and now the value is even better thanks to
this massive discount. View Deal Black Friday handheld PC deals

Display - 7 inches, IPS LCD, 1200x800
Processor - AMD Zen 2 Custom APU
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 256GB

The Steam Deck LCD 256GB is the easiest handheld gaming PC choice any gamer could make this Black Friday, at a very low price of $319.20. With SteamOS at its core and its gaming capabilities extending to triple-A-demanding titles, there's still plenty of fun to be had with this popular handheld. View Deal

Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM - 32G
B Storage - 1TB

Powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS is one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market, hands down. It's plenty comfortable for long play sessions, and it packs a performance punch paired thanks to SteamOS, providing a streamlined console-adjacent experience. View Deal

Display - 7 inches, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 155H
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

Powered by Intel's Core Ultra 5 155H processor, performance won't be a
concern with the MSI Claw A1M. This is a step up from the Ultra 5 135H model, with more cores and threads for better CPU performance. It's great for gaming at 1080p, utilizing Intel's XeSS upscaling technology. View Deal

Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32G
B Storage - 512GB

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is arguably the best handheld gaming PC under $1,000 on
the market, and its counterpart, the MSI Claw 7 AI+, is limited only by a smaller 7-inch screen and a lower-capacity battery. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, gaming performance is incredible, and it's supported by 32GB of RAM. View Deal Black Friday gaming accessory deals

Our top-choice standing desk for work and gaming the Secretlab Magnus Pro is smartly styled and cleverly designed (read our review here ). Constructed from metal, with power running through the legs, this sit-stand desk features all the nice-to-have extras, including cable management, a sleek built-in control panel, and the ability to hook up a host of magnetic accessories. It comes in a load of different styles to suit your personal taste. View Deal

The Eureka Ergonomic L60 is a spacious 60-inch L-shaped desk that maximizes corner space while keeping setups organized. It includes built-in cable management, a full-surface mouse pad, and a sturdy frame that supports multiple monitors or a complete gaming rig. Its layout is great for both work and play, and assembly is straightforward for a desk of this size. View Deal

The acclaimed Secretlab Titan Evo is a gaming chair icon for a reason. It's comfortable, made from high-quality materials, and could now be yours at $80 off ahead of Black Friday. View Deal

An ergonomic fabric swivel task chair with 9 adjustment options. As a result, this chair adapts to your body and work style for a truly customized fit.
Also features a breathable mesh back and molded foam seat to deliver long-lasting cooling support and comfort. View Deal

If you're looking for maximum comfort, then this bonded leather ergonomic gaming chair from Emerge has it all. With a retractable footrest, 135-degree recline, padded headrest and lumbar support pillow, you'll feel like your
body is being hugged every time you sit down. View Deal

A perennial favorite, the Logitech G502 X Plus is all things to all players. Sensibly sized with an ergonomic design, and all the buttons you could need that are easily accessible. In our Logitech G502 X Plus review , we also
noted its fast performance and satisfying clicks. Black and white variants
are available with the same discount, but you can save a further $30 if you don't mind omitting the RGB. View Deal

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed was already great value, but this close-to-half-price sale at Amazon US makes it all the more tempting. By keeping things simple and concentrating on the essentials, it's a fine wireless gaming mouse, especially for those with smaller hands, as we discovered in our Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless review . Multiple colorways are available on sale, all with virtually the same discount. View Deal

For the ultimate in customizability, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is your
answer. With 13 programmable inputs, there's little to stop you from setting up the Basilisk to match your particular playstyle. Our Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review revealed it to be a gaming mouse suitable for any kind of gamer, although it might be a little too hefty for those who like the lightest pointer possible. View Deal

This gaming keyboard offers all the elite features you could ask for from a mechanical model, with SOCD, PBT Double-Shot keycaps, an 8K polling rate, Anti-Ghosting, and more. The model on sale has Cherry MX Red Linear switches. View Deal

In our Razer Huntsman V3 Pro review , we highlighted the sheer amount of customization options this analog keyboard provides. The mini version is also on sale with a similar discount, but seeing as it's only slightly cheaper
than the TKL model, I think the latter is better value right now. View Deal

Another Razer offering, but this time with mechanical switches, which I found incredibly satisfying and responsive during my Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro review . I wasn't so keen on the steep price, but with $60 off this Black Friday, it becomes easier to recommend. View Deal

Many of these picks come straight from our best gaming PC , best gaming monitor , and best gaming laptop buying guides. Be sure to check them out if you want even more options to peruse.

And if you're thinking about building your own PC, Components Editor John Loeffler's comprehensive guide on Black Friday GPU deals is an invaluable asset.

Good luck on your Black Friday deal hunting! More Black Friday deals in the
US Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell:
laptop deals from $249.99 Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung : up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor



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